Blessings...

Hope everyone is having a great Easter.

As Easter has come this year I have had time to sit back and reflect how truly blessed I am . I have a few struggles in life, but I truly believe that I learn from each one. I believe that each struggle helps to better me as a person. So with each struggle comes a blessing in disguise.

I am blessed to have my health. Yes I have health problems, but it just helps me to focus on the things I am able to do and the things I am going to continue to be able to do. I can wake up each morning and run, to me that is a blessing.

I am blessed to have amazing friends who are there for me no matter what. I have friends that I know I can call in the middle of the night and know that they will pick up the phone and listen.

I am blessed to have silly healthy animals that brighten my day. They love unconditionally and amaze me with their goofiness each day.

Most importantly I am blessed to have a man in my life that loves me beyond anything and that I love beyond anything in return. He is one of my biggest blessings and I am beyond thankful to be sharing this journey in life with him. He is my love and my best friend. I am lucky to have him in my life.

I think often times we lose sight of our blessings or tend to forget to be thankful for our everyday blessings. I try to reflect on them often. This day of forgiveness and rebirth has caused me to reflect. I am so grateful.

I hope that all of you are having a great holiday and take some time to reflect on your blessings.

JMS - ilu more than anything... <3 <3

XoXo
Amanda

Spectacular Sundays....

So I decided to do a 10 on Sunday.... woah look at me being a rebel. haha. Its mostly because I slacked majorly on blogging lately so I am making up for it slightly.

Here goes

1. PetSmart is amazing. Enough said there. They clipped my dogs nails, cleaned his ears and brushed his teeth. Now Bentley is back to being a Diva again. haha

2. I am not sure why people feel the need to fool around in the dressing rooms at the mall. I mean I told you only 1 person per room, but y'all wanted to go in and do your thing... whatever... I mean you are just going to kicked out of the store... but thats all on you.

3. I call our SUV a truck. People tell me I can't because it is a BMW, but to me it is a truck.

4. My husband and I need sun. Badly. We are way to pale right now. Therefore next Sunday.... beach time.

5. Some friends just know when you need a smile. I have a friend that does that and I don't know that he realizes it. So thanks Ryan. Your goofiness is much appreciated.

6. Its important to take things day by day. If you can't change things, just get through each day. Things will get better. (the person this is directed to will know it when they read it...hopefully)

7. I bought the cutest shoes ever last week. They made me happy just to wear them. I have an addiction. haha

8. My husband is crazy. He is trying hard to scare the dog, who is just trying to nap. Apparently he finds this entertaining.

9. Boston Market = awesome. We the other night and it had been awhile. It was yummy.

10. I am surprised that my cats have not ran away when they had the chance. If I had to live with the dog attacking me all the time and Jack constantly disturbing naps.. I would be out. just saying.

So yeah... my 10 random thoughts for the day.

Hope all is well with everyone!

Jms- ilu... you make me proud.

XoXo
Amanda

update on us

So I know I said I would post a real post today so here it goes.

Things with us are crazy. Jack and I have been making a ton of decisions lately and a grew of them we will have to wait to see how they play out.

See Jack wanted to go active reserve in the Marine Corps, we submitted the package and did what all military families do, we hurried up and waited. Well after some time we were told there were no slots and we could try again in October. That seemed way to long for us to wait. So we started looking into other options. And we finally came to a decision. Jack submitted a conditional release form the Marine Corps to join the Army. Crazy right! So now we are waiting. The Marine Corps could deny Jack and give him an active spot, or we go Army. We have about another month to wait and see. So who knows.

So we have that going. Bentley is growing. Jack is currently teasing him. I think thats why we got the dog, so Jack would have a friend that couldn't ignore him. Even though at this moment the dog and both cats are doing their best to hide from Jack, who is doing his best to scare the crap out of them. Bentley got his nails clipped today, which was much needed! I am telling you PetSmart is my new best friend. They clipped his nails and brushed his teeth. Which for my dog is a necessity seeing as how he loves making out with everyone.

But yeah that is pretty much our update for now. I am probably going to do another post here in just a few minutes... but other than that... thats us.

Hope all is well with everyone!

JMS - ilu... lots and lots.

XoXo
Amanda

whoops...

It's been awhile...cause apparently I suck at blogging. To be honest I just got caught up in life. Jack and I have been busy and have been making some pretty big decisions. We aren't sure how things are going to work out yet, but we are positive and hopeful for new beginnings. More details to come soon.

I promise to write a real post tomorrow!

Hope everyone is well!

JMS - Ilu

XoXo
Amanda

Ten on Tuesday.. a day early

So here is the weekly update on our lives. I feel like having a goal to post at least every Tuesday will keep me posting.

So here goes....

