It's hotter then.....

Ok so the summer has arrived and if haven't been able to tell from all of my previous posts about the heat we are DYING here!!  It is so funny because I know it was hot last summer and yet some how once the heat passes we tend to forget all about it..hmmmmm!!!  So our a/c unit is just not cooling down like it did last year and so last night we tossed and turned and just could not seem to get comfortable. I woke up to a living room that seriously I think we could fry an egg on the floor...really!!!!  So I go to open the window and see what it is like outside and it is actually not too bad and there is a nice breeze going. Once I go to open the window more then just a crack I realize that some how all of our windows in the living room, dining room and kitchen have all slammed shut..Ughhhhhh!! No wonder it is like a heat factory in here we had no dang air and who knows how long it has been like that.  So after opening all of our windows to get some fresh air and some of that nice breeze in the house it is actually cooling down just a hair...don't hold your breathe folks it won't get too cool in here.

So yesterday we took the girls bowling. We like to go bowling and more importantly the bowling alley has a/c...OMG I am so in love with a/c right now!!  So we bowled a few games and had lunch and then headed over to guest lodging to see if my friend had arrived yet. They were there..YAYYYYY!!!  We stood outside their room to talk since according to her..it was like a dang sauna in their room...haha  it's not just me!!!  After talking for a while and deciding it was way too hot to go to the big park outside we took them over to the bowling alley so the kids could play on the inside park and we could chill out in the a/c for awhile.  It was nice to just hang out and chill in a somewhat cool environment and watch all the kids have fun.   So they are only here for a week then they go on COT leave and won't be back until the end of the month.  I am so jealous right now of anyone going to the States since I want to be there right now with a/c, fabulous food and outlets to  do some school clothes shopping but alas we are not so live vicariously through all my friends who are so lucky!!  Did I mention that she brought me some pomegranate wine and some delicious chocolates from Armenia?!!!  Ok the chocaltes melted in the truck while we were at the bowling alley so haven't tried them yet but she says they are yummy and I mean it's chocolate so it has to be right?!! LOL  The wine will probably sit on my shelf so I can tell everyone who asks that yes it came from Armenia and no I haven't tried it yet!!  I am kind of crazy like that but most people who come to my home already know that anyway! *grins*

Ok so I am going to go get some house chores done before it turns back into hell on earth here in my house. I hope you all have a great day and let me just say this...if you have a/c for pity sakes DO NOT TAKE IT FOR GRANTED!!!!   Muah!!  Chat at ya later!!

5 Question Friday!!

Yayyyy it's Friday!!!  You know what that means..time for questions and answers with Mama M and you all should know by now how fabulous she is so head on over and grab you a button and some questions and start thinking!!  It's great to use the brain for more then just...what's for dinner...did I clean the house today or...I need to do laundry right?!!  So let's roll ladies....

Here are today's questions...

1. What is one food you could eat everyday?

Oh that is so easy..if it were up to me I would eat strawberries every single day..day in day out..all day long and LOVE it!!!! I seriously need to try and get some strawberry plants when we get our own house or else start a monthly strawberry fun jar. Bet you all thought I was going to say chocolate didn't ya!!?!!!  Haha fooled ya I love strawberries more...yupp I said MORE!

2. Are you working in the career you thought you would be when you were 18?

Ummm that would be a HECK NAH!!!  I for sure thought I was going to be an Interior Designer until the second year in college when I had to start taking fabric classes..yuuuuuuck!!  I hated them and do you have any idea how many different fabric types there are?!! Holy Moses ya'll it's insanity I tell ya pure insanity!!  I do have to say that I always had this picture of myself in my head though being a mom and running around town taking my little girl to ballet classes so I guess in a way even though I don't have a "career" I am doing what I wanted to and loving every minute of it!

3. What is something that you wish you would have done when you were younger and you didn't?

Oh there are soo many things I wish I had done...like

1. finish my college degree so it didn't take me forever to do!

2. spend more time with family..I miss them so much now and won't have the chance to make some of that time up with some of them

3. I wish I would have continued to play the violin so now I could teach my girls

but most of all and get ready ya'll because I know this is going to be a total shocker to you all and try not to fall out of your chair on this one..

