Blog Feed: Don & Amanda

All Is Well! :)

Published on 2011-07-01 05:28:00

I first have to thank all of you who have written me lately, asking how things are, telling me that you miss my posts & hope that I'm doing alright -- you all are wonderful! In fact, I am doing more than all right! Life is so good that being on > read more

Happy Friday from Cookie!

Published on 2011-04-15 10:11:00

Meet Cookie, a "little penguin" at the Cincinnati Zoo & the mascot of the zoo's Bird House. How else could possibly make a cuter mascot?! Listen to those cute little squeals, watch that funny little penguin walk! Hmm, I wonder w > read more

Wills & Kate's Wedding Cake!

Published on 2011-04-14 12:32:00

Who else is excited for the Royal Wedding of the decade?!! William & Kate make such an adorable couple, don't you think?! I had to explain to Don that this is a "girl thing"; boys just don't understand :) But honestly, how could > read more

April Showers

Published on 2011-04-12 10:16:00

We are getting a truly torrential downpour here in Bavaria right now! The trees are bending so much from the gusts of wind that they look like the could snap at any moment. The rain is coming down in sheets. I can hear windows slamming shut all ov > read more

Muddy Yard Plus Jumping Great Dane Equals...

Published on 2011-04-03 09:03:00

Muddy Amanda! Bwahahaha! Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope that you are having a lovely day! It's definitely feeling like Spring here! We got up to 72 degrees, so I'm seeding my yard, watering, praying for the grass to grow, & now, well...about t > read more

Happy Weekend!

Published on 2011-04-02 13:22:00

I hope that you all have a wonderful, fun-filled, relaxing weekend! It's a beauty here -- got up to 70 degrees today! I've even seen some daffodils popping up, & my forsythia has buds all over it! Hooray! ♥ > read more

Hotels With Heavenly Hammocks

Published on 2011-04-01 05:12:00

When Don was home for R&R last October, we were talking about the things we would have in our "dream home." Some were simple {a garbage disposal, a backyard with privacy, a garage...} but others were purely wants. A ping pong table f > read more

* Sunshine & A Smoothie *

Published on 2011-03-29 06:03:00

Just a few pictures for your today! I just took these this morning. It's nice & sunny here today, so I made myself a yummy smoothie & drank it outside on our patio. {Our patio with absolutely no privacy, as you can see. I can't > read more

Flowering Trees & Thoughts of Springtime

Published on 2011-03-28 15:09:00

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope that your week has started off really well for you! I had a nice day today: overcast skies, rain {even hail!}, a productive trip to Post to get grass seed & soil, check the mail, go to the gym, pick up dog food... > read more

Sunday Singing Loud & Proud!

Published on 2011-03-27 12:43:00

Okay, I don't share videos very often at all, but this one really made me smile so I just had to share it with you all! I hope that it makes you smile too! What an adorable dog this is, singing loud & proud for all to hear! I think y > read more

Blog Par-tay! ( Saturday Around The World )

Published on 2011-03-26 04:55:00

It's Saturday again! Hooray! Here I sit in my comfy pajama pants & a t-shirt, about to have a slice of homemade banana bread for breakfast & possibly a cup of coffee too! And what better way to wake up this morning than to spend > read more

Outdoor Living In Santa Barbara

Published on 2011-03-25 11:33:00

This 1950's farmhouse set in Santa Barbara wine country seems to me to be a fabulous place to relax! Lucky for Hélène Aumont, this is her home! She co-owns an up-scale antique store with her husband & also designs furniture & interiors. > read more

Blessings Over Battles

Published on 2011-03-24 10:49:00

Sometimes, I let the weight of the "battles" around me play too big a role in my day to day life. My husband is still away in Afghanistan, my wonderful family that I love is across the ocean in Colorado, my dogs aren't always so well behaved, I > read more

The One-Piece? J. Crew's Done It Right!

Published on 2011-03-22 17:57:00

Have you been noticing what I've been noticing? More one-piece swimsuits & less bikinis! Now, we all know that the bikini is here to stay, but her sister the one-piece is giving her a run for her money!! I've seen the funky one-piece with the > read more

Knit A Lavender Sachet Heart!

Published on 2011-03-21 09:45:00

Wouldn't these Lavender Hearts make adorable little gifts? Mother's Day, Birthdays, or even a Just Because! You can use up some of your scrap yarn & then fill these beauties with dried lavender, one of my favorite natural scents! Or > read more

Hello, Springtime!

Published on 2011-03-20 15:14:00

Happy first day of Spring! Before we know it, we'll be taking picnics, walking through gardens, reading on beautiful patios, napping in hammocks, & doing all the other lovely summertime things we enjoy ♥ And best of all, the start of Spr > read more

Bohemia In Barcelona

Published on 2011-03-19 17:15:00

This Spanish apartment in beautiful Barcelona has me swooning! The pattern lining on the drapes, the splashes of color in an otherwise neutral palette, the Moroccan-esque patio decor... LoVe it all! Wouldn't you love to live here? Or even just st > read more

Weekly Featured Blogger: Iron & Sunshine!

Published on 2011-03-18 05:57:00

Would you like to meet this week's Featured Blogger?! She's quite a lady, & I know you'll love her! It's Jillian from Iron & Sunshine! Congrats, girl! And thanks for being a part of my weekly blog par-tay! Great > read more

Goodnight From Deutschland!

Published on 2011-03-16 16:19:00

Goodnight, everyone! ♥ I'm off to bed after having a wonderful day! It wasn't as warm as yesterday {that was 60!}, & we did get some rain {which I love!}, but not being able to wear flip flops didn't slow me down! And neither did my cough! > read more

Today, For Your Viewing Pleasure...

Published on 2011-03-15 11:39:00

Beautiful rooms from the new online interior design magazine, Lonny! If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor & head on over to get a taste of what it's all about -- loveliness! Fabulousness! Okay, that isn't even > read more

Cables & Danes!

Published on 2011-03-14 15:00:00

Well, the title says it all! Here are a few pictures I took today of the Cables Coming & Going blanket that I'm knitting on right now, along with my two Danes, Layla & Lucius! The blanket is coming along nicely -- a little over 5 feet > read more

New Followers?! Saturday Around The World!

Published on 2011-03-12 04:29:00

It's been a while since we've TRAVELED! Are you all ready?! Fix yourself your drink of choice, & perhaps a delicious croissant or toasted bagel as well, & get ready to visit some fabulous new blogs! Who knows where you'll end up! The Eiff > read more

Waffle Knit Dishcloth Pattern - LOVE!

Published on 2011-03-11 07:13:00

Where my fellow knitters at?! {Good Golly, get me over this bug now!} I've been spending a lot of time on the sofa {doctor's orders!}, & what better to do with that time than knit?! Alright, maybe I sound a little ridiculous, bu > read more

Beautiful Blooms

Published on 2011-03-10 08:53:00

Is it warming up at all where you live? Is the sun shining? Is the grass starting to turn green again? Well, here in Germany we've been getting all of that! For the past few days, at least :) It's made me dream of summer's gardens, fresh flower > read more

Take Me Away!

