tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13379783940355149342024-03-15T02:29:51.209-05:00fairy talesMilitary Wife, National Guard, Army Spouse, Army Wife Struggles, Decor, Interior Decorating, DIY, Home, House, Blog, Army BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger916125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-61094908756177852622013-05-21T11:35:00.000-05:002013-05-21T11:35:20.333-05:00oklahoma<div style="text-align: left;">
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So much has happened since my last blog post. </div>
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I launched a business. I had a birthday.</div>
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Lee is home. He's safe, healthy and we're more in love than ever.</div>
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We had a national disaster 6 miles from our home yesterday afternoon and today that trumps all the details of anything else. </div>
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I've received several calls and texts asking for ways to help those effected by yesterday's tornado:</div>
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-Text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross and/or Text FOOD to 32333 to immediately donate $10 to Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. (funds withdrawn from phone bill)<br />-Blood Needed! Drives setup today at Riverwind, Lucky Star & Sugar Creek Casinos.<br />-Animal Resource Center in OKC is taking in misplaced pets. Donations needed.</div>
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Love you all. xo</div>
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Click <a href="http://erinstaussdesign.co/">HERE</a> to follow my new blog for daily posts to see what I've been scheming while Lee has been away. I'll share more later but right now just prayers for my home state, sweet Oklahoma. </div>
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Some pictures from my cousin's graduation last weekend. Finally got them uploaded!</div>
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Have a great weekend, y'all! I'm leaving the office soon for a mtg and to get my hair done before heading to the lake house for Mother's Day weekend! Don't ya know I gotta get my hair-did before Lee comes home? xo</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-22663540995184337532013-05-08T09:55:00.000-05:002013-05-08T09:55:34.777-05:00RH obsessedI really want <a href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod691097&categoryId=cat1597020">THIS</a> table lamp from Restoration Hardware for our entry table but I'm<span style="font-size: large;"> <em>kinda on the prowl</em></span> for a look alike with a better price but somehow I doubt I find one that I love as much.<br />
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I basically don't want a lamp with a shade since the overhead pendant in the entry has a shade. I also don't want to commit to buying anything right now either since we're going to build and I'm likely to completely change my mind down the road. Ha! Now you know why I'm only<em> kinda on the prowl</em>. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-31161605089263124682013-05-07T14:50:00.000-05:002013-05-07T14:50:56.848-05:00good news+<div style="text-align: left;">
Last night I ran to Hobby Lobby and Pier 1 to get a couple things. I'm trying to finish styling a few spaces for pictures. I'm having a hard time finding a stopping place because I'm not finding exactly what I want. </div>
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I can hardly focus this week because we should be learning Lee's homecoming date any day now! Crazy, right?! There's a really good chance he might be home sometime next week but where and when I have no idea. However, that means a huge homecoming party is right around the corner too! I'm super excited to celebrate Lee, this past year's accomplishments and what's to come. AND my birthday is next week too! Holy smokes. Best birthday present ever. </div>
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And we're getting a HomeGoods. Yay! Construction is in progress now. </div>
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I'm going to the lake house for Mother's day and we're ordering shrimp from our favorite vacay spot to be overnighted for a yummy shrimp boil. How fun is that?! </div>
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Now let's chat about my favorite celebrity "dress up" event, the Met Ball. I want to go badly! Or at least attend the red carpet and gawk at the edgy designs. Ha! From what I have seen, Cara Delevingne and Ivanka Trump top my list this time. Surprise contenders, huh? There were a lot of knockouts but my wins are always decided based upon what I would wear only. </div>
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Cara's plunging neckline and studded detail had me at 1st glance. This Burberry dress is perfect for the night's punk to couture theme. She looks stunning. Makeup and hair are perfect and this dress even looks slinky like it would be comfty for a fun night with friends.</div>
