Catching Up--MilSpouse Friday Fill-In 1

I'm a week late to start this, but this link up looks like a lot of fun. You can check it out at Wife of a Sailor's Blog.

1. How did you and your spouse/significant other meet?

Pat and I met in college. We had some mutual friends, so I knew who he was. We actually started talking for the first time in a bar. My roommate could not hold her liquor and thought it was a funny game to start throwing beer bottles (just for reference, this was a hole in the wall college bar). Pat stopped my roommate from being stupid, and I went over to thank him. In the end, I wasn't friends with that roommate much longer, but instead I found the love of my life. For that I am forever grateful.
2. What is the best thing about being a MilSpouse?

For me, it forces me to be independent when my husband isn't around. Without being a MilSpouse I think I might lose that side of my identity because I easily fall back into being dependent on Pat when he is around.
3. What is the hardest thing about being a MilSpouse?

The hardest part for me would be raising my family as a single mom for a year at a time over and over again. I worry if I am enough for my children. Also missing my other half for long periods of time is pretty hard too.
4. What is your favorite dish?

Hmm...this probably changes daily. I really like stuffed shells or lasagna. I feel accomplished when I make them and to me they are comfort food.

5. If you could change one thing in this world, what would it be?

Well, there are a lot of things in this world that I'd like to change. One of those things would be the way people threat animals. I feel that animals (like children) do not have a voice to protect themselves and advocate for what is best. I wish people would stop the cruelty, neglect, and stupidity towards animals.

Brothers

Ryan and Sean are not only brothers, but they really are becoming good friends. Tonight while I was trying to quickly throw together dinner, which ended up being delicious by the way, the boys were playing together on the living room floor. They were rolling around and laughing up a storm. I cannot tell you how amazing it sounded, and I just had to stop to watch them having fun together. Sean looks up to Ryan so much already. And Ryan has proved time and again that he is a good big brother. I don't think Ryan realizes that Sean is a baby still, but I know it won't be long before they are both running around having a good time.

New Catalog Is Here!

I know I haven't posted any card pictures recently. I've been mailing out cards to friends and my husband before I can take a picture of them. Below are two of my latest cards using hydrangea from the Because I Care hostess set. I just love this set.

Did you see that the new Stampin' Up! catalog was released today. There are tons of new stamps, ribbons, embellishments, and of course new ink colors to see. Go check it out for yourself. I bet you'll find a stamp set you love.