rejoicing during the waves and turbulence.
You guys! Where has the time gone?! Another deployment... already?! A lot has changed since my last blog post: new home, new deployment, new human being growing inside of me. Casual things in the military wife life. I am so excited and blessed to finally pour my heart into Anchors and Planes as a new [...]
It has been so highly requested to share a bit of our home with the world. This was made with our west coast family in mind! We have had a handful of guests come and visit with us at this house, but we will be moving soon. I find that every space we have has it's own [...]
Since being stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, my husband and I have been members of Bay Life Church in Brandon, Florida. For the past year and a half, you may have caught us on a Sunday volunteering at the Missions Café. It is a joy to share with you that I [...]
If you are stumbling upon this blog post, it is most likely because someone you love is coming home. home·com·ing noun an instance of returning home. 2. a chance to make a beer cake, or cute sign, shave your legs, and buy sexy lingerie The Beer Cake. 36 bottled beer, two platforms (mine was a [...]
Okay. I have no idea what I'm most happy about: I'm off work the next two days. Elf is playing on the TV right now. I'm on my second beer. I applied for a house this week. My Christmas packages arrived safely to the middle east! I am so excited to FINALLY be sharing the [...]
First off, happy Veterans Day! May we be honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces not only today, but everyday. Thank you to my father-in-law (Navy) and my cousin's dual military marriage (USAF) along with those currently serving (and will one day be veterans), my husband (USAF) and brother-in-law (ARMY.) May [...]
Praise the lamb! My first care package to my deployed Airman arrived safely! This was my first care package I have ever sent anyone, so I was very nervous. If you have a loved one deployed, in school, or just far away, I hope this helps inspire you to send love via care packages! Theme: [...]
Things You Should NEVER Say To A Military Wife... "I could never do it." Really? You could never do it? I'm sure if the one you loved was in uniform, you'd find a way to "do it." Military spouses don't have a special powers, we just are ordinary people who love extraordinarily awesome servicemen. "Deployment will go [...]
It seems like just a few weeks ago, I was typing "Field Notes: Life in Argentina"... A new year, a new nation: HAITI. Since returning home from Argentina: I married the love of my life, packed up everything I owned, moved across the country, decorated our home, spent quality time with my husband, rescued our [...]
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