WILW: SEMPER FI

I've been slacking here lately with updating my blog, but between work and my cousin coming home from Afghanistan, I've been extremely busy. With that said, this week for WILW is all about my cousin!

We drove down to Camp Lejeune last Thursday to watch him and his fellow Marines fly in. Despite the fact that it felt like it was taking forever to get there and for him to arrive back on base, it was definitely well worth it when we saw him step foot back onto American soil.

He's in the 3/9 battalion, which is also known as one of the infantry battalions.

This would be my cousin with his lovely wife. I must admit, military wives are one of the strongest group of people I have ever met.

Then it was finally my turn to get a hug!

Beach Trip

I wish I could go back to last weekend when I was able to have a mini vacation by visiting my cousin's wife at Camp Lejeune, then taking a drive to the beach where we spent most of our time. The weather was absolutely perfect, it wasn't too hot or humid.

Being able to relax with loved ones is always a great way to spend a weekend. Not to mention, being at the beach makes it even better. I love it!

After a wonderful weekend with everyone, it ended with a beautiful sunset. Beach sunsets never fail to amaze me, I just can't get enough.

Have a lovely weekend!

Hired

I was recently hired to work at the Sheriff's Office on Monday and couldn't be more happy about it. I love law and anything that has to do with it, so I decided it would be a good idea to apply and see what happens since none of the law offices around here are hiring at the moment. That's okay though, I get my own office and I'm able to decorate it. Not to mention, everyone is extremely nice and more than willing to help out if I need them to.

As far as the office decorating goes, I've already bought a few little things. However, I'm kind of stuck on where I can get some more things. Do you ladies have any good ideas on where I can get some cute, monogram items?

Winning

I won my first giveaway ever and I'm beyond excited! Never in a million years did I think I would win a giveaway, but I was definitely proven wrong. My winnings are:

Thanks to Kelly over at Not Quite Legally Blonde for hosting a wonderful giveaway. After reading about how great of an author Emily Giffin is, I've been wanting to read her books for quite awhile now. As soon as it arrives in the mail, I'm going to sit down with a nice glass of sweet tea and begin reading.

Happy Monday!

Bring On The Weekend

I'm going to the mountains again this weekend with my family and boyfriend. It's going to be pretty warm, but at least it won't be snowing like it was last time.

Due to the fact that it was cold and snowing the last time we went, I was unable to show off my fishing skills. I'm hoping I'll catch a bunch of fish, that way, I can show all the guys that girls can be just as good at fishing. Not to mention, I'm beyond excited to use my pink fishing pole!

Just in case I'm not able to get online before we go on our little mini vacation, I want to wish everyone a wonderful weekend. It's going to be gorgeous in North Carolina, hopefully it will be just as gorgeous in other states. Happy Thursday!

Tuesday Tunes

After having a long weekend, I almost forgot it was Tuesday. I was sitting here thinking it was Wednesday or Thursday, but I think I'm getting back on the right track when it comes to the correct days.

My grandfather has a very important doctor appointment this evening. Five years ago, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, then had to go through surgery and all kinds of treatment. It was well worth it though, because he eventually became cancer free. However, after going to a check up a week or two ago, his prostate number is up a little bit when it shouldn't be since he doesn't have a prostate. I'm hoping and praying for good news.

Decisions, Decisions

It seems just like yesterday that my best friend found out that she's having a baby boy. Her baby shower is getting closer and closer, but I'm having trouble when it comes to making a decision.

She's a huge Georgia Bulldog fan and decorating the baby room with Georgia stuff, I thought it would be a neat idea to make a gift basket filled with a bunch of Georgia goodies. With that being said, I would like some opinions on which option I should go with in order to finish up the gift basket. Both options consist of baby wipe case and a burp cloth, I just don't know which one would be better.

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