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The supermodel looks to have had a blast in the dress too! Sienna Miller must have said something funny about their resembling ensembles. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-63689391600631183702013-05-06T14:18:00.000-05:002013-05-06T14:18:39.229-05:00poke graduate<div style="text-align: left;">
My sweet cousin whom I love dearly and like a sister graduated college on Saturday. The whole family (minus Lee) caravanned to see her accept that expensive and hard-earned piece of paper. </div>
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We got there early to sit together and took up an entire row.</div>
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Isn't she precious?! Love her. I wore <a href="http://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/skirts/pencil/PRDOVR~37532/37532.jsp">THIS</a> floral skirt.</div>
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I brought cupcakes to the celebration. For a Cowboy Poke as a mascot, I thought the flavors were fitting. Campfire Goo, Vanilla Howdy and Caramel Two-Step:</div>
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I picked up the dessert the night before and being that OSU is my alama mater's rival I'm sure the cakes almost burned upon entrance into our home. Happy to report that they did not and they were delicious but...<span style="color: #660000; font-size: large;"><strong>Boomer Sooner</strong></span> anyway.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-34609116592493675632013-05-03T15:09:00.002-05:002013-05-03T15:09:35.608-05:00ketchup friday<div style="text-align: left;">
I attended my third yoga class last night and sweat so much. I was gross wet. I then went across the parking lot to my tanning place (Gotta get some sun for our upcoming vacay!) and soon realized that tanning and then putting wet clothes back on isn't a fun idea. I'm normally not a big "sweater" when I workout but warm yoga makes me sweat buckets because it's so hot in there! I still need to post about my final Insanity results! I had a great experience with it. I'm about to start Insanity again and do it on my yoga "off" days.</div>
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Still want a dang juju hat. I ran across a good source for them I want a blue or red one! I'm looking at you, Lee. <a href="http://www.africanart.com/search.aspx?find=JUJU+HATS">HERE</a>. Ha! Here's a little juju eye candy with out color of the year in mind.</div>
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Here's few images from Chelsie's bridal brunch!</div>
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Take-home honey for guests.</div>
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Stuffed french toast</div>
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Sausage, cheese, onions, bell peppers and egg cupcakes</div>
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Rosemary potatoes</div>
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Fruit w/ a cream based sauce</div>
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Mimosa, tea and water station</div>
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And of course we had dessert:</div>
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You may or may not have noticed that Chelsie's favorite color is <span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">purple<span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-14696872488316433992013-05-02T13:33:00.000-05:002013-05-02T13:33:49.517-05:00angel wings & USPS appealRemember <a href="http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/2012/05/angel-wings-complete.html">THESE</a> angel wings that I painted and glazed? I finally hung them! I know. Took me long enough, huh?<br />
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This is the pink guest room. I need to style and edit this room for pictures so I'll have better images to share soon. </div>
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Did I tell you I shipped an ipad to Lee's APO for Christmas? Even shipped it November 5th to ensure it could be received beforehand due to packages getting bottle-necked during busy season. Did I tell you it was never delivered, wasn't returned and they denied my insurance claim? I'll be sure to indulge more and even share my appeal letter with you after I receive feedback from it. I was just able to submit our appeal today. This has proven to be the most ridiculous process. Even more poor has been the customer service but with the exception of a few kind individuals along the way. A military spouse doesn't need to stress about a package not getting to her Soldier. I'm hoping USPS makes good on this. To be cont'd.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-40879639400137139372013-05-01T08:00:00.000-05:002013-05-01T08:59:38.041-05:00may day may day<div style="text-align: left;">
In honor of May being my BIRTHDAY month, I have made a list of all things Erin. </div>
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It's not rocket science to know that the only thing I want is Lee.</div>
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Things I'd like to have or like and want more of: </div>
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<a href="http://usa.hermes.com/house/blankets-pillows/avalon-blankets/jete-de-canape-avalon-2370.html?nuance=20?xtor=SEC-1004">Hermes Blanket</a> (dark grey) </div>
