...happy Monday*

No, I'm not trippin... I know it's everyone's Friday, but it's my Monday. All work and no play...

Have a great weekend!

...love, modesty*

...I've Been Gone For a Minute*

 “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.”
― John Lennon

… And now I’m back with the jump off.  ;)

I know I’ve been gone for so long … I can't believe I haven't posted since last November! I shriek at the thought of how long it’s been since I last updated. Honestly, so many things have been happening. I don’t even know what they are now. I just know that for the past year I've been dealing with both the highs and lows that life tends to bring with every year.

I just wanted to first apologize for my long absence. I am sorry. Please forgive me.
... and now, here's a Throwback Thursday jam for you! Enjoy ;)

...love, modesty*

...happy veterans day*

"It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you."
-Author unknown

I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to all soldiers who serve or have served our country.

 

My husband was lucky enough to make it home alive. Not everyone is that lucky. He lost many friends while he was over seas, and more men and women die in the middle east every day.

 
It's not an easy life, but somebody has to do it.

Thank you for keeping us free.

From the Department of Veteran Affairs, the 2011 tribute:

Never forget: We are the land of the free because of the brave. God bless all our servicemen and servicewomen.

...love, modesty*

...Happy Birthday Sis*

Today is my beautiful sister's birthday!

It's so hard being so far apart -- we're 11 months apart, so we're pretty close!

I just want to wish her a blessed birthday and many more to come!

...10.10.10*

10.10.10 I married my best friend.

On your anniversary... 

it’s time to reflect on all the joy your marriage has brought over the year.

Remember your wedding day?

Our wedding photos show

affection, passion, and the bond we feel with one another.

Since that day, many more pleasures have come us

because we chose to love each other.

As you reminisce,let those fond, happy memories

strengthen your commitment

to love and care for each other…forever.

...Cheers*

"Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age." 

~ Pope John XXIII

Happy Birthday my LOVE!*

My hubby's birthday surprise....

Got a room for the night, had an amazing dinner and a trip to Door County for a trolley winery tour!

At Aloft hotel -- getting ready for dinner at Regatta 220*

Hers*

His*

Winery fun*

Wine and Cheese*

...10 Years after*

...love, modesty*

...8 day streak ends*

How we really know that hard work never killed anybody, when the only reliable witness may be dead?

Bottoms up. Two days off. Relax.

...love, modesty*

...Lazy Day*

"Today I don't feel like doing anything..."

~Bruno Mars

Last day before pulling 8 straight days of work... 

...love, modesty*

...bah humbug*

...praying today gets better.

Do you ever wake up -- not looking forward to some of the issues you have to face during the day?

If so... How do you cope?

I like to surf the internet for fashion -- and funny videos.

This one makes me laugh every time.. I hope it makes you smile too!

...my soulmate*

In my opinion the best thing you can you do is find a person who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you, the right person will still think the sun shines out of your ass. That’s the kind of person that’s worth sticking with.

~ Juno

...Independence*

My very FIRST 4th of July off since being in the news business... Yay!

Got to spend it with the family!

When you think of *Green Bay* AMUSEMENT PARK definitely doesn't come to mind...

But, *Green Bay* has a ton of surprises, and Bay Beach Amusement Park being one!

We spent part of our 4th of July at the park!

...it never rains in SoCal*

We'll I'm starting to think maybe I need to move to Southern Cali where "it never rains."

Plus, they actually have WARM weather!

...just a thought.

Enjoy the throwback!

It finally stopped raining... but only until tomorrow.

I think it's time for a drink!

Happy Hump Day everyone...

...little monster*

Meet Sammy...

...In Honor of Fathers Day*

What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...

Two of the most loving, compassionate, caring men I know...

... happy Hump Day*

Weekends are a bit like rainbows; they look good from a distance but disappear when you get up close to them. 
~ John Shirley

Happy Hump Day... or should I say TGIF*

I work on weekends, so I look forward to my Wednesdays!

The hubby and I went out with some friends for a birthday celebration! 

Tomorrow we have a softball game... hopefully we can pull out a win *fingers crossed*

...love, modesty*