Sometimes we need a reminder of just what is really important in our lives..

Ok so I know I don't usually blog on the weekends..yupp I am a week day blogger and have far too fabulous a life to blog on the weekends..baahaahaaa!! Yeah right!!  Seriously though whenever I get a chance to spend time with my family I take full advantage with no distractions. Maybe it is due to the fact that through out my married life Mr. M has left us for long periods of time or maybe it is the fact of just being so absent in our families lives due to never living close enough to them to be any real part of anything going on with them. We have been through many hard times in our marriage and have made it through without so much as a dent. Honestly I think the hard times is what makes us stronger as unit. If we can make it through everything we have so far I think we will be just fine when anything hard comes up.

Ok ok I know you are thinking..oh great not another sentimental blah blah blog but there is a point to this. You see last week was a really hard week for me and my family. October 12th was the one year anniversary of my little brother's death and to say it was hard would not even begin to state it correctly. It was so hard for me that I could not even call my mom to see how she was doing until the next day. I knew she would be crying and I knew I would cry too and I really just wanted to make it through the day with out crying. Yeah it didn't work but nice try right?!  So I am telling you all of this for one reason and that is..
I received an email today and it made me laugh, cry and seriously reconsider some of the pettiness that has bugged me over the past year and decided to truly take the high road from now on and not only tell everyone how I feel but to never ever let anyone go a day without either hearing how fabulous I think they are or by my showing them with a small act of kindness. I really want to share this email with you and I truly do hope that each and every one of you will not only take it to heart but will also know that each and every word in this email I truly mean for all of you, your families and anyone close to you!
I would like to dedicate this blog to my dear sweet brother whom I will always love and miss terribly. Phil I love you and I hope you are at peace and know how much you are loved and missed!

One day a woman's husband died, and on that clear, cold morning, in the warmth of their bedroom, the wife was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn't "anymore". No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat, no more "just one minute." Sometimes, what we care about the most gets all used up and goes away, never to return before we can say good-bye, say"I love you."

So while we have it, it's best we love it, care for it, fix it when it's broken and heal it when it's sick. This is true for marriage.....And old cars... And children with bad report cards, and dogs with bad hips, and aging parents and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it.

Some things we keep -- like a best friend who moved away or a sister-in-law after divorce. There are just some things that make us happy, no matter what.

Life is important, like people we know who are special.. And so, we keep them close!

I received this from someone who thought I was a 'keeper'! Then I sent it to the people I think of in the same way... Now it's your turn to send this to all those people who are "keepers" in your life, including the person who sent it, if you feel that way. Suppose one morning you never wake up, do all your friends know you love them?

I was thinking...I could die today, tomorrow or next week, and I wondered if I had any wounds needing to be healed, friendships that needed rekindling or three words needing to be said.

Let every one of your friends know you love them. Even if you think they don't love you back, you would be amazed at what those three little words and a smile can do. And just in case I'm gone tomorrow.

I LOVE YA, A Ton!!!

 

5 Question Friday!!

I have been so busy this week and I am sorry to tell all of you that I have not yet had time to take pics of all the bazaar goodies let alone post them for you. I will get to it next week hopefully. Just think you have something to look forward to next week besides errands, cleaning, cooking, volunteering, raising kids..oh wait that's me!! Ok well you get the picture anyhow!

1. What is your favorite Halloween candy?

Ok I have to pick a favorite?!! I mean seriously there are not too many candies out there that I don't like..for real!!  I guess I would have to say one of my most favorites would be Reeses sticks!! Have you had them?!! O.M.G they are soooo good!! I just have to not buy them or else I will sit down and eat a whole bag without realizing it. Mmmmmmmm  they are good!!

2. Do you fold your socks?

I put the socks together and roll them I guess. Of course like most people our washing machine seems to eat socks so there is always an odd number but I can tell you this much...I am the ONLY one in this house allowed to sort socks!! Nothing irritates me more then going into my sock drawer only to find that Mr. M has given me either DD1's socks or a mixture of one of my socks with one of hers..arrrghhhhhhh!!!!

