Day 29 & 30

In the past month, what have you learned.

Um. Lets see. I have learned that when you go to the gym/track all the time...and are in great shape...and then all of a sudden your car breaks and you have to stop going...you feel really lazy! I hate it. I had so much energy when I was working out 4ish times a week. I miss it so much. I learned that exercise does a body good. Haha. I mean I knew that before, but I was so into it and now I'm not. I can totally see and feel the difference. Thats what I learned lately.

Your favorite song.

I honestly don't have a favorite song. I love a lot of songs!

Day 28

A picture of you last year and this year and how you've changed.

Well, last year around this time, I was 20 weeks pregnant with Brynlee. So I've physically changed quite a bit! It was just Nick and I and our fur babies at that time. We were preparing for our family expanding. That was pretty much all we were focused on this time last year.

This year, we have a beautiful baby girl in our lives. All in all we're the same, except we have her. And wouldn't give anything to go back and be just us!

Brynlee-7months

Day 27

Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

Um, I thought it would be a little change to the random posts I usually post and kinda fun. It has been for the most part, some days have been a little dumb, but other than that, I've enjoyed it! Some of them get you thinking!

Day 26

What I think about my friends.

Well honestly, I love my friends. I do have some closer then others yes, but if I call you my friend, you are special to me in one way or another. I love having great friends and don't take the word lightly. A friend is someone you can count on, in any circumstance, and know that whatever it may be they aren't going to judge you or think differently of you. I have seen this quote or saying before...it goes something like...A great friend likes you even after know you and your faults. I know thats not the exact saying, but its similar. I love it. Its so true. Noones perfect so you just gotta take it. I miss the very few friends I had in the states. Now I don't say that because I wish I had more. I don't. I'd rather a few great friends then tons of just friends that I really don't know much.

Day 25

What you will find in my bag.

Easy: Diapers. Wipes. PJs. Gas drops. Burp cloth. Bib. Hand sanitizer. Sanitizing wipes. Dirty diaper baggies. Fingernail clippers. Nose sucker. 2/3 toys. Pacifiers. Formula. Bottle. Chapstick. Camera. Wallet.

That sums it up. I must say I miss carrying a purse! I just got a new one actually and have yet to use it. I don't see the point in carrying a diaper bag and a purse. Thats me though.

Day 24

A letter to your parents

Honestly, I don't think I'm gonna write it here, not that I have anything to hide as to what I'd say, but I think I just feel like I am gonna send them a letter, like I would on here..but not for the world to see. Mmkay.

Day 22 & Day 23

What makes me different for everyone else?

This is kinda a weird question. I don't like talking about myself. Facts; thats easy. This...not so much. Lets see. I think I'm different from a lot of people because I really do care. I care if I hurt you with my words or lack thereof. I care if my daughter is around certain people with bad language; even at this young of an age. I don't want that. I'd rather do something for you then you do something for me. I like doing that. I like giving. Also, I am a Christian. So I am suppose to be different then all others, unbelievers that is. I have a faith that, unfortunatly, a lot of people can't say they have. I try to do God's will. I know, I don't always do the right thing, I do try though. I try to be the light and show Jesus through me. I think thats all really. Oh, one more: I am a very positive person. I think very little negative thoughts and I think that really helps me be a happy, uplifting person I should be!

Something I crave for often.

Hm. First thing I think of is pregnancy cravings, which I didn't even have really. I had maybe 2 and it wasn't over and over. So nevermind there. I crave people interaction. When I haven't seen or been around anyone, besides Brynlee and Nick, I want to be around people, even if we just walk around the BX and talk to noone. Haha. I also crave the things from the U.S. of A. I know, we take it for granted. So maybe I don't crave it. I just miss it a lot. Such as, late night runs to Wal-mart for ice cream. (shoppette here closes at 11.with not many options) When you realize you are very low on gas and have to pick someone up from the airport at dawn, you don't have to worry you won't be able to fill up. (gas stations here close at like 7p-ish and don't usually open till 8a-maybe-and we can only go to two brands) So yes. Ohhh I've got a good one. As of right now, I crave a real house with non-cement walls so I can decorate and redecorate and not worry about the walls crumbling. I crave a yard, for my dogs and soon Brynlee to run around in. I crave Christmas time feeling. And cannot wait for next Christmas because it will be stateside and feel much more Christmas-y. I am pretty sure. Ok, I've babbled enough about not much.

Day 21

A picture of something that makes you happy.

My dogs haven't been in many posts, and before Brynlee they were my life. They kept me company while Nick was at work. They love to cuddle. They love to play. I mean they are always there for me. Although I want to strangle Kodi sometimes, I could not get rid of him by any means! Part of it was because he was set in his ways when we got him. He was 15m old. He has gotten 110% better from the first weeks we had him though! Kaci is a good girl. We have had her since she was born, literally. She was born next door, so it was easy to see and play with her from day one. Kodi is actually her dad. Now of course, since they know no different, we call them brother and sister. There ya go, my dogs make me happy!

Day 20

Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future or about your spouse.

Well, since I am married already, and don't plan on getting married again, I will talk about my wonderful husband for a bit. Hehe.

