Abundantly Blessed

Baby Shower!!!

2011-01-16T19:41:00.001-06:00

I know you have ALL been anxiously awaiting this one! ---~~~***BABY SHOWER***~~~---I feel so lucky that I've met such wonderful people since moving to NoDak. They're the same pictures just two different collages :) I recently discovered Google Picasa and I stinkin LOVE IT! I do not think I will EVER post pictures from my life ever again without using it. That's how much I love it, friends.

Planning Cram Session!

2011-01-13T07:25:00.007-06:00

So after yesterday's freak out... I did a little bit of this:Went to BurgerTime for a chocolate shake and hubs got a mushroom swiss burger, and we just drove around and talked. I love time like that. I was his #1 concern, and everything that mattered to us was in that car.. Me, him and our little one- who is a stubborn and difficult soul, but healthy :)Then I commenced research and planning mode!

A Change of Plans

2011-01-12T18:19:00.004-06:00

WARNING: This is a vent! I had to interrupt scheduled posts for this one.. So bear with me, blog friends and family. This is what blogging is for- a venue to express thoughts. And boy do I have thoughts today.To be honest, I'm a little freaked out... I just got back from my 38+ week appointment, and within the last two weeks- our little girl has flipped.The wrong way. She had been head down since

Drop it like it's hot...

2011-01-09T18:25:00.000-06:00

It's Official. Snoop and Baby D have officially dropped it like it's hot.She flipped head down by our 28 week appointment, and dropped by our 35 week appointment. She has relocated to a new area of my body, and I'm ready for the next move. So as her landlord per-say.. I am issuing the following:NOTICE OF EVICTIONI am issuing 14 day notice for EVICTION. Tenant will have 14 days in which she can

Baby Bucket List- How Much Time?!?

2011-01-03T00:53:00.002-06:00

I know.. I know. A typical "Bucket List" is ideally started BEFORE a dealine... ideally. As much as I'd like to believe I live in an ideal world, I hate to inform you- I don't. My world shoots for ideal and lands somewhere in the area of scrambling chaos. It usually ends up being okay, not always ideal or perfect, but okay- this is my life. *smiles*So for those of you that have been disconnected

Is it really that time?

2010-12-28T23:04:00.001-06:00

So the time has come for my type-a, uber-organized, planning mode to come out! Do take note though- fellow organizing crazy blog friends- TIME DOES SLIP AWAY FROM YOU DURING PREGNANCY.Just Sayin. I started this post when I had 9 weeks left. Thats just shy of an ENTIRE TRIMESTER. And it's just now getting edited, and posted. (thanks to scheduled posts that are ALL our friends ;) ) Its a little

Love/Hate

2010-12-26T23:15:00.000-06:00

So, most of you know by now I am SUPER-obsessed with Gilmore Girls. I love it so much I bought the entire dvd set (twice, actually, then I had to resell the second- oops!)I can sit on a nightly basis and watch show after show... and not tire. I don't care that I've now officially seen it from start to finish 3x, plus random episodes here and there courtesy of ABC Family, but I will get entranced

HELLO HEllo hello ... (echo echo echo)

2010-12-22T21:52:00.004-06:00

It's been soooo long since I posted. I think of you all often, what you're doing and blogging about.. and think of hopping on the computer and blogging about something equally fabulous; and then... I fall asleep. haha.. I have a solution to my dilemma! Pre-written posts, all I have to do is press Publish! ahh the genius of late-term pregnancy laziness. Here are some posts to come:1. Holiday Plans

Fill in the Blank ____Day :)

2010-12-04T22:57:00.008-06:00

1. Holiday spirit is better in a small town. People run at a different pace of life, and although there is still an element of madness in the air people laugh a lot more and have a lot more fun.. It's as if the season hasn't gotten lost in the retail chaos that pays my bills ;) it is rather refreshing! 2. The holidays are incomplete without hot cocoa, family, Christmas trees, pjs, movies and

A lil Surprise!

2010-11-28T21:16:00.003-06:00

So.. to add a little giggle to kickoff of Holiday..First, Bought this ADORABLE Guess dress to wear for Black Friday...Paired it with leggings and adorable foldover leather boots. I felt SO sassy, even at 4am when I opened my shop. LOVE!Anyway, I walked past a full length mirror in the dress, and noticed "hmm.. this combo makes my butt look kinda perky, maybe it's just the bump in the front

Baked Potato Soup!

2010-11-23T22:17:00.002-06:00

Hi again Blog Friends! As promised, here is my recipe for yum yum yummy baked potato soup! DEFINITE crowd pleaser, and in my opinion is a GREAT option for the perfect baked potato made into soup form! *Serves 8 Plus leftovers!*Ingredients:5 lbs potatoes, cubed/chunked1 package of bacon, cubed1 onion, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon seasoned salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 16oz chicken

Mexican Soup!!

2010-11-22T21:08:00.002-06:00

Here you guys go! Yummy Yummy Crock Pot Mexican Soup(Serves: 8)Ingredients:1 16oz. can pinto beans1 16oz. can white kidney springs1 16 oz. can hominy1 11oz. can Green Giant niblet corn1 11oz. can Rotel tomatoes with green chiles 1 28oz. can diced tomatoes1 04oz. can diced green chiles1 envelope taco seasoning2 envelopes ranch dressing mix, Fiesta is best!16-24oz. shredded chicken, canned is fine!

