Dear darling daughters-you are my world, know that I will protect you... We will get to normalcy again soon. Dear Husband-I'm annoyed that you are in California, although Ashley says it's beautiful. Drea-I know you miss your daddy dearly, I hate to see you cry everyday... but if you would talk or skype with him it might make you feel better. Payge- Thank you for being a big help.... you are definitely going to make some young man a very good wife and mother.  Sera-You know how to make me smile... I love your free spirit kinda attitude. Josey-I'm still upset you decided to cut off an entire piggy tail... although, I guess your new "do" is growing on me. Lybertei- You are starting to finally use your words more and more and I love it. Dear Husband-While I am bitter you are in San Diego... I miss you bunches and can't wait for you to come home for your leave.... and then I'll be bitter again once the real deployment begins...

I'm BACK!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Gang! I know it has been FOREVER!!!! My life has taken many interesting turns over the last several months, however it is time to move forward and start blogging again. I will not dwell on the past and when the time is right I will share some of my trials and tribulations... Until then: FUN, Lots 'O' Fun!

I'm about to become a deployment mistress and single mother again. Oh the joys of military living... We'll discuss that later.

What sort of topics do you want to hear? I have some major announcements coming up, but they are time sensitive so when the time is right, ya'll will know. I've got some crafty posts coming up and what not... But I think its time to get some real life topics going. I look forward to hearing from you soon!!! I'll be holding a giveaway next week for everyone who leaves some love in the comment section... telling me what you wanna see!!!

Tuesday Blog Hop

Won't you join along?

Have you ever?!?!?!?!?

One of the other blogs I follow is a Fibromyalgia blog. Deb wrote this post, I edited it a bit to fit me, but I think it helps put perspective on this silent disease...

Have you ever ....
Heard of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?


Had to ask a loved one not to hug you?

Slept an hour and a half, then awake the rest of the night?


Had to get out of bed because you were so stiff and sore?


Been so physically exhausted that you couldn't be on your feet long enough to shower?


Had your head throbbing and aching all day long?


Had excessive migraines headaches?


Felt like your neck was in pain could no longer hold up your head?

Had your arms and legs tingle and loose feeling?


Had your body ache continuously?




Felt like you had a sunburn on your skin .... but you don't?


Had shooting pains??


Stumbled or fell because you couldn't pick your leg up from total exhaustion?


Experienced Restless Leg Syndrome?


Felt like you had bugs crawling on you ... commonly called "The Creepy Crawlies?"

Had muscles that feel like ropes in your body?

Been out of control with your cognitive function?


Had depression or an anxiety attack?

 

Had everyone around you look at you like you are crazy because you "LOOK FINE", but really you feel absolutely miserable?

Welcome to my world... Have a great Tuesday!

God Bless,
Amanda

Such a beautiful day

I am busy finishing the shirts for my contest winners, listening to my girls tell me about all the things they think we should be doing.

I had every intention on heading to church this morning, however my kiddos slept in and I didn't set the alarm.

We have family in from Tennessee today I miss them so much when they aren't here my beautiful cousin turns 18 today. Where has the time gone?

What are your memorial day weekend plans? I'm thinking tomorrow will be a cleaning day... I have sooooooo much to get done before my husband gets home. I am so excited for his return. Mommy needs a hug.

In addition to my winners I will be posting their shirts soon, but you can get yours too!!! I will be opening my shop soon. Your choice of colors and sizes etc. Stay tuned for more information.

God Bless,

Amanda

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Trying something new

In order to gain some revenue with my blog and bring some additional funds into our home, I am looking to do some advertising and what not, so without further ado:

I am hoping that we can get somewhere. Eventually I am hoping that this leads to me being able to work from home with my kiddos by my side...

There is also a button on my blog if you so desire to review.

God Bless!

Amanda

We have a winner!!!

As stated I was using Random.org for my drawing... except I can figure out how to post a screen shot of the winner, soooo.... Here is what I am going to do. I promise the results are official.

The winner of the Grand package is: MyLinda!!

And since I can't figure out how to post the snapshot of the random.org generator, threeboysgee and MrsMcDancer you both win custom matching mother/child tie dye shirts.

Would the three of you please email me your mailing addresses, and the sizes for your t-shirts!!!

Congrats! New giveaway coming soon!

God Bless,

Amanda