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Fiddle Fig Leaf Tree </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Bamboo-Create-Tablet-CTH670/dp/B005HGBF9W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=FERHVW3S2I0G&coliid=IRJFCZT1WHRL6">Wacom Bamboo Create Pen & Touch Tablet</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=571134&is=REG&Q=&A=details">Bose Sound Dock </a>(white)</div>
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It's A 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin, 10 fl oz</div>
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<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-hydra-beauty-gel-creme/3285154">Chanel Hydra Beauty Gel Creme</a></div>
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Wide Angle Lens, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-10-20mm-4-5-6-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007U00XK">THIS</a> one</div>
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Cupcake Carrier</div>
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<a href="http://www.louisvuitton.com/front/#/eng_US/Collections/Women/Handbags/products/Eva-Clutch-DAMIER-EBENE-N55213">LV Eva Clutch</a> (damier canvas)</div>
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<a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod4270041">Big Sexy Hair Powder Play</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2141171&productId=VP12090&navAction=push&navCount=1&subdoc=8fragrancesoftfloral&categoryId=cat100010#sku2141172">Pink Sugar, 3.4 oz </a></div>
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Pedicure</div>
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Pole dancing bruises: </div>
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<u><strong>Creamy Salsa</strong></u></div>
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Mix & Serve w/ Frito Scoops</div>
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1 cup real mayo</div>
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1 cup light sour cream</div>
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1 cup chopped green onions (mostly for the chives)</div>
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1 can of fiesta corn (drained)</div>
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2 cups shredded cheese</div>
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1 can of rotel (drained)</div>
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Whipped Cream Cheese </div>
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Honey (I like a lot of honey...)</div>
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Mix & Serve w/ Cracker Preference...I like Wheat Thins</div>
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1 pkg of cream cheese</div>
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1 pkg of Hidden Valley Ranch mix</div>
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1 1/2 cup shredded cheese</div>
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1 cup of chopped pecan</div>
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*This is fun to make in various shapes for parties. Turkey for Thanksgiving, gingerbread man for Christmas, boy or girl shape for baby shower...</div>
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Can't get anymore typical than this. Normal night at our house. Me resting my head on Coop's booty while he sleeps and I read my House Beautiful magazines. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-36622893586608745822013-04-29T10:40:00.004-05:002013-04-29T10:40:33.342-05:00weekend deets<div style="text-align: left;">
I hosted Chelsie's bachelorette party on Saturday. Taylor picked up Cooper after her hot yoga class Saturday morning so I wouldn't have to worry about him that evening. Such a relief to have good friends that take good care of your fur babies. It does my heart a world of good to know that Cooper will be loved on and cuddled when he's not at home. I'm a nervous ninny when I have to leave him at the kennel and after my last experience with the kennel I was eternally grateful that Taylor and Jake were available to keep Coop. Coop loves playing with their goldens. He thinks he's a big as they are and they are like gentle giants and let him rough house all day long. Tay sends me playful pictures for reassurance too. LOVE that.</div>
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I picked up cupcakes for the shower and check into the hotel to get everything setup for after our class. Our pole dancing class...</div>
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Ha! It was so hard and I was (and still am) incredibly sore the next day. Holy cow. It was different and fun. Such a workout. We twirled, learned to go upside down on the pole and danced with chairs. It was a great idea for a bachelorette party and I may have had selfish intentions to prep for Lee's homecoming too... </div>
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We scurried back to the hotel afterwards and snacked while Chelsie opened lingerie gifts and we got gussied-up for dinner.</div>
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Nothing too fancy because I knew we would be going to dinner but I assumed everyone would be hungry after our workout. I figured we would want something to munch on while we got ready and opened gifts. Our suite had a fridge so I was able to prepare a variety:</div>
