The Bow...

Just to update you all, I know that you were all on the edge of your seats wondering if Eddie would get his bow, well he did!  I went and made the purchase today.  The funny thing was that me and my mom standing in the middle of all this camo... and the sales guy (actually missing quite a few teeth) thought that the bow was for me!  HAHA!  That is hilarious.  I mean do I really look like the kind of girl that wants to shoot something with an arrow?  I think not!  HA!  But, anyway, back to Eddie.  He loved his gift and he was like a little kid on Christmas. 

The First Year of Wedded Bliss....

HAHA... ok, sorry I just have to laugh at the title a little.  HAHAHA... ok I'm done.

But seriously now.  We're quickly approaching our one-year wedding anniversary and I'm shocked at how quickly this year has flown by.  We've made so many changes together.  It appears that Eddie will be working on our anniversary.  But that is ok.  We will find the moment to celebrate together-- at some point. 

So as for presents for the first year wedding anniversary.  I've been strongly hinted for a new bow for hunting.  AND, When I say STRONGLY hinted, I mean brought up every waking hour for the last 2 weeks. Here I thought that I wouldn't have to listen to "hunting stuff" during the summer.  Uhhhh hmmm?  What makes this even more interesting is that he's picked it out already! haha in this store in Hardy.  The trick is selling his old bow.  The store, luckily, takes a trade in.  But, seriously now, can you see me walking in the shop in downtown Hardy, carrying this bow, in its 4 foot long case, and asking to trade it in for a Matthew's some-or-other?!  I mean... REALLY?!?  HAHA  That's what would happen if I were to have any chance at surprising him.  Its ok, too that I say this on my blog, one, because I'm not sure he ever reads this...lol... and two, because I've already tried explaining this to him every waking hour for the last week and a half.  My favorite part of him bringing up the bow is ending with, "I know it is a lot, you don't have to get it for me."  ummmm hmmmm... because I tell you, he's given me sooo many other options that I could go with.... oh wait.... nope not a one.    I should've known I was in trouble when he asked if we could increase our money limit on presents. I should've known it wasn't because he found a nice pair of earrings that were just out of budget... and now my question is:  What happened to the traditional paper gift for the first wedding anniversary? 

My story, here, is written light-heartedly.  I've never seen this boy want something so stinking bad.  It's refreshing.  Now, let's figure out how to make this happen... uhhh hmm... :S

But really now, life is wonderful and I couldn't imagine the last year spent doing anything else with anyone else.  He is my whole world, now, and I couldn't ask for anything more.... (except maybe those earrings... KIDDING! Well kind of... no really, I'm kidding!! haha)

Vacation anyone?

Since school has been out, all I've done is work!  GAH!  I need a break!  I've even worked for free.  What's that about?! HAHA  Well anyway, I suppose this is the grown up world.  YUCK!  BILLS, BILLS, BILLS, WORK, WORK, WORK! It is truly an ugly cycle! haha

I'm not seeing a vacation anytime soon either.  Eddie's new job is demanding of course and he doesn't have any vacation days until next year.  So, I guess this summer will be full of intern hours and lots of hours on the road. 

Last week working at my dad's store was a pretty good experience.  It reminded me of my ultimate goal and the whole reason for this massive amount of education (torture) that I'm subjecting myself to.  It is a little frustrating going back after a long time and how much changes in the world of pharmacy in just six months.  The first Saturday back at Walgreens was the same way.  I walked around lost for most of the day.   But I feel like I finally have it all back to me now.

This was just a thought as I'm about to get in my car and drive back to Jonesboro for another day of work.  But, I'm very thankful for this job.  I couldn't imagine another summer sitting at this house doing nothing, and on the plus side, I get paid to go to Jonesboro, the place I miss so much, and a perk is seeing my wonderful nephews more!  So life is truly wonderful and there is nothing more I could ask for!  Have a good day, y'all!!

Back to Cherokee Village... Ooooooooh My!

I've been back in Cherokee Village since last Friday. It has been very interesting to say the least. First of all, for the simple fact of being back in my home town for more than 2 nights since I graduated high school is a new record. My dad has left the country for a vacation so I've been brought here to babysit the pharmacy. Eddie has been here a few nights to keep me company in this town that I no longer belong to.