Great New Discovery!

2010-11-21T14:03:00.006-06:00

It's so simple... BUT I have discovered something that makes my cooking life amazing. I have always LOVED crock pots. Loved the simplicity, and the ease.. Any meal I can crock pot versus baking, grilling, whatever-ing I will totally do it. This pretty lil model from Hamilton Beach is definitely my friend. We're tight.Since the move to NoDak, I've actually been in the mood for soups. But I am

I wish...

2010-11-18T19:56:00.005-06:00

I wish I had my energy back. This is what I used to feel like- and what my mind is saying BRING BACK!!!Gosh, I'd give anything to be able to do that again. Don't get me wrong, I've had a fairly easy pregnancy... morning sickness was light-and I could tackle it like a tying a shoe, I haven't had the swelling in my feet or ankles that make it unbearable (and I'm on my feet all day- I would so

A Well-Needed Night

2010-11-17T20:05:00.009-06:00

Tuesday was FABULOUS!After work, it included:a little do-it-yourself-to-cover-up-lovely grays-that-haunt-me-and-make-me-not-be-able-to-make-it-to-my-December-hair-appointmentand while I was waiting the recommended amount of time,as well as a much needed, and officially harder to doThen a littleand final touches ofand all while leaning back in the recliner enjoyingMmmHmm!FABULOUS NIGHT!! *None of

Ok Blogger. Not Cool.

2010-11-17T18:57:00.004-06:00

Stop deleting my posts! Ugh. I had a good one, blog friends... and little ol Blogger decided to delete the post box! All I did was switch from one tab to another, and when I came back I found a pleasant little white box. I only have nice things to say to you right now, blogger. I thought we were friends. :(Will post later when I am not frustrated!! :)

Movie Review!!

2010-11-15T22:49:00.004-06:00

Ok! Not disappointed in this one!! There hasn't been an instant classic added to the Happy Madison collection in awhile (in my opinion)... and this one slips right in perfectly! Hubs and I walked past the RedBox tonight, and although I wasn't really up for a movie- he convinced me to stop. I chose the movie, assuming he'd lose interest or fall asleep 1/2way into it and we headed home.. AFTER

Things NOT to Say...

2010-11-12T21:16:00.003-06:00

Cute enough, isn't she? Sure.. until someone shopping in your store says "Oh you have a little pot-belly, don't you?"I'm pregnant, not a pig. What's your excuse, lady?<3 preggo hormones and blogs- I get to say what I couldn't say to her face! haha! Happy Friday!

Today!

2010-11-11T23:31:00.002-06:00

Happy Veteran's Day, Mil and Mil Spouses! I am so grateful for the sacrifices you have all made for us. I appreciate that today is a day to recognize that honor. It was strange to me at first to hear that they dismiss schools in ND in honor of Veteran's day. It is cool, that they see it worthy enough to be a holiday for kids, too..However, if I had any say in it- I'd rather send the kids off to

The VS and Oprah Revolution!

2010-11-09T22:23:00.002-06:00

I think I remember hearing it originally on Oprah a few years back that a suprisingly high percentage of women wear the wrong fit of bra. (like 85%!!!) hereWe've all seen that lady, saggy bra=saggy shirt. Usually hangs out with other saggy bra friends- who of course can't tell her friends she needs a better bra, because she herself needs a better bra! If it wouldn't be super creepy, somewhat

Every day should be..

2010-11-08T22:33:00.002-06:00

Every day should be a sunny 60-something degrees. ----------days you can wear a jacket, or not. your choice.----------Every day should be a day you can laugh. ----------multiple times that COULD be considered belly laughs.----------Every day should be one you wake up feeling loved. ----------whether in the arms of the one you love, or not.----------Every day should be one you feel gorgeous when

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T14:35:00.003-05:00

What a day already! :) It's weird Halloween falls on a Sunday this year.. But contrary to my last post, Halloween in North Dakota might not be so bad. The roads are at least cleared, no slush and no mud. The sun is out, and the wind is not blowing. Bundle the babies up and take 'em out! I'm already tired, missing my Sunday nap to post- don't you feel loved? ;) Went to church per usual, taught my

An EASY Post!

2010-10-30T23:35:00.004-05:00

So, because I am a dirty cheater... I'm reposting. ***dun dun dun***The sweetest blog friend of mine, Kassie had graciously asked me to guest post when she was luckily world traveling... I posted on my blog that I was guest posting, but because I am a dirty cheater- I'm going to use that post to fill a day's post here. Haha. It made for interesting reading- so I hope you enjoy- if you haven't

Fill in the Blank Friday

2010-10-29T07:57:00.005-05:00

Time just keeps slipping away from me... I can't believe it's Friday again, nor that I haven't blogged in about a week.I keep getting online, and I check my dashboard, read up on everyone- then I'm too tired to write one of my own so I close the laptop and cuddle up with a pillow to watch Gilmore Girls before finally crashing out. No matter if it's 7pm or 10 pm, same routine ;) Anyway- easy

Fill in the Blank Friday- I almost missed you!