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French Onion Dip & Ruffles</div>
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The music festival was happening outside our restaurant so it was def a fun scene for the evening.</div>
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Dinner was really great. I'm already thinking about when I get to have shrimp shriracha again.</div>
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Oh! I got our travel documents in the mail! I cannot wait for Lee to get home. I'm really looking forward to reconnecting with him on white sandy beaches. I liked the presentation in which the documents were delivered. </div>
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Back to yoga. Taylor talked so highly about her hot yoga class. She had discovered the new place near my house by seeing their Groupon online so she thought she would try it out. She talked so highly about it that I bought the Groupon too! I went to my first yoga class <em>ever</em> yesterday. I did a "warm" class though. I plan on trying the hot class but thought I would step before I leap, ya know? I REALLY liked the class and I'm looking forward to my next one. I got a month of unlimited classes but I don't think I'm going back today. I'll go Tuesday for sure. I'm almost too sore to pull my pants up right now. Ha! I think I'm going to give myself a break after the weekend I had.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-68803903065617068532013-04-26T10:15:00.001-05:002013-04-26T10:15:39.394-05:00new old mirror hungI hung one of my thrift finds finally. I posted about it <a href="http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/2013/03/antique-finds.html">HERE</a>.<br />
I removed the tiny mirror that was attached to the vanity and replaced it with this heavy beauty. Now I need to style it!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-51009264907888709342013-04-25T11:59:00.000-05:002013-04-25T11:59:38.477-05:00something funI'm feeling very uninspired. Honestly? I just want my husband home now. It's hard to readjust over the phone but I'm thankful that we at least have the phone as an option now. <br />
I put the letters in the neighbor's mailboxes last night to give them a heads up about my plans to decorate our street. I hope no one has any issues with it. <br />
Today I'm focusing on our trip this Summer and what type of things I plan to take with us. Something fun to think about instead of thinking about the weeks I still have left to welcome him home. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-11954177563084014722013-04-24T10:14:00.001-05:002013-04-24T10:15:36.346-05:00humongous news<div style="text-align: left;">
Lee is stateside.</div>
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Can you believe it? We did it! </div>
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Excited does not begin to describe how I am feeling right now. I slept like a rock for the first time in months last night. I felt so much more at ease knowing my hubby is out of a combat zone. </div>
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(Deployment Ceremony 2012)</div>
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I haven't been able to tell too many people that he's been traveling for security reasons and it has been eating me alive. Seriously. I've been like the cat that swallowed the canary at work. I brought cupcakes to work on Monday and just told everyone that it's going to be a really good week. They didn't think twice about it because I randomly bring baked goods to work but this week I was screaming with good news in my head. </div>
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This good news is also another reason why I have been somewhat distant from blog world as of late. He was supposed to leave Afghanistan a couple of weeks ago and then the departure date was postponed. I have done so well by not getting my hopes up because I now know that with the Army nothing is set in stone until it happens. And it's happening!!!</div>
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Fingers crossed demobilization goes super fast so we can welcome him home sooner than later! </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-16459279239452075582013-04-23T10:40:00.001-05:002013-04-23T10:41:44.982-05:00more updates<div style="text-align: left;">
More phenomenal stuff to tell you...</div>
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I killed my 1st wasp. Ha!</div>
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I left the door open to the back patio to get some fresh air while Coop did his business in the backyard and a wasp buzzed into the house! I hate bugs and this wasp was no exception. I know I looked ridiculous squishing him 500 times just in case he might <em>still </em>be moving:)</div>
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A birdie made a nest in one of the new hanging baskets on the front porch!</div>
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I met Jacob, Taylor, Nick, Dave & Kristie for dinner downtown the other night. The Art Council has fun stuff going on the 2nd Friday of every month and our favorite food truck participated. So we did too...</div>