The store has been fun. I like working there, helping patients I used to help when I was in 6th grade. Most don't remember me and they always ask Dad who the "new" girl is... he always has to explain that I was the "first" one actually... HAHA. Today, one of the patients that I helped did recognize me and it almost took me off guard because most of them never do. She was really nice and excited to see me too and wanted to get caught up on my schooling. The girls I've been working with this week are so nice and helpful. The patients really like them too. Good staff always make things easier in the pharmacy.

I've been making my rounds to see the fam. Tonight, Granny made beans-n-cornbread for dinner for me and Shirl. Its always nice to have someone cook dinner for you and you not have to worry about what's for dinner. This is, like the rest of the town, a feeling that is long forgotten these days.

Oh, can't forget the project I've been working on. Dad lives in the house that I was raised in my whole life. When I was younger, my mom (bless her heart), thought it would be a great idea to paint our bathroom up stairs baby-pink. Wellllllll... Heidi and I never have, nor ever will like the color baby-pink! haha... So my project this week has been to paint the bathroom(!) and clean the upstairs. It has been a task for sure!

Before and after

Also, while I've been in isolation in Cherokee Village, haha, I've been reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels and they are wonderful!  They are the series of books that True Blood is based off of.  I highly recommend them!  They are much better than the show, but isn't that always the case?  The Twighlight saga books have been better than the movies that they have put out so far.  Either way though, I'll still watch to get my Vampire Bill and Edward Cullen fix. 

Well, I suppose that is all for now.  I'm sure you will be hearing from me again shortly because of the limitation that is on my social calender while I am in Cherokee Village and because of the excitement that is offered from working at Econo-Med Pharmacy!!!

Life is simply wonderful!  I couldn't ask for more!!

Life Lately!

Well, it has been a while since my last update so I thought it was about that time! We've been SUPER busy lately.
Eddie has started his new job and he really enjoys it. He loves being outside and learning about this new industry that is developing in Arkansas.
I finished my first year of pharmacy school with flying colors! My grade point isn't much to brag about but it was an improvement from last semester, and that's the best that you can do.
I also just finished my introductory rotation at St. Bernards. It was a great experience. I've never worked in a hospital before so I was definitely out of my comfort zone. The staff at St. Bernards were so great and helpful with all of my random questions. A great experience, but I don't think they changed my career path. I'm a little biased to retail and I think it is my calling. However, the next week working for my dad may change this theory.
My nephews are just the most wonderful little angels on the planet. They are so wonderful! You can't imagine how much I love these little boys! They are completely different in everyway. Brock is so quiet and peaceful. He is still smaller than Bryant, now almost by a pound! He's always content and sweet. Never has a complaint. Bryant is bigger, as I mentioned. He loves to be held constantly. He's demanding of love, which isn't too far to find. He's so fisty and funny. He makes cute little faces and they both will crack a smile here and there. There are so many people that love these little boys.
When Heidi and I were little my dad thought it was HILarious to get us to do the "Elvis Lip." What is even more HILarious is that both of the boys do it on their own! They will do it a lot in their sleep and Brock does it when you are making faces at him. They are truly the cutest!!!
Have I mentioned that life is simply wonderful?! Because it is. God has blessed us with so much in our lives and we thank HIM for them everyday!

Eddie's New Job

Yesterday, Eddie found out that he got the job at BJ Services. I tried to tell him that it sounded dirty, he didn't think that was very funny. But ok, to be serious again. BJ's is a natural gas company, here in Searcy. We're very excited about this. We will now have full insurance with eye and dental. It sounds like such a grown up thing to be so excited about something so boring as health insurance. HAHA... Anyway, all in all, we think that the past month will proved to be a blessing in the end. He will now have a stable job with wonderful benefits. The only downside is the number of hours that he will be working. It will definitely be a change in lifestyle and he will be gone quite a bit. Which, if you know us very well, you know that we have basically been joined at the hip since we were freshman in college. So we're excited about yet another change in our lives and interested to see how we are able to adjust. Thanks for the prayers!

Did I mention how proud I am of Eddie? He's my world! :)

Another new chapter: Brock and Bryant Malone

The Malone family is officially, A LOT, BIGGER! My nephews made their appearance on Wednesday afternoon. They are absolute angels! I'm addicted to the precious little babies, and can't get enough.
Brock Michael Malone weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces. He looks more like Heidi, with a pointed nose and a slender face.

Bryant Lee Malone weigh 5 pounds 13 ounces. He looks more like Ben.


They're both adorable and abosultely wonderful. They just can't imagine how much love that our family has for them.