There was a lot of stress involved with Jamie’s r&r homecoming. Would I make it back from Denver in time? Would I be able to attend Amberlee’s first wedding shower? How will I be able to follow through with my commitment to bring three trays of food to the shower? How will I get Teddy back from my parents if… Keep Reading
waiting for r&r
floors are vaccuumed, crockpot is going with dinner, teddy’s had a bath, and i am dressed and ready to go. now all i need is that phone call from jamie saying he is in atlanta and hopping on a flight to nashville. pretty confident that i’m going to die of anticipation before that call even comes. jamie, please call soon… Keep Reading
favorite things!
Some of my favorite things lately…. [NOTE] Some of the best things in life aren’t “things” at all, right? Cheeeeesy. 😉 1. MAC white eyeliner Wear it on your waterline and it’ll make the white of your eye appear even whiter. It’s awesome and has definitely been a makeup staple lately. 2. Getting to a good running pace and playing… Keep Reading
surprise cruise for mom
I absolutely LOVE a good surprise! Whether I’m the one behind the surprise or on the receiving end, I have always thought they were SO much fun. Well this weekend me and Jenn surprised mom with her early Christmas present! We’re taking her on a cruise to MEXICO in mid-January. 🙂 Not only a cruise, but it’s an Olsen girls… Keep Reading
Jamie’s promotion
Jamie, this post is all for YOU! CONGRATULATIONS on your promotion from 2LT to 1LT. I’m confident it’s the first of MANY. I already knew what an incredible person and SOLDIER you were before you left for the ‘stan, but you have really proven yourself in these last eight months. You are way tougher and stronger than I have ever… Keep Reading
one year ago the chaos began
My life (and Jamie’s) did a complete 180 on Black Friday 2010, and one year later, I seriously could not be more thankful for the chaos the decisions that started to roll on that day! I don’t think I’ve ever written down the sequence of events that changed our wedding date from June 2nd, 2012 to January 15th, 2011, which is a… Keep Reading
Pollard wedding
My first new friend in college got married to her college sweetheart this weekend. Lauren and me on AOII Bid Day in August 2006 PLEASE TELL ME you are not jealous of the jean skirt and chunky belt look. Mucho attractive! She looked incredibly gorgeous. Her dress is definitely what dreams are made of. Her new hubby Mr. Joe Pollard… Keep Reading
A-Z
Helloooo from Milwaukee, Wisconsin! and when I say Wisconsin, I can’t help but put a little whiiine into the “con” part. Yaknowwhaddamean?! Excited to speak to and hang out with some high school students tomorra. So I saw this A-Z thingamajig on someone else’s blog and thought I’d play along. I’ve already knocked out my work out for the day… Keep Reading