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I met Kimberly and Kristin for dinner recently too. Kristin accepted an amazing job opportunity a few states away so we celebrated that one more time before she left. She took off down the interstate with her Uhaul this past Saturday! I see a road trip in my future!</div>
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I'm putting letters in our neighbors' mailboxes to prepare them for my street decorating soon. Can you believe we've come this far?! </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-90554485240816113092013-04-22T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-22T08:00:08.933-05:00new week<div style="text-align: left;">
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I dodged a tornado and spent a little time in the closet hiding out last week. The sirens went off and I had no time to take shelter in a safer place. We were only under a watch and the news wasn't saying anything about a storm in my pathway anytime soon! I had my rain boots on and my "tornado bag" (that includes a bowl and water bottle for Coop, of course) packed to drive to a shelter ready for the word so I was completely caught off guard when the sirens suddenly went off.</div>
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Luckily the severity of storm wasn't in my backyard when the sirens started screaming. Apparently this is a shell cloud that someone captured from in their car that night! Scary!</div>
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Coop and I were wired full of energy but when we finally crawled in bed he stayed close. He tucked himself behind my pillow so I could be in his view and even kept one paw on me just in case. Cutie patootie.</div>
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I've been doing some major crafting for Chelsie's bridal shower. I'll have better pix for you from the shower but here's what I took from my phone because it was handy.</div>
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A tissue backdrop that took 3 hours to make!</div>
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Super easy tassel banner:</div>
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Her wedding colorsI made some super cute guest favors too but I'll share those with you when I show you the shower pictures. I changed the labels since taking the phone pic of them. I spelt the groom's last name incorrectly (oops) and I didn't like the way I cut them out.</div>
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Just letting you know that I'm OK. I haven't blogged in awhile. I've been too busy at work to debug the firewall they put up against blogger in my office, too busy at home to blog in the evenings and I've missed typing and staring at my screen. A lot!</div>
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I have a lot to share that I haven't yet. From crafting to Lee but for today it seems more appropriate to focus on what today is. </div>
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If you're ever in OKC you really should take a peek at our Memorial. Seeing all the chairs representing the lives lost in the Oklahoma City bombing is a sobering feeling. </div>
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I hope and pray for those in and linked to Boston as well. My heart aches for everyone involved. I hope this manhunt ends in our favor soon. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-68769800381321317792013-04-10T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-10T08:00:08.201-05:00phone home<div style="text-align: left;">
Can you believe it's already Wednesday? </div>
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Last Friday Kristin and Kimberly came over to celebrate Kristin's new job. She's moving states, y'all! OMG. She was offered a great opportunity that she can't resist but we're going to miss that redhead so much. Kimberly spent the night too. That's gotta make 1,023,638,498+ slumber parties for us since 3rd grade. </div>
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Saturday morning my mom, grandma, MIL and niece arrived to help me spiff up the flowerbeds for spring. We worked our tails off and earned a frozen custard break. Once we got our sugar fixed we went back to work in the yard until dark and then ordered takeout from Chili's. The work continued early Sunday morning too! Needless to say I went to bed early that evening.</div>
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I ordered a new phone cover from <a href="http://www.shopbando.com/">Bando</a> and I'm obsessed. </div>
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Lee and I are finally to the point of getting serious about finding land to build a house. Wahoo! This is our latest image we're pouring over ever since learning of the new development. I know there are about 25 lots still available...I just don't know which ones until the realtor gets back to me! And then we will decide to snag it or not. Can you imagine me buying land without Lee home to see it first?! Baffles me. I don't know if I want to literally LOL at the thought or shy away from the idea and risk losing it waiting for him to get home. What would you do?! </div>
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I'd love to have a room in the house inspired by this one:</div>
