Dresses Dresses Dresses

As we all know I love to shop! And now that I am out of scrubs, yay, it is great to dress up everyday! I am such a girl, right! Isn't this dress just the greatest, it's fun, a little edge, and great for work! Here are some others I have my eye on!

All great for work or a dinner out afterwork, or a date with my Danny! Being a gal is so much fun!

CALIFORNICATION

Ahhh, we just got back from sunny California, although a bit chilly when we first arrived, the weather was beautiful, the people were great, and the sun was shining- everyday! San Diego has my heart. We went out for a wedding of one of Danny's friends. 5 days and fabulous! The hotel was fun, the grounds were like you were deep in the jungle and get this they had live parrots and ducks in the open. A stream ran through the whole hotel courtyard outdoors and in, the fish and ducks just did their thing, and the people theirs! Ha!

See I wasn't lying here is a parrot!

So the hotel was great, and the company even better! I had never met anyone minus the bride and groom once before. Sometimes that could be rough... not knowing anyone, but it turned out to be quite fun! We all hit it off and I know Danny love seeing the guys! His Marine Corps Alma Mater, Ha!

The scenery was breathtaking! The wedding overlooked the water and the sunset was gorgeous! Then there was shopping, and food, and late nights out! Mission Beach has so much to offer! All the guys went out after the wedding with the bride and groom and the gals stayed in, another Julie came to our place and we just chatted it up until we couldn't anymore! We fell asleep on the bed, Danny and Jon just loved this! We're pathetic, we know! Ha! But all the gals were great too, I go away for 5 days and after the first I have all these new friends! I love it! The pool, the chats, going out to eat, shopping... Love it love it! It was hard to come home!

Would you want to leave this? Taken driving in Joe and Kasey's drop top Mustang, ahhhh it was so fun!

On Monday, our last night, so sad... we went kayaking on the bay, which our room overlooked and every night we saw the fireworks at Sea World, see don't you wish you could've been there. San Diego visit, you will love it! Ha! Then we went out to dinner with Dan and Ashley who actually live in San Diego. They took us to a new place in Point Loma, it was really good, a great atmosphere. The guys ate this double portion burger 20 some ounces- yuck, I would've bursted! But they did it, it's a guy thing definitely!

So to Jamie & Nicole, Joe & Kasey, Jon & Julie, Garrett & Kristine, and Dan & Ashley... Cheers to the memories we made! Can't wait til' next year... Jamie and Nicole, and San Francisco!

The sun rises in the East and sets in the West, and we saw it set every night! And now tomorrow I will see it rise! A normal work week routine is calling! California, until we meet again, sooner than later... XO

BTW- What do you think of the new Blog Design? Here's hoping that my blogtourage will grow! Ha!

Serving the Best Cheesecake in Town!

A night with the MICU Gals! Oh how I have missed them! When we get together it is all about food and life! Crabs, junk food, wine, the biggest donuts I have ever seen ... we have the greatest time. Ha! It's been a while sine our last sleep over event! Unfortunately I couldn't stay this time, Pup responsibilities at home. But I still went and had a blast catching up on the latest! So it as just us this time, Pam, kristine, Jen, and Me. But hey you make it work with what you have and we certainly did that! Rain and all we conquered the storm, Ha! The next Stop is Pam's place, give me the when and I'll be there! There is no question about it, I am a busy gal when the husband is offshore. Go go go... and girlfriends, no matter what age, are the best medicine for laughter and good times.

Julie, Lately?

YAY... June is here, I'm still here! Ha! Summer is just around the corner, but you'd never know it with the weather we have been having. This is a short one guys. We just got back from San Diego, I met some great people and had a blast! Tomorrow Danny is going back offshore, so we are crazy today trying to unpack and clean and fit it all in. Tomorrow back to work, 2 days til the weekend! How bad is it to say that after 5 days off? Ha! Anyway I am having a blog makeover, should be posted soon! Enjoy the craziness this week! I know I am ; 0

Homeward Bound to a World of Surprise!

