My parents are currently living in Germany because of my dad’s work. They are in Europe 2-3 months then come back for a few weeks then go back. They came back for the holidays and it was wonderful to see them. Before they were heading back my mom asked if I wanted to do a… Continue reading A Day in Dripping Springs
I have had a few weeks of hiatus on the blog because I have been enjoying time with Jason during his block leave. Army vacation happens during what they call “block leave” which is when they get a couple weeks to vacation and hang out with their families. The training cycle is set up for… Continue reading Hiatus and Block Leave
Hello all. I have been questioning when I should post about working out because it can be such a controversial topic. I will be the first to admit that I have so much to learn when it comes to the body and how different workouts effect it. I think the most important thing to know… Continue reading Workout Philosophy
When one marries a military academy graduate, it is known that one day each fall is sacred. The Army vs Navy football game. The two academies have been playing each other all but 4 years since 1899. This game is now the last game of the regular season, played the weekend after the conference championship… Continue reading Army vs Navy
This past week I went to Lubbock to visit some friends and the hubbs was left at the house by himself. A few days before I left, I asked him what he was going to cook while I was gone. He responded “I will probably just eat out…”. uh….wut? I then realized hubbs has never… Continue reading Grubb for Hubbs
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! November begins my favorite season of the year: my birthday and Christmas. The first 23 days of November are dedicated to celebrating my birthday, then the switch happens to celebrate joy, hope, peace, and love. Jesus was born and lived a perfect life only to die on… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season!
Towards the end of the fall semester last year, Katie, my wonderful co-worker and one of my best friends (and bridesmaid) excitingly asks me if I want to do something awesome with her the following year. Katie has many times led me into pain (she was my strength and conditioning coach when I was playing… Continue reading 1000 Miles
ATTENTION EVERYONE: IT IS MY BIRTHDAY! I am a little obsessed with birthdays. Not just mine, but people close to me. I think birthdays should be celebrated and not just a day we shrug off and joke about how we’re getting older. You have lived another year! You have had new experiences. You have done… Continue reading It’s my BIRTHDAY!
My husband and I got married almost 15 months ago and have only lived together for about 2.5 of those. When we got married, we knew Jason was going to be deploying in just a couple months, so we had to make a choice about my living situation. We decided that I would stay in Lubbock… Continue reading Pseudo-Anniversary
This weekend I had my first officer-wifee hosting duty. The hubbs is moving from Platoon Leader to a new position, so he wanted to have a big cookout to say goodbye to his guys. Thankfully, my parents have 10 acres of land with a fully-stocked pond about 40 minutes away. We made it BYOB and… Continue reading Platoon Cookout
Fort Wilkes 