Recent

Just thought you might like to see some recent photos of us.

Me and the dog...

And here's Jake and me with some friends at the Platoon Going Away party we went to on Sunday. We had a blast!

Stop and Think

Do you ever stop to think...

Do I really need to buy this?

Do I really need to read this crap?

Do I really care about the local gossip?

Do you catch yourself caring way too much about these things?

I keep doing these things. I keep trying to take a step back and look at the big picture. I don't need to constantly dream of bigger and better things, or dig for information about who's have a scandal at the moment.

LIFE IS NOT ABOUT THIS STUFF.

To me, life is about love, friendship, family, togetherness, safety, hope, joy, and faith.

I don't need a huge house, all kinds of beautiful (material) things. I don't need to always have a full schedule or think "What do those people think of me?" I don't want to care if she's dating him even though he loves her - it's all crap.

 Life goes on and no one remembers those little things!

I have a hard time not making things a competition. But after all that pettiness is over, it all boils down to this...

I am confident my marriage will work.

I pick great friends.

I will always choose family above all.

I do not need to buy expensive things to look good and feel good.

I do not need to change my appearance because someone else thinks I should.

I am proud of what I have become and what I stand for.

I have a roof over my head and a full belly.

I have friends and family who love me no matter what.

I have the most amazing dog.

I am beautiful.

I am happy.

Do you think the men and women fighting for our freedom like most Americans? Probably not. But they are selfless enough to devote their lives to us. And that something we should all keep in mind and look up to. I look up to my husband, brother-in-law, friends, and veterans. They're not worried about what their outfit looks like; they're worried if they'll be able to eat or sleep tonight, or if the enemy will kill their brother beside them. Life is precious, and frankly, we all take it for granted too often.

Next time you see someone in the uniform, thank them. And don't forget to thank the person standing next to them for all their sacrifice as well.

Day 30 - 30 Day Project

Day 30 - A picture of someone I miss

I miss CJ! She was my best friend since day one of middle school :) This is an old picture of us, and we haven't grown apart over the years....but I miss her and I still think of her as one of my greatest friends. She just turned 21...so I'm excited to go home one day and drink a beer with my girl!

Day 29 - 30 Day Project

Day 29 - A picture that can always make me smile

This was the 375th Marine Corps Ball in Las Vegas. That night was so fun; it always makes me smile looking back at the photos.

Day 28 - 30 Day Project

Day 28 - A picture of something I'm afraid of

As a Marine Wife, this is my biggest fear. I hope I NEVER have to see this in person, whether it's my husband, brother-in-law, or a friend. It's any wife's fear that she will lose her husband, but it's even greater when you have to send your husband off to war. I don't concentrate on the negative, but I would be lying if I said it's never crossed my mind.

Day 27 - 30 Day Project

Day 27 - A picture of myself and a family member

This is my 3 year old niece, Sydney. I love her dearly! I'm so excited that she can carry on a small conversations now.

Day 26 - 30 Day Project

Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to me

Pictures mean a lot to me, as well as the boys in these pictures. But without pictures I wouldn't really remember how my puppy has changed and how great our memories have been in the past few years!

January 2010

July 2010