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An Army Wife’s Dream Come True

January 11, 2012 3 Comments

I have always loved anything formal. It comes down to the whole Cinderella – Gone With The Wind – Princess thing. What girl doesn’t want to dress up and feel like a princess?! Since I never had a prom I just assumed my wedding would be the only time I could dress up that formal. Well, I’m getting another chance!

We found out yesterday that sometime this spring/early summer there is going to be an Army Ball that my husband’s unit is going to! I’m so excited! Even The Sarge hasn’t been to an Army Ball. So now I’m looking up dresses and etiquette on military formals. Granted the formal etiquette isn’t nearly as strict as it used to be, I’m a southern girl. I want to be my best!

The Sarge just asked me if I was done looking at dresses, since we’re getting ready for our date night. I laughed and said “I’ll be looking at dresses for months!” I apologize in advance for the multitude of mentions about dresses, military formals, etiquette, etc that are sure to be on my blog for the next few months! To say I’m excited is a bit of an understatement.

If you or anyone you know has had any experience with military formals, I’d love to know more!

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One Word for One Year

January 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

I’ve seen several bloggers posting about a specific word to inspire their goals for this year. I thought that was pretty brilliant so I decided to join in. My word for 2012 is Prosper.

pros·per/ˈpräspər/

Verb: 1. Succeed in material terms; be financially successful: “his business prospered”.
2. Flourish physically; grow strong and healthy.

I love the definitions of this word. It is perfect for my goals for this year. Especially since my biggest goals are to lose weight and getting our finances in order. Pretty fitting, huh.

I plan on blogging more about my goals throughout the year. What they are (since I’m still coming up with them!) and how I am in my progress. I am also doing the 3 in 30 challenge so I will be working on specific goals each month.

I’m really determined to keep up with my goals this year. I’m hoping the 3 in 30 challenge will help with accountability. Of course it would also help if my husband would remind me! Haha! I’m sure he will. It is much easier to work on your goals, or heck anything, when you have someone to help you and encourage you through it.

I would love to know what some of your goals are! And if anyone is interested in having an accountability partner, I’m open for that!

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3 In 30: Goals for January

January 7, 2012 4 Comments

Every January people make resolutions or goals. Most of them never get finished. So I’m joining in the 3 in 30 Challenge.

My goals for this month are simple. I need them to be, otherwise they won’t get done!

1. Exercise at least 3 days a week. I got some Pilates videos for Christmas and I am looking forward to trying them out!

2. Get the apartment back to normal. My 2 stepdaughters were here for two weeks and since it’s a fairly small apartment, things kinda got messy. So I’m working on cleaning and decluttering a little bit every day.

3. Finish my 2 craft projects. I am crocheting one and cross stitching the other. They are gifts so I can’t really say what they are. I will take pictures and post after they are received!

If you have your own goals, consider joining the 3 in 30 Challenge. (Click on the image above) And don’t forget to link up!

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It’s An Army Wife Life

January 5, 2012 3 Comments

My time as an active duty army wife is quickly coming to an end. This is my last year! The Sarge is set to retire in November 2012. Now I’ve only been an army wife for 2 years. And half of that The Sarge was deployed while I lived an hour away from post. So now I want to get as much experience as I can this year while we still live close to post. Maybe when The Sarge retires we can use his VA loan benefits and buy a house.

My FRG (Family Readiness Group for you civilians!) hardly did anything during deployment, even though we had more wives! We wanted to have get togethers and events. Even though I lived an hour away I wanted to be involved. However, we did nothing. I only went to one of the TWO Battalion FRG meetings during the whole year. Our unit’s FRG never had a meeting. It was very disappointing.

A couple of weeks ago we had a unit Christmas party. It was the first one the unit has had since my husband has been here. They announced that the FRG is going to start doing more things soon. I’m so excited!! Maybe now I can be more involved. (At least until we move!)

I also joined the Enlisted Spouses’ Club. We have one event per month. Last month was a holiday party, the month before was a pottery painting party. This month is a wine tasting at our local winery! I’m excited about that! We also make a home cooked meal once a month for the Fisher House on post, which is where families of wounded soldiers can stay while their soldiers are in the hospital. We also help out the Officers Spouses’ Club every once in a while. Last month I got to volunteer for their Tour of Homes. It was amazing!!

So that is one of my goals for this year. Call me Super Army Wife! HOOAH!

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Happiness for the Holidays

December 20, 2011 Leave a Comment

Last year was incredibly hard on me. It was my first married Christmas and my husband was halfway around the world. I was extremely emotional. It wasn’t a very happy Christmas for me.

This year my wonderful husband is home! I am so thrilled for that. I’m happy that he’s home safe and that we get to spend the holidays together.

This Christmas is still going to be very difficult for me though. It will be the first Christmas without my grandparents. It will be so different. I have spent almost every Christmas in my life with my grandparents. I honestly don’t know how to have Christmas without them.

I really want to be happy for Christmas. My husband is home. We’ll have two of my stepdaughters here with us. And my aunt is coming down here for Christmas. I have so much to be happy about! But I’m also missing a huge part of my life.

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MilSpouse Friday Fill-In #66

December 16, 2011 Leave a Comment

Love getting to know my fellow military spouses! Feel free to go check out the other spouses! Click here!

1. One of my New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier! I need to lose weight, but I need to be healthier.