2010-10-22T23:02:00.002-05:00

This is going to be such a fun one! Lauren at The Little Things We Do left FITB very vague- how creative can I be?? Hmm! 1. I am a simple girl who loves the fun and sassy things in life, an emotionally driven 'feeler', a nurturer, a somewhat diligent (although honest!) daughter of a loving Heavenly Father, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a teacher, a soon-to-be mother, a friend and a boss (

Guest Posting!!!

2010-10-20T10:59:00.002-05:00

:) I can't believe it's Wednesday already!!Please run over to Kassi's where I'm honored to be writing today. It's a crazy rant- but all in good fun- Check it out and leave some comment love!I hope you all are having a wonderful Wednesday! I still owe you pictures- I know I know! :)

Yawn Yawn Yawn

2010-10-17T19:08:00.004-05:00

How much can I seriously sleep in one day?! Fell asleep watching a movie last night at 11:30 after a terribly busy day back at work after meetings.. Moved into the bedroom around 1:30 and proceeded to sleep till 8:30, got ready in a hurry ran to church (Buck was at work and I'm afraid I was rushing without him nagging me to get out of bed earlier ;) After church, I took a warm shower (don't

Why I should NOT be blogging right now...

2010-10-12T12:07:00.003-05:00

I was reading over at Jenni's Story of my Life- the blog and she posted a top 10 of thing she should be doing other than blogging. I'd like to join in, but I don't have 10. Instead- I have 1 BIG one. Involving this:If you haven't been there- that is the Denver Airport. One of my favorites to fly- BUT NOT TODAY.I'm supposed to be on a plane RIGHT NOW from Denver to Omaha. Key word- supposed. I had

Late Night Friday!

2010-10-09T21:29:00.003-05:00

Why on earth was I up till almost midnight Friday? Well, you see, I was having fabulous fun! :)I met this wonderful gal at my store, Meta, who is an Air Force wife. She is the sweetest, peppiest, most upbeat woman I know. I instantly wanted to be her friend, and after a couple of months- we're so there! :) I love having people in my life like her. She was the one that hosted the jewelery party

Fill in the Blank Friday! Long time no see!

2010-10-08T23:22:00.004-05:00

Boy, it has been awhile since I've done one of my favorites. It's FITBF The Little Things we Do and it's been entirely way too long since I participated. I better get movin- it's 36 till Saturday! Then I need to go to bed! (P.S. You'll hear tomorrow why I'm up so late ;) )1. The first thing I do in the morning to start my day is stretch my legs, pop my hips/whatever part of my back I can and

I Feel PRETTY! Oh so PRETTY!! :)

2010-10-07T10:42:00.002-05:00

My blog got a makeover!!! I absolutely love it. It took me a little bit of time to finally say I needed one (denial is the first step, afterall), and so when I finally decided to dive in- Jenn at MunchkinLand Designs was just the right designer! She was very prompt, even with a ton of other blogs she was working on. She also took exactly what I wanted (which by the way was very... brief,

For Future Reference

2010-10-06T14:02:00.006-05:00

When any of you get pregnant.. (or if you've already been pregnant, you'll remember).. Between 24-28 weeks you have to take the oh so fun gestational diabetes screening test. I approached today- like hey, no big deal!I went to my monthly checkup (baby and I are right on track, she's measuring 24cm which means we're right on track for being 24 weeks along!) and then down to the lab for the test.

Learning a bit about 'me'...

2010-10-03T18:19:00.003-05:00

Hello Lovelies! :) It's Sunday, and my Sundays are always very bittersweet.. It's usually a day off I enjoy with the husby; going to church, eating and napping in the recliner. Sundays seem too short, and I sometimes find myself dreading Mondays because I just want more time at home- to myself and time with him. Then I feel torn because I truly love my job, and it's not like I have anything to

Tagged!

2010-10-02T11:23:00.013-05:00

So Happy!! :) I got tagged by Star to play in a fun little game! This is my first, so here goes! The rules are for me to answer her 8 questions, make up 8 different questions, and tag 8 people to answer them. What a stinkin cute idea! Star's Questions for Me:1. What is your favorite Fall dessert?Mmm! I love fall! I love pumpkin pie, and french silk pie! I also consider this a dessert even though

Military Wives

2010-10-01T15:40:00.004-05:00

I know I've been following a few of your blogs for quite some time now, and there's a good handful that are military wives. I've always had a great respect for what you all go through with the deployments and never ending support you have for your husbands and for each other. I've admired the strength, and the friendships you all form no matter where you are. The older you get, the harder it is

A Reason for Everything...

2010-09-28T20:22:00.003-05:00

So... sometimes I'm a softie! And sometimes.. that can get me in trouble. Like most retailers, our bathroom is not public. You can strut your happy little butt down the hall to the conveniently and strategically placed public restrooms which I'm sure you've passed at least once in your shopping escapades today- and will pass again. So normally when people ask if they can use our bathroom, we

A Little Update! WITH PICS!

