MILS Friday Fill In #27 Back in Business!!!

All of my bloggy friends - I can't say I'm not excited to be back participating, because I most CERTAINLY am!!!!!

Link up with Wifey here

1. What do you usually want to know about someone when meeting them for the first time?

Their name, where they're from, what things make them smile and tick.

2. Would you rather know everything about your spouse, or be regularly surprised?

I have to tell you, no matter how much I THINK I know, he continues to surprise me all of the time.  We have a lot of the same views and values, and most times he could answer questions of me and I of him with out thinking twice.

Big thing on the list of upcoming surprises, our Honeymoon.  I told him I just need to know how to pack.  Seems simple, right? 

3. If you could live in one city for the rest of your life, where would you live?

Somewhere warmer than here in Minnesota, I'm frrrrreeeeeezing!  Somewhere with seasons.

4. When you go out of town, what one material thing do you ALWAYS take?

Man......My wooby.

5. Using no more than 10 nouns, and ONLY nouns, describe yourself.

 - Fiance, mother, friend, daughter, sister (in law!) Princess, military, independent, home, city.

Five Question Friday! & MILS Friday Fill In #21 & Randoms

Because I love to follow these awesome ladies, every week and play along, and wanted to share with the others that may not already participate in both. So here we go!!! 

Hook up with Little Mama here!

1. What is the most physically painful thing that has ever happened to you?

Most painful...Childbirth was ridiculous, but even more ridiculous that less than a week later you would do it over and over and over again. I think that stems from the lack of sleep after having the baby, so go on and do it again ladies!

But even more so than childbirth, bunion surgery. They say if you have them on both feet, if one isn't as bad as the other, you should do them both at the same time, because you'll never go back for the other.  Well needless to say, I had asked the doctor to remove my pinky toes because my feet are SO wide. He said, to my dismay, how about we remove the bunion on your foot.  OH. That's my problem? I have a bunion?  Hmmm...I wish he would have done that and still removed my pinky toes.  Jussayin!  Now, 7 years after having my right foot done, I need my left foot done. BUT!?  Having the one foot done was AWFUL. A baby, and crutches DOES not work well. And anytime I would move my stupid foot would hurt. And then learning to wear a shoe again on that foot and bending my foot was out of the question. Running again?  Hmmm, wait, I never ran to begin with!  High heeled shoes ARE MY FAVORITE, and I will tell you I had to have the screws removed after the surgery because I couldn't wear my heels.  If you ladies have any idea, you'll know that heels are very naughty when you have or have had bunions. Wow...Anyways, in closing, bunion surgery was the most painful for me.

2. How much sleep do you get at night?

What night of the week is it? Is there a weekend? What's the schedule look like?  I'm in MN, do you know how dark it gets here? And when in snows, do you know what people want to do? SLEEP/Hibernate.  I can get anywhere from 5 hours - 10 hours a night. Majority of the time I get about 6 hours. Chief is back out to sea, so I will be getting more sleep.

3. How long did you believe in Santa Claus? How did you find out that he does not exist?

Ummmm, still do! 

4. What was the last movie you saw in a theater?

Step Up 3D with the ABS girls!

We NEVER get to a movie together, so this was REALLY momentous.

5. What do you wear to bed?

lately, nini pants & a tank. when it starts to get colder here I will start adding layers!  I'm sure this is not the hottest thing ever but, until I live on a deserted island, it works!

 

 

And now link up and follow Wifey here!

 

 

1.Were you named after anyone?

My mommy. She's BettyAnn Audrey & I'm BethAnn Audra. I know I know, snicker away.

                                          2.What color, if any, are your toenails usually painted?

toenails?  I haven't seen those...in days.  It's cold, I have to wear socks!  But I do know that they need a hug!  And I plan to give them, well get them a hug Sunday at the Charity event at Ta's Salon here in town.  POMPEI PURPLE!  Or...maybe one of the awesome new Burlesque colors that OPI has come out with...hmmmmmmm....

                               3.How do you flush a public toilet? Hands? Feet? Something else?

                                    With my knee!!!!  Ish, I amn't touching that.  Or I will flush with my foot.

                         4.When you were a little kid, which TV character did you have a crush on?

Zach from Saved by the Bell!  Maybe Kirk Cameron....

 5.Let’s say you had to lose one of your five senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell). Which one would you choose? Why?

Taste!  Then maybe I would eat some really healthy things that don't taste good? 