3. What is something that you wish you had been warned about?

Whoa nelly...ok so this week this is a toxic question for me actually! There are a few things that I wish someone had told me about in life but mostly it is the attitude of some people regarding rank in the military!!  I can not tell you how DISGUSTING I find some people who think that they are better then other due to their husband's rank..not THEIR rank but that which their husband wears and has earned!  Do I take some credit for Mr. M's rank..yupp because I was with him every step of the way and supported him in whatever way he needed but I personally wear no rank and could care less what rank anyone else's husband has. It does not make you who you are! I am friends with many different people and love them for who they are with no consideration to what rank their husband is. That my friends is how I think the world should be!! It is a shame though that some people out there still try to tear others down due to this fact and it truly ticks me off!!

4. What is the most significant difference between you and your significant other?

Ummmm ok seriously..he is a man and I am a woman!! Haha ok you all had to see that one coming right?!

Seriously though I would say that our biggest difference is that I am a total city girl and can't stand being in the country and he is a country boy(although I am slowly but surely changing him.yay city people!) If I can not get to a store or a mall within 10 minutes then I am too far from the city!

5. What are three words you would use to describe yourself? (And, just for fun...if your significant other is around, ask him/her what 3 words they would use to describe you!!)

Helpful

Honest

Fabulous

Hehe you know I love to help people out and am always eternally grateful to anyone to in turn helps me out or turns around and helps others out because of the help they received.

I see no reason to not be honest with every single person in your life! Why not?!

Of course you knew I was going to say that I am fabulous I mean after all I AM!!

Ok now all of you head on over to Mama M's and check out her page..she too is fabulous and then get your questions on!!!

Have a fabulous weekend everyone and I will see you later!

Ciao for now!

PINT!!!!

Ok ok I know it has been a while but bear with me because I have been busy busy busy!!! For real!!! As soon as I get my act together and take some pics of all the lovely things I got at the bazaar this weekend I will definitely share them with you....swear..really!!!!

Ok ya'll it's early and I am already tired..sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!  I will get pics taken today for you and get you all updated on the bazaar, the weekend and the upcoming events in my life soon I promise!!!

Have a great day everyone and don't forget to get your own post it notes up!!

Ciao for now!

5 Question Friday!!

It's Friday and that means it's time to copy those questions and get that brain working people!!!  I love seeing what the questions are each week and sometimes they really do get a little..uhhhh..wellll..ya know. Personal!!  Those are the best! Am I right?!!  Ok so here goes...

1. What do you listen to while driving?

Well considering I live in Germany but drive my lovely American truck and have the darndest time getting a radio station that doesn't go static every few minutes then I am constantly listening to cd's. I have some cds that I have burned and I have as many of the NOW cds as I can get my hands on these days! Anything I can belt out while driving is fabulous!! Yupp if you see me driving down the road and it looks like I am singing I probably am!! :)

2. What is your least favorite thing about Fall?

There is absolutely nothing I don't like about Fall!! The weather is not hot anymore and yet it is not cold or god forbid,.snowy!!! Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww I hate snow!!! I guess living in Southern Georgia for so long has definitely changed me and I do not like snow at all!!

3. What does your dream house look like, inside and out?

Haha!! Since I spend quite a bit of time looking at houses online lately this will be super easy for me! Let's see the house..

Outside option #1 or...

optional outside #2

dream front door...

dream pool...

dream master closet...

dream master bath...

and of course last but not least would be my dream kitchen...mmmmm can't you just see my family surrounding this kitchen with good food smells and laughter?!!












I don't dream too big do I?!!  :)

4. Would you ever own a minivan?
NOPE, never ever never!!!! Now don't get me wrong I don't hate minivans short buses they just are not my cup of tea ya know?!! I prefer big hefty honkin' trucks...yummmmmyyyy!!!

5. Do you wash new clothes before wearing them?
For the most part yes! I have annoyingly sensitive skin and get itchy if I don't but sometimes ya know when you are away from home and the time comes to grab and go a new pair of pants or a shirt due to  well you know stuff that happens when you least expect it..important dinner and your child got chocolate milk on you and you are an hour away from home...then it has to be!!





Ok so now you know a LOT about me and of course my dreams!!  Hope you all have a great weekend and I will be back later on this weekend to show pics of all the incredibly cool stuff I have, am going to, or will have bought from the fabulous bazaar!!!


Ciao for now!!

Adee adee adee......

Yeah so ok I have been a slight bit a whole flipping lot busy this week and have been a bad blogger!!  I can not believe I have been so busy that I skipped post it note Tuesday...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!  Don't worry though folks because this blog will not only catch you all up on my life craziness but I will backtrack..yupp I said it!!  So get ready for updates, post it's and a few other things!