2010-09-26T12:49:00.003-05:00

There it is! You guys have been asking for a bump picture since I announced this pregnancy- so there you go! :)I'm 23 weeks tomorrow, I can't believe it. In a few quick weeks I'll be in the third trimester. That's a little scary. I had just gotten over anxieties and nervousness about the pregnancy at the end of the first trimester, so what, then? The second trimester is the 'only sane' trimester

Bittersweet

2010-09-19T13:38:00.005-05:00

Ugh! So! I have had the WoRsT headache. I'm pretty sure I've had all but one of these.. which would be sinus. I would love it if it were sinus, because then I could fix it. It started Friday morning and ... I still have it. Day 3 of 'ick'. Of course, you all know I work retail and Friday/Saturday are our biggest days of the week. Meaning, I have to be there and I have to be an active part of the

News that CANNOT wait!

2010-09-15T18:34:00.002-05:00

'Wordless' Wednesday seems suitable to announce that.... If you can't tell... It's a GIRL!!! :)Happy Wednesday!

Fall!

2010-09-01T19:14:00.004-05:00

Everyone is posting about FALL! It just must be that time, and September must signal that to everyone. I love change of season. I tend to go through 'spring cleaning' every season... I just deep clean it all, work and home, and it makes me feel so much more fresh for the season! I especially like fall. It's ideal weather; not too cold, not too hot and pretty pretty rain! I love.. Boots. Layers.

Getting to Know You Sunday

2010-08-29T21:43:00.003-05:00

It's been awhile since I participated (thanks to my hiatus in blogging) but here is the Getting to Know You Sunday post thanks to MannLand5! Check her out! The Q's.1. If you accidently knick a car in a parking lot..Do you leave a note or do you get the heck out of there?I'm always scared of backing into someone in a parking lot; scares the crap out of me actually! I guess if it happened, I would

You know what?

2010-08-28T21:45:00.001-05:00

I have a love affair... almost on a daily basis. It is SOOO good. Never a let down; no disappointments. Just what I need after a long day, on good days and bad days.I love my love affair with [({cookies.})]Oh yes.. Quite the silly post, I know. But I can't help relish in all of the goodness that comes from cookies. ;)It might be the pregnancy, but I think I've always loved cookies- it just tastes

Some Days..

2010-08-25T19:21:00.002-05:00

There's some days I really just want to post and let my heart out. I always hesitate because I want this to be a positive place, and one where I look for the good in everything; a place where I can feel good and record those good thoughts/memories so I don't have to remember the bad. But the bad happens to all of us. It's natural.Husbands and wives fight. It's okay to write about (some of) it.We

On a Night Like This...

2010-08-22T23:51:00.004-05:00

Buck's on the oh-so-fun night rotation right now in the ICU. Meaning, he's worked 7PM to 7AM last Friday, Saturday, Today, Tomorrow. I hate these stretches. I work enough as it is, but it SUCKS to see your husband in passing as you're either coming home from work or as your leaving for work. I much more hate going to bed and he's not there. (Much respect for you military wives; I do believe I'm

Back to School Season

2010-08-21T10:17:00.003-05:00

Has anyone noticed we're in full swing of back to school? It seems like the summer FLEW by.. and it's so evident that it's at a close and schools are starting up next week.I know I'm hyper-sensitive because I work retail, but there's always been one thing I don't understand. It's the explosion of spending families do for this occasion. My mom was a teacher, and the only type of 'bts' shopping I

Part 3: You Ready for This??

2010-08-19T19:01:00.004-05:00

Alright- I get it. I'm not that funny. No comment love from Part Deux. Hopefully some will come from this post -hint hint- Part 3 of our new adventure and life in North Dakota... I'm Pregnant. Yup.17 & 1/2 weeks. 18 this Monday. Can you believe it?Here's 12 week ultrasound pictures. :) Don't be sad I didn't tell you earlier, bloggy friends. We didn't tell family till we were 12 weeks, I didn't

Part Deux- This is GOOOOOD!

2010-08-17T20:46:00.004-05:00

Ok-because I know you all have been waiting in suspense to read this one. ;) I think I'll drag it out a little longer... you'll just have to wait for Part 3. Gotta save the best for last and make this blog worth reading, right??So after moving from Colorado to North Dakota- I had the weekend to get settled in our new apartment, and I packed up and went to company headquarters in Nebraska for a

How much do I suck at blogging?!?

2010-08-15T20:29:00.004-05:00

Apparently A LOT. It's been 2&1/2 months since I last posted. How friggin crazy! Thank you to those who sent me e-mails just to say hi, and see how I was doing. I'm so glad I have the few friends I've made through here.. you guys rock! So- where have I been?I think I'll break it up into parts to tell the story.. Today will be Part 1. Tomorrow Part 2, and so on. Can't you contain your excitement?

Ok! Sorry for the Delay!

2010-05-31T09:56:00.006-05:00

I am HORRIBLE! It has been over a week (again) since I was back on here.. and I just realized yesterday that 1)it had been that long, and 2) that I left with a not so uppity post. How nice of me. Thank you all for all of your amazing comments, and support in such a sticky situation. Love this network! :) It ended... and not in a way I'd expect. I think the gal is having a midlife crisis or

Thankful Thursday?