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And this one:</div>
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One day I hope to have a studio type room. One I can leave backdrops up for photography that's full of natural light. I want a large countertop for wrapping presents, sewing projects and crafting. And of course a comfty space for blogging and inspiration. </div>
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I've got fun plans this weekend to get dirty in the yard and enjoy the sunshine. It's game time to get the yard looking great for Lee's return home! Yay! I dream of lush front yards like this:</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-14061664269588439392013-04-04T14:55:00.000-05:002013-04-04T15:10:34.152-05:00bachelorette party<div style="text-align: left;">
I did invitations myself for a bachelorette party I'm planning and I really like how the invites turned out. Saved me a lot of money too. I have easily spent $80+ at places like <a href="http://polkadotdesign.com/">polkadotdesign.com</a> and <a href="http://tinyprints.com/">tinyprints.com</a> in the past but delivery time was suddenly an issue and it got me thinking about my other options. </div>
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I bought some heavy card stock, 5x7 envelopes, a paper slicer and small diamond gems at Hobby Lobby to get the job done for $20. I removed some details for obvious reasons but you get the idea!</div>
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Before I pat myself on the back, I must tell you that it wasn't until I uploaded this picture that I realized I didn't include the date of the dang party on the dang invitation. Mercy. I bet I get some phone calls...but at least that's one way to get a firm RSVP I guess??? Ha! </div>
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Man I feel dumb. I need a vacation like yesterday.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-37310560225592499202013-04-03T12:42:00.000-05:002013-04-03T12:42:12.965-05:00pretty nifty<div style="text-align: left;">
I've been hoarding a beautiful image of wallpaper I like. I hope to install it in our laundry room when we leave our current home. I thought I'd start making my must-have list a little more attainable by creating a source and price list to go with each item so when the time comes to purchase said item, I won't be frantic and settle for something I love less if I can't find or budget for my must-have. </div>
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I couldn't for the life of me find this gem I saved in my inspire file:</div>
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AND then a light bulb went off in my head and I did a reverse Google image search and found the source! Apparently I had saved it from <a href="http://madebygirl.blogspot.com/">Made By Girl's </a>blog over a year ago! Jen says it's a dressing room at Bloomingdale's. Crikey. This wallpaper source challenge has lots of obstacles. But isn't Google amaze balls!?</div>
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I want that paper to go on the ceiling...</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-83592735050950345542013-04-01T08:00:00.000-05:002013-04-01T08:00:12.563-05:00bows and tea sets<div style="text-align: left;">
I had some major dental work done on Friday and I'm still recovering. I'll go into more detail when I feel like it. No really. I'm puny right now.</div>
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In other news, checkout these fab bows my MIL and I did during my last visit with Nana. I have them secured to a hanger hanging from a ceiling fan right now. I can't imagine squishing them into a closet.</div>
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Lee has been sending a bunch of heavy tubs full of crap home. They're always full of surprises. I never know if I'm going to be sent extra t-shirts and socks or a gorgeous marble tea set!!! How sweet?!</div>
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I have it on a silver tray I inherited from my grandmother. It's in need of a good polish and shine but the tea set really is gorgeous. Can't wait to make tea in my new tea kettle and use this tea set! If I learned anything from Nana, she never passed up a chance to use her china and pretty silver. She'd say, "Why save it to only display?! You can't take it with you when you're dead!" Oh Nana...haha</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-77172170009990296882013-03-28T09:55:00.001-05:002013-03-28T14:29:37.442-05:00sipp'n on hot tea<div style="text-align: left;">
<em><strong>...on <strike>gin and juice</strike> <span style="font-size: large;">hot tea</span>. Laid back. With my mind on my money and my money on my mind.</strong></em></div>
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I bring you a little Snoop for your day! Taking it back...way back:</div>
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I'm all about an award system and I totally take advantage of it when good things happen. Raise at work = a treat for me. </div>
