In a funk

Today is just one of those days.

I'm not motivated to do anything, and all I want to do is sleep.

It's that time of the month and my head hurts, and my stomach hurts, and my body hurts.

Plus is makes me mad, because it means that once again.. I'm not pregnant.

Ugh.

But hey, it's Friday :)

V.i.k.i.n.g.s

I am a Vikings fan.

Not just on game day.
Not just if we win.
Not just during football season.

I wear my purple with pride.

Not just on game day.
Not just if we win.
Not just during football season.

I am a Vikings fan.

The post where I complain about money..

..or lack thereof.

I knew it was going to happen. Joe is back to school full time. He's also going through the police academy and taking entry level firefighting classes as well.

And what do you know.. he has just exhausted his unemployment benefits. (their words, not mine)

Joe's going to work as much as he can in between school, homework, and trainings.. but it will probably only be 3 days a week at most.

We have a little bit of school money left, which I'm hoping will at least pay our mortgage for the time he's in school. But I'm still trying to figure out how the devil I'm going to pay all our bills with just my paycheck! Oiy.

I'm pretty cool headed about it now, but I'm sure I'll freak out sooner or later.

Oh well, things could be worse right.

I have a very loving husband and 3 beautiful puppers. Life has got to be good.. right? :)

9/11

I can't describe how much my heart aches today, for the thousands of lives lost and the million of lives affected by the tragedy that happened on this day 10 years ago :(

I cried through the sermon at church, I cried when I saw flag after flag being waved off every interstate bridge, I cried every time I heard a plane fly overhead, I cried when I tried to tell my husband oh sad I was feeling.

To watch the news and see the videos and posts on FB literally breaks my heart.

And never have I been more proud to be an American.

Thank you to every service member that is/has/will be serving for this country!

Corie Mae

I woke up this morning and found out that a girl that I've been friends with since middle school was in a serious car accident last night.

I won't lie.. we haven't been good friends for quite some time. It was just one of those things where two people slowly drift apart. I don't regret it, or blame anyone.. it just happens. It's always like a little reunion when our paths happen to cross at the bar some nights. :)

So, with that being said.. I can't describe how sad I feel. I know people get in car accidents all the time, but to have it happen to someone who I have laugh, cried & stayed up all night talking with just makes it so hard.

CME* I love you and I KNOW that if anyone is strong enough to pull through this, IT IS YOU! Please know that I am sending every ounce of thoughts and prayers your way. Please get better soon. You have SO many people that love and care about you!

**All of us girls :)

Are you ready for some football!?!?

Every year I wonder how I make it EIGHT months without football?! Honestly.. how do I pass my time? Well there's no worries about that anymore.. it's FOOTBALL season!!!

YAHHHH!! :D (everyone cheer with me!)

Me, being a die-hard Viking fan, really wishes the season didn't open up with the Packers playing tonight. But hey, I'll deal. I just really wana see the Saints whoop some ass ;)

3 Years*

Joe,
I can't believe how time has flown! It feels like just yesterday my dad was walking me into a room filled with my family and closest friends to give me away.. to you. Our relationship isn't perfect, but I'm willing to be no one's is. All you and I need to know is how much I love you. Before I met you, I didn't know it was possible to love one person so much.. but honey, I do. Happy anniversary!

All grown up

I'm trying to figure out when my little bitty puppy grew up to be such a handsome dog!

Mama loves you Charliepants :)

Labor Day

I'm so glad it's Friday!

Time for a much needed weekend away w/ my boy :) Going back up north to Two Harbors to celebrate our THREE YEAR anniversary! Wow, where did the time go?!

Hope everyone has a great & safe holiday weekend!

Tired out

I need to make some life adjustments here pretty soon.

I am just sick of being so dang tired all the time!

I'm sitting at my desk at work, knowing full well that if I put my head down for even a minute I will be out like a light.

It's a struggle to keep my eyes open, and it's starting to make my head hurt just trying to do so.

Everyone keeps telling me that the humidity has finally seeped back into the air.. maybe it will help to step outside. (Even though my "steps outside" usually just mean going to the bar to visit with Jesse and Gus quick.)

Any suggestions on how to wake myself up?