Meet Me Monday...

1. What do you think makes a good friend, or friendship?

My very best friends are the ones that I can completely be myself with. That I don't care about what I look like, smell like, act like in front of! ( yes this means farting, and not wearing a bra)

What I love most about my close friendships, is the fact that I can walk right in their house go to the fridge and grab something and go lay around their house.  There are no silly games that are played...we may go for weeks (months?) without seeing each other or talking, but when we do get together, it's like we just picked up where we left off! I have ten close girlfriends and I am so blessed to have them. I love them each differently, I need each of them in my life to feel complete.
I love easy friendships, Cause that is what they should be.  No Drama no stress.........

2. What is the last thing you bought & later regretted?
My Land Rover, I bought it because it was a shiny new toy that I thought I needed. With the Gas and repairs I should have gotten a Honda..... we would have had it much better....but I do look really good in my green goddess! :) Yes that is what I call her and my nephew Jonas Calls it Uncle "Hub's" Jeep truck


3. Have you ever had a prank played on you?

Never! How boring is that!!!!

4. What is your favorite theme park?

Well...the sentimental me wants to choose The Magic Kingdom. But I am the always in love with Anything Disney!!

SO I guess that it is for sure Disney World.... I love the Rock'in Roller Coaster and I love love love the Tower of Terror. :) Ahhhh now I want to go back...


5. Have you ever seen someone else give birth?

Nope. Never. I would love to one day watch as my babies birth mother gives birth to my child.
I have however seen a dog give birth and I puked everywhere! :( yukie!

A marriage is wonderful no matter the ups & downs.

In many ways, "Hub's" and I are very much alike. We love being homebody's, planning our future and playing in our gardens, delicious food, lazy Sundays, our dog's, living in suburbia, and traveling. We’re OCD neat freaks, simpletons, and nerds to our core.

But there are many ways in which we are different, especially in regards to how we communicate and deal with arguments.

He’s patient and kind and caring and collected and reserved. I’m loud and vocal and sarcastic and passionate and succumb to verbal diarrhea.

Yet we balance each other out.

We have an incredibly blessed, strong, and happy marriage. "Hub's" is my best friend, Wii competitor, movie buddy, nightly dinner date, Fur baby parent partner, and biggest fan.

But like any couple, our marriage is not without faults, disagreements, and hiccups. Not every day is Lovey Dovey, and chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles. We argue.  About the little things. About the important things. About the mundane things. About the stupid things. Things like taking out the trash and organizing the garage and spending money on things the other doesn't think is important,  where or what to eat for dinner and what movie we should watch after dinner.

There are times when I’m snippy and on edge. There are times when "Hub's" is exhausted and wants to be left alone.  But at the end of the day, we’re in this crazy thing called marriage together. We know that we will not ever give up, we will stay strong and stay married because there is never a fight worth our marriage. We know we will grow old with one each other. This is truly life's greatest gift.

Then there are times when I don’t fight fair this is not an everyday or every disagreement occurrence, but it DOES happen on occasion. It can be over something as inconsequential as where we should go on our next vacation or something bigger like having children, finances, moving out of state.

I name call or make below-the-belt character attacks (i.e. “You’re acting like an idiot!”). I use global statements such as “always” or “never” (i.e. “You never listen to me!”). I go off topic to a long list of prior examples of the current issue. I tend to act like a four-year-old child by either shutting down, giving the silent treatment, or slamming our bedroom door, with a loud name calling and "OK "insert name here".

I hate it, especially because "Hub's" is an incredibly fair fighter. He doesn’t raise his voice or name call or use past actions against me. He looks at each situation independently and as unbiased as possible. He is always loving in our exchanges. I am constantly humbled by him.

Me? Fighting fair is something I have to actively work to avoid every day.  And one day I am determined to overcome it completely. For me. For "Hub's". And for our marriage.

One thing that we have always done is to say to one another that we love eachother every night before bed with a hug and a kiss and we always say we love eachother before we leave one another. It is a great thing to be married to your best friend. He asked me a few weeks ago to re-new our vows next year. We had thought at first to do it in Las Vegas where we did it before and we decided to do it right here and share our joy and love with our friends and family here next spring.

I love "Hub's" with all my heart and love that my spirit holds. I am amazed that I get to spend my day even with life and loves ups and downs and know I am with my soul mate, my best friend. Marriage is about trust, & love, bending, give and take.

Catch up... Thankful Thurssday! Skipping Trip on a tank this week :(

Well I love Thursday's because they are the day's that I do the post of what I am thankful for.                 My Husband.

He is my Rock.

     He never asks any questions even when I call him up and start the Sentence                                         

"Babe can I get this?" I love how he works so hard for us. He will never know how much  

He Means to me. 

When we were both working  I was able to be in control and never truly got the fact that I could lean on him 100%. 

Now that I do I can't even explain in words how much I love him. The Idea of being able to grow old with him...

         To be married to my very best friend.           

what a great life I have with him.

He isn't told enough what a great guy he is. 

So good looking and so very sweet. 

He makes me laugh daily & helps me become a better person every day.

So today I am Thankful t

hat I get to be his Mrs. That I never have to date again or worry if this is the right guy! Cause I got him and I am hanging on to the best thing that has every happened to me or my family for that mater! I know that we are not all lovey dovey every day that we still get on one another's nerves but we don't go to sleep Mad. We never leave the house without saying I LOVE YOU. & we hold hands every night while we sleep! 

I am Blessed to have this Guy to call my "Hub's" and I look forward to many more adventures.......................with him..

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUINN

                   MY NEPHEW IS 5 TODAY AND I LOVE HIM SO VERY VERY MUCH!

Tempt my Tummy Tuesday.

 The next 10 weeks I am going to do Camping recipes. So today I am doing.................
                   
