Exploring The Mountains

So last weekend, we finally began exploring our new mountainous home. It's breathtaking. When we first got here, everything was covered in snow. However, once it goes green, WOW~The sheer size is hard to imagine. This beautiful wall of tree and rock was taken on the furthest zoom I can manage, as we were driving along at 65 mph, cause The Man drives to get places people, not to look.However, in the middle of nowhere we pull off the highway when we saw a sigh pointing toward the mountain with a weird...

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Come To Momma....

Meet the love of my life....okay one of them.The Man has a horrible time with candles, perfumes and the such. Walking through Macy's perfume section is like making him walk butt-naked through hell, he's miserable. Soooo being a lover of anything that smells purty and looks purty, I said "I do" when I found these candles.(Whisper) You can't let this get out.... Circle E Candles....They are made in Texas, go figure, everything from Texas rocks! These bad boys are the Elvis of all candles. They last...

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Around about way

There are several ways to do things...this is my favorite:Me: Honey, I'm out of candles, the good ones....from Texas. Can I get some more?The Man: Uh-huhMe: Is that a yes?The Man: Uh-huhMe: Are you sure?The Man: YesSeveral hours later, The Man comes to me and goes, you did it again didn't you? You got me to approve to shopping while I was asleep didn't you?Who ...

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We actually left the house today!

Dear people,Big news, the royal family finally left the house and set out to explore our new state, oh about six months after we moved here. We actually planned a day trip, packed up and then did the last minute detours (you know, the where is my purse, I need my blankie, who locked the doors) But we piled into the car and drove around the mountains to a community festival, oh about 60 something miles away. But before we left.... Duchess killed her very first bug, with my brush. I'm so proud.(Adding...

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Ummmmm....

While crusing the web, okay while reading all my favorite gossip sites.... (guilty pleasure) I came across a picture that really upsets me. This is my favorite scarf. Sent to me from OVERSEAS by a blogger I faithfully read. I have actually been practicing wearing this scarf. I have followed tips and tied it, draped it and heck once I just threw it over my shoulder and went to church with it. :) Notice due to the extreme sunlight in my bathroom (can you image looking in the mirror at your face without...

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Rants from a Non-Smoker

Yet another day in the life of a reforming smoker, not sure why but this topic is pretty much controlling my every thought, action and movement! It is all centering around not have a ciggie. Dang it. I thought I was better than this.Anyway, just this morning as I drove to work, I began a list of things that are bothering me. Doesn't everyone do this?If you spilt it, clean it upIf you see a spill, clean it upIt if is due, send it off....procrastination is a tool of the devilIf it is seriously overdue,...

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Inspiration

Four plus days...that is four plus days that I've gone without smoking. I'm kinda proud of myself. But mainly, I'm a big ole bag of b*tching, moaning and whining. But I have the best inspiration. They are worth it. Happier posts coming, as soon as I find that dang bottle of nicotine pills the doctor gave ...

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Yet More Redneck Proof...

Me, propped up on the bed watching a chick flick, hankies and chocolate nearby...The Man walks through and announces that he is going to play with Duchess. However, he says this like it is a prison sentence.Me, trying to be consoling... "She is gonna curl your hair again?""Nope, it isn't beauty shop today."Me, thinking.... "Pet shop, are you a tiger?""Nope, not pet shop either."Me, engrossed in the movie again.... "Hmmm, well have fun, oh wait, what business did she open today?""A tattoo parlor"Me, bad parent.... "Cool, are they washable marker...

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Nasty Little Secret

I have a nasty little secret, I am a smoker. Most people know this by now, however I still treat it like my nasty little secret. I am the person huddling behind the building sneaking a smoke. Even if there is a ashtray next to the door, I'm out back. I try hard to never smoke around my kids. In fact, my oldest calls it my "nasties". I am one of those freaky people who enjoy the taste of a good cig. Yep, just thinking about it makes me smile, yum.HOWEVER, I sit here feeling like I'm gonna puke! Cause...

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New Paths

Having just celebrated our six month anniversary Post-Navy, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the differences between Navy life (military life) and civilian life.Leaving the military was never something we seriously considered until The Man was just shy of his nine year mark. We had already done two dutys and were looking at choices for our third when bam! it hit him upside the head. A little voice that said "hey there is life outside of the Navy, life where you can see your kids everyday, you've given them almost ten years and maybe we can move on and be proud of that, somewhere...

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Too fast...

Princess is growing up too fast. It just melts my heart, those sneaky little moments of motherly pride that make my eyes tear up....or it could just be those darn allergies again. Any who, tonight Princess had her ballet class and I went early to try and catch her in action. Something I see too little of.I cried. My first baby, the one I miraculously didn't kill with my parental stupidity, was just breathtaking. I've wanted for so long to feel like we belong somewhere we live so that I can involve my girls in things that little girls should have. Well it's everything I dreamt of and more!She hopped...

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Good Bye Old Friend, RIP

For many years now, The Man has been a fan of the Sopranos. Well, somewhere along the lines, I got hooked too. Last night was awesome, a great ending although a slow moving episode. I like to think that we, the audience, got whacked and the show just keeps going on in TV land.Yeah, never said I was totally sa...

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I wouldn't if I were you...

Never, ever upgrade your tanning bed. I'm not a big fan of tanning and I can count the times on one hand where I've tanned. However, The Man saw the need for some sun on my pitiful white self (seriously I'm whiter than a piece of paper) and got me a membership for my birthday.Yesterday when I got there, the regular beds were full, so I upgraded three bed levels, for convenience.If I were you, I would never to do this!I came out after 12 minutes looking like a lovely (hmmm how do I describe the color) golden cake. Just yummy. However, three hours later I had turned into a red velvet cake.It took...

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Memories

In my quest to clear utter junk out of my house, I ran across some pictures....wow...it's amazing what seven years can do to ya....This is yours truly and The Man (wow, he was young) and my father-in-law at our combined birthday/anniversary party in 20...

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One word is all it takes

There is one word in my four year olds vocab that sends me screaming for my closet. I want to curl up somewhere dark and suck my thumb...PoopstainWhy is everything about bodily functions this we...

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How not to spend a Saturday night...

When planning an outing with your kids, do not under any circumstances plan to take them to a concert, an outdoors country act that is very family oriented. Do not give into temptation! Heed my warning, people. 1. You'll rush to get there and forget to take cash ahead of time. Cause in the boonies, they only take cash. You'll go through hell and back to get a $20.00 to pay for those hamburgers and funnel cake (okay the cake was great and worth some of that effort).2. You'll arrive a little early...

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Blogging Taboo....

I'm gonna break blogger rule number 2. I'm gonna talk about my dinner. Sorry people, but dang, The Man and I had a real date night. We decided to get some grown up food....Oh man, starting the diet next week! The gym too, and the pool. I love being a grown ...

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