Tuesday,Tuesday

So everyone's marriage is different right?! That's what makes it so much fun! My husband took a position at a base that is about 54 miles away from us about a year and 8 months ago. On top of his busy work schedule, he tacked on 2.5 hours of commuting time. I started to try to do some of his "chores" to ease some of the strain on him. Now they might not seem like much but they do take some time for me (but hopefully give him more time with us in the long run) I have been mowing the yard and bathing the kiddos before he gets home. I know that it seems like such a small few tasks but I think that they have helped out a lot! Can't wait to see what y'all have been doing for your husbands this past week!
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The Undomestic Mama is having Top 2 Tuesday.
Today is Top 2 Dates.
Golly that is going to be hard considering I have told you before how much my husband likes to be over the top! But ok if I would have to name the top 2.......

1. When we were dating, Ben wanted me to come with him to a reunion at his old college campus. (Texas A&M Whoop!) I was just a single gal scraping by on a full time job as an RN plus a job on the side. I really wanted to go but it just wasn't in my budget to buy a plane ticket at that time. I got home from work to find a card from Ben. It had a bunch of random numbers, letters, and times. I was super confused what all of it was so I had to ask him what it was all about. He bought me a plane ticket so that I could come with him! (Of course being the strong-willed woman that I am, I insisted on paying him for half of it....can't just accept a gift for a gift!)
We had such a wonderful time & it was so neat to meet some of his college buddies and of course experience Texas A&M. I am from PA & virtually knew nothing about all of the traditions at A&M.
Of course the best thing was what happened under "The Century Tree." (Another A&M tradition.....) While Ben didn't propose under the century tree, he said "I love you" for the first time there. Thus making it one of the best dates ever!

2. I would have to say another of my favorites was horseback riding through the rain forest in Puerto Rico. We took a delayed honeymoon with some friends of ours from flight school. We had a BLAST with them don't get me wrong but it was so nice to just ride together and enjoy the beautiful scenery!

Other Honorable mentions.........
-Late night boating trips on the Gulf
-River dance
-horseback riding in the hill country of Texas
-Our Bed and Breakfast weekend in Fredericksburg, TX
-Snorkeling in Puerto Rico
-Our anniversary helicopter ride in Wisconsin
-Greek night with belly dancer in Missouri
-Camping in Shenandoah National park
-Disneyland
-Sea world
-the dog park in Pensacola (long story!)
-hiking at Enchanted Rock, TX
-kayaking in Charleston, SC
-hiking through the foothills of Yuma, AZ
-Our stay in Saluda, NC where we went to Biltmore Estate
And many more that are escaping my memory right now!!
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Here are your questions for this week:

1. Would you rather host party or simply attend a party? Both. I LOVE hosting gatherings at our house. Hospitality seems to be one of my gifts so I like to use it. In the same token, I love to go to other people's homes as well! I just love people!
2. Tell us about the most memorable party you've been to. Wow....too many to talk about I think. I had a really good time at the New Year's Eve party 2008 at Michelle & Dan's house. Quiet, elegant, and intimate.
3. What is one thing you hope for in the after-life? Living forever with my Lord.
4. What do you enjoy most about sunshine? The warmth.
5. When you attend a bridal/baby shower, do you prefer to bring your own gift or chip in with others to buy a larger gift? Baby shower by far I like to bring my own because I like to get crafty and make things for the mama to be. Bridal showers I can swing either way!
6. Would you rather have a FREE week of having your house cleaned or all of your meals cooked for you and your family? MEALS hands down!
7. What song describes your mood today? "Praise you in this storm" Casting Crowns
8. What is something you received for your own bridal shower/wedding that you still own or use? (If you are not married, feel free to sub a gift you received a long time ago.)
Blender, garlic press, 2 clocks, 3 frames, waffle maker,
9. Your favorite flavor of ice cream is?mint chocolate chip followed closely by chocolate peanut butter
10. When was the last time you felt "tested?" Sunday.
11. "Ho-ho's is a food that once I start eating I find really hard to stop."
12. "Praise" is the best motivation.
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Upon watching Dancing with the stars last week, Kendall and I were discussing the gowns as we usually do. She is very opinionated for a nearly 4 year old. Anyway, it is usually pretty fun & just a way for us to bond and create memories. We were discussing the gowns when one of the dancers came out in well a top & a skirt shall we say.....Kendall looked at me and said, "Mommy, she forget to put her shirt on! You said, that we wear our bras UNDER our shirts! She gonna be so embarrassed her chest is out!" Yes baby......now if only she will continue thinking that dressing like that is embarrassing for the next 20 some years I will be set!