We've known each other since 2003. We met when we both worked at the movie theatre(first job) and started dating in Aug of 2004. Nick asked me to marry him on Christmas day 2005. We had a pretty long engagement, and I can't even tell you why. It wasn't intentional, probably because we didn't really have much means of supporting ourselves..haha..what would be the point of getting married if we still had to live at home!? Anywho..we got married in May 2007. Coming up on 4 years ago, whew! We have a gorgeous daughter, born April 1,2010. We plan on having one more...who knows when. Nick is in the Air Force and we've called Italy our home for the last (almost) 3 years. We just got our assignment to move to Moody AFB in Georgia. We are pretty excited, but yet nervous. Italy was our first home together...(he left for Basic a month after being married, gone for 6m then we moved to Italy) so it will be sad to leave. Its the life. Nick is a great husband and daddy. Brynlee is so in love with him...and he always is saying how pretty she is and adorable and kisses her and plays with her when he gets home. I love watching them together. Oh, I'm actually older then Nick. By 11 months. Haha. He graduated a year later then me, so when we started dating I had already graduated and he was starting his Senior year of HS. Yeah yeah. Now that this is all mumble jumbled together and such, I'm done. I love my husband more than words can express, 'nuff said.

Day 19

Nicknames you have and why you have them.

Well I don't have many. Lets see, my dad calls me Tiffy, always has. My mom calls me Doll or Dolly..to this day lol. Tiff-people that I don't even know well call me that...its an obvious one though. I think thats really it. Besides the pet names Nick calls me. Hehe.

Day 18

Plans/dreams/goals I have.

Hmm. I'd like to take some photography classes to boost my confidence and ability. Also to learn the ins and outs of my camera better. And possibly a couple Photoshop ones as well. One day I would love to open my own photography buisness. It'd be perfect to be able to do what I love to do and stay home with the kid(s). That is my number one goal in life though, to stay home and raise our children. I have always thought and hoped to be a stay at home mommy, and now that I am blessed to be able to do so, I am forever grateful. So, to sum it up; be the best wife I can be, the worlds greatest mommy, then comes my photo stuff. Granted, the first two are going to take up a lifetime to fullfill. Fine by me, in the mean time, I hope I can accomplish the photography classes and possibly buisness in the end.

Day 17

Someone you'd want to trade lives with for a day and why.

This one's tough. Because I love my life and wouldn't trade it for anything. I think I'm gonna go with the Queen of England. She gets lots of respect and is known everywhere. Hey its just a day, I could do it!

Day 16

Another picture of yourself.

This is at my dad's house this past September. My dad and I were about to go on a motorcycle ride. I miss those! Dad and I used to go on rides a lot when I lived at home still.

Day 15

Put your ipod on shuffle and the first 10 songs that play.

-I Got You: Third Day

-When You Got a Good Thing: Lady Antebellum

-Mighty is the Power of the Cross: Chris Tomlin

-Unapologize: Carrie Underwood

-Slow Fade: Casting Crowns

-Fearless: Taylor Swift

-Independance Day: Martina McBride

-She's Country: Jason Aldean

-Love Song: Third Day

-All Bow Down: Chris Tomlin

Yeah its not much of a variety. I did however, just have to erase my whole ipod and get new music. So I don't have a ton, but its all my favorites. Worship and Country. LOL. Thats me!

Day 14

A picture of you and your family

Top one is our little family now. Minus the puppies.

(we have yet to get one of all 5 of us)

Technically, the bottom one is of all 5 of us, Brynlee is in my belly! That was Winter of 2009.

Day 13

A letter to someone that has hurt you recently.

I've opted out of this one. For two reasons. One, noone has really hurt me lately, and two, its not the worlds buisness to know about it anywho!

Day 12

How I found out about Blogger and why I made one.

I actually remember reading my friend Arlene's blog for awhile before I decided to make one. I made a Photography one first, then ended up making a family one. I love it for keeping in touch with the U.S. while we are here in Italy. I love blog hopping and being able to go back and see old posts and so on. I think its fun and I don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon!

Day 11

Another picture of you and your friends.

I chose my two best friends. Minus Nick of course, cuz he is my bestest.

This is Stephanie and I in July of 2009. It was our first time back to the states since we had moved to Italy and it was like we never left. I love her so much and miss her loads, can't wait to see whats in store for the both of us in 2011!

Then me and Holly. Here we are in Milano. It was a perfect little day trip. Her sister was here, my sister and mom were here. We had so much fun just us girls. I must admit...I am glad we move before she does...cause yeah...I wouldn't want to be here without her! Hopefully when they move in August we will be within driving distance so its not too bad, even better, the same base, maybe one day though!

Day 10

Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad.

I honestly don't really have these. I LOVE listening to worship music. It puts you in a better mood no matter what mood you're in, even if you are in a great mood- for me it makes it even greater! No greater love than the love of Jesus! I also love country, but most of those songs nowadays make you all sad. Lol. There are some great ones, happy ones that is, out there I do love though. And the main reason I am not naming songs is, cause I honestly don't remember artist's names or song names haha!

Day 9

Something your proud of in the last few days.

Hmm. That's tough. I am proud that I've been pretty good at keeping up with this little challenge about me. Hehe. I am proud the Brynlee is liking her cereal and is figuring out how to use a spoon and so on. I am proud that my husband has been granted a free day for his work. Honestly, its really easy to just be proud of Brynlee. She is at the age where everyday she is practically learning something new. So, thats really all I've got!