A much needed update!

It seems that I am slacking on the blog updates! We haven'd had too many changes over these last few weeks. Landon is growing and changing so much! The other day he began interacting with his toys and it was definitely a proud mommy moment for me. He is smiling and giggling all the time now and starting to babble a little bit more! Today Ed got the news that he is moving to a new unit on Ft. Campbell. I was really hoping for us to get PCS orders to go somewhere else but we'll be here a little while longer. We think with this new unit that he will deploy sometime early next week, not really sure yet. This will be our second deployment but the first as a married couple with a baby.  I'm definitely dreading a deployment but I've been through one before so I can do it again :) So that will be what's on our brains for now, trying to spend as much time as a family as we can! 

30 Days of Me Days 8-13

So I was told I needed to update!! I am very behind!!!!


Day 9- A Photo You Took

It seems these days all the pictures I take are of my baby :)


Day 10- A photo of you taken over ten years ago!
I don't think I have any photos on the computer from ten years ago....this is is the closest one I could find and I believe it is seven or eight years ago



Day 11- A photo taken of you recently
I took this photo of me and Landon a few weeks ago



Day 12- Whatever tickles my fancy
I LOVE THIS!!!



Day 13- A fictional book
Suzanne's Diary for Nichola's is an awesome book!!

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30 Days of Me - Day 8

Day 8- A picture that makes you sad/angry


My husband when he was packing up to go back to Iraq.



Our first puppy we got as a family, Buster. He was euthanized by animal control earlier this year. This is when we first got him. He was so tiny!







My yorkie, Polly and my husband. He was home on leave during this picture and I just got her. She also died this year. 

30 Days of Me - Days 5, 6 & 7

Talk about slacking!!!! I blame the long holiday weekend!!

Day 5- Favorite Quote

These are my three favorite quotes!

If you live to be a 100, I want to live to be 100 minus 1 day, so I never have to live without you --Winnie the Pooh

“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.”

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." - John Wooden.

I am a quote junkie, always looking up new quotes and finding ones I love! It's a great way to express how you feel!

Day6-Whatever Tickles Your Fancy!

This sweater is my current obsession! I want one in every color! But at $30 a pop, I'm stalking the old navy site until it goes on clearance :)

Day 7- A photo that makes you happy

One of my favorite pictures of my boys!! Those two are my life!

30 Days of Me - Days 3 & 4

Day 3- Favorite TV Show


I am a huge fan of drama tv! I hate drama in my life but for some reason I love watching it on tv, so my favorite show is the Real Housewife series of Bravo Tv. It's a tie between the New York and New Jersey seasons as to which is my favorite!








Day 4 - Favorite Book 
I'm an avid reader. I read everything from sappy romance novels to books about economics. My favorite book is currently The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. I first read this book on tape on a trip with my Dad and had to go out and buy the book!! I've read it several times and each time I've learned something different! 

30 Days of Me- Day 2

Day 2- Your Favorite Movie

I am a movie junkie! My husband and I are always watching movies!



I am also a romantic movie junkie!! The Notebook is one of my all time favorites!

30 Days of Me- Day 1

30 Days of ME!

Day 1: Your favorite song

This is a difficult one for me, I have different favorites based on my moods!  I haven't found a song yet by 3 Doors Down that I dislike and this is one of my favorites and is also my wedding song! Enjoy!

*30 Days of ME!*

A few blogger friends I know are doing this and I decided to follow suit. What a great way to realize who I am and what I am becoming!

30 Days of ME!

Day 1: Your favorite song
Day 2: Your favorite movie
Day 3: Your favorite television program
Day 4: Your favorite book
Day 5: Your favorite quote
Day 6: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 7: A photo that makes you happy
Day 8: A photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9: A photo you took
Day 10: A photo of you taken over ten years ago
Day 11: A photo of you taken recently
Day 12: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 13: A fictional book
Day 14: A non-fictional book
Day 15: A fanfic
Day 16: A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17: An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Day 18: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 19: A talent of yours
Day 20: A hobby of yours
Day 21: A recipe
Day 22: A website
Day 23: A YouTube video
Day 24: Whatever tickles your fancy
Day 25: Your day, in great detail
Day 26: Your week, in great detail
Day 27: This month, in great detail
Day 28: This year, in great detail
Day 29: Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30: Whatever tickles your fancy

This morning when I logged onto my facebook, Faith Deployed had this posted as their status, 

 “Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always” (1 Chronicles 16:11). It was just what I needed to see after a drama filled evening. What are you supposed to do when the drama that surrounds you has to do with family? I can eliminate drama filled friends and others but its hard to eliminate family. I think from this drama I've learned that only I can control my emotions. I will no longer let someone else make me angry. There are more important things in life than to dwell on the issues of others. I'm working on becoming a person in turn a better wife and a better mother. I don't want to surround myself with negative people anymore! Why is it so hard for people to just be happy? On a much more positive note, Landon had his check up at the doctor today and he is doing very well on the medicine and has even gained weight! He's now 11lbs. He is such an amazing baby and does new things every day! The newest thing is sticking his tongue out. He has the ability to make me smile no matter what! 

"See Pray, Act"

I stumbled upon this post from a friend of mine's blog. This person is someone whom I've never met but is a fellow military wife. No matter what the situation she is always extremely positive. I've never heard her say ANYTHING negative. That is something I aspire to. I've grown to become a quite negative person and I'm not really even sure when it began or why. I have to say I am a pretty lucky person. I have a husband who goes to work everyday to provide for my growing family so that I am able to stay at home and take care of our son. We have a house and a car. With this economy, some people don't have those anymore. I've realized that I need to be thankful for what I do have and not resentful for what I don't have. I don't want Landon to grow up being resentful or negative. I want him to realize he has a good life and to always be thankful for what he has because in a blink of an eye, it can all be gone! So back to the blog, while I was pregnant I decided I wanted to strengthen my relationship with God. I don't go to church but maybe we will find a local church that we like and start attending. I want Landon to be aware of God and all he has provided and will provide for us. I feel it is important to strengthen our relationship with God. When all is fails and no one is there, He is always is. So back to this blog, everyday a different woman does a blog regarding something spiritual. I definitely recommend it. 

Realizing What Matters

Having my son has put so many things into perspective, especially realizing what things are important in life and what/who matters and what/who doesn't! I've always been so easy to trust people and confide in people whom I considered to be good friends but lately, since I've gotten married and more so since Landon was born, I've realized that the so called "friends" have pretty much disappeared only to reappear when they need advice or consoling but when I'm going through something and need advice, they are no longer there. I find it quite sad that the few that are there for me are girls who I've never met in person! I'm no longer going to put effort into these one sided friendships. I have more important things to focus on, my son && my marriage. I'm constantly reminded of why I don't need many friends. I get so tired of all the drama that becomes involved with friendships. Whatever happened to having friends and hanging out and there being no drama?! It doesn't seem to exist anymore and I just don't have the energy or the patience anymore. So for now I'll enjoy spending time with my son, who learns new things every day and amazes me! 

I now believe in love as first sight! I gave birth to my son on April 10th, 2010 and the love I have for him is amazing! He was 6lbs 10oz and 20 inches long. He was so small!!! Landon is now two and half months old, 10lbs and 23 inches long. I love being able to stay home with him and watch him learn and grow. He's starting to recognize faces and smile when he sees people he knows. Whenever Daddy comes home from work, he always smiles and giggles. He has definately helped me realize that family is what matters and everything else comes second. So instead of working and being stressed out, I spend time with him! It's great!