Friendship Blog hop, award, getting to know you

The questions..
1. The most expensive thing hanging in my closet is.....? I would guess probably one of my ball gowns!
2. Have you ever played a team sport? Only in high school....volleyball & cheerleading. (And yes it is a sport so don't go there!)
3. If you were a bug, what kind would you be? A lady bug. Not only because Kendall is our little (lady) bug but because they are pretty, not scary, & not really harmful.
4. Where on your body is the worst place to get sunburned? (thanks Ian)I have to say your back. Clothes ouch! Sleeping ouch! Hugs ouch! You get the picture.
5. Are you happy? That's a loaded question tonight....yes I am very happy with where my life is right now. I love my husband, children, family, & friends. It all makes for a very fulfilling life. Am I happy with my day today? NO!!!!!
6. People are always abbreviating..are there any abbreviations that make your skin crawl when people use them? Only all the texting stuff that I am not sure what it means.....then I feel really old and stupid!
7. Do you love where you live..or could you live anywhere? I don't love where I live but I don't hate it either. I think that wherever you live, your life will be what you make of it. I choose to make the best of it and find stuff to love!
8. What, if any, extreme measures do you go to to keep yourself from overeating when you're full? I am normally pretty good about knowing when I am full. I cannot eat more when I am full or I get sick. I hate throwing up enough not to do something to make myself do it!!

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Staci at www.ramblingmilitarywife.blogspot.com/ is having a blog hop.

So go on over and see if you like it :-)

My brief (yeah right!) bio.

I am a 32 year old small town nothern girl who married a southern gentleman. (It is very much true about the fact the southern gentleman have better manners for the most part!) I have 2 small children & 3-fourlegged kiddos. I am an RN by trade but love my current job (SAHM) the most. I like to dabble in the crafting area. I love to read (when I have time.) I can be a little on the air-headed side but I would like to think of that as part of my charm.

This is my little space to talk about my hubby, our life, our kids, the military, and all of that stuff. Plus I hope leaving our kids a written legacy of what "ordinary, every day" life was like with us!

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This award is coming from Bethany. It is pretty neat because she created this award! Since I have married a southerner and have lived a lot in the south I know all about "Bless your heart" expressions.

My most recent Bless your heart moment was talking with someone (a civilian) about the detachment that my husband is on. This woman told me "I think that you are so lucky to get some alone time away from your husband. I think that sometimes I would pay to send him somewhere."

I was thinking really lady? My husband and I have been married for 6 years and 4 months. We have been apart 29 months (2 years and 5 months) out of that. Does my husband drive me crazy sometimes uh huh?!? But do I think that I am lucky to be alone again.....WRONG try again!

So for her I am dedicating this "bless your heart moment" For more head on over to

And in case you haven't picked up on it, "Bless Your Heart" is a sarcastic Southern saying. Instead of engaging in an awkward verbal confrontation with someone in public, you just simply smile, flash those pearly whites, tell 'em "Bless your heart, you just don't even know any better!" and walk away. It can also be used as a word of appreciation (bless your heart, you didn't need to bring me flowers when I was in the hospital), but it's when you use it sarcastically and the other person doesn't know you're being sarcastic that's the clincher! Try it! :)