 

 

I feel like the luckiest girl in the world this week. Talking to Chief on the phone this week and getting his flight itinerary for when he's back from deployment, and being blessed with Premier and sharing it with ladies, and for being able to say life is good, spending time with my godchildren on Thursdays and for Minny's speech therapy to be going so well she doesn't need one on one time.  I am blessed.  We have a weekend full of jewelry, celebrations and ... housework!  I am looking forward to having my family over for Thanksgiving in a couple weeks and need to start preparing for that too!!!

 

 my Thursday night snugglers

MILS Friday Fill In #19 & #20

Wow!  Yipee! YAHOOOOOOOOOO!  It's FRIDAY! 

Link up with Wifey and share your answers!

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)

The super sweet Allie @ My Marine and Me sent me a fantastic Fall Swap package.  There are many of you who have shared your advice too! 

2.How often do you drive faster than the speed limit?

Ummm, see officer what happened was this song came on the radio and I got lost in it. Damn Pink gets me everytime!  I would say at least 5 miles over DAILY. >>>>to the corner

3.Did you have a nickname in school? If so, what was it?

BA, BaBa, Hogie, Princess

4.If your life was a book, what would the title be and how would it end?

5.Look back (in your planner if you have one) to September 14th… what did you do that day?

It was my friend Tonya's birthday. We were still settling into our new schedule with school... I know I worked that day.  

GUESS WHO is playing catch up this week?!  Yup!  MOI. 

1.What’s the nicest thing a stranger has ever done for you?

Wow, there have been so many random acts of kindness thru out my life, I can't pinpoint just one. One of my favorites is pay it forward Fridays, where you buy the person behind you in the drivethru at Starbucks their coffee. :)

2.If you are having a hard time going to sleep, what do you do to help yourself?

Lately it's been me and SarahPants laying in bed (across the hall from one another) giggling and contemplating life.

3.Name something that makes you wish you were a kid again.

Having to get up and go to work in the morning!  But it makes me truly work harder to keep my Premier business on track!

4.What is something you never believed until you experienced it?

That home ownership was more than just your name on a title/deed.  That actually doing the work yourself in your home, whether it be mowing your own yard, shoveling your own driveway, weeding  - can you really call it yours.

I never believed that you could feel like your heart was beating outside of your body, until you had a child and the love you feel for them.  WOW.

5.What can’t you say “no” to?

Depends who's asking the question...a cup of hot coffee.

Time with a friend, whether on the phone for a few minutes or just a quick hug.

Sharing Premier.

Hosting karaoke.

Minny.  Most of the time........  When she looks at me just right, I know for a fact I can't tell her no.

MILS Friday Fill In #18

It's Friday ALREADY!?  I am doing this weeks AND last weeks since I ... was missing...

Head over to visit Wifey at Wife of a Sailor!

1.Are you a night owl or an early bird?

Both!  Early bird because I have to be during the week. I love when I can wake up with the sun. Night owl because I never think about being tired the next morning - until it's the next morning!

2.What makes you jealous?

Ooooh, the dark ugly side!  Jealous -
I am jealous of nothing!  Make it possible for yourself!

3.Have you started Christmas/holiday shopping yet? When will you finish? (There’s only 63 days left!)

I have started. I will finish the week before Christmas.

4.What would you have a personal chef make you tonight?

Right now? I want turkey and stuffing. I would love stir fry with zucchini and eggplant. Umm, an apple pie. I could really keep going...Cake with buttercream frosting.

5.Where was your first kiss?

I was 5. Kenny. On the tire mountain at school during recess!  Really tho...Ummm as a teenager, hmmm, I can't remember.  That might be a bad thing!

Questions from last weeks MILS #17

1.What are some things on your bucket list? (from New Girl on Post)

2.How long have you been a MilSpouse and where have you been stationed so far? (from Raising Roscoe)

3.What is a list of songs that sums up your life so far? (from Confessions of a Sailor’s Wife)

4.What is your favorite kind of pizza?

The kind I can eat!  Mmmm, Za sounds tasty right now... White pizza, chicken, onions, mushrooms.

1. Premier - sharing the awesome jewelry & the business

2. We're under the 2 month mark!

3. I have great health, family and a happy life.

5. What are 3 good things in your life right now?

List of songs?  WOW!  I got all kinds....

Taking Chances - Celine Dion

Freedom 90 - George Michael

Thnks fr th Mmrs - Fall Out Boy

Lip Gloss - Lil Mama

I Decided - Solange

I Could Not Ask for More - Sara Evans

Angel - Natasha Bedingfield

Three Little Birds - Bob Marley

Just Dance - Lady Gaga

Here for the Party - Gretchen Wilson

There are SO many more...but...I'll stop here!

