New MilSpouse Blogger (Show Some Love)

During the Military Funeral Protest I met a girl on Facebook and we met up at the protest/funeral.  She is an Army Wife with a pending deployment. She is also currently going through nursing school. Very cool girl. Show her your love and support as a brand new MilSpouse Blogger.

Kayla @ 

Life of A Nursing Student

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In

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1)If you were given $1,000 right now, how would you spend it?

The smart thing would be to put it into savings. But the question asks how I would spend it. I would buy the PSP that Kade wants for Christmas. I would go on a baby shopping spree at BabyGap for Kyson. I would buy a couple months worth of tanning for myself because I am WHITE as all get out! I would hire a personal trainer. Then I would buy myself a gift certificate for the Buckle so I can buy a new pair of jeans when I loose all the weight I want to!! Oh, and I would buy Bruce something too...but its hard to shop for someone overseas.

2)If you had to choose a movie title (a real one that already exists) for your life story, what would it be?

Oh jeeze, this is a hard one. I never have time to watch movies anymore. If I could choose how my life would be based on a movie I would say The Notebook or Ever After. I love old timey sappy love stories.

3) If you were a teacher, what subject would you like to teach?

Science!! I love science! (one of the reasons I'm a nurse!

4)Has being a MilSpouse changed how you view holidays or how your holidays are celebrated? If so, how? If not, what hasn’t changed?

I came from a traditional family Christmas. No presents before Christmas morning! Now with the military and being married, we end up having multiple Christmas'. We have our Christmas, the the "traditional" Christmas with my family, the two more in Arkansas with Bruce's family/Grandparents. (this is if we are back home for the holidays)

5)What is your favorite Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate) memory?

I love Christmas mornings. Because my family allowed presents ONLY on Christmas morning, the children are always so excited. I love seeing the looks of kids faces when they open their gifts from Santa. My youngest brother was still little when I had Kade, so I've always been able to enjoy the excitement of kids on Christmas morning. Therefore, EVERY Christmas morning is my favorite memory!!

Military Funeral Protest

"U.S. Army Airborne Honor Guard carry the casket of James McCluskey, 26, of McAlester,who was killed in action Nov. 4 of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small-arms fire at Zarghun Shahr in the Mohammed Agha district of Afghanistan. 

There is a group of protesters who have arrived in McAlester to protest at this young man’s memorial. A website for Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., www.godhatesfags.com, indicates the group will be coming to McAlester and protesting at McCluskey’s memorial service.

Sgt. Jason J. McCluskey’s untimely death, and the possible protest of his funeral, have triggered responses from people in, and outside of, the community. Many were already coming together in support of the fallen hero and his family, and now, with the suggestion of arriving protesters, the community has come together in force.

Pictures on the group’s website show protesters at other events and funerals holding signs that say “God hates dead soldiers” and “USA-Fag Nation.”"

I am completely outraged by this. McAlester, Oklahoma is only about an hour away from where I live. I can not sit at home and know that this is going on. I WILL be there in the morning to help shield these idiots from the family of Sgt. McCluskey. Bruce doesn't think that I should go because of the danger associated with protests. I explained to him that this is something that I feel VERY strongly about...and that if it was him, I would hope that nobody would allow this bull shit at his funeral! I am VERY VERY thankful for my soldier and every single service member. Again, I'll be damned if I sit and let this happen tomorrow!!

I salute YOU, Sgt. McCluskey!

Wordless Wednesday

Now...if you know me...it cant be completely wordless.

Kade is such an awesome big brother! As I was doing my morning blog readin', I looked over to see Kade had pulled his little desk next to his chair... and put Kyson in it...so that they could watch morning cartoons together!

Veterans Memorial Walk, O'Fallon, Missouri. A single set of boots is absent from the ranks. In remembrance of American soldiers missing in the field, the 65th pair is positioned at the foot of the POW/MIA flag. To the rear, an eternal flame burns in a 15-foot stainless steel brazier. Towering over the platoon of marching boots are five white marble, white granite and stainless steel monoliths, each bearing a bronze seal from one branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. A row of American military flags along the perimeter instills a sense of honor and ceremony to the Walk, and a reflecting pool adds a feeling of peace.