2010-05-21T09:21:00.006-05:00

So.. it's Thursday. And it seems as if this Thursday is one of those days it is SO hard to count your blessings. I'm sorry, but I'm going to vent a little. I honestly haven't struggled this bad in a long time. I have a mind that really dwells on things that upset me, and I will 'beat a dead horse' over and over again trying to a)figure out what I did wrong b)what could have been done differently

Tardy Wishful Wednesday

2010-05-20T08:32:00.006-05:00

Man! It's sad how much things can off track when you've had a week out of your normal routine... Nonetheless.. Here is Wishful Wednesday, courtesy of the lovely Kelsey @ Seattle Smiths. :) If you are hopping over, please comment/follow- I love new friends! 'I wish' .... I could come home toTHIS (pictured above) bedroom each and every night!!Unlike Kelsey, I didn't have to search very long for my

I'm back!!

2010-05-18T20:53:00.007-05:00

Well! After a week long hiatus, I am back! So sorry I haven't posted or commented on anyone's blog as of late... it's been SO crazy!! Thank you for all the warm wishes for our anniversary! We celebrated a little when I got back, and it was wonderful! :)The trip went REALLY well. I had a blast, and luckily my review turned out really well. There was so much learning, so much interaction and a lot

Mayhem Monday: Where's Ashton???

2010-05-10T22:30:00.005-05:00

So! Lovely ladies... Guess What?!?I am at my company's headquarters. Myself and 50+ other Management Trainees from all around the company are here as a 'wrap-up,' if you will, of our training programs. It's so fun to meet all of these other magnetic people.. who have such a strong passion for what we do. Such a great bunch of people. I love the group trainings, smaller group brainstorm sessions

Getting to Know You Sunday

2010-05-09T16:43:00.002-05:00

GTKY Sunday came a day early today... but I didn't really have the time to post yesterday! Here I am... scrunched for time, but tonight I promise I will post and let ya'll know what is going to be going on the next week (Eee!)So here they are, courtesy of Keely @ MannLand5 ! Enjoy! 1. What has been your most memorable Mother's Day? (with your mom, as a mom, or with your wife)Hmm.. I don't really

Fill in the Blank Friday

2010-05-07T10:31:00.004-05:00

It's Fill in the Blank Friday again over at The Little Things We Do ... and this week, it's themed around books. Fun!! If you're popping over from the Blog Hop, please say hello-follow if you like. I love new friends!!1. My favorite book growing up was anything I could get my hands on! I was quite the reader, and would read anything and everything in the school library. At one point, my parents

Thankful Thursday

2010-05-06T22:46:00.002-05:00

Thursday is almost over! I almost missed today's theme.. but Short and Sweet here it is:It was interesting, today.. It seems I had a lot to look back on and reflect on. Did you know that today was National Prayer Day? I didn't until about 8 pm, when a lot of news updates started coming through my phone. As you can imagine, there are quite the debates arising country-wide that a government

Wishful Wednesday

2010-05-05T10:50:00.002-05:00

It's Wishful Wednesday again! 'I wish' .... I was fluent in another language in addition to English, and it would be Portuguese!Portuguese is close enough to Spanish that it would be killing two birds with one stone. Living in southern Colorado, I find more and more how useful Spanish is. I know my basics, to get me proficiently through a conversation- but I am no where near fluent. In college, I

Our Weekend- In Pictures!

2010-05-04T22:26:00.007-05:00

So, this past weekend, as I've mentioned, was Buck's college graduation! We had his family in town for the events and the only pictures I haven't posted yet include after his graduation.. and the day after when we went to Cripple Creek and explored a gold mine! So! Here you go!(See last Thursday's post for other graduation pix!)I know, I'm like the super-tacky person that wears denim to a

Mayhem Monday

2010-05-03T22:41:00.003-05:00

Oh Mondays.... *sigh* what long days you make! After 4.5 days off, it sure is hard to go back to work. The usual started with 8 am meeting, and monthly managers conference call. After, I ran to the eye doctor's. What started out as a simple trip did not end as so...I am officially blind. lol, not really, but I'm pretty useless without corrective lenses of some sort. If I hold my hand out in front

Getting to Know You Sunday

2010-05-02T23:27:00.005-05:00

It is SUNDAY, again! Wow- this weekend flew by! We had family in all weekend, and I took off work for Buck's graduation. I'll post some of the actual ceremony and our little adventure on Saturday later.For now, here are the questions from Keely!1. Are you superstitious?Superstitious by Faith yes... I don't do the 'step on a crack, break your mother's back' stuff, but I do believe my actions

Thankful Thursday

2010-04-29T22:57:00.006-05:00

Today was a big day.. Buck is DONE with nursing school! I am so excited! He has worked so hard to get to this point, and he is ONE test away from being an RN! I count it as now, though! He's done with school.. in my eyes he's my RN!He had his pinning ceremony tonight... and now just has to pass his state boards. He asked me to pin him- and I was honored. It was so special.The background surprise:

Wishful Wednesday

2010-04-29T10:16:00.002-05:00

'I wish' .... I could go back and spend one day working at a job from my youth, and it would be Babysitting!I look back at high school, I had waited tables, been a sandwich maker at Subway and babysat.. If I could go back for just one day and work a job- it would be as a babysitter. I love love love being around kids. I'm the crazy chick now that will babysit my friend's kids for free- just

Mayhem Monday

2010-04-27T00:28:00.003-05:00

Well! Not as much of a chaotic Monday as the past predicts for me today! It was actually a REALLY good Monday. I hope the rest of ya'lls was, too! We started off super early- per usual- with a leader meeting and pulls. The day flew by, and before I realized it- it was 5:30. In between time flying, I received a call from my district, Linda. I thought it was about another store I had shown interest

Getting to Know You Sunday

2010-04-25T22:58:00.004-05:00

It's been awhile since I posted one of these... I think I only did one before, and come to think of it- I don't think I did it on a Sunday. Ha. But Keely creates these every Sunday, and I love them! So here we go again! If you're a new reader jumping over from MannLand5 or elsewhere-- please comment/follow! I love new friends in this bloggy adventure! :)1. If you could star in any movie genre..

Fill in the Blank Friday- Music Style!

2010-04-24T01:09:00.003-05:00

Well! It's Friday! Here is FITBF courtesy of Lauren at The Little Things We Do. So fun! I'm so glad it's Friday... I'm ready for days off, and excited to teach a Financial Preparedness course for the Relief Society Activity tomorrow! Buck gets to babysit for all the women-- haha!! Here We Go:1. One song that always takes me back to my youth is American Girl by Tom Petty. My mom basically raised

Thankful Thursday

2010-04-22T10:29:00.004-05:00

Thursday yet again!! :)I'm sooo thankful for:The Atonement of Jesus Christ. That He suffered so I can live. The Miracle of Forgiveness. That I can be forgiven for things I've done or thought, and can go on to be a better person. So that I may forgive others, and we can all be a little happier. A life without grudges. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."Amazing Book btw! Check it out!

Me by Threes!

2010-04-20T22:57:00.007-05:00

Three Names I Go By:1) Ashton2) Ash3) little wife **Buck only! haThree Jobs I Have Had:1) Part Time Teammate and Management Trainee-- soon to be store manager -- all for the same company I am still with! I love that I get to shop for a living!2) Cell phone customer service representative/sales---- you know, the people you go into a store and talk to.. yup-that was me for 2 years in college. 3)

Mayhem Monday

2010-04-20T09:33:00.002-05:00

It was yet another eventful Monday. I've decided that it is just something I should expect come Monday mornings. I never dread them, I actually really like Mondays, but they are always bound to be chaotic. Last Monday, we started the day EARLY--- like at work, ready to go at 7am. *yawn!* Leader meeting at 8-8:30, cut short so we could get out on the floor. 8:30 we start the to-do list, and the

Fill in the Blank Friday

2010-04-16T11:17:00.002-05:00

My third FITB Friday! Courtesy of Kaitlyn at Life of a Busy Wife1. The first thing I do in the morning is check the clock to see how much time I have to dilly dally, make a break for the W.C., and hop in the shower. 2. Every night before bed I turn on the electric blanket on my side (9x/10 Buck's already in bed and his side is already on...), turn my blackberry onto bedside mode, and say prayers.

Thankful Thursday

2010-04-15T20:20:00.006-05:00

Gosh!! This week has just FLOWN by! I missed my own Mayhem Monday... Which it was!! I missed Wishful Wednesdays... and here it is Thursday! So here are three things I am thankful for: Soft things: Like this blanket I'm cuddled up in right now! It's perfect after this week... Fluffy down pillows: Mmm... Electric Heated blankets to sit on: I'm sick. I know. We have 80* weather outside (now

Something about warm weather...

2010-04-13T19:09:00.004-05:00

It's gotta be something in the air, water, weather-- something! But it just always has a tendency to make me want to revisit a bit of my childhood. Remember when these weren't just for packing?picture courtesy of google imageMy mom (bless her heart) never let me jump, pop, twist, destroy, be unreasonably noisy with these lil guys. Something about being a well-mannered child that I don't think

Thankful Thursday

2010-04-08T11:25:00.007-05:00

Ok, so this themed day is my own (I think!) unless someone out there in bloggy world is on the same mindset as I am. ;) I just thought this would be a simple post, and a little more insight to me! :)Here's 5 Things I'm thankful for:1. My Husband... my eternal companion. 2. Lil' Sariah- light of my life ;)3. My Health...LOL.. Courtesy Google Images4. My amazing career. The inside of my store a few

Wishful Wednesday

2010-04-07T01:14:00.004-05:00

Well! I'm on another bandwagon. ;) I stumbled across Kelsey's Blog, The Seattle Smith's and she does the cutest Wednesday theme. I figure, as long as I'm trying to blog daily- I can play along with some themes. Questions for this week:I wish' .... I had the dedication to stay on one particular diet, and it would be just eating right!Have you ever been on some crazy diet you regret?What are your

Mayhem Monday Anyone?