Chief and I reconnected back in January and got serious in May. He's been in Hawaii just over 2 years, less than a year to go!

Learn how to garden. Take golfing lessons. Visit another country. Share family traditions. Build a home for habitat. Become a jeweler full time - quit my day job.

MILS Friday Fill In #16

Link up with Wifey at Wife of a Sailor!

1.What is the longest road trip you’ve ever taken?

Longest...I went with my mom and my grammy out to British Columbia one summer. We left Minnesota, drove thru the Dakotas, and then the mountains, stayed a few places along the way. Stopped in Washington to visit a family friend and then many places along the way in Canada where we had family. Saw lots of really aweseome things, went across this bridge - where my mom and I were scared to pieces...

Shopped in Chinatown where we got a lobster, that stayed in the trunk over the course of the HOT day, and then into the freezer, that proceeded to snap out at my mom over dinner!  Was priceless. I was all of 13 on this trip. Certainly something I will remember the rest of my life. We stayed with a Phillipino lady in Vancouver who was a friend of the family. Introduced my to cellophane noodles and tofu. YUM!  We visited Victoria by ferry, and I was in love.

2.Do you collect anything? Tell us a bit about it.

Dollheads.  I know! Sounds crazy!  Here's my favorite post of things I collect....

3.What is your favorite part about being an adult?

Responsibility, even if sometimes it is overwhelming. Watching my daughter grow into the most amazing little lady. Reconnecting with Prince Charming "Chief" of my dreams and being in love.  There are days I'd throw it all in to be 5 again tho!

4.What song brings a tear to your eye?

Anything Bing Crosby sings. Reminds me of my daddy...RIP dad.

5.Describe your first plane ride (how old you were, where you were heading, etc).
Does it count if I was 2 weeks old? My mom was the Queen for Daughters of the Nile here in Minneapolis. We went to ... Santa Fe, New Mexico for a huge convention. My mom was pretty important!

MILS Friday Fill In #16

Friday means MilSpouse Friday Fill-In. Wife of a Sailor has all the questions, so link up if you wish and join the fun.

What is the silliest get-up you have ever worn outside of a Halloween party? (from To The Nth)

When my friend Jeremiah decided to move to another state with his family we had a huge going away party for him. He always had the fun spikey hair that reminded me of cartoon hair. Anyways, I spent 3 hours getting ready for his party - on my hair. My extra long crazy fun hair matched his that night. I don't remember that my outfit was anything extraordinary, but my hair sure was!  He loved it!

What is something that you gave up in order to live the military lifestyle? (from Pennies from Heaven)

I haven't given up anything, since Chief and I are in different places. I can see in the future when we make the decision to move forward what I will give up...the place I call home, even tho I will keep it for us to come back to. Having my girlfriends near. And maybe the bird...I can't see him taking travel well. 

If money wasn't a factor and you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? And why? (from Life and Times of a Displaced Jersey Girl)

Atlantis. Machu Picu. Great Wall of China. Russia. Italy. Egypt. I can't pick just one. I want to see the history, and take in the culture.

If you were going to join the military, what branch would you join? Or which MOS/rating would you choose? (from And Never Did You Think)

Back when I was young and dumb I wanted to join the Marines and be a MP. Yep. Then I decided I wasn't cut out for the military. 

What is your favorite thing to make for dinner? (from Armendinger Party of 4)

This week - Tator Tot Hot Dish, I've made it twice! Part of it because it's been so chilly here lately. I love to make hamburger, rice and gravy with lots of pepper, and a dash of salt.  Mmmm...I'm hungry.

My fav to do...GRILL!  Everything. In the summer. I may even attempt to grill this winter dangit!

MilSpouse Friday Fill-In #14

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD Morning and Happy Friday ladies!  Link up with Wifey over here!


1.What characteristic about yourself has either been strengthened or weakened due to your experience as a Military Spouse? (from The Albrecht Squad)
PATIENCE. I am soooo not a patient person, and this very deployment is teaching me that 10 fold.




2.What is your favorite vacation spot and why? (from ‘Tis the Life of the Army Wife)
Hawaii a couple time is really the only relaxing vacation I've had. Although I remember driving with my parents thru the east coast and seeing Niagra Falls, and Maine in the fall and we ended up in Montreal, where my brother lives. Love the array of culture and people.  Branson with good company is fun too!  British Columbia is GORGEOUS and a favorite too....  Man, I can't pick.