For those of you wondering what the whole title thing is let me tell you...see I have a dear friend,Jamaicagirl, and she is always saying these things that tend to stick in my head and that is one of them. It is hilarious and frustrating when I hear myself saying some of them seeing as I have never been to that country nor ever knew what they were until I met her. She is a total foreign influence!! haha
Ok so Monday I have a doctors appointment that went something like this..
Doctor " what is wrong?"
me " I am having trouble walking normally because my toe hurts"
Doctor" where does it hurt?"
me " right here where my broke my toe before"
Doctor..pressing as hard as he possibly can exactly where I said it hurt..me cringing in pain..."here?"
me..jumping out of my seat at one point and scaring the nurse "yes that really hurts"
yada yada yada and I ended up with a German prescription, physical therapy and a promise of surgery in about 6 weeks..yeah we will see about that mister!! hmmmpffffffff...dang docs like to cause pain I swear!!

Tuesday was filled with baking, errands, and some minor haeavy duty since I was lazy last week cleaning in between running kids to activities and attempting to make a dinner for the family.

Wednesday started out with canceling the gym to get a jump on baking and once the girls were at school I was baking for 2 hours. Once that was done I was off to deliver all my baked goods, hunt down managers to beg for donations for an upcoming PTSA event and meet up with some friends for a chat. By the time the girls were out of school I have dinner to do and some light cleaning to tend to again.
Yes I have been busy but it is not exciting really just general life and all that there is to do with being a mom, wife and homemaker!

With everything we have had going on today is the advanced shopping for the bazaar....YEEEEHAAAAWWWWW!!! OMG I love bazaars and the fact that I get to do advanced shopping is sooooooooooooo exciting!! Hopefully I find a lot of cool stuff but not too much since Mr. M gets a little antsy when I say "I am bringing the credit card"  I never use it unless I know it is going to be a lot I want..teehee!! It's just a precaution but boy does he squirm. :)

I told you I would catch back up...I mean come on I can't miss out on my post it notes!! I loves my post it notes!!


Now here is something that not only made me smile but reminded me to get my arse back on my blog and get going already...Thanks to Amanda for getting my tushy in gear!!!

You see Amanda has been doing this Around the world Saturday thing and I thought it was a fabulous idea and a wonderful way to get to know some people around the world and see what is going on with them and their blogs so I did it.  I have had a great time doing it and was happy to read some extremely inspirational blogs. Seriously you all need to check it out and see some really incredible ladies who are out there. In the process of doing this with Amanda I was featured on her blog!!!  How fabulous is that?!! Man you all really know how to make a person feel special...awwwww shucks!!!  I am totally blushing now and very greatful to Amanda for getting my blog out there more for me. You will notice a new button on the right of my blog and that is so all of you can go and get in on some Saturday fun with Amanda and all the other fabulous ladies she has on her around the world Saturdays.

Ok I have a lot more going on today and will do my best to keep you all updated...especially on what all I get from the bazaar..eeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk I am soooo excited to shop shop shop!!!

Have a great day everyone!!

Partie, puzzles and exhaustion...

Ok so after spending hours getting all the food done and gathering everything up together we headed off to set up for DD1's birthday party bright and early Saturday morning.  Of course it was raining..not downpouring just enough to tick ya off because you have to stand out in it and set all this stuff up ya know...so we get to start putting the canopy up in the rain which I swear took us hours..actually not that long but it so seemed liked it..and then the tables. We decided to not put up the obstacle course until it stopped raining..we were totally working on  hope here people!!  Once people started arriving it has stopped raining..can you say Hallelujah?!!!!  We had all the food cooked and let the kids eat. Once they were done eating it was a scavenger hunt(DD1's team won..hehe) and then cake, presents, pinata and then obstacle course. I planned the party for 3 hours and boy am I glad I said that long or else we wouldn't have gotten to everything. There was no dull moment in the 3 hours and I am pretty sure all the kids had a good time. It was definitely nice to see DD1 so happy but  I have to admit I watched her and would catch her every now and then being assertive....which she is never like at home, wierd right?!!..anywho it was nice to see that she can stand up and take control if she needs to.  We did have a few scragglers who kept coming over and taking off with food or drinks...I sicked one of our friends on them and they never came back..haha take that silly kids!!!
It just amazes me sometimes how kids can take it upon themselves to go right into someone else's party and make themselves at home without a worry in the world..bad parenting maybe?!!!  Hmmmm I dunno!!