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I've been loving decaf hot tea at night since I'm trying not to indulge myself in so much caffeine. I've found that the hot tea is the perfect little "snack" too. I was at a meeting the other night and hot tea was offered to me and of course I obliged but I was more so fascinated with their tea kettle. Much more fun than my pot on the stove or microwave warm up. So...I got one of my own and I think mine is way cuter;)</div>
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I got <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/MacKenzie-Childs-Flower-Market-Teakettle-Tabletop/prod146310013_cat23660732__/?icid=&searchType=EndecaDrivenCat&rte=%252Fcategory.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat23660732%2526pageSize%253D120%2526No%253D0%2526refinements%253D&eItemId=prod146310013&cmCat=product">THIS</a> 3 qt size so I can make plenty of tea so come on over for a tea party! I got ours from Neiman because I found a free shipping promo code and it was tax free since there's not one in Oklahoma. Score! So excited to get this baby in the mail!</div>
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Remember, our kitchen is white but the breakfast nook is painted BM's jalapeno pepper green? This is going to be such a stink'n cute accent! </div>
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I remember listening to Paul Harvey in the car with my dad on the way to school every morning. I would mock his "Good Day" at the end every.single.time with a smirk thinking I was too cool. This post isn't about Paul Harvey but I think of those silly adolescent moments riding to school with my dad when I hear about someone having a good day. Random, I know.</div>
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Can you believe it, y'all? Today makes 300 days since Lee reported for duty for this dang deployment. I just want to take a moment and scream at the top of my lungs. Do you think my office mate would mind?</div>
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I shared with you the possibility of Lee coming home for Nana's funeral <a href="http://leeanderin.blogspot.com/2013/03/red-cross-army-woes-baby.html">HERE</a> yesterday but I didn't share what went through my mind in those 2 hours before I heard that his leave wasn't approved for the funeral. </div>
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I went 90 to nothing making calls and following procedure to get Lee home as soon as I received the call about Nana and after I talked to Lee. I took no time to process anything. It wasn't until Lee called to tell me about his denied leave and then me calling his momma to let her know Lee wouldn't be coming home for the funeral so she could proceed with setting a date for the service the next morning that I began to process what <em>could have</em> happened. </div>
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In those 2 hours I tidied up like a crazy person around the house. In my heart I was preparing for my hubby's welcome home the best way I could considering the circumstances. His mom and I had just made18 large red, white and blue bows made for mailboxes over the wknd and I had 92 American flags on standby in the closet to line our cul-de-sac for when he returned home but not everything always happens according to plan. And I was perfectly OK with that but I was nervous. I was excited. I was panic stricken to get everything and myself perfect. I had a heavy heart for Lee not being able to see Nana one last time like I did. I was anxious as all get out. Will he like what I have done to the house while he has been gone? Will he still be attracted to me? Will we still have that undeniable chemistry? Do I have time to run to the grocery store and stock up on his favorite foods? Which airport will he need to be picked up?! So many thoughts were going through my head a mile a minute. </div>
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When it was all said and done. When the verdict was in that he wasn't coming. With a little perspiration from running the vacuum cleaner, dusting, Windex'ing windows, sweeping the kitchen, folding laundry, making phone calls, etc in a 2 hr span...I finally just sat and stared at the wall in our bedroom after finishing my last call for the night with Lee. Then I did what any girl would do. I called my momma and daddy and cried. I cried for everything and everyone. And it felt good. </div>
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I can only imagine the emotion for Lee's actual Homecoming. Ha! I'm sure it will be much of the same but less so since I've been planning and preparing for months. I think that may have been a lot of my anxiety since I worry so much about making everything perfect and you could say last week totally threw me for a loop.</div>
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AND in preparation for his big homecoming party-I scored two stools on clearance at Hobby Lobby for a couple beverage dispensers I got for $20 each at Garden Ridge. Love them. I had been checking out a couple at Pottery Barn but strongly prefer the prices I scored yesterday for both much better.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-81609243780571195002013-03-26T14:20:00.004-05:002013-03-26T14:20:52.149-05:00red cross, army woes & baby<div style="text-align: left;">
