Where is this Summer Going????

Oh my goodness! This summer is just flying!! I really do promise to update soon!!

Taking a Little Blogging Vacay

I'm so sad to say that I think I'm going to take a bit of a blog break. I keep thinking that "tomorrow" I will start blogging again but, it's been about a month and it still hasn't happened - so, I decided I should probably take a break.


I've really missed reading everyone's blogs - we just have so much going on these days that I simply haven't had a chance.


Once we move and get settled, I fully intend to pick back up. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer - please know that I will be praying for all my wonderful blog friends!!

Happy Summer!!!

What I've been up to.....

Happy Friday Blog Friends!!!

When I graduated nursing school I envisioned my summer would be filled with long, leisurely days poolside with a cool drink in one hand and a good book in the other...well, I was a bit off. Mostly because the weather is sooooo not cooperating - at all! Today forecast has a high of 71 and all day rain is predicted - in the middle of June?!?! On the bright side, it is leaving plenty of time for preparing for our upcoming PCS/move - yay!

Lately, I've been....

Online house hunting. Surprisingly is proving to be more time consuming than I ever imaginedit would be. I'm willing to be patient though, I'm completely convinced that Kevin and I will be blessed in finding an adorable little place. :)

Ah, the job search.....actually, this has been the most frustrating thing I've been doing lately. I can't seem to find a nursing job that doesn't require experience, and since I'm a new grad, I don't really have any experience.

***While we are on this topic, if any of my wonderful blog friends know of a place (in the Columbia, MD area - any place) that would like to hire a friendly, out-going, hardworking, quick learning new RN grad please let me know. :) ***

Did I add enough glowing adjectives to describe myself??? Lol!

Ahhhh, the Red Box. I honestly don't know how I ever lived with out this wonderful invention. I may never step foot in another Blockbuster!! Last week, Kevin and I rented two movies and watched them both Saturday afternoon...yeah, it was awesome!! It's really the little things in life that make me happy.

Yay for catching up with friends!! There is very little that beats catching up with a friend over a yummy cup of coffee...especially friends with babies!!! Seriously, it seem like all of my friends are having (or just had) babies - soooo fun!!

Visiting the Spa, one of my most favorite things to do!! Last week my estician told me that she and her husband were moving to California and that she had just put in her notice - tear! But....since I'm leaving too I guess we would be parting ways anyways and I know they will have an absolutely blast in California. She has come to be a great friend and I will miss her. It's times like these that I'm super thankful for facebook!!

Well, I'm off for another fun-filled day of internet hunting!! Happy Friday everyone!!

Today my little brother left for boot camp.....

I bet he will be doing lots of these.....

I can't believe my brother is left for boot camp today!!! He joined the National Guard on his 17th birthday ( - I was surprised to learn that one is able to join the Guard when one is ONLY 17!!) and has been drilling with his unit for the past six months. Luckily, there are 4 other people in his unit going to boot camp with him. I'm soooo very proud of him!! I cannot express how much he has grown (spirituality and mentally) in the past few years. I would so appreciate it if you all lifted him up in your prayers......and maybe his older sister (me) who is experiencing some pretty intense bittersweet emotions ;) Well, I will leave you with some pictures of my "little" brother

Hmmm....I guess he was in a serious mood.....so not like him - he's always smiling :)

Don't mind my Mom's yellow Bug in the background - lol! ;)

Heading to DC

I'm offically on my way to Washington DC where I will be spending the week with my Aunt - yippee!!

I must say though, even though I'm only 2 hours into my trip, I already miss my boys - terribly. They have lots of "guy" stuff planned and I know they will have an absolute blast with whatever they end up doing!!!

Happy Wednesday!! Hope everyones week is going well!!!

Something's missing.....

I'm looking for a few good books to add to my summer reading list...any ideas???

It's Officially Summer!!!

Ok, so I realize that June 21st is still a few weeks away but, after this weekend's activities I definitely feel as though summer is here....or at least my summer. ;)

Friday night - My husband often has to stand alert....which means that he is "here" but, he can't leave base, which I totally prefer to him being gone completely since I am able to visit him (yay!). So, Friday night I packed a little dinner, grab a movie and headed off to see him. Since I'm still very much playing "catch -up" when it comes to movie watching I rented Underworld, Rise of the Lycans. Side note: I rented it from a "Red Box" - what an amazing creation!! I'm an instant fan!! Yes, I have been living under a rock for the past few years ;) Also, I think I have seen more movies in the past three weeks than I have in the past two years - lol!

Side note: I rented it from a "Red Box" - what an amazing creation!! I'm an instant fan!! Yes, I have been living under a rock for the past few years ;) Also, I think I have seen more movies in the past three weeks than I have in the past two years - lol!

Saturday - Kevin's "office" had a family visitor day - I felt quite privileged to see where my husband works. We even got a tour of the jet, yay!! After the visitor day, we headed to the base pool with our buddies the DeHart's. As a former Army brat I spent many a hot summer day at the base pool and wow, I definitely had some flashbacks!! Not a whole lot has changed in the world of base pools. :)

Here's my husband playing in the pool

Lindsay & I relaxin' poolside

After an afternoon at the pool, Lindsay and I headed to Stella's to grab some burgers for dinner.Stella's is an awesome little burger place - definitely one of those "best kept secret" type of places, their food is super yummy!!

Stella's!!

After dinner, I made my way to my friend Heather's bachelorette party. She is one of my good friend's from nursing school and I'm soooo happy for her and her fiance. The are the cutest couple and are getting married in the Rivera Maya next week - soooo wish we could go!!

Heather & I at dinner

Some of the CSM girls - love these ladies!!

Sunday - I am so happy to report that I spent the whole day at the Lake!! Woo Hoo!! Which is the reason for this post's title - after a day of lake activities I can officially say it's Summer!! Some of our friends have a cute little place on the lake, we had such a great time and they have the most adorable little ones ever!! After my day at the Lake, I did head to the base to spend some QT with the hubs though - I wouldn't have totally blow off my husband for a day at the lake. ;)

The Lake!!!

The little ones....so cute!!

I had such a great, jam-packed weekend!! I hope everyone else had a great time this weekend!!!

My little bro is flies in today.....he is spending the week with us before he takes off for boot camp next week. I'm soooo super excited he will be here!!! Well, I'm off to get him!! Have a good day blog friends!!!