Happy MilSpouse Appreciation Day!!
To all my fellow MilSpouses, happy appreciation day! You do so much for your families and often it's all behind the scenes stuff that doesn't get noticed (of course, unless it doesn't get done!)....
View ArticleTime Flies
Munchkin's last dance class of this term was this morning. Friday and Saturday are rehearsals at the theater and Sunday is her very first recital!!! She is so excited, and I won't lie, so am I! I can't...
View ArticleSo far, so good!
Remember the princess chart? Well Munchkin hit her first goal today! (And honestly, she probably should have hit it a couple days ago, but I spaced some days...whoops!!) We're still working out the...
View ArticleGoodbye Google Reader
I'm not happy with google reader going away, but it's been obvious that they've been neglecting it lately! So I've discovered bloglovin'. I'm adding a button on the side to follow me that way! Follow...
View ArticleFamily photos!
I've had this sitting in draft to remind me to post for over a month now...we've been busy!! At the end of May, my parents, MG & Granddaddy came up to visit us for a few weeks. One of the first...
View ArticleThe Color Run!!
Another late to the party post! June 15, 2013, Anchorage gets doused in color for the first time as The Color Run marks the biggest running event in the state of Alaska with 15,000 registrants! Mom and...
View ArticleStubbornness and Support: My Breastfeeding Journey
Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center!This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our...
View ArticleRedefining Normal
Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center!This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our...
View ArticleMy take on breastfeeding advice
Welcome to the World Breastfeeding 2013 Blog Carnival cohosted by NursingFreedom.org and The San Diego Breastfeeding Center!This post was written for inclusion in the WBW 2013 Blog Carnival. Our...
View ArticleClassics survive for a reason
When we first started cloth diapering (when Munchkin was between 5 & 6 months old), we went for a pretty pricey WAHM diaper that was an All-In-Two system. The inners and inserts were bamboo--and...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Munchkin!
This past Wednesday, Munchkin celebrated her fourth birthday! I cannot believe how fast the time has flown. It's mind-blowing to think that it was already four years ago that we were kicking...
View ArticleTime flies
Since I've moved over to Bloglovin' for reading blogs, posting on my own tends to slip my mind! Since my last post was Munchkin's birthday, it's only fitting to start this one off about Lil' Man's...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
2013 is gone and 2014 is here! It feels like we just said goodbye to 2012. So, 2013 in a nutshell: January I really got bit by the knitting bug! I really love it and I'm glad that I finally got through...
View ArticlePlans? HA.
So most people know the saying "Tell God your plans and watch him sit back and laugh." right? Well, at this point, add Army into that as well. We're at reenlistment time, and a few months ago, Mark...
View ArticleMunchkin-ism of the day
So I have no idea why, but Munchkin says "set the bed" instead of "make the bed". Every morning she'll tell me "I set my bed, Mama!" It's just one of "her" things. Tonight while I was trying to get Lil...
View ArticleAvengers: behavior style
You may remember my post about Munchkin's Princess chart, well, we forgot to use it for awhile, but we've started back up again and it's helping. I've decided that Lil Man needs his own chart, because...
View ArticleLess drama, more real: The Real Military Wives of Blogland
I found this link-up from Janelle at Wild Blue Yonder and thought I'd jump in! I'm Diana, Army wife. We'll celebrate our 8th anniversary this year and he'll mark his 7th year in the Army this summer....
View ArticleCrowdtap Herbalistas Herbal Essence Body Wash
Thanks to Crowdtap and Herbal Essences, I got to try their new body wash! I received "Hello Hydration" as my sample and having used this scent in the shampoo/conditioner about 7 years ago (umm....where...
View ArticleOh, Munchkin!
Our Mother's Day has been pretty low-key, but a good one for our family. We were excited to find out that the Anchorage Market & Festival (colloquially known as "Saturday market") opened yesterday,...
View ArticleWardrobe remix
A few months ago, after reading different blog posts on jeans and such, I really got tired of the fact that jeans are so hard. It's like you can pick two: fits well, comfortable, affordable. I'm not...
View ArticleThe end of the diaper bag era, or why I want to make my own birthday present
Well, I'm surprised it's come so soon, but we're pretty much done with our diaper bag days! We try to remember to at least grab it and stick it in the back of the van on the rare occasion that one of...
View ArticleHip to be cool
I don't know if I've mentioned it, but as part of our PCS trip, we're going to Disneyland!! We're SO incredibly excited and I can't wait to get there. The kids are super stoked and keep taking about...
View ArticleJamberry vs Nail Polish
Wifey at Wife Of A Sailor has recently become a consultant for Jamberry Nails. She generously offered samples and I jumped on that! Who wouldn't love a manicure that lasts longer than nail polish and...
View ArticleProject: Finish!
It's getting incredibly close to moving time--the movers will be here the middle of next week! I went through my pile of mending/items to be finished and got them all done this morning! (I'm still...
View ArticleOh the adventure...
Our time in Anchorage is coming to a close. This time, at least! Who knows if we'll ever make it back--we certainly didn't expect it when we left last time! It's been a great 3 years and I'm a little...
View Article