Summer... so far...

As I have said, most of my summer has been spent driving and working.  It has been mostly been the same for Eddie too.  However, we have had a moment or two to spare for some fun.  Being in Jonesboro 3 days a week has gotten me some time with the nephews--- which I love!  I miss them all the time, but I feel I haven't missed as much as I will once school starts back.  I enjoy the moments I get with them.  They grow so fast!

Also, since Eddie was supposed to work on the 4th, I figured I might as well too.  But, Eddie lucked out and was only on call.  I went to Jonesboro to work and when I got off, Eddie was able to meet me in Cherokee Village at my dad's for our 4th of July/ Dad's birthday dinner.  It was good and I'm glad we got to do that.  Heidi made ribs and we had strawberry shortcake for dessert.  Yum!  Got to watch the boat parade, they did a helicopter fly over which was pretty darn cool, and the fireworks of course!

We also had the opportunity to help with Vacation Bible School at St. James.  It was a new experience for me!  It was a fun experience, for sure!  I helped with the skits that the Youth Group kids put on for the little kids.  It was way fun and I had some good sports help me out.  One of my girls dressed up like a clown everyday that week and she had such a good attitude about it.  I was really thankful she was willing to do that. 

We finally found our pool!  It has been the best investment ever!  If I'm not at Walgreens or at Dad's store, then I'm laying in or beside the pool reading!  That's my idea of the best kind of day.  Eddie finds it boring so if he is off we have to find something to entertain him but... our back yard is now a paradise for me.... and Bruce Wayne!!  HAHA

We celebrated our anniversary too.  Eddie got a new bow from me as you have already read about.  He got me a pair of earrings!  YAYE!  He did good!  We celebrated the next day because he was working of course... but that's just how life goes these days. 

Last weekend we were all over the place.  Eddie was off Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Friday we made a trip to Branson for a little shopping time.  I had fun.  I'm not sure how much Eddie enjoyed it.  I'm sure we will be going back and going to the amusement parks next time instead of shopping.  Haha.  We also went to Russellville to go to our friends' engagement party.  Kaci is in school with me and her fiance has become friends with Eddie.  We had a good time meeting their family and friends.  I can't wait for their wedding!

That's about it for now.  I think the pool and my lounge chair is calling my name-- Eddie's asleep still soooooo... lol... I'll take advantage of this opportunity.  I hope everyone else is having a wonderful summer!

New purchase

I just wanted to share with you one of the best things I've ever bought:  the NOOK!  It is the reader from Barnes and Noble.  I'm loving it.  I know I haven't figured everything out on it yet, but so far it is all good and it can only get better when I really know its full potential!  HAHA  I totally recommend it!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

New beginnings? Or just life as we know it now?

Hello, faithful readers ;)
I was looking through my recent posts and the title of my Blog, "New beginnings..." and it occurred to be that my title isn't exactly accurate.  I feel that after a year of being married to Eddie, living in Higginson, and my first year of pharmacy school over with, that this is just simply "Life."  I assume that once school is over and we make one more BIG move to Sharp County, that there will be some new beginnings to write about then:  Being a pharmacist, living back home, Eddie will have a different job, possibly some babies in the mix--- 3 years from now of course!  But for now, I will simply be talking about our life together and the adventures that we can get ourselves into. 

It is a basic concept to be happy in the life and moment that one person is in at the present.  However, I think it is hard for some people to manage it.  I've been around people my whole life that seem to never appreciate something in the present.  I look back and can see how their attitudes have influenced me and how I was unfortunate enough to miss out on some of the most glorious moments of life because I was in such a hurry for the next thing to happen.  The phrase, "I just can't wait (-to finish high school and move away. -for Spring Break, for Summer Break.  -to get into pharmacy school.  - to get married and move.  etc...)" shouldn't be in one's vocabulary.  I mean, it is just fine to look forward to something.  But, if you're always looking so far forward that you miss the stuff in the now, what's it all worth anyway? 

This is just a few thoughts while I'm thinking about the last year and all of the new things in our life.  Life is simply wonderful and the best part is appreciating the small things that make one happy.

Scrapbooking

Back in December, I decided that I needed a hobby for my time living here in Higginson.  So, with all my wedding photos, scrapbooking it is!  I'm proud to say that I have finished our wedding album with a week to spare before our aniversary.  I'm excited for the things that I have learned about this little hobby.  I do enjoy it!  I got a Cricut a few months ago and that has opened up so many doors.  I only have to cartriges, so I can't imagine what more I can do when I get more.  I've also found that I enjoy making cards too!  Those are sort of a quick way to do something creative but not such a big committment like a whole scrapbook.  Oh well, here are some of the pages from our wedding book... ENJOY!  Also, I'm still learning so tips are welcomed!

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!!