3. Most of all I wish I had never ever started smoking!!  OMG I can't believe I actually said it and on here of all places!!  *hangs head*  I absolutely hate the fact that I smoke and am honestly embarassed by the fact that I do!!  I don't smoke around anyone else who doesn't smoke just simply because I feel my bad habit is a disgrace and I don't want them to have to deal with it!

Yupp you got it ladies..I am dead ashamed of the fact that I smoke and have tried several times to quit but dag nabit it's flipping hard!!!

4. What color are your kitchen walls?

Since I live in government quarters and the walls are always white mine are "army white" as I call them.  I could paint them but that is just one more thing to have to worry about when I get ready to move again in so many years and I don't want to have to deal with it!

5. Do you remember what your very first favorite song was?

Hehe  ok yes I do!!  I remember being 5 yrs old and jumping on a mattress in my best friends basement blasting out "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John. I absolutely loved that song and I wanted to be her!! LOL

Ok so there you have it!! My answers and my deepest secret that I had never yet revealed on here!!  I really hope I don't lose any readers over my deep dark nasty secret!! I love you all and have up until this point hidden my biggest flaw but now that it is out there please don't leave me!!!!!!

Mayday..Mayday..coffe down..I repeat..coffee down!!!!!!

Ok so today was supposed to be a chill day with just a few errands to run then home to relax and read a new magazine I picked up at the mail room....but......
As I gather all my loot I had collected today..a gorgeous picnic basket and some mail from the mail room...I go to shut the truck door and...kerrrrrrsplaaaattt goes my coffee!!!  Now for most people you would say "oh well no big deal" but for me..seriously that is like losing a pint of blood..it IS a big deal to me!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!  It's not like I like right down the street from the coffee shop either and can just go grab another one..nope I am doomed to have no coffee today unless some wonderful person decides to grace me with one on their way home(total hint for Mr. M even though he doesn't read my blog)  Yupp no coffee and my O magazine just won't be the same I tell ya!!  Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!   Alas the day must go on and so shall I..without..coffee...*cringe*!!!!!

We had  a fabulous weekend that went well into the week it was really grand!!! I love it when Mr. M actually get some time off and we get to actually have fun as a family..together I mean!!

Saturday we had a birthday party and bbq in the park and it was sooo much fun and it was sooo nice to just sit and enjoy being with friends while the kids had stuff to do and of course an abundance of nummy food never hurts either!  The party started around noon and we didn't leave to head home until after 10pm..Woohooo for fab friends who throw fab parties!!
Sunday was the 4th of July fest in the park. Of course Mr. M had to work it so it was just me and the girls that day. We headed out early to get to play some of the games before it got too crowded...yay for us except the games SUUUUUUUCKED  this year!!  I was very very disappointed in what was all set up!! Sheeesh I mean it's a celebration of our independence and this was all for soldiers so what was the deal yo?!!!!  For real!!!  Still we had fun and the girls did all they wanted to and the fireworks were nice..yes just nice..and then we headed home around 11pm. Mr. M made it home a little after 1am...that was earlier then last year so yay for that!!

Monday we woke up early..bahaha yeah we woke up around 8am and were supposed to meet everyone and be ready to leave around 9am. Oh no we weren't late folks... late does not exist in Mr. M's world..trust me!!  I barely had my contacts in before he rushed us out of the house. Hence the reason DD2 was dressed horribly..Mr.M dressed her and I did not have time to put sunscreen on..Yupp ouchies for me!!!
We made it the meet spot and were headed out of there around 930am..oh yeah we were rushed only to get there and wait on others!! Hmmmmm?!!!!  So off we went to Tripsdrill!!  It is a fabulous amusement park about an hour away from us and we spent all day there. We were one of the last ones out when the park was closing and we were mad we missed some of the rides because they had already shut them down..boooo on the park for doing that!!!  It was so much fun and our group was all happy and exhausted and so headed home and had dinner out at the China buffet!

The first thing when you walk in the park is this swing ride! I love that it is on a Maypole!! Cute huh?!

You go inside this wind mill and climb all the way to the top and then slide down on it on a straw mat!! Too much fun and the kids were thrilled!

Little kids log ride..the parents were not allowed on it unless you were with a little kid..how rude eh?!!!

DD2's buddy for the day was Princess..an 8 week old French bulldog..so cute and she was actually upset that she couldn't take her on the rides with her! LOL  Mr. M has now decided we can have a dog thanks to Princess...not sure about the price tag though..eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeks!!!!

