30 day blog challenge - Day 8

Day 8: A Place You've Traveled To

Well, of course I had an amazing time on our honeymoon in the Dominican. It was gorgeous. But, since we all know I have a slight obsession with the beach, I figured I'd discuss a destination that took me by surprise.

Some of mine and Adam's dear friends - Jordan and Emily- live in Denver, Colorado. Adam had been there before to visit and ski, however last year was my first time to go. I'll admit I wasn't super excited about the actual city. I'm not a cold weather fan and I really despise skiing.

However, once we got there, I was in shock at how beautiful and cool the place was. The weather was AMAZING (not below zero as I had anticipated) and we had the BEST time! One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! Wouldn't you agree?

30 day blog challenge - Day 7

Day 7: Favorite Movies

To say that I'm an 80's movie fanatic would probably be an extreme understatement. It's past the point of "oh, she's cute with her little 80's movie "thing"", and moved on to "oh, how unfortunate. That poor girl is a complete loser and is completely unaware..."

However, I will face the critique and stand type proudly that, yes, my name is Jessica and I am obsessed with 80's movies.

Pretty in Pink - oh my gosh. Sixteen Candles - love it. Weird Science - don't even go there. The Goonies - nothing left to say. And the ultimate in 80's movies and the movie I could watch a billion times and never grow tired of...

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

I mean, seriously? Is this not entertainment at its finest? I would have to say yes.

Now, with that being said, I do enjoy movies that were not released circa 1980-something. Steel Magnolias? Wait, that was 80's too... um, Rain Man? Ok, so a lot of them are from the 80's.

Newer movies just don't have the same charisma! However, when it comes to new movies, I do enjoy a good scary movie. While the whole I'm-gonna-break-in-your-house-and-chop-you-up movies don't really affect me, you can forget it when it comes to ghostly ghouls and crazy posessed children. The Ring? Um, yeah, had to sleep with my college dorm roommate after seeing that. (Yes, in the dorm twin size bed). The Exorcist? Didn't sleep for YEARS. However, I must have some strange self-destructive disease because I am still drawn to these movies and actively seek them out. The hubs is at his wits end. If any of you saw "The Fourth Kind" you probably didn't think much of it. However, the hubs said that he saw this crazy movie overseas that actually happened and he thought it was more indicitive of the devil and demons as opposed to alien entities. Now, watch the movie with that in the back of your mind and see if you,too, dont end up sleeping on the couch while you wait for your husband to come to bed because you can't be in the bedroom alone...

As far as other favorites I would have to say Legends of the Fall (man, was that 80's too?), Forgetting Sara Marshall (probably one of the funniest movies I have EVER seen), Reign on Me, Dan in Real Life, The Lakehouse (don't hate - it doesn't get any better than Sandra and Keanu). I could really go on for a long time, but unfortunately work calls...

I'm really going to try to do a better job with this 30-day challenge. So far I'm not doing so hot with it. If it were a diet, I would still be fat. Just saying.

Happy Hump Day!!

30 day blog challenge - Day 6

Day 6: A Picture of Something That Makes You Happy


This is the epitomy of happiness. My husband and my child. Nothing in the world could ever make me as happy as these two individuals. This picture also makes me happy because for the longest time, I didn't know if I would ever get to see the two of them together. When Adam was deployed, I always had that fear in the back of my mind.

However, now, we are all a family and it feels amazing!!!!

30 day blog challenge - day 5

Day 5: Siblings

Well, up until I was 16, I thought I was an only child. Then I get the bomb dropped on me. (Again, you can get filled in on all the details of that here).

Sooo, since I found my bro, Jeff last year, I am not an "only" anymore. Jeff is a graphic designer/artist and is WAAAAY super talented. He used to be a landscape architect so he and Adam get along great, as you can imagine. (Note: this has been a complete blessing. When Jeff is around I am no longer forced to listen to the hubs rantings about urban sprawl, my carbon footprint, blah, blah, blah. Thank you Jeff.) He is so much like my dad its quite frightening. Except that he doesn't like to hunt - killing Bambi isn't really his thing.


He also has an AMAZING g/f who I totally adore. Hopefully she'll be added to the in-law list at some point ;) (No pressure Jeff...)

Our first picture together - the day we met

Jeff and MC when she was t-tiny :)

Jeff and Angela

All the "kids" at Jeff's loft in Nashville

30 day blog challenge - day 4

Day 4: The parents

Meet Steve and Dorothy.

Steve and Dorothy have been married a long time. I don't know how long exactly (28 years maybe?). Let's break down these two exciting individuals...

We'll start with Steve. Steve is a man of few words. He's not one to go out of his way to initiate conversation. However, you will never meet a nicer guy. To him, I can do no wrong, and lets face it, who doesn't love that? He has been my cheerleader throughout my entire life. No matter what I was experiencing, no matter what endeavor I took on, he supported me and constantly reminded me of how amazing and capable I was. To this day, he is still the person I look to when I am tackling something I don't think I can handle.

Now, Dorothy. Wow. Where do I begin with Dorothy? God love her, she is the woman who never really stops talking (maybe that's why she and dad make such a good pair ;) hehe. She will go above and beyond to help anyone. When I'm stressed out she is the one to say "Well honey why don't you let me come down this weekend and clean your house for you so you can relax and spend some time with Adam..." Every time Adam and I go home she has diapers, wipes, and usually clothing waiting for MC (she knows our financial situation right now {poor} haha). I can always rely on her to help me, or anyone else for that matter, with anything.

All in all, I've got some great parents. Hopefully MC will say the same for me one day :)