Chariots of Fire

OOH MY.. well back home in Colorado there has been a huge fire. (Waldo Canyon Fire), and it has hit over 350 homes, and damaged so much. The mountains have always been something i have taken for granted, but now I know that they are truly a gift from GOD. It has shaken the whole state, and I am forever touched by the firefighters who have risked everything to contain this massive disaster. My heart is forever broken, but I know in time Colorado will grow. It has been extremely touching though to see the community come together and donate their time, money and heart in relieving the fire victims. I wish I could have come home to help, but I understand that their are a lot of people helping already. It is a very proud moment to be from Colorado, knowing that when the times get tough, the tough get going. So thank you to everyone who has helped thus far. I actually am not much of a religious person, so to speak, but I have prayed a lot lately, for people, family, homes, lives...all at risk of destruction. It is very sad, and I know through prayer God really did help.

However, on a happier note:
Oh Friday nights, how you come and go so quickly. 

It's almost the fourth of July, and I feel like I have no plans. (considering I am in Enid). Kind of bittersweet moment when you use to hang out with family under the stars and watch fireworks. Ohh, growing up is the pits! Tonight I am seeing Magic Mike with some ladies! Definitely going to be a fantastic movie filled with men half naked dancing... did I mention Channing Tatum.. OH BOY!!! I am like a giddy school girl in every movie he's in.

Saturday I am going to the City, to do some much needed shopping! And i get to go with some other wives! YAHOO! I am feeling a little weird, and let down lately, so i will leave you with a song..
JASON MIRAZ
*I won't give up*
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
There's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up

And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/j/jason_mraz/i_wont_give_up.html ]
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got Yeah, we got a lot at stake
And in the end you're still my friend, at least we did intend for us to work
We didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not
And who I am

So easy is our life, what's mine is yours and yours mine. Hardly do we ever fight, we'd rather be kind

Night, Night :-)

Sizzlin' Summer

Here comes another hot one folks! It's already reaching over 100 degrees, and no signs of getting cooler! Well, it is nice tanning weather, but other than that, its a drag! This summer I have started summer courses, I am taking World Lit to 1650, Physical Science, and Psychology... I will let you know how i do in them once i am confident i will pass! :-) We have enjoyed snow-cones, and pool parties. Also I have indulged in some much needed girl time! I Look forward to every Monday because it is the Bachelorette, and we girls get together and gossip, and try to figure out what EMILY is thinking.. don't judge.....and have delightful, bad for you treats! Thanks Courtney!! Other than that, nothing too crazy here in good ole' ENID AMERICA! Christian is still in academics for a few more weeks...

Jamie and I hanging out!

Pool time! 

Lovely Tara Shufeldt and I

BDAY TIME WITH THE KITTIES

1 Year Anniversary To Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX

Holy Moley, how the time flew by! I cant believe we made it our first year of marriage! 

Woooohoooo! First year as a wife, feels great!

 It has been the wildest yet best ride EVER! I couldn't imagine life without Christian, and I love him more and more everyday. This first year of marriage to me means that we made it through tears, laughter, his crazy sleeping habits ( as well as mine) and getting adjusted to military life, and what is up ahead! I know this journey gets harder, and more stress will be had, but we did beat the odds, and that feels great! I know i will have to work just as hard in our marriage for the years to come since deployments will be in our future, but i am excited for the times that we have without distractions! ( and have i mentioned i cannot wait for a new change of scenery) :-) Christian is now T-6 complete and will Track select in just a few days! 6 more months of this crazy thing called Pilot Training, and i am very humbled to say, Enid, will be missed..... just a wee-little bit! I have met some wonderful people, and i am such a baby at saying goodbye! 

We spent our wonderful 1st year anniversary in Dallas/ Fort Worth Tx, with some awesome friends!! And we ate our booties off, since we don't get this luxury in Enid! We also watched our friend Steve get married, to his beautiful wife Jana! ( I am kinda excited for the pictures of me dancing! haha) :-) 

1 year down!

beautiful girls!

fun at the Wedding

handsome men!