Weekend Recap

Thursday:

I finally went back to court for my excessive speeding ticket a while ago. 

Read about here. 

And had to fork out $253 worth of fines. 

Yay! 

Then went to dinner at my favorite place, San Felipe.

With Dynolene from school. 

And then to see.. 

What To Expect When You're Expecting.

This movie is hilarious & a must see! 

Like I want to go back a watch it again.

Friday:
Woke up and got pretty terrible news from our FRG key callers.
I got a report that 10 people were severely injured in an IED explosion.
And one was killed.
It's so sad to hear about these tragic events of close friends.
My heart goes out to the families especially Linda Mills a close friend, check out her blog.
Thank goodness. Her husband was only injured and will be returning home shortly.
I constantly keep our soldiers in my prayers but they could always use more.
Please keep them in yours too! :)

After that, I just needed a relaxing day. 

I ran a lot of errands.
Picked up a new devotional book.

I can't wait to start this when the hubby comes home.

I made a simple dinner. 

Seared tilapia with black beans and spinach salad. 

Saturday:

I cleaned house, picked up groceries.

And prepared a dinner party for some of my Army Wife friends.

I made lots of comfort foods. 

(We all needed it.)

I made shake n bake chicken.

Mashed potatoes. 

Green beans.

Cream cheese corn. 

Rolls.

Watermelon.

And danish.

Love the tablescape. 

Sunday:

Yesterday was all about studying for my final final. (Haha.)

Packing for my upcoming beach trip and for heading back to Memphis.

(Ladies, if your a Memphis blogger let me know if you wanna set up a lunch date. I would love to meet a few of you.)

And preparing guest posts and upcoming blog posts so I can enjoy my short vacay before heading back to school. 

Hope you all have a good week. 

And seriously Memphis bloggers email me with details if you want to meet up!;)

Sunday Social

1. How did you come up with your blog name?I wanted it to be about me, my husband and our love and life as a military family. I started doing research and one of my favorite things about the military is it's strong sense of love for all things patriotic. Hence, stars and stripes.. 
2. What is your favorite thing about blogging?I love being able to tell my story for my family via online. I also love meeting new friends and getting comments! I love my blog family!
3. What is one thing you have discovered because of blogging and now can't live without?Tory Burch Revas.So so comfortable!Just ordered this gorgeous pair!

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4. Facebook and Twitter? And why?Only Facebook. I feel like I have to many login passwords I hardly ever remember. (Thank goodness for automatic sign in.)
5. If one celeb read your blog, who would you want it to be?Blake Lively, I just love her!
6. What is something you want people to know about your blog?I'm simply me. 
Can't wait to participate again next week!;)

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm loving..

This new shirt I just ordered from Janie Rose Boutique.

This Curry Chicken Salad Recipe..

I omitted the grapes. 

And I would add walnuts or pecans for a little extra crunch.

Will probably never make "traditional" chicken salad again.

Love this for a quick summer snack/meal.

The colors turquoise/periwinkle and grey. I have picked up quite a few things with these colors over the past few weeks. 

Nailpolish- Essie Bikini-So-Tini

 Shoes- Nike

Hat- Etsy

And monogram!

My mom made this precious bucket with mine and the hubby's initials.

It is for our magazines. 

Can't wait to stow them away in here.

Hope you are all having a great week!

Weekend in Pictures

You may not know that my weekend starts on Wednesday afternoon.

Crazy I know. 

But I do get up at 3 am, Monday-Wednesday..

And then work until 3 in the afternoon.

Anyways..

Thursday:

I dress up in this little number and had lunch with the neighbor, her mom and her twins at Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House.

Dress: Target
Shoes: Target (last season)
Nails: Essie Bikini-so-tini

Then we laid by the pool..

Friday:

I didn't really do much except clean.

Dressed up.

Dress: Francesca's (last season)
Necklace- Boutique in Sanford, NC'
Bracelets- Varies

Went to the neighbors house for taquitos and game night! So fun!

Saturday:

I ate lots of watermelon..

Made a half pepperoni/half BBQ chicken pizza.

And watched numerous episodes of The Guardian.

I'm obsessed with this hunk.

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Sunday:

Lots of homework. 

Hello. Finals.

Only 6 more days of class.

And then a 3 week break.

Hallelujah!! 

Hope you all had a great weekend! ;)

Book Club Friday

I haven't participated in Book Club Friday for quite some time. 

So I thought I'd link up with Heather from the Blonde..Undercover Blonde.

I have read four books this past week. 

You Know When the Men are Gone

by

Siobhan Fallon

This is an interconnected Army story of the wife's of Fort Hood, Texas while their husband's are deployed. 

It shows what goes on away from the view point of television shows, news programs, or politician's speeches. The trials, tribulations, happiness, and all the twenty million emotions we feel as the people we love most are away from the lives we share for the majority of the year.

Fifty Shades of Grey

Fifty Shades Darker

Fifty Shades Freed

by

E.L. James

I know everyone has heard of these..

I hope you all read they are amazing..

Although I'm a little upset I've read them all now.

Wish James will write more in the future.

You can read the blurb here.

I am also in the process of making my own cookbook.

If you would like to pre-order one, comment below or you can contact me on the side bar.

(All my information is listed there.)

They will be sold for $15. 

And will be available this fall.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Tomorrow is my Blog-aversary!

So I will be posting a little something fun to celebrate. 

Stay tuned!

xOxO

Here's the Mail!

As most of you know, my husband Mr. Army Man is deployed right now.

I've tried to come up with fun care packages so he doesn't just get the same ole same ole.

I feel like all I ever send over is necessities. 

I got the idea from Kelly Ginn from this post.

I made a package from our dog, Libby.

She included:

A football

Frisbee

Animal Crackers

Yoo-Hoo

Dog Bones

Spiderman Bandaids

Cracker Jacks

And a handmade card... 

(Isn't she the sweetest?)

How fun was this?

You can see get ideas of more fun care packages for your loved ones here. 

Hope you check it out and get some good ideas! 

xOxO

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day by morgan-neal on polyvore.com

So thankful for the men and women past and present who have fought for this country and gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Praying for all the soldiers deployed and their families! 

Happy Memorial Day &

God Bless America!