Thrifty!

I've recently discovered an amazing world that I never knew was out there! I've discovered that you can totally buy items second hand (in amazing, clean condition) for half as much, if not more, than the item would cost if it was new. Where have these places been all my life?! I mean of course you do have to search really hard sometimes and make sure that nothing is broken or damaged but as long as it is in working condition why not right?! I'll let you know how my adventures turn out!

Fort Hood

This image will forever be engraved in my mind.
This one hit us in America. On our own soil. That is what makes it even worse. I sat at work today and watched the memorial for our fallen heroes. I sat through the whole program as tears filled my eyes. I have never felt such sorrow for people of our country as I did today. Maybe it brought up memories of my grandfather (who was a Marine) and passed away back in May, or maybe it was the overwhelming feeling of patriotism that washed over my body I'm not quite sure. The 13 lives that were taken last Thursday in Fort Hood Texas as well as their family and friends will continue to be in my prayers. I can't even imagine the pain, and agony their families are going through. Innocent and noble men, women, mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers' lives were lost for the safety of all of us. So from the bottom of my heart thank you, and we will never forget what happened on November 12, 2009 in Fort Hood Texas.

A good book.

I don't know what it is about this time of year but it just makes you want to snuggle up on the couch with a warm cup of apple cider, open your curtains to watch the leaves fall from the trees, and read a good book. I used to be an avid book reader, jumping from book to book quicker than anyone else I knew. With the addition of Angel and Ayden my book reading days have been few and far between. I am trying to get back into the swing of things and I was lucky enough to catch an episode of The View last week where Sherrie was plugging her new book Permission Slips: Every Woman's Guide to Giving Herself a Break. And let me tell you this Wife, and momma of two young boys could use a break here and there. I have only just begun this book but so far I have LOL'd (yes literally laughed out loud) while wiping the tears that were streaming down my cheeks from laughing so hard -or maybe it's the fact of realizing that there are other people out there that I have done and made the same stupid, idiot mistakes that i have- more than I can count. I will let you know how this one turns out :)