moving along

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
We all know how bad these are. Years ago people didn't know and my grandfather became a smoker- for 50 years. He stopped when he was diagnosed with emphysema, but it didn't give him any improvement. In a few short years he got worse and it was smoking that caused emphysema and took him away from us. So we all know nowadays about smoking- why would you ever pick up one of these!? I HATE smoking!

Day 12 - A picture of something you love
He can be rotten to the core, but I do love my little dachshund Frank.

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
This one was easy. I love, love, love Keith Urban. I love his music and the words to his songs. And you know what lucky me, on our cross country trip we ran into him in Nashville. We saw him sing to about 200 people, and I got his autograph while I was on the other side of this fence! If you want to see a video I have it posted at the bottom of this post.


Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Another easy one- my husband. Here we are dancing to our first dance at our wedding. Life just wouldn't be as good without him!



Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
I want to visit all 50 states. 31 down, 19 to go!


Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
My grandmother. She has been through a lot. She raised her 5 kids on her own when my grandfather dropped dead of a heart attack at 40 years old. She didn't even have a job when he died, but she got out there and did what she had to do. Now she is 80 years old and she is still a lot of fun to be around. I hope I can be as enjoyable at 80 years old.



Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
How recently? Well we've only been married about 2 years and the Navy has sure made a huge impact! I have seen do much, done so much, and met so many people all because of the Navy. It not only impacted my life- it changed it... for the better!

Days 6,7,8,9

I am catching up on the last few days that I was MIA...

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a dayJust for a day, it would be worth so much to see how things really work at the Whitehouse, to be able to make a difference in people's lives, and to see whats its like to be married to the most powerful man in the world. Just for a day though- then I would be happy to not have that responsibility of being the First Lady. Say what you want about the Obamas, but one thing I like about her is her admiration for military families.



Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured itemThis is the only piece of jewelry I never take off. I had it sized so its tight enough that I even wear it in the ocean. I love my ring set. My husband had the princess cut stone offset so that it resembles the shape of a diamond. And the wedding band was custom made to fit up to it. I love it, because its unique and I know that no one else in the world has this exact set.



Day 08 - A picture that makes you laughThese are some of my cousins- the girls on my mom's side. We are all close and here we are trying to get a nice picture on the beach. Of course one is goofier than the next in this photo :)



Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
My mom has always been there for me. I know I can call her and talk with her about almost anything. This is a picture of us when she visited me in Washington State while I lived there. Look at those snowcapped mountains- I never got tired of looking at them, and I knew I would miss them. I just didn't know I would miss everything else about the Pacific Northwest.

Day 5

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory



This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding day- walking through the arch of swords to officially be welcomed in the Navy as a Navy Wife. The right of passage through each set of swords is a kiss, and at the end the last guy takes his sword, taps me on the backside and says "Welcome to the Navy, Catie". So much fun- one of the coolest things I've done!

Day 4

Day 04 - A picture of your night


Sweet Cream Icecream with Graham Cracker Pie Crust... Delicious

Its cold outside, bitter cold... but its never too cold for icecream

Day 3

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

Here is one of my favorites:

Love Sex and the City...maybe that is why I hosted a SATC party this past summer



And one, my husband and I enjoy watching together, on reruns of course:I don't think I can watch an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond without laughing out loud at least 10 times... hysterical

Day 2

Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest

This was a tough one, but I decided on Katie. She is my cousin and we are 9 months apart. We are the "K(C)atie's". This picture was from when we were about 11 or 12 years old I think. My mom has older pictures of us at the beach in our diapers together. We've always gotten along well. I remember we used to spend a few days together each summer spending the night at either her house or mine. It was so much fun. Our families always went to the beach together every summer as well.
And we grew up and we still remain close. We've even been called "Katie squared". We were bridesmaids in each others weddings and now our husbands are friends too. I couldn't think of anyone else I am closer to, that I've known since I was in diapers.

Day 1

As promised today is the start of a year of photos. My friends Lindsay and Bryanna are doing this game on their blogs and I thought it would be a good way to start my photo-a-day.
Here are the rules.

Day 01- A picture of yourself with 10 facts:

There are many recent pictures of me on my blog, here's one from 20 years ago when I was in kindergarten.
1. I didn't always understand this, but one of my life motto's is to not burn bridges with people.
2. I like to plan, but the US Navy can make that difficult.
3. Though I went to dental hygiene school, I wouldn't mind having a career in interior decorating or maybe working in a cake shop.
4. I am the oldest of 3 kids.
5. My 20's have been a blast. Much better than what some consider the best time of life- high school.
6. Maybe its cliche, but my husband is my best friend. He makes life worth living.
7. One day maybe we will own a vacation home in Charleston, SC. That would pretty much be perfect.
8. Living in Washington state for about a year was the best experience of my life. I would do it again 10 times if I could.
9. I worry too much. I stress about things beyond my control. Maybe I should stop that. Easier said than done.
10. In a month's time, I stepped foot in 16 states including Hawaii.


Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with the longest
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show
Day 04 - A picture of your night
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the craziest things with
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate
Day 12 - A picture of something you love
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity
Day 19 - A picture and a letter
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change
Day 25 - A picture of your day
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss
Day 31 - A picture of yourself