100 Warm Feet

Thanks to the spread of The Versatile Blogger Award, I came across another awesome blog Army Of Two...where she shared this very cool sweepstakes.


Verseo  is giving away 50 pairs of Thermo Soles ($99 value) to anyone serving in Afghanistan this coming Winter.  Thermo Soles are engineered with integrated thermostats to detect your foot's actual temperature and adjust accordingly, giving you just the right amount of warmth, right when you need it.  If you know someone serving in Afghanistan, enter here to help keep their two feet warm.


Verseo's '100 Warm Feet Project' teamed up with Household 6 Diva and This Military Mama to create a video montage of military families everywhere and to help spread the word! Notice any of your favorite bloggers?

The Versatile Blogger Award

I had such a busy weekend at work. For those of you that so not know, I work 32 hours on the weekend at a nursing home...(and get paid for 40hrs!). This allows me to be at home with my two boys Mon-Fri to home school Kade and experience all of Kyson's milestones. This weekend was a little different. I stayed the night at work, which means I SLEPT IN A NURSING HOME! This is something I never thought I would have to do...at least until  was at least 100 years old. Ha-Ha. Needless to say, I was exhausted when my weekend ended.  But what better way to start the new week, than with a Blog Award!?! A big THANK YOU to Rachel @ Flying High: Life of an Air Force Wife who has awarded me with The Versatile Blogger Award. Rachel is a a military spouse and SAHM of a toddler.  Be sure to visit her blog!

Here are the rules:
1. Thank and link back to who gave you the award.
 2. Share 7 things about yourself.
3. Pass it along to 7 blogs you've recently discovered and enjoy
4. Leave your recipients a note, telling them about the award.

1- I am someone who stresses way way way to much. I tend to love control, so when I start to realize I'm loosing that control over things I get anxious. I like to tell myself I'm am just a good leader! 

2- I recently dyed my hair red! Now, granted I am a natural strawberry blonde, I have not seen that color since I was in high school. I love being a blonde...and I thought the more blonde, the better. Until this whole "red hair" idea popped into my head. So one night I decided I would just go for it and dye my own hair...and leave big blonde chunks. AND WHY I DID MY OWN HAIR YOU ASK?!?...I have no idea. Especially with the fact that my mother-in-law does hair as well as one of my very good friends.  Needless to say, my once very blonde hair turned orange. So I had to have it "fixed". Now I have multiple shades of red (light to bright). I'm not sure if its "me" yet, or not.

3- I love to work. If I wasn't a mother, I would live at work as a nurse. I am still very surprised at how satisfied I am with the career I chose.

4- I think that I sub-consciously like moving so much. Every time we move/PCS, I get to buy new thinsgt o match the new home.

5- I HATE judgmental people. I never really understand why it is anyone else's business what someone else does/says...as long as you aren't harming yourself or anyone else...I believe we should do what ever floats our boats.

6- I met my Dad when I was 23. We talk all the time now. Now I realize that I wasn't the "different" sibling....I just take after my Dad. And now I understand my where my passion for music comes from. 

7- I am absolutely in love with my husband and two sons. I am very proud of myself and my outcome thus far. I like to believe that I make wise decisions in life....yet I am always wondering how I could do things better. I think that all falls back into my "control" issue.

Because I recently got back into blogging, I have discovered a ton of great blogs. So this is not exactly easy, but...

The Award Goes To...

An honest and humorous mommy, Tina @ Mommy Is Teething 

The life of a military wife while her husband is deployed, Chantal @ A Blog A Day While You're Away

God, Glam and a ton of Inspiration, Reyna @ Glamour Glory

An Army Girlfriend and fellow nurse, Julie @When Your Feet Don't Touch The Ground

Expressions of an Air Force Wife, Cheryl @ Boots In The Doorway

She cooks. She cleans. She even thinks for herself!, Sarah @ Army Housewifery

The SAHM's Action Adventure Guide, Neila @ Blog That Mommy!

Be sure to check out all of the awesome blogs!

Blog Hop

Conni @ MrsMamaHen.com is hosting a Military Spouse Blog Hop...Thought I'd share it with you all!