2010-04-06T00:27:00.005-05:00

It's totally been one of those Mondays. It wasn't a bad day, just a long one- but not long enough. You know what I mean?Mondays are typically long for me, but this morning I was at work an hour earlier than usual- 7 am. I had planned on leaving around 4, latest 5. However, one of the fallbacks of working in my field is if someone calls off- you as the manager have to cover it. It happens. So, I

I'm not HERE today!

2010-04-02T09:15:00.005-05:00

Happy Friday all! I was actually offered a guest position for Feature Friday over at Raindrops on Roses. Kassie is the sweetest gal! Her Feature Fridays have been consisting of a blogger who's been around the block a time or two (not me), and a newbie blogger (ME! :) ) So- this week it was my turn. I won't post today here... but please go check me out on her page! Explore through her posts and

Life's Lessons

2010-03-31T23:51:00.005-05:00

There's a lot of lessons to be learned in this life.. Some are easy, and learned quickly- and others make take a redo or two. Sometimes Sariah barks in the backyard, either at the mailman walking by or other neighborhood dogs that are getting rambunctious. As soon as you open the back door to holler at her, she bolts inside and puts herself in her kennel for time out. She KNOWS she's not supposed

Officially Spring!

2010-03-30T12:45:00.003-05:00

Hello again, Oh what a beautiful day it's about to be! 80* weather has come back to Southern Colorado!! :) The snow has officially melted, and all storms they have predicted lately for us to have 'snow' has just been rain. Woo Hoo! I noticed yesterday when I looked out the back door, the grass in our back yard is starting to green. I love signs of spring. I loathe cold weather by the end of

Fill in the Blank Friday.... err... Sunday!

2010-03-28T16:59:00.006-05:00

So... as I am a world behind the times on blogging... I'm going to do my Fill in the Blank Friday on Sunday! :) Its actually part of MannLann5's bandwagon but hey- I'm on it! *These questions were actually made up by a male blogger she ran into... so that's why the twist! HA! *1 - Why did you start blogging?I initially started just to update my family and friends on goings-on in my life. I am

Where Has the Time Gone??

2010-03-27T22:13:00.009-05:00

I have failed miserably at blogging as of late! I'm actually thinking about it, however, and refuse to go a week with out doing it.. So here I am- day 6 ;) This has been such a busy week- as it seems is the norm for a lot of my bloggy friends. I think part of the blog-missing is attributed to feeling like what I have to say isn't super important as other things going on in the world around me...

Sunday is Over Again...

2010-03-14T22:35:00.008-05:00

I can't believe tomorrow morning will be Monday again! It seems like 2010 is flying! Does anyone else feel that way?Here are some running updates! :)Friday- 3 miles, every 1/4 alternate run/speed walk in about 40 minutes Saturday- 3 miles, alternate run 1/2, speed walk 1/4; done in about 35 minutesSunday- 3 miles, run 3/4, speed walk 1/4 and done in 30 minutes ! (I really pushed myself this

Goal Updates and Fill in the Blank Friday!

2010-03-12T22:25:00.007-06:00

Day 1 = Fail! Nope, I definitely did NOT get out & run on day 1 of setting these fabulous goal.Day 2 = eh.. maybe I can do this. Sariah sure made it difficult; but by george- by the end of 3 miles (walk 1/4, run 1/4 - don't judge, at least I'm trying!) she had learned 'heel' and I felt GOOD. Looks good for upcoming day 3. :) Fill in the Blank Friday is happening once again over at the little

Leave it to me...

2010-03-10T23:38:00.011-06:00

... To procrastinate SO stinkin bad that I am making New Year's Resolutions March 10. I won't even get into how LATE Christmas was to my parents and in-laws... Its a good thing they have to love us unconditionally, right? Well, I guess what matters is that it got to them.. and that I am actually going to start some resolutions I plan on keeping. So here goes my *almost* 2nd Quarter New Years'

ABC's of Me!

2010-03-08T22:32:00.006-06:00

I saw this on someone's blog and thought it was the cutest. I haven't posted in awhile, so I thought this might be a nice beginning to get back in the swing of blogging! A. AGE: 20-Something... Birthday JULY 7! :)B. BED SIZE: Full and it is not big enough!!! However, Goldilocks Couple we are, we stayed in a King at my Grandparents and it was far too large... *sigh* I lost Buck! C. CHORE YOU HATE:

My weird-ness!

2010-02-17T00:11:00.010-06:00

Oh new post! I had to get that hunting post up to 'show off' for Buck. Made him happy which translates into happy wife :) In return, he is awful sweet to put up with me and my random tangents in life. This week, my fascination with Wal-Mart. Yes, like most women... I love Target. I love the set up, I love the products. But I have quite the love-hate relationship with ol Wally World. I hate hate

Oh-- a hunting they will go!

