{Life Lately} I Love Me A Friday!

I've missed you all this week!! I made a silent rule to reduce my computer time this week and man did it work well for me! The movers come in less than 10 days and it's oh,so important I use my time correctly. Everything I do now will carry us through the 6 weeks we do not have a home aka a family of 4 living out of suitcases! Soooo in the time Lucas and I aren't mad busy we're on the verge of passing out.

Sleep has never felt better than in this past week.


And, dessert has never taste better.

Frozen Sandwich Cookies. Quick to make and quick to disappear. Just mix half a tub of Strawberry Cream Cheese with 1/4 part of Strawberry yogurt. Spoon the mix onto chocolate wafers or graham crackers and top with other half to create the sandwiches. Freeze for 30 minutes. May not be the most healthy treat but it's so worth every single calorie!


And, sunsets have never been more pretty.

Ok, maybe they were more pretty in the days we lived Hawaii but still this is a gorgeous sunset from my east coast front porch. Proceeding it was a wicked storm that rained all over our plans for a nice dinner out and a Sheryl Crow concert, not cool.


And, being thankful has never been so sweet.

The woman who was done so wrong and held captive of her dreams and wants is completely free and has made huge changes in her life. This woman of an amazing story has an effect beyond her own recognition. She is stronger than she knows and it makes my heart happy to hear today that she's out of a shelter and into her own home, working a job she loves and successfully raising her children, all with a "beautiful smile".


And, goodbyes have never been more funny.

This week I said goodbye to an amazing position and a hysterically awesome work crew. As an army wife I'm used to saying goodbye, it never gets easier. The first job I ever said goodbye to was back in 2009. It literally broke my heart, I had been there over 6 years and those people were like family. Since then my jobs were short lived until now. Here I was able to work in the same place for 3 years and today's goodbye lunch was filled with jokes, laughter and mmmmm, spicy Italian food.


And, graduating 6th graders have never been more handsome.

Look at 7 years time! From his first day of elementary school to his first day of middle school. My oldest son is now a rising 7th grader! I AM SO AMAZINGLY PROUD OF HIM!!! Being a mother is the best gift ever. Children give you hell at times but they also give you the most happiness anyone could ever offer you. Your heart will never fill with pride the way it does when you see your children learn and grow. All the accomplishments in your lifetime are grand no doubt, but your children's feats are the best. Those are the ones that make your heart swell with happiness and your mind spin with disbelief on the perception of time.


*Take a moment to reflect on the big and small things that make your week more beautiful.



There's life as of lately. Oh, and you bet I ran my tush off this week and got in some strength training too. Exercise is the perfect stress release for me and gives me time to think of absolutely nothing!!

I hope you loved the Virtual 5K recaps as much as I did! Your posts rocked my world, so much inspiration and motivation to fit and healthy living! We should absolutely do another one :)

For all that asked, last weeks Stamped Cuff Bracelet is from Kennabelle Designs!


Happy Weekend loves!
And Happy Father's Day to all the incredible Dads out there!!!!


Any PCS (moving) tips and tricks?
Last minute Fathers Day gift ideas?




Linking with Tid + Bits w/ Crowley Party, H54F w/ Lauren, 5onFriday w/ The Good Life Blog,
Fresh Fridays w/ Katherine



...happy to have Shannon with me this month...