3.If you could have any fast-food restaurant in the food court on base/post what would you pick? (from The Only Pink in a House of Blue)
I've never been on a base to eat........Chief doesn't live on base.


4.Where did you go on your honeymoon? (from Pennies from Heaven)
We have to get married first!  But I can only imagine!


5.If you could have any job in the world regardless of money, degree or experience, which job would you have and why? (from Proud to Be a Navy Family and The Calm Before The Storm)
Radio DJ!  I have always had a dream of doing it. I've been approached many times over the years asking if I was a specific person on the radio, man I sure wish I was that girl! I have done some radio ads, but that's it.

Milspouse Weekly Roundup # 2

 Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE Fridays??!!  Jussayin!

Come play!

MILS Friday Fill In #13

Don't forget to link up with Wifey over at Wife of a Sailor!  And get in on her giveaway!

1.How do you spend your deployment money, do you save, pay off bills or enjoy the extra money while it is there to buy the things you do not normally have? (from Troop Petrie)

I can't answer this question. Chief and I have our own monies! :)

2.If you could relive one occasion or moment, what would it be? (from Currently On Land)

Just about anything that's happened in the past year. #1 moment of the year = signing my first home loan and walking in the door that night, toasting with friends. I did it, all on my own!

3.What’s the worst job you ever had and if it was so bad why did you take it? (from Faith and Deploying)

Caribou Coffee. I so badly wanted to be the cool girl behind the counter, with the big smile all the time and yea, that so wasn't me. I didn't like not being able to hear people order from behind the counter, and learning how to make all the different coffees just didn't turn out like the cool kid job I thought it would be!

4.If you could play any character on TV, who would you be? (from Many Waters)

I can be anyone, cool! I want to be Bree from Desperate Housewives. Are you kidding me, who wouldn't want to cook in her kitchen!

 

5.If you could become the world’s expert in something, what would it be? (from Army of Two)

I would know the answer every time some one asked WHY and the answer wouldn't be "because"

MILS Friday Fill In

Link up with Wifey over at Wife of a Sailor!


This is the MeMe that got me hooked in this place...


1.Do you set goals for yourself during deployment? What are some of them? (from Military Mommy)
I have a countdown spreadsheet of things to do every day (bless my BFF)...My goal is to accomplish everything on that list even if it isn't that day anymore. And besides, it has me thinking about other things and not dwelling too much on how much I miss Chief. :)  Hopefully this is the last LONG deployment before he

2.What would you say to someone dating a military guy or gal? (from Mothering Off the Cuff)
Have Patience, and Faith!! Again, this is all so new to me. I have learned with Chief, work comes first and security about "certain" subjects is very important. Don't ever take it personal...

3.If you have children, how do you prepare them to move to a new place? (from The Random Ramblings of A Household 6)
Hoping someone will answer this for me!  HELP!  I am preparing myself to talk to Minny about this when Chief is back from deployment.....


4.Name one hobby that gets you through alone time. (from My Sailor’s Mistress)
Blogging is a new one!  Coupons. Anything with Minny. Making care packages. Volunteer work.  Premier.  Girlfriends. House projects.5.What’s the one food you don’t ever get tired of? (from That Army Wife Life)
Chinese! Bread & Butter!

MILS Friday Fill In #11

From Wifey over at Wife of a Sailor. Be sure to link up with her when you're done!

This week’s questions are:




1.What is a weird/funny superstition that you have? (from A{muse}ing Mommy on a Pink Park Bench)
I don't know if they're superstitions as much as they are quirks.
#1 = never leave your purse on the floor, either hang it or put it on the counter or table or chair, then you will always have money 
#2 = don't keep your dried roses, I learned that this is bad for love.
#3 = I only eat my candy in matching pairs. The ones that don't have the same color to match in two's are Misfits and get discarded.  This works for skittles, starbursts, m&m's, sour patch kids, any colored candies must be eaten in pairs of the SAME color.

2.What are your hopes and dreams for the years AFTER the military? After all, we aren’t in it forever! (from Stetsons, Spurs and Stilettos)
To finish raising our family, travel a lot and create lots of memories!