Tonight is the night, Danny comes home! The gift is wrapped, the cards in place, the dogs very excited, and me ecstatic! ! Its all here waiting for his arrival! Actually I will be going to the airport to pick him up tonight, so when we get home it will be all here waiting! Ha! To be honest here, I do pretty good when Danny is away. I am very independent, keep everything in order fairly well, and only have a few days that are totally rough while Danny is offshore. I miss him all the time, but when we do finally come together, let me tell you what that is like!

For the past 10 years we have been long distance. This year was our first year married, in April remember! Ha! The most amazing feeling I have is the anticipation of his arrival, hence TODAY! All smiles! Whether he is driving home or flying the feeling is always the same. I like everything in place when he comes, the house and yard are super, the dogs are clean, everything just right so he can have a warm welcome and just relax. Of course let me clarify he expects none of this, he wouldn't care if the laundry is piled, the dogs are mudstruck, the grass is high, the kitchen is a mess from breakfast... he is just happy to be home. It's funny how, everything usually is clean and in place, I am very organized at home even when he is gone, but when he is coming there is something I see that needs a little extra to be just right! Ha!

The best part is that hour before his arrival. Waiting at the airport for the plane to land is always so much fun! I am like a little kid excited about christmas morning! My heart throbs, I can't relax, I am just gleaming with joy! And then I we see each other, he, coming down the terminal, I, waiting at the end... that eye contact is worth a million words! Then to see his smile from ear to ear, eyes bright! Thats worth another million! It is these moments that I am thankful for each day! God blesses me and uses these memories to get me through all the days of Danny's absence! And I still cannot believe that this is my life, my "little girl" fairytale!

So this time, his birthday has just passed! May 14, and he turned 30! Where does the time go? Ha! So I planned this great surprise party for last night, friends family, food, bowling... all of it... and then I found out he wasn't going to be home until Wed, and now he's coming home tonight... this is my life. makes rough for any planning! Ha! But I would still do it all over, no doubt! So I canceled everything last minute! So now waiting at home is his "it'll have to do" mini- surprise party- a gift, 2 cupcakes, 3 dogs with party hats, cards, and me! It'll be perfect he'll love it! 30 is a milestone, it cannot go unnoticed! Ha!

The Countdown Begins!

T+1

The Weekend, Full!

T+6

Danny Comes Home, (I think, maybe sooner)Ha!

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San Diego, Yay! Only 5 days, but it will be 5 days of wonderful time spent with my husband! 5 days of total fun and 5 days of California... ahhh, I cannot wait! And the pups will get lots of special love from Amma who is coming to take care of them! Spoiled Rotten, all of us! Ha!

Wii, My New Personal Trainer

Once again, here I am writing about what my newest "try to lose 15 lbs fad is" This is it! Wii Active! I was talking to a friend from church who was describing Wii Fit and some success she had with it, however she said a friend of hers had Wii Active and it kept you constantly going for the whole 30 minutes! So I though about this and though about it and after the picnic I went to buy it at Target! Ha! It's true you do break a sweat and move for the whole 30 minutes! My whole body can feel it just after 2 workouts! And doing all of those lunges and squats, ahhh killer! And I already dread the inline, Lets say I am pathetic 2/1o tricks, those squats and jumps are rough! So towards the end of the workout when I am screaming out loud and soaked with sweat, I just keep saying this food and this weight does not have control... I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.... as my thighs are burning and oh that last run makes me crazy. But I can overcome this, and that is my prayer!

So some of you may be thinking, this is Wii, not the Biggest Loser Challenge and may be laughing at this post... but I will tell you, for those who are athletically challenged and out of shape, um huh that's right, ME, this is a great work out and fun! So between the elliptical and this I am praying for results. It definitely has to be a lifestyle change not just a fad here and there! And with my neck just being in a funk this is probably the last thing I should be doing, but so far it feels okay, so until my body tells me otherwise I'll keep going.. not to the chiropractor just to my personal trainer, Wii! Ha!

Thanks Amanda for the great idea!

Praying for Results!