2. One thing I’d like to happen next year is to get pregnant. My lifelong desire is to be a mommy.

3. One thing I’m looking forward to next year is moving back to Nashville! My husband is retiring in less than a year and we will get to move home! So happy.

4. One change I’d like to see next year is my husband and I doing more for our lives. I want us to spend more quality time together. I want us to work towards our goals together.

5. My plans for NYE include probably sitting at home with my 2 stepdaughters. Hubby has to work that night.

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MilSpouse Friday Fill In #66

December 9, 2011 2 Comments

Hello friends! How has your week been? Mine has been busy! Schoolwork, housework, being one of Santa’s elves! Ya know. The norm. Hope you enjoy this week’s questions! Don’t forget to check out the rest of the milspouses. (Click on the picture!)

1. My favorite song of the season is …. Too many to choose from! I love Carol of the Bells, All I Want For Christmas is You, I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas, etc. I love all Christmas music!

2. My aunt is someone who inspires me because she does so much. She always takes care of everyone else before herself. I think it’s high time someone takes care of her. She’s amazing.

3. If I had $100,000 to give to a charity, I’d give it to New Missions. It’s an organization that has several orphanages in Haiti and surrounding areas. They have done so much for the people of Haiti.

4. If I had a theme party, I’d make it either Christmas (right now) or Spa Day!!

5. If I had one wish for my kids/future kids/some young person I care about, it would be that they have the absolute best education and opportunities in life possible. I want my kids to know they can do or be anything they want when they grow up! Anything is possible.

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MilSpouse Friday Fill-In #65

December 2, 2011 1 Comment

Friday Friday Friday! I hope everyone has had a wonderful week and will have a wonderful weekend! I’ve got a busy day so I’ll keep this short! Enjoy!

1. If I could be on any reality TV show, I’d want to be on either American Idol or Big Brother. I know, huge difference. Oh well!

2. This past Thanksgiving was the first without my grandparents. It was hard, but we did ok.

3. I’m looking forward to December because I get to spend my first Christmas married with my husband. I’m so happy.

4. One thing I’d like to accomplish this month is actually get our apartment clean and keep it that way!

5. To me, winter is a magical time. I love the cold weather because you can snuggle with your loved ones. I love all the decorations for Christmas. It really is my favorite time of year!

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Christmas Movie Marathon

November 30, 2011 4 Comments

I love Christmas movies. Heck, I love all things Christmas. I could watch Christmas movies all year round. The best part is that this time of year several channels have Christmas movie marathons! It’s like 24/7 Christmas movies!! It’s fantastic!!

I absolutely love the Santa Clause movies. All three of them! They are probably my absolute faves. I also love Polar Express. I used to read the book when I was little so when the movie came out, I was so happy!

I love How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Elf, Christmas with the Kranks, Miracle on 34th Street and of course It’s a Wonderful Life! You get the picture!

What are some of your favorite Christmas movies? Have you started watching them yet?

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Military Spouse TAG!

November 21, 2011 Leave a Comment

I found this on Army Wife 101 and I thought I’d join in!

1. How did you and your spouse meet? We actually met online, in a chat room!

2. How old were you when you two met? I was 23, he was 34.

3. How long have you been together? 3 years since we met, married almost 2 years.

4. Where are you and your spouse originally from? He was born in Maryland, but grew up all over. He claims Georgia as home. I was born and raised in Nashville TN!

5. How did you feel about him joining the military? He had been in the military for 16 years when I met him.

6. Where did your spouse go to Basic Training? He went to Boot Camp at Parris Island. I was 7 years old.

7. Has your spouse ever been deployed? He deployed last year for 10 months.

8. Ever been to his promotion ceremony? Unfortunately, no. I haven’t known him long enough.

9. How long have you been a military wife? Since we got married on Jan 16th, 2010.

10. Did you marry him before or after he joined? After.

11. How did your husband propose? He woke me up early the day we were taking his daughter home to her mom’s house. I was kinda irritated because he woke me up before my alarm went off. He looked at me, held out the ring and said “I was gonna ask you a question.” I sat up really quick, my eyes wide open. He said “Will you marry me?” and I of course said yes!

12. Where did you get married? We got married in my home church in Nashville. Same place my parents got married.

13. How old were you two when you got married? I was 24 and he was 35.

14. Did he wear his uniform on his wedding day? No. He wore a tux and looked really hot.

15. Where are you and your spouse currently stationed? Ft Campbell, KY

16. Do you live on base? No.

17. How long were you married when you had to go through your first separation? 6 months and 2 days. Hardest day of my life. (Until my grandparents died.)

18. What is your favorite base so far? This is the only one I’ve been at. And since he retires in a year, it will be the only base I go to.

19. Do you think your spouse looks good in his uniform? Most definitely. I love seeing him in uniform!

20. Do you think military life is more advanced than civilian life? More advanced? Not sure. But I definitely think it makes me more proud of my country and my husband.

21. Do you like the benefits you receive as a military dependent? Yes.

22. Do you have a lot of military wife friends? I’m working on making some. I have several who are in other places, but very few here.

23. What is the hardest part of the military life? Hurry up and wait! I have learned to not make plans past a few days. Things always change!

24. Do you own military wife stuff? You better believe I do! I’m extremely proud to be a military wife!

25. Do you support your spouse as a member of the military? 110% He is good at what he does and I am very proud of him.

IF YOU’RE A MILITARY SPOUSE, TAG YOU’RE IT.