1. Work is stressful, if it wasn't then it wouldn't be work. The craziness has to subside at one point, hopefully.

2. My dog knows his name... but can't quite get the concept of not chewing on the furniture. We are working on that.

3. Speaking of animals, apparently my cats love the kennel. They will go in there at every oppurtunity and of course Bentley will complain about it, even though he doesn't want to be in the kennel. He is spoiled.

4. This weekend was the first weekend since Jack got home apart that we slept apart. I never knew it would be that hard. Yep, I definitely slept on the couch.

5. My new Ugg boots are beyond adorable. Some people loved them, some didn't. But I love them, so thats all that matters.

6. We are getting closer and closer to orders and I am realizing how much work we will need to do. I need to make lists. I like making lists.

7. My husband spoils me, and I am okay with that. I am a very very lucky woman.

8. DVR is amazing. End of story.

9. Subway's customer apprecation weekend, where subs are all buy one get one free, always seems to coincide with drill weekend. Awesome for me.

10. Apparently people in FL can not drive. Today on the drive home I passed 3 diferent accidents. It made me pray a bit because the one of the accidents was not so good.

So yeah that's my Ten on Tuesday , a day early. haha. Hope everyone has a great week.

JMS - ILU and Bentley and Seneca and Kobe too.

XoXo
Amanda

10 on Tuesday

Woo hoo I am doing a 10 on tuesday post again and on time! Go me! haha

Here goes....

1. Rheumatoid Arthritis is no fun, but Amanda on pain meds is apparently very entertaining to people. Glad I can entertain.

2. My husband spoils me, and I am completely okay with that. After much delibriation I decided on the chocolate and cream Ugg boots and Jack bought them for me today. Love it!

3. When someone is letting you go from a job it is not wise to threaten to harm thier personal property. Thankfully I have an awesome friend who didn't question and just went and moved my car for me. Yeah Barney!!

4. I am more than happy to help people move, but if you aren't packed I am gone. Seriously if you want me to help, pack your stuff beforehand. I do not help pack.

5. Figuring out what to do for Valentine's Day is not the easiest thing right now. No idea what to do. hmmm. We need ideas! Help!

6. Good friends are there for you no matter the distance and I couldn't be more thankful. Love you Colleen!!

7. Apparently my furniture is tasty because my animals keep chewing on the couch. Who knew. And word of advice, the sour apple spray you buy to prevent it, my animals apparently enjoy. Fail on that one.

8. When going to dinner with your husband, who is in uniform, people will come up to you and thank him. It makes you feel incredibly humble and proud. And thankful. To the nice man who paid for our dinner on Friday, thank you. Your words were truly appreciated.

9. My dog can climb up on the couch by himself, but apparently the concept of jumping off the couch is foriegn to him. We will work on that.

10. I can be crafty when I want to be. My hallway is now sporting our monogram painted black made by me! Yeah me! hahaha


So yep, that is this week in review. Now I have to go chase the dog and get my shoes back. Crazy dog.

Have a great week everyone.

JMS, B, S, and K, love you all! JMS you are my hero!

XoXo
Amanda

I wonder

So Jack and I are sitting here watching American Idol and it made me start to think. I mean I wonder if people actually think they are talented. Clearly some people can not sing. But that being said I have to give them credit for their guts. I would never be able to get up in front of people and do that. So they have that on me.

But this did cause me to want to write an I wonder post...

so...

I wonder... if some people don't have mirrors in their house. Clearly they would not leave the house looking like that if they could see before hand

I wonder... why it is that if someone puts their turn signal on (which is a miracle in itself) they feel that it gives them the right to go ahead and cut me off. Just cause you put your turn signal doesn't mean you can just come in the lane, there needs to be an opening. Clearly I missed that memo.

I wonder ... why I never get the memo to dress like a hoe when going to the mall. I always miss that one.

I wonder .. why people will try and get the closest parking spot ever at the grocery store and then fill their carts with junk food. Wouldn't you want to work off some of those calories. Just a suggestion.

I wonder.. why people call us after 9pm. Don't they know that Jack and I are old people and are rarely awake past 9:15.

I wonder... why things don't open early, like stores and what not. I mean I am up at 6 am why isn't everyone else.

I wonder... why people feel the need to ask people completely inappropriate questions. I mean often times after finding out what Jack does for a living, people feel the need to ask me the most assine questions. Really? Is that appropriate?

So yeah... I wonder sometimes... okay a lot of times. And wow I blogged two nights in a row! Go Me! haha. I am trying to get better at this. Although I am sure not to many people read this, I will keep blogging. Hopefully more readers will come soon. I know I have at least 2, my mom and my husband. haha. I sound like a geek.

Anyway hope everyone has a great day tomorrow!!

jms - ilu soooo much. and banger, the man and beaver too!

XoXo
Amanda