I had to take a break from blogging last week. I drove to Lee's hometown Patty's Day wknd for a visit with Lee's Nana. It was hard to turn and make my trek when it was time to head back home Sunday afternoon because I knew I was saying goodbye to Nana. That evening after I got back home I received a call that Lee's Nana passed away. It was an incredibly busy week. </div>
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The next morning, last Monday a couple of our best friend's welcomed baby #2. </div>
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Blake is so gosh darn cute. Gotta love those cheeks.</div>
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10 lbs 6 oz, 22 inches</div>
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I got them a basket of goodies to munch on while in the hospital. You can see the giant balloon in the background. Of course I took balloons. I heart balloons. I took Monday to celebrate Blake before driving back 3.5 hours to Lee's hometown on Tuesday to celebrate Nana's 95 years of life. Nana had a rich and wonderful life, her sweet heart just wore out. Taylor and Jacob stopped by the hospital to celebrate Blake too.</div>
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This is Blake not happy with my picture taking. </div>
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I got to Lee's family Tuesday afternoon. Much was said and done last week. I wish Lee could have been part of it all too. I tried. After telling Lee about Nana's passing, at Lee's request I sent a message through Red Cross to get an official message into Command to see if Lee could make it to the funeral because he and Nana were incredibly close but my request was denied. Apparently there had been 3 others requesting funeral leave recently within the unit and had been denied. You can't approve for one and not the others. Totally understandable but still sucked. However, my experience with Red Cross was better than I had expected it to be. </div>
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In the military, if there is an emergency and you need to get a message to your deployed loved one-you send a message through Red Cross. I had feared having a moment like this. I had prepared for a moment like this. I even made a note for myself on the refrigerator <em>in case of emergency</em>. Still, I googled "Red Cross Military Emergency" and easily accessed <a href="http://www.redcross.org/find-help/military-families">THIS</a> page to get their number. I called the number and gave Red Cross my message. They asked for Lee's information and then said they needed to contact hospice to confirm Nana's death. After I called Lee's mom and got the contact information for Hospice, I called Red Cross back with the information they needed to complete my message. They said they would be calling Hospice and Lee's mom to confirm his permission to attend the funeral. I thought that was odd and even said so out loud but nothing much surprises me anymore with the military. Nonetheless, my Red Cross experience was pain free. Not much of a hold waiting to speak to a representative either. I think I found that most impressive. Also, the 3 individuals I spoke to were nothing but nice and understanding. I was told the message would be delivered within 48-72 hours but only 2 hours later I got a call from Lee with his answer from Command. Boo. Red Cross called me the next day to confirm my message had been delivered accordingly. Again, I was very impressed.</div>
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I was able to take off work all week so I spent much of the time with Lee's family helping out where I could. The week flew by and before I knew it, Monday was here again. I had a lot to catch up and do yesterday. I'm still wishing it were the weekend but who isn't, right?</div>
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<u>RIP</u></div>
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My Grandad</div>
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My sweet Uncle John</div>
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Kenneth (Family Friend)</div>
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...another military spouse experience in our book of fairy tales.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1337978394035514934.post-76526107680219301532013-03-15T15:24:00.000-05:002013-03-15T15:24:08.124-05:00fabricI have been obsessing over this fabric I saw on <a href="http://www.peppermintbliss.com/">Peppermint Bliss</a>. I tried to buy it but it's discontinued. I found out she got hers by having a craftsman recreate it! What what? That's awesome. She used Paule Marrot's tulip fabric for inspiration.<br />
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I have some white curtains in hiding and I'm tossing around the idea of painting them to make my own look-alike but fear they may look more bogus in a bad way. Ha! I had a tulip print bedroom in almost the exact same pattern when I was a little girl. Same color palette too. Complete with a tulip painted wall border, sunshine yellow bed and tulip comforter. I'll search for a pic the next time I'm at my parent's home.<br />
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Hmmmm...possible project next weekend if I don't find something I like soon. This weekend Coop and I are visiting Lee's Nana and momma. Have a great weekend, y'all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0