Monday, November 8, 2010

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!










Friday, November 5, 2010

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In


Join The Fill-In By Visiting Wife Of A Sailor


1. A different twist on last week’s question. This week, the first question is: what’s the nicest thing a MILSPOUSE has ever done for you? (brought to you from navy_smurfette)
Hands down, the nicest thing was when my BFF  Amy, moved to Oklahoma just for ME! We were stationed at Ft. Riley, Kansas...and both of our husband were deployed.  She had moved back to Oregon and I moved back to Oklahoma. I was accepted into a full-time nursing program (40 hrs a week in the class plus study time). Knowing it wouldn't be easy, Kade and I flew to Portland, packed up Amy and her two kids...and drove all the way back to Oklahoma. I am still beyond appreciative for this. Amy cooked, cleaned, and took care of Kade while she was living with me! The best friend a MilSpouse could ask for!!
2. How often do you drive faster than the speed limit?
99.9% of the time! I drove as a Home Health Nurse for about 7 months. I now have absolutely NO patience when I drive. I want to get to where I am going FAST!
3. Did you have a nickname in school? If so, what was it?
The only nickname I can remember, was from my Sophomore year. My family had just moved to a very small town, with a VERY small school....I'm talking maybe 200 students from Pre-k thru 12th Grade. There was a couple of Seniors who hated me. They always gave me dirty looks and talked about me. One day, I had enough. I walked into the Computer Lab...and confronted her. I asked her if she had a problem with me. I cant remember now what her answer was. I do remember, acting like I was walking away, then POP!, I had swung back around and punched her right in the nose! From that day forward, I was called "Ali"...after Muhammad Ali. And nobody ever messed with me after that.
If your life was a book, what would the title be and how would it end? This is a hard one! I would have to give it the same title of my blog...These Talking Walls. My life is always changing. I can hope that it would end...  ...And she lived Happily Ever After.
Look back (in your planner if you have one) to September 14th… what did you do that day? I don't have anything recorded. Bruce was home on R&R, so we had no plans, except to be lazy and enjoy each other.



Thursday, November 4, 2010

Thankful Thursday


I have decided to share something(s) that I am thankful for, every Thursday in November. 

-My Two Very Hansom and Healthy Sons


-A Career I Love!




Pumpkin Dip

I discovered this AMAZING pumpkin dip last Thanksgiving from my boss at the time. I made a couple tweaks (aka made it more yummy)...and walla! I woke up this morning thinking about my pumpkin dip. After thinking about it ALL DAY, me and Kade made a late night trip to Wal-Mart for the ingredients. I've been asked about the recipe, so...HERE IT IS!

FIRST...
You'll need:
1 Large Tub of Cool Whip
1 can of Pumpkin
One Package of Vanilla Pudding Mix
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ginger Snaps (Adults)
Graham Cracker Sticks/Vanilla Wafers/Teddy Grahams (kiddos)

 In A Large Bowl, Mix Together:
Whole Tub of Cool Whip...
Whole Can Of Pumpkin...
 A Few Dashes of Pumpkin Pie Spice 
(More for extra kick)...
 ...Whole Package of Vanilla Pudding Mix

 Second...
MIX MIX MIX!

Last...
Hollow out a large Pie Pumpkin and add the dip. Serve with Ginger Snaps or Graham Cracker Stix** AND ENJOY!


**I couldn't find Graham Cracker Stix at my local Wal-Mart...so Kade decided on Mini Nilla Wafers and Teddy Grahams



Wednesday, November 3, 2010

GRAB MY BUTTON!

Woop Woop!! I FINALLY figured out how to make my own "Grab Me Button"!!



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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

NOVEMBER SPECIAL!

Christmas is only 52 days away! Start your shopping with me and SAVE SAVE SAVE! For every bar you order from me this month, I will put your name in a drawing for a FREE Mid-Size Warmer and Bar (use for yourself or as a gift). If you spend $50+, you will receive a FREE car Candle. Order from my personal website to receive items at HALF-PRICE!  


November Warmer & Scent Of The Month:

Prancer Full-Size Scentsy Warmer
Boldly debossed on a cranberry-red, glossy background, the black silhouette of a single prancing reindeer with curling antlers will add drama to any holiday display.


Silver Bells
Icy peppermint candy canes dance over warm and welcoming winter pear and crisp apple, all enveloped in a velvety blanket of caramel and vanilla sugar.

Available In:
Bar
Brick
Room Spray
Hanging Freshner


Take Advantage Of The Scent and Warmer Of The Month At 10% Off!!







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