3.Since [this] month is National Apple Month (no really!), I’d probably ask: What is your yummiest apple recipe? (from NH Girl Displaced)

Better Homes & Gardens Classic Apple Crisp  Reminds me of my dad everytime.  And since Fall is quickly approaching - one of my favorite scents in the house.  MMMMM

4.How long have you gone as a military spouse without talking to your husband/wife during service? (from A Navy Princess and Her Little Sailors)
I think this is probably the longest and I hate it!!!
Email, 2 weeks
Text, just over 1 month
Phone, 2.5 months
But it's deployment!

5.I occasionally watch When I was 17… on MTV. So, what was something that was significant about your 17th year of life? (from Ashley Amazing)
Oh wow, this is...HAHAHAHHA. I became a woman?  Nothing else sticks out in my mind, other than I went to prom?  Loved Bonne Bell chapstick?

MILS Friday Fill In #10

Another of my favorite things to do - post MILS Friday Fill Ins!  From Wifey at Wife of a Sailor
*Don't forget to link up over at Wife of a Sailor *

1.What secret indulgence do you act on while your spouse is away? (from Devil Dog Darling)
I sleep in the middle of the bed of course with Mr Snuggles!  And there are A LOT of girls nights with movies and giggling.


2.If you were a spice, what would you be? (from New Girl On Post)
Cinammon, spicy with a kick!  Also, cinammon gives a very warm and at home feeling and it's sweet. I like to think I am very welcoming, loving and full of a little kick!

3.Where do you go for support when your significant other is deployed? (from Texas Meets Washington)
This is a very important question for me...I am surrounded by friends and family. Being Chief and I live so far apart I am very thankful for the support system I have here in the Mini-Apple.  I am very thankful. When Chief and I make a decision to move with his next set of orders there will be A LOT of skyping. But I have to say, he will be on shore duty for a few years, so I will be thankful for that too.

4.What is the oldest thing you own? (from A Troop’s Girl)
My "Wooby"  Yes I still have my blanky from being a kid. It has been covered and recovered.  It was Raggedy Ann & Andy when I started. It goes with me when I travel. I sleep with it, still. I snuggle with it on the couch. When Chiefs around it doesn't stay out... Maybe another secret indulgence!

5.How did you vision your future pre-military? (from Daddy’s Duty)
Hmm, wow. When asked by a girlfriend if I was going to make a go of it with him long before there was ever conversation, I said no. She said, he's such a great catch.  Realistically, I knew that, and I still know he is.  I thought we would just stay friends. I had just bought a house, none the less a fixer upper, and thought my house, my daughter and my business were really it for me and I was okay with that!  I am so friggin happy about the relationship we have. While I know that right now isn't ideal for either of us with living so far, and now with deployment, but it's not worth it if it's easy either. He's a dream come true really!

MILS Friday Fill In

1. If you could be a fugitive from the law for whatever reason, what would your crime be? (from It’s a Hooah Life)
Oooh!  Pierce Brosnan in Thomas Crown Affair, that's who I'd be.



2.How long do you think you will be a military family? (from Julie the Army Wife)
2,619 more days unless there is an amazing offer! 


3.What’s your favorite recipe? (from Keep Calm and Soldier On)
Mom's hotdish, yes I am Minnesotan!  :)
Get your dutch oven out ladies...
No heat yet.
1 pound bacon, lined across the bottom
1 pound hamburger spread over bacon
6-8 average potatoes cut up however you like to eat them
1 small bag of baby carrots (1 pound I think)
1 onion
Pepper and Salt as desired
Layered just like that, onions on top :)
Cook on stove top at medium for 1 hour, DO NOT STIR.
Serve with homemade biscuits. Yum!

Enjoy ladies!



4.What would you want your last five words to be when you leave this life? (from My Goal is Simple)
Where are my pink stilletos?


5.Where do you hope to retire? (from Pennies from Heaven)
From the Navy?  Back to Minnesota.  I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss the seasons.  In all honesty, I think it would be nice to be able to travel whenever and still call MN home.

MILS Friday Fill In

1.What is ONE thing you’d like civilians to understand about being a military family?
I am learning now! I don't know where we will go, but I am up for the challenge, so to speak.
MILS = Can you share with me 1 thing coming in that's most important?


2.What is your favorite mistake?
Flying to him for a weekend away, I wouldn't change it.
Never have Regrets.

3.What indulgence could you give up for a year?
Whew!  Not Facebook as it's also a business tool.  I could give up eating out. I love to cook and bake, so why not bring it out full force.
4.If you could be a winged animal, what would you be?
A Flamingo!  I love their colors and think they are so unique.

5.What is one question you’d like to see asked in a future MFF?
...I may have to ask later, can I get a rain check?  There's so much I want to learn.