Keebler Animals Cookies...Frosted...

I have forgotten how absolutely lovely these tastey cookies are! I was browsing the grocery store yesterday for a snack for the kiddos, and I came across these. "The kids will love these," I thought. Secretly knowing that I was going to chow them down myself! B and I are currently finishing up the last bit of crumbs as we sit here watching "Alice in Wonderland." I had to rent the cartoon; T and I went to see the new Alice in Wonderland in 3D and for the life of me, couldn't remember how the real story went. Hopefully B will like it!



I've been in a blogging mood lately, I just feel the need to ramble, as I am sure if I were to talk to someone about all of this, they may get annoyed! :) But that is my reason for blogging, to keep some sense of sanity, and of course, keep all those who do read this updated on our journey here through Europe!

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Current Days:
3 Days until a weekend off
4 days until Switzerland
6 days until my new class starts

47 days until Minnesota!

Hoping to add a few more exciting things in there before we head to MN!

Hope everyone is doing well! Miss and love ya all! Now back to Alice and Wonderland, and later on some Private Practice! I secretly adore Kate Walsh!

My toddler calls me "Ash-hole"

Observing toddlers..is that a real job? If so, I'm applying yesterday! I am currently on the couch watching B try to put together some blocks. It's just amazing that only two short years ago, she was still in my tummy. She now has this amazing little personality and out-smarts me...daily. The other day I asked her what she was doing, "mommy, I'm chillin'." Chillin'? My child just told me she was chillin'? What's next? You could say she is 2 going on 15, everytime I ask her something lately, I get the "leave me alone mom" saying. Makes me a bit sad! And what else is new, instead of calling me momma, mommy, or mom, she calls me "Ash" when she is talking to me! And not just sometimes, she adds "Ash" to the end of everything she says to me! It's just funny what she comes up with!

An update on my change of eating habits and excercising: going well so far! I have been attempting to eat breakfast, lunch, and an early dinner. It's working! As far as the excercise, I haven't been to the gym enough, but have been doing a little something somethin at home. The weather is finally nice for me to start running outside! :) I'm not sure I lost any weight, but I do feel better and am happier looking in the mirror, perhaps just the committment to make a change is a step in the right direction! This week I have some extra time off, so planning to do some outdoor activities, possibly a hike in the mountains here in Germany. That would be an adventure, I do however need to find someone interested in this new adventure with me. T and I don't really have the same exercising habits and he typically doesn't enjoy running or walking for "fun." But we shall see!

Work is going well, still working at SCU and Chili's. Trying to save some $$, take some trips, and go home to the states! Shopping is calling my name! Speaking of shopping, I may have an impulse problem! I went to the store the other day for shoes for B, I walked out with a $30+ pair of shoes for her and a $70 bag for myself. Yea, not good, since I don't have the money for that! But I fell in love with the bag and she NEEDs shoes! Yes, justifying it isn't the right thing to do when it comes to that!

Anywho, just a random blog! This weekendI am hoping to do some traveling, perhaps Switzerland or the Black Forest?! Either would be qute lovely! I want to get as much out of living in Europe as possible!

My current military complaint: Air Force personell vs. Army personell. For those of you living the military lifestyle, have you noticed a difference between the two? Not work ethic, but personality wise? I don't have very much experience with the military, but going from an Army base to an AF base was like going from college back to highschool. Everyone has their drama and the place they came from, but for some reason AF has too much drama and all came from good homes, and have this mentality that they are better than anyone else. How can you be liek that, when A: you put your pants on just like everyone else B: Ya'll wear the same uniform and C: Ya'll work for the same man, Mr. Obama! How can one of you be better than the other? Seriously, for as many arrogant Army folk I have met, I have met 100 times more arrogant AF folk. It just blows my mind that I have met so many people this way just becuase of their Branch of Service, makes me a little worried as to who is fighting for our country! Don't get me wrong, I have met some pretty awesome people in the Air Force, my sister is in the AF, but it's just crazy that I can even tell a difference in personality type from one Branch of Service to another!

Enough rambling for the day, be home in MN on May 31! WOOOOOOT! I am so excited to see my family! Speaking of family, I am NOT coming home to get into any drama or take sides, and if this is the case, don't expect to see us very often!  Take care all, love you!

Just another day for me...But a day to make a change

So it's Easter today. Yep, another holiday spent away from the family back home. I just can not seem to get in the holiday spirit when we are so far from home. I wanted to do the whole Easter shabang this year, you know, church, easter bunny comes to hide B's basket, egg hunts, and a big Easter dinner. Well, it didn't and is not happening. Instead, I have spent my Easter looking through old pictures and creating photo books on Snapfish (how I love thee). While reminiscing over old photos from years ago, I began to think, about EVERY thing possible. Where has the time gone? If I could go back to 2008, I would be there! We had just moved to California, newly weds, a lovely 7 month old, great friends and family near by, and my jeans FIT!