                                                              Campfire Veggies

• 4 medium unpeeled potatoes, sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt to taste (optional)
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided

1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat.
2. Prepare two foil packets by layering together 4 squares of heavy duty aluminum foil for each packet. If using regular duty foil, use twice the number of layers. Spray the top sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl or resealable bag, toss together the potato slices, onion, and frozen vegetables; season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic salt if using.
3. Evenly divide the potatoes between the two foil packets, and top with the divided butter. Fold each packet, starting length wise, rolling edges together, repeat for each end, making sure to seal edges tightly.
4. Cook the foil packets over the preheated grill until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes per side. 
5. Easy recipe for your campfire, BBQ Grill, or oven

Meet me Monday! :)

 1. Whenever I do something for a special occasion or go out on a date night, I obsessively feel like I need a new outfit to wear. Even if it is a new top. Maybe it is just an excuse to buy something for myself because now whenever I shop I immediately head for home section of all the stores especially Target. I am always trying to find that cute thing for the house. 

2. Because I am an only child & I have a fear of loosing one or both of my parents at times it cripples me to the fact I am in a total panic. Second with the idea of the loss of my hubs. I can think myself into a overwhelming frantic upset. I have been like this forever. I use to sneak out of class in grade school and wait on the steps for my Mom. I would love for this to pass but I don't think it will...EVER GO AWAY! 

3. I have tried to stop drinking soda 1000 and 1 times and it never works. I'm obsessed with diet coke. I guess it's not as bad since it doesn't have the sugar? Right???

4. I am a HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE speller. Thank God for spell check. My brain just runs faster than my hand can write. I am trying and for those who correct me with a private email I thank you...just try not to call me out in public. Please!!

 5. I LOVE turning down my bed and slipping in when the sheets are fresh and clean. Dried from the clothes line outside.... Clean, crisp, fresh sheets are the BEST!  

 6. I love historical movies, books, plays.  I am currently trying to read Marie Therese Child Terror Antoinettes Daughter Trying is really stretching it, I have to listen to it on cd while I am reading it..... It is an intimidating book but I know that It is one I will love & share!  

& because of this book I am even more into this...... the show I CAN'T WAIT to come on every week is ...Tudors. Oh. This. Is. A. Show. ( Sad the lead hottie wont do more seasons cause he doesn't want to get fat for his part) This is okay like the "Hub's" He is to cute to stay mad at! 

7. I am always trying to find ways to make money from home, I hope one day that I can do just that and make the "hubs" proud of me. One day my writing will pay off. That Kingstongirl will help get me into the life we have always wanted. 

8. I haven't gotten a pedicure in 5 months my Mom needs to come home so we can go!!!

9. I am counting down the days till summer vacation. We have so many fun things to look forward to... many camping trips Klaloch with Ma & Pa, Nana & Poppie, if the weather is okay, My Birthday, 4th of July (I am in the Parade!) a fun time in Sun Lakes with our Good friends the "P"family.  I want to do many dinners at our house and fun BBQ's.  So get ready for many invites.

10.  I feel like I'm still in my mid 20's. When I watch reality shows like Real housewives of ( all of them) or the Bachelor(ette), Big Brother,  I think wow they are the same age as me. Not really. I'm almost 33 and this makes me feel like I have let my good years fade away. I guess I always just thought that 30 was so far away and when I stop and reflect on my life, I am a total adult now. That's weird too sometimes! Maybe this has to do with the fact that I am not a mom. Maybe that is when I will feel like a grown up! 

Bonus: I am addicted to direct sales.. I love the idea of having my girls over for an evening and shopping from the comfort of my living room. I love when my girls stop by and visit for a fun night. I love getting "free" things. I do feel sorry for the ladies I invite to everything but don't feel bad if you can't make it! It is really just for me....

Simply Sunday.........

Its so crazy this Washington weather we are having. I am looking out the window to gray skies and even though it is pouring out there is just something about the green grass and trees with the gray sky backdrop that is so beautiful.  

My days have been jam packed and so busy. 

I don't know what I am going to do to slow myself down.  

I need to make my life a bit more simple.....

Hi my name is Stacey & I am a over do-er addict.  I can't say no. Well I can't say no to most things. I complain about it, but do it anyway.  

  
   I try so hard to do anything and everything... I sometimes over book myself. 

         Blogging stresses me out. ( sometimes)
I get a day or two day's  behind and I don't even how to start it off...

I missed yesterday and I don't know why?? .
So I have to just ask, why do I blog? 

( because it makes me happy & for the first time in a long time I feel like I am doing what I love.....) 

Why do I comment? 

( Because I want you to know I love what you write)
Why do people comment on my life's stories?

( there is nothing that makes me feel better!) 

Then I think to myself is this good enough for people to 

want to take the time to really read? 

Am I funny enough? What can I write about that will make then happy!?!
I love who I've met, I love who I get to follow, I love being able to "talk" to my girlfriends daily and weekly, I love who I am becoming because of them.
But I'm stressed about all the many things I have to do.

I haven't Scrapbooked in....
Yep, don't even remember. 

Makes me sad.
Goal for Summer vacation with the help of my 

scrapbooking friends...and a weekend crop is to

 Setting two hour  two days a week away just for it!

(to finish 2008/2009 books by the end of summer) 

Also I want to do more cooking, vegan and veggie cooking, 

along with some great BBQ'in and camping food

(would be wonderful to find some new ones feel free to let me know if you have one) 

I truly don't cook enough and find myself letting Hub's do most of the cooking but time has come to call me up to the plate.. 

Hub's is always working so hard and doing so much for me. 

(So I need to give back a lot to him.)

Have a fun Sunday night!! Enjoy your week. 

Try to keep it Simple.