My buddy for the day..JrJr...he was so tired half way through the park and he wasn't allowed to ride barely any rides so we just hung out all day and then I put him to sleep..haha  yeah he was tired and yes I mean I rocked him to sleep..don't go crazy on me!! I love kids!!!

My absolute favorite ride there was the bathtub ride..yupp you actually ride in what looks like an old bathtub..Sooooooo much fun we went a few times!!!

Woohoooo for water rides on hot days at an amusement park!!  Hehe notice the kid pushing the mom off her lap!!











It was so much fun and then we headed home, ate some dinner with our group and showers and bed was very soon after!!

Tuesday was great since we finally had some time to just relax and appreciate being together. A short run to the commissary since I was so busy having fun last week I never went...whoooopsie!!! 
Now it's back to errands and cleaning and waiting for next weekend to see what we come up with next!!
Have a great hump day everyone and talk to you soon!!

Ohhh and P.S. anyone near me want to bring me another coffee?!!! LOL  Hey I can hope right?!!

Post it note Tuesday!

Yay it's that time again!!  I love me some post it notes!! You can get in on the fun too. All you have to do is click that button up there and join in with Supah's fabulous follow!!

Yes this was a very fun and very busy weekend for us and it is still going on...can you believe it?!!  Oh yes my weekend was stretched all the way out to Tuesday folks..jealous?!!..don't be I will share it all with you one day this week I promise!!  But for now it is time for more fabulous post its so let's get going..

So there is this weeks Post it notes and now you can go do your own!!  Have a great Tuesday everyone and I will be back tomorrow for more weekend updates.

5 Question Friday..Woohooo!!!!

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy It's Friday and I made it..in one piece..not fully cooked...and totally chill!! Yeah that's right I am chill!!  Baahaahaaa  wow am I old!!  Chill..like when did people stop using that word..and while I am at it ummm who says like with every sentence anymore?!!  Ok ok so this whole retro intro is because of some of the questions today on the 5 Question Friday follow!!  I love these questions and they change up everytime which makes it even better! Now click this button and join in with us...






This weeks questions are...

1. What is one thing you miss the most about childhood?

I think I would have to say the one thing I miss most about childhood is the easy lifestyle...I mean remember when we thought just going to school was such a chore and now..heck I would love to just have to go to school with no chores or bills to pay or anything. Sighhhhhh  ohhh to be young and disorganized again!! lol

2. Are you still friends with your friends from high school?

Yes with some of them. Majority of my friends were from different schools and some of them have gone on to bigger to better...I think..and we lost touch but can I just say...Thank goodness for facebook!!! I mean I probably would have no idea what was going on with any of these people if it weren't for things like facebook. I moved so many times since I left Oklahoma and yet I still was able to find them and keep in touch!!

3. Is there a catch phrase, cliche, or word that just drives you bonkers every time you hear it? Ohhhh boy....ok so I am sure all moms will say the same thing I do but it drives me nuts to hear..."that's not fair"..aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!  Of course one day when I was in the store with my first born and she was about 2 and pitching a fit for some dumb toy she thought she had to have I came up with this and I use it all the time and the girls hate it. When they say "that's not fair" then I say "life's not fair and you are stuck in it with me so get over it and make the best of it if you can"   LOL  just thinking about saying it and seeing their faces give me the "rolled eyes" look makes me giggle!! teeheee

4. What is one thing that you think symbolizes America...besides "Old Glory"?

Ok symbolizes America??!!!!  Well obviously it is Men/Women in uniform!  America is nothing and has nothing without all the men and women in uniform who have and will continue to fight for it!  America is only as strong and successful because of these few elite who have offered their lives to keep it what it is!!  Yes I serious and maybe a little prejudice but still that is my answer...suck it up buttercup!! Ohh sorry Sassy..my innerself...came out a little bit!

5. What are your 4th of July weekend plans?

Ohhh we could be here all day on this question...Tonight was supposed to be Karoake with some friends but since Mr. M didn't come home last night I am guessing he will come home tonight and crash his poor little butt out. Saturday we have a birthday party..in the heat...help me!..that is supposed to start at noon and go until we all die of heat stroke whenever. Saturday night Mr. M really wants to cook out but he hates that he invites people to cook out and he always gets the b.s. answer "you live too far away".suck it up people..Sunday we have the 4th of July fest that starts at 4pm and since once again Mr. M has to work it we go just to be able to atleast spend some time with him for the holiday. Monday we are going to Tripsdrill(an amusement park) and that would top off my weekend!  Ok so by Tuesday I am going to be fully cooked and probably a little red on the outside and totally exhausted!!!  Wish me luck people!! LOL

Ok now you know you loved those questions and I keep telling you they get better each week so head on over to Mama M's fabulous blog and get started on your own 5QF!

