Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day y'all!

I hope everyone has a great day filled with family, friends, and fun!

And remember those service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice, and the families that are grieving their loss today.

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Miscellany Monday

Happy Monday y'all!

I'm writing random today and linking up with Carissa at lowercase letters for Miscellany Monday!



{dinner and a show}

Last night my husband and I went out to dinner at O'Charleys with his parents for my birthday which is Saturday. My husband and I went to our local amusement park, Carowinds, after dinner to see the special Memorial Day LED light show and fireworks. We had such a great time!

{what goes up, must come down}

I am still seeing the number on the scale drop thanks to Weight Watchers! I've almost lost ten pounds on the programs, fifteen all together. Also, I'm only two pounds away from reaching weight loss goal number two!

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{count your blessings}

I'm very excited to host my new linkup, Thankful Thursday, for the very first time this week! I'm hoping to see a lot of people participate and share what all they're thankful for this week.

{thank you}

I just wanted to thank everyone who has served or is currently serving in our armed forces. I also want to thank the families of those who have served and are currently serving. Today would not be possible if it weren't for your sacrifices! To read more about what Memorial Day means to me, click HERE.

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{baby proof}

I just finished reading Emily Giffin's book Baby Proof. I thought it was a good book but not as good as the other two in the series. Did anyone else think that compared to the other two this one was kind of a let down? I think I just expected so much more out of the book that I couldn't help thinking, "That's it?!"

I hope everyone has a wonderful, and safe Monday and Memorial Day!

I'm an American Soldier

Happy Memorial Day y'all!

For those of you who don't know, I'm in the Army Reserves. Ever since I enlisted in the military, holidays such as memorial day have taken on a special meaning. Joining the Army was one of the toughest things I've ever done and one of my biggest accomplishments. Being in the Army has taught me a lot of valuable lessons I might not have learned otherwise, and I am truly a much better person because of the time spent.

My grandfather was in the Navy during World War II. One of the things I always remember him saying was that he didn't understand why God chose to let him live. He said that during the war, people were getting killed that were standing right next to him.

Today we honor those fallen soldiers, men and women, who died fighting so that today the American people can still enjoy the freedoms upon which this country was founded. 

We also recognize those members of the armed forces who are currently serving stateside or overseas for the sacrifices that they themselves, along with their families, make every day.

Today I also remember the unit to which I am assigned: the 941st Transportation Company. The majority of my unit is currently deployed overseas. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

To end my post I just wanted to leave you with one of my favorite songs about soldiers. I hope y'all love it as much as I do!

I hope everyone has a great day!

Getting To Know You

Happy Sunday y'all!

I hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend! Mine has been really good so far :)

But now to take a break from the weekend festivities and play along with Getting To Know You! You can link up HERE.

1. Would you rather go on a picnic or to a bbq?

I'd have to pick the bbq. Hot food off the grill sounds so much more appealing than cold fried chicken!

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2. Would you rather go bra-less or panty-less?

Panty-less. Only because the "ladies" are a bit too large to get away with that sort of thing ;)

3. Would  you rather go on a $5000 shopping spree at your favorite store or go on a $5000 vacation?

Vacation! I love shopping and all, but I'd so much rather make the memories on a vacation than have a well stocked closet.

4. Would you rather eat escargot or sauteed crickets?

Hmmm....I guess the escargot. Since it is actually a dish people eat, and I've never heard of sauteed crickets. Although the world is strange, and it may be out there! But I did try escargot one time when I was little. I can't really remember if I liked it or not.

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Either way it looks pretty gross now!

5. Would you rather go on Survivor or Amazing Race?

To be honest, I've never watched either one! I think they'd both be pretty cool to be on. I'd pick Amazing Race though. I don't know if I would have what it takes to be on Survivor!

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6. Would you rather be hot or cold?

Haha, it depends on when you ask me! I guess cold because I'm pretty hot natured. Also, I've always stuck with the idea that you can layer until you're not cold anymore.

7. Would you rather go to the beach or lake?

The beach!

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8. Would you rather not shave your legs for a month in the summer or your armpits?

Such a hard decision for someone who shaves both every.single.day. even during the winter! If I had to choose I guess armpits?! Just because I think I could hide my armpits. I'd be really uncomfortable though!!

I hope everyone enjoys an extra day off tomorrow for Memorial Day! Thanks to all our military members and their families for everything they do!

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Also, don't forget to come back on Thursday for my first Thankful Thursday link up!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy Wednesday y'all!

Here's what I'm loving this week!

I'm loving that my family is leaving to go on their cruise to the Bahamas today! It has been a really long time since they have been on a "real" vacation so I'm excited for them!

I'm loving how full of furbabies my house is because in addition to our two dogs, we have my parents dog and cat while they're on the cruise!

I'm loving that the Army finally promoted me!

I'm loving reading Baby Proof by Emily Giffin so far! Her books have been such a great summer read.

I'm loving that I'm getting some painting done this weekend! It amazes me how a new coat of paint can do so much for a room.

I'm loving my plans for Memorial Day weekend! My husband and I are spending the weekend at the water park, watching fireworks, and eating lots of good food :)

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I'm loving the long weekend my husband and I get to spend together!

And, as always, I'm loving my sweet husband!



What are you loving today?

Don't forget to link up your loves with Jamie HERE.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!