I have decided that tomorrow (no, not today) I will start my new daily routine. I can't say it is going to be a diet, because I am not going to give up EVERY thing I like to eat. I will just be eating healthier, and in moderation, and the gym WILL be included in  my new routine. It's a must. I am currently a size 10ish, but my goal is get down to an loose 8. That was my comfortable area and I miss that! I currently do NOT know how much I weigh, I haven't actually weighed myself since August 2009, for the longest time I would step on the scale hourly and fret over every .01 lb added to the scale. I HAD to give that up, as it was driving me crazy. So accomplishing the goal of becomming a size 8 by June, I also want to be 140-145 lbs. Making an estimate, that maybe is about 15 lbs to lose. I know I can do it, as I have done it before. Just staying motivated and having extra support is all I need!

My cousin is getting married in June and I want to attend her wedding, in a summer dress! I haven't showed my legs to the public since probably 2008. There really is nothing wrong with them, but I just feel that with toner legs and a healthier lifestyle, I will be much more confident to strut my stuff! T has been losing weight as well and getting his basic-training body back, which is another form of motivation. I definitely don't want my man thinner than I am! :(

On another weight issue note, I am a proud military wife, but sure do not want to fall in that category. There is a typical stereotype of military wives. They tend to be overweight and lack a sense of style. I can not fall into that category! I am not saying all military wives are this way, but it is true for some. I find it hard to believe that it's possible for spouses to be overweight. Our husbands have to pass a physical fitness test, and be "fit to fight." If our husband's can do it, why can't we?

So let's see how well I do the next 2 months with my new routine and possible daily life change! Wish me luck!

Looks like I have been MIA for a while! Sorry to the few who actually check in for updates! :) This month has been VERY chaotic! T's MIL was here for a 2 week visit, the following are pictures from her visit! We took her on a cruise on the Rhine River, one of the largest in Germany. It was very scenic! Every mile or so there was an amazing castle on the right or left up on the hills. The picture to the left is just one of the many we saw on our boat cruise. We also got to visit one of the castles, it was very beautiful. I probably had the wrong expectations when view castles, I expected to be a bit more amazed. They were still nice of couse, just not as "ooohh ahhhh" as they may seem. The weather that day was fairly decent, however, it was so much colder inside the stone-build castle than it was outside the castle.

 <-- T and B doing the Peace! This was on our boat cruise. Again, high expectations, this ended up being a small boat, looked like it was going to fall apart, and could barely hold 30 people comfortably! But still nice, the sun was warm enough for us to sit outside!







Another view of the family at the castle we visited. If you peak over the edge, it was a very long drop to the ground! A bit dangerous if you ask me, but the castle was very strong and was able to hold it's own when under attack.










 B also had her first class photo this month, this was the morning of before we went to school. I ordered the class photo, the only one where she is smiling! it's pretty cute, I will have to post it up when I get it back! B has been a busey little bee at school. She is learning so much from her teachers, and she loves the interaction she gets with the other kids! She is also potty trained to the point where she wears undies ALL day with no accidents! (Night time is another story!) 

What else can I say about Miss B? She keeps me busy as well! I am trying the whole dicipline thing, yea I think it hurts me more than her! She has been so spoiled by me, that it's hard to riegn her in! But I am trying, she cries, and than is over it! But I still feel bad ALL the time! Wish me luck!



Here is a view of one of the many vineyards in Germany. This area is known for white wines. I have also become a fan of wine tasting! I need to find a wine-tasting partner as T does NOT like it! So if anyone wants to come visit, we will be sure to do some wine tasting!

Looks like Easter is coming up this weekend! I sure do miss home around times like these! We don't have any plans really, maybe an egg hunt for B and just hang out at home. There may be some Easter Markets (festival) near by, they have hand-made goods, wines, rides for kiddies, home-cooked foods, etc. Hopefully we find something like that to keep us busy! I am hopin to make a few more trips before we head back to MN in MAY!!!!!!! SO excited to see our family and friends! It will be a nice visit and break from the stress here! :) WEll I may appear back on here again today with the rest of the month, but at the moment, I am spent and B is neeeding my attention! Love you alll!! Miss u1

Beyond Exhausted...

...is exactly how I feel right now! T's MIL is here and is leaving on Tuesday. It's been a fun visit, but I am soo tired to enjoy it! So I am going to finish uploading all of our pictures from the last week and post a new blog on Wednesday on my day off! :) Stay tuned...