Have a great, happy and safe holiday weekend everyone and I will be back to update with pics after we have all of our fun this weekend!!

Ok ok I am going to cry now......

So after all the fabulous and sweet comments I got yesterday from such dear readers I was already feeling the love. Now I get an award from someone whom I think is absolutely amazing as a blogger and a person!!  Maranda and I met here in bloggerville and have enjoyed going back and forth with our comments on each others blogs. Acutally I started reading her blog My camo colored life and loved it and then soon after found her other blog Jolts and Jollies which she does as a cooking blog. Let me tell you how many days I have wanted to literally eat her page off the screen..no really she is killing me with her fantastic pics she is continuously putting up on my screen!!  So here is a BIG THANK YOU to my dear blogger friend Maranda for this award...

Isn't that just the bestest award ever??!!!  For real and the fact that I got it..O  M   G  I am so thankful and in total awww of my lovely followers and bloggy friends who have thought so much of me to give me these great awards.  Ok so apparently I am going to have to figure out how to put all my awards up on my blog somewhere..ummmmm....ummmmmm..ohhhhh blogmaker..ohhhhhh lovely blogmaker....I need HEEEEEELP!!!!!  Ok ok enough drama..sorry sometimes I get a little carried away...whew  ok I am calm now.

So rules are thank the blogger who gave it to you....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU MARANDA!!!!  Muahhhh Muahhh Muahhh!!!

Ok then the rules say something about giving this to other bloggers..hmmmm let me go check and I will get back with you on what it say...*insert Jeopardy theme*......
Sum up your blogging philosophy, motivation, and experience using five words...that is next so ok...wow...holy...ummmm ok..well I guess my philosophy is have fun and always be honest, motivation would be my crazy life...need I say more?!!  I guess my experience is well of course it's being a mil spouse, mother and every other job you can ever possibly think of.. I mean let's be honest ladies if you are a mom and a wife then you are a...plumber, accountant,banker,secretary, nanny,housekeeper,maid,personal shopper, chef,creative director,teacher..oh I could go on and on. So really my experience is that of about 100 other people all put into one!!  You all know you always thought and now there it is in black and white on my blog!! Now go out there and ask for a raise people we are severely overworked and underpaid after all..sheeeesh!!  LOL

Ok so as much as I would love to just keep blogging with you all night I have 2 girls staring a hole in my head wanting to know if we are going to eat sometime today..baahaaahaaa  I really thought about telling them to make dinner themselves but they look so pitiful..I hate when they do that to me!!

Off to feed the masses..job #6!! Have a fab night and see you tomorrow!!

I'm featured!!!

So with all the super cool people I have met here in bloggerville I had this great opportunity to be featured on a blog. A fabulous blogger whom I met through the Mil spouse blogfrog has featured me and I can't say thank you enough to her. Amy started this thing where she features other Mil spouses and I think you all should go check out her blog! Not only because I am featured..squeeeeeeeeeee  hehe...but because she is fabulous too and I think you all would love her just as much as I do!!




Every Wednesday she will be featuring another Mil spouse so click that button up there and go give Amy a hand in getting her following going. You know you want to!!!


I want to say thank you so much to everyone who gave me such sweet comments yesterday and yes it does make a difference. I have to say that all the support I receive from my fellow bloggers is irreplaceable and I guess that's why I love you all so much!!! Muahhhhhhh!!!  Hehe there I go again giving you all a big kiss. Good thing Mr. M is at work right now or he might be jealous!! *grins*

I have a full day again today so you all go visit Amy at her blog and I will see you back here tomorrow for 5QF with Mama M.  Have I told you all how much I love Mama M?!! Not only is she fabulous..like me....but this woman has 5 kids and makes it seem like a piece of cake!!! Yupp I said 5!!!  So head on over and check out my feature at Amy's blog and then come back tomorrow to check out more questions with the fabulous Mama M.