2010-02-08T21:29:00.004-06:00

Well, as some of you have already seen, and some of you have been dying to see-- here's Sariah's first hunting season highlights! Here she is checkin' out the goods she brought home! 5 pheasant and 1 mallard. With Mom.. With Dad... and his gun... One day while Sariah and Buck were out near the lake, hunting quail.. they stumbled across something rare. At work, I got a text that he 'got a

Sariah's 1st Christmas

2010-02-07T21:10:00.003-06:00

So.. I'm only a month and a half behind posting things about Christmas. Eh, it happens.It was a quiet day in our home... We slept in, made a yummy yummy yummy breakfast (pumpkin pancakes, bacon, eggs and hashbrowns... mmm!) and finally mozied around to opening gifts from each other.Sariah really didn't understand the Christmas Season. Mommy was always gone working long hours for retail's busiest

Our August adventure... Buck's sister got married!

2009-12-26T21:43:00.010-06:00

We traveled out to Jackson, Wisconsin and stayed with his parents for a few days. Then the whole Darley clan ventured to Nauvoo, Illinois right along the Mississippi river for a beautiful temple wedding.We enjoyed a wonderful bit of entertainment the night before the wedding.. something like a riverboat show along the banks of the Mississippi. It had 'pioneer' type entertainment followed by an

2009-12-25T21:20:00.003-06:00

It's been so long since our last post! Sorry to all of you who have been checking for updates- I will try to do better in the future! ;)Here are a couple pictures from the Seven Falls area over Summer 2009 I never posted!I'll try to catch everyone up on the last six months of our lives over the next few days! Merry Christmas- Wish we could have spent it with you!

Ok... Ew.

2009-05-31T22:47:00.004-05:00

Ok.. No one warned us about this season of bugs in Colorado. Granted, we've both been here about 5 years, but neither I nor he recalls anything to this extreme before. Locals say this is an unusually bad season- but dang! I am talking about lovely millers. We called them moths in the south, but I guess this is some different breed called millers. They're not here reproducing (thank goodness),

Fishing and Walks...

2009-05-30T21:03:00.014-05:00

Well, it has been another eventful couple of weeks! I don't think I'm ever going to have a time where nothing goes on... *sigh* Buck and I enjoy taking walks, and Sariah is happy to join us. We went down to Runyon River last Sunday to scope out fishing, and walked the loop. Sariah had a good time, although she was scared of the dam. Here she is with mom... I love her! Buck and I have gone fishing

Wonderful Weekend

2009-05-17T21:25:00.000-05:00

So, the minute I tell everyone we don't have too much of an exciting life- things start to pick up. We have had quite the weekend and as Sunday comes to a close, I am exhausted. We are continuing to train Sariah; she's getting better at her basics as the days go by. This week we have started teaching her to use her nose to find treats. For some reason, no store in Colorado sells/has in stock

An addition to our family...

2009-05-10T23:45:00.000-05:00

So, Buck and I refuse to rejoin Facebook, or MySpace- if boredom encourages me one day, I might blog about that! :) For compensation, here is the closest thing we will get to posting pictures and updates for the goings on of our life. Last week, after Ashton's graduation from business school, we ventured down to Arizona. There, we picked up our new baby, Sariah. She's an English Springer Spaniel,

Abundantly Blessed

Baby Shower!!!

Planning Cram Session!

A Change of Plans

Drop it like it's hot...

Baby Bucket List- How Much Time?!?

Is it really that time?

Love/Hate

HELLO HEllo hello ... (echo echo echo)

Fill in the Blank ____Day :)

A lil Surprise!

Baked Potato Soup!

Mexican Soup!!

Great New Discovery!

I wish...

A Well-Needed Night

Ok Blogger. Not Cool.

Movie Review!!

Things NOT to Say...

Today!

The VS and Oprah Revolution!

Every day should be..

Happy Halloween!

An EASY Post!

Fill in the Blank Friday

Fill in the Blank Friday- I almost missed you!

Guest Posting!!!

Yawn Yawn Yawn

Why I should NOT be blogging right now...

Late Night Friday!

Fill in the Blank Friday! Long time no see!

I Feel PRETTY! Oh so PRETTY!! :)

For Future Reference

Learning a bit about 'me'...

Tagged!

Military Wives

A Reason for Everything...

A Little Update! *WITH PICS!*

Bittersweet

News that CANNOT wait!

Fall!

Getting to Know You Sunday

You know what?

Some Days..

On a Night Like This...

Back to School Season

Part 3: You Ready for This??

Part Deux- This is GOOOOOD!

How much do I suck at blogging?!?

Ok! Sorry for the Delay!

Thankful Thursday?

Tardy Wishful Wednesday

I'm back!!

Mayhem Monday: Where's Ashton???

Getting to Know You Sunday

Fill in the Blank Friday

Thankful Thursday

Wishful Wednesday

Our Weekend- In Pictures!

Mayhem Monday

Getting to Know You Sunday

Thankful Thursday

Wishful Wednesday

Mayhem Monday

Getting to Know You Sunday

Fill in the Blank Friday- Music Style!

Thankful Thursday

Me by Threes!

Mayhem Monday

Fill in the Blank Friday

Thankful Thursday

Something about warm weather...

Thankful Thursday

Wishful Wednesday

Mayhem Monday Anyone?

I'm not HERE today!

Life's Lessons

Officially Spring!

Fill in the Blank Friday.... err... Sunday!

Where Has the Time Gone??

A Little Update! WITH PICS!