Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you used to be close with

This post makes me a little sad. This BW. She used to be my best friend. But alas last year the AF PCS'd her and her husband to the other side of the country. This picture was taken on their last day in Utah.

BW and I used to do EVERYTHING together. We talked literally several times a day. We ate meals together, shopped together, hung out together, everything that BFF's do. Of course we said we'd keep in touch after they left Utah and we have, but not near as much. I've realized lately that her presence in my life was very special and I miss it terribly. Now's she's pregnant with her second baby and living across the country and we barely even speak.

I know the military seperates us all and we make friends and lose friends constantly. It's a sad cycle but at the same time it can be a blessing. Without the military I wouldn't have my long standing BFF Erin who has been with me through some of the worst and some of the best times of my life. Without her love and support I don't know how I could've gotten through my divorce. And now she is standing by my side on my journey to conceive.

So now that today's post has left us all a little sad, take a moment and remember someone who was brought into your life but might not be around much anymore. Maybe pick up the phone and call or email them to tell them you're thinking about them. I think I will.

Day 1

Day 1: Post a photo of you and 15 facts

15 Facts:

1. I am southern born and bred!
2. I am a mom
3. I went to UGA and bleed red and black
4. I am currently an internet manager for a large dealer group
5. My material goal in life is to own an authentic Louis Vuitton purse
6. I am OBSESSED with reality tv. The trashy kind like Real Housewives, Teen Mom, etc
7. I am a total spaz. One minute I'll be blaring George Strait, the next its Rev Theory
8. I LOVE shoes. I am not into purses so much, but shoes are my weakness. I would probably buy a pair every week if my bank account husband would allow it.
9. I recently married my first love and my best friend
10. I drive a huge lifted truck that gets the worlds worst gas mileage
11. I used to drive a crotch rocket. Yamaha R6 to be exact. Miss it everyday
12. I aspire to be Paula Deen in the kitchen and my ass is starting to look like hers. Butter, butter, butter!!
13. I am deathly terrified of snakes and clowns. I know, totally spastic right?
14. I want to have at least 2 more children. Currently in the process but so far, no go.
15. I like my pizza with nothing but cheese 99% of the time. My husband makes complete fun of my lack of variety with this. I can't help it. I'm a sucker for that ooey gooey goodness.

Come back tomorrow for Day 2!!

30 Day Challenge

So, a friend of mine posted this on Facebook and I thought it would be a great idea for a blog since I've been a total slacker! And with all my new followers it's a "getting to know" me kind of thing too. I encourage you all to participate too!! Here are my 30 days!

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.


Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you used to be close with.

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Day 04 - A picture of your best friends.

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the silliest things with.

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.

Day 12 - A picture of something you love.

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.

Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.

Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Day 21 - A picture of your favorite night .

Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.

Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25 - A picture of your favorite day.

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

Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.

Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.

Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.

Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.

Vegas?? Yes please!!!

So with my last blog you guys just thought we were sending off the band, Royal Bliss. Well.... it ended up being a send off for us too. Saturday we decided what the hell and we drove to Vegas!! Totally spontaneous. Literally we left Utah with nothing but our wallets and the clothes on our backs. I got on my glued to my side handy blackberry and booked us a room at the Luxor on hotels.com! (Side note, if you've never used this site DO IT!!) We got a fantastic rate, filled up the truck with gas and hit the road!! We arrived in the AMAZING Las Vegas right around dinner time and I took B straight down the strip for his first time ever! After a quick trip to Walgreens for toothbrushes and deodorant. I'll let the pics speak for themselves but needless to say, we had a blast and cannot wait to go back for a longer time!

The cheesy $3 shirts we bought to wear home

And this is what we came home to



TGIF and a Send Off

I have to start this blog by saying that I could not wait for Friday to get here. Seriously, it has been one of THOSE weeks at work. And even though I love my job I needed a break. It didn't hurt that we had plans for the last two weeks to see Royal Bliss again.

Last night was their last show in Utah for the next few months while they're touring across the country. I know all of us bloggers are spread all over the country so check these guys out on their Facebook page and see if they are coming to a town near you! They are absolutely worth the trip!


Us on our way to Liquid Joes



Dwayne, rockin' guy from GA

Neal, Lead singer

Taylor, Lead guitarist we met at our first Royal Bliss show

Me and Dwayne after the show

New Royal Bliss CD signed by all 3 guitarists

As you can see we had another amazing time. These guys do not disappoint AT ALL! Also, they post weekly webisodes on YouTube and they are hilarious. Check them out!! Royal Bliss, be safe on the road and can't wait to see you again when you get back to Utah!

Blizzard Bloghop 2011

I saw this on another blogger's page and decided to join in to hopefully meet lots of new people! I love stalkers!! JK

A little about me! I am a twenty something (new) wife! On Dec 17th I married my best friend and high school sweetheart after reconnecting earlier last year thanks to Facebook

I'm a mom to a growing 6 yr old who is about to finish 1st grade. He does everything from karate to boy scouts to video games! But he stole my heart the second he was born.

I literally blog about EVERYTHING! What's going on in my life, something that catches my attention, and our soon journey down the road of conception. I also try to help advise women who are new to the military lifestyle as I have been an AF brat and was an AF wife for 6 years. My blog is still relatively new so I would love more stalkers followers!!

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to browse around and leave me some love so I can stop by your blog as well! Hope to get to know you soon!

A little blog about a band

Ok, so I have been a terrible blogger lately and haven't even blogged in 2011 yet!!! In my defense I was waiting on something really cool to happen to blog about. And it finally did.

All last week my hubs had been wanting to go see this band at a local bar. I was SO not feeling it. Busy, hectic week at work with the Auto Expo and sponsoring the Hof Winterfest German festival in Ogden. Both great events and lots of fun but after two days of running back and forth between Ogden and Sandy I was exhausted. The last thing I wanted to do was be up all night at a crowded bar with drunk people. I would've much preferred to stay home in my nice peaceful house in my pajama's on my couch. But this was the first thing hubs has actually WANTED to do since he came to Utah so I sucked it up, fixed my hair, put on something cute and we want. BOY AM I GLAD I DID!!!

We went to see this band called Royal Bliss. If you have never heard of them (like I hadn't) YouTube them NOW!!! I sat in the only chair left open in the whole place and it just so happened to be right next to their guitarist, Taylor. Super nice guy!! He told me a little about the band and we just had some fun conversation until it was their turn to go on stage. I was blown away by their music. And if anyone knows me, you know what a huge role music plays in my life.

Royal Bliss has been together for 13 years and are from right here in Utah. They tour but I'm not exactly sure how far they go. This group of guys is so talented I cannot believe they are still playing bars in Utah and not touring with Nickelback or someone else just as big. There music is definitely alternative but not so hard its nothing but shouting. I have had their one song, Devils and Angels, in my head since that night. Pretty sure it along with many others are going to be appearing on my ipod soon. I sat there through the whole concert just completely immersed in their music. Not only are their songs good, and the men talented (and pretty easy on the eyes) but they definitely know how to keep their crowd engaged. I give this concert a total 10 stars!!

So if you haven't done it by now, go check them out! Seriously, what are you waiting for. YouTube, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter @royalbliss. And no, the band did not ask me in any way shape for form for this blog, I did it because I love their music and want to spread the word. I'm already planning on seeing them again on the 28th at Liquid Joe's in SLC for anyone in the local area that wants to see them too!