Here are a few pics from the party..

Opening presents....

The pineapple pinata she just HAD to have....

the candy rush...my favorite part of the pinata :)

Although it probably looks like  a lot of fun..ok ok we tried it out and it WAS fun but anywho....they kids spent most of their time NOT bouncing around having fun with the obstacle course but just sitting on it chatting...HUH?!!!  Ok so I admit I am a slight bit clueless when it comes to teenage girls but that one truly stumped me beyond all other things!!  Any clues anyone?!!!  anyone??!!!!






Now DD1's cake was months of planning and finding what she wanted and picking colors and flavors and finally this is what we ended up with.....

It was gorgeous and just as yummy as it looks!!! Of course it was completely chocolate per DD1's request. Chocolate cake inside with oreo cream filling..can you say yummmmmmmmmmm?!!!!  It was so good we didn't have much left over to take home...dang it!!!  Oh well my waist is thankful anyway!!

One of the gifts DD1 received was this puzzle which I thought was super cool and she did too! Of course on Sunday we all watched in awe as she put it together piece by piece and here are the results...

Ok so seriously how cool is that puzzle...oh and if you are wondering it came with the stand kit where you put a magnet on the inside of the puzzle and it sticks to the stand and holds it up suspended like that..jealous?!!!  I wanted one..for real!!!!

So after the party and the clean up and some sleep we took a much needed break on Sunday!!  We were pooped!  We were supposed to be doing things but honestly we just didn't have it in us so we cancelled everything with our regrets and camped out on the sofa watching movies all day....it was heaven!!!

So how was your weekend?!!  Any parties coming up in your near future?  I am at this very moment planning our Halloween party we will be having in just a few weeks...oyyyyyy!!! Yeah I love it but still...2 in one month....just shoot me now!!!

5 Question Friday!!

Oh thank goodness Friday is finally here! So far I have run around to get food, goodies, gifts, and more stuff for the party only to find out that apparently the place that told me they would deliver my tables and tent will NOT!!! For real?!!!!   Give me a break!!!  I have so much to do and now I have to get Mr. M to take time out of his day to get a truck and go pick up all this junk and then we have to hold onto it until tomorrow and then set it all up.  Why did I ever think this would be easy?!!!  Geeeez people should really stand by what they say instead of causing issues the day before a big party!! Ughhhhh!!  I will tell you all about how it works out after the party tomorrow but for now let's get to a stressless time and knock out some questions!
Now I may have my hands full right now but have you met Mama M?!!!  Let me tell you how fabulous she is with her 5 kids....yupp I said 5 no typo for real...and working a job on top of that!! Truly I think she has a serious guardian angel helping her out because she seems to do it all with such ease..so head on over and check her out and get in on some questions yourself...

1. Did you have a pen pal when you were little (or now)? Where were/are they from?

I have had a pen pal since I was in about 5th grade. Her name is Maho and she lives in Japan. She was in 4th grade with me but then her family moved back to Japan..man how I missed her!!

2. If you could do a different job for one day, what would it be?

What?!!  Now why would I want a different job then what I have?!! I mean I love my job and it changes all the time so I never know what will come up the next day..I loves me some adventure!! :)

3. Do you remember your biggest fear from when you were little?

Ok so I know that we have had this question before or else it was a hair different but anywho here goes again..I am terrified of Oceans! Won't go more then shin deep in them. You all know that there are sharks in them there waters right?!!

4. What do you think is a waste of time? Why?

Wow there are so many things that can answer this question. I think it is a waste of time to call a meeting only to discuss what was dicussed in the last meeting with nothing getting accomplished!

I think it is a waste of time to tell someone you are going to do something only to not do it and make someone else have to do all the running around.

My biggest one and a huge pet peeve for me though is...it is a total waste of time to go through all the red tape we have to go through just to do something simple like set up a table at a facility!!  For real people change things up before we just go over you and say f this!!

5. What is the oldest item you have in your closet?

Wow ok so I have a few items that I have had since college. A few shirts, some sweatshirts and even one pair of shoes. I am very anal about taking care of clothes and shoes just because I hate to spend money on them!

Ok so go click that adorable button up there..meet Mama M... and have fun with answering the questions yourself!

For now I must take leave and get on carving out watermelon boats..have a grand weekend and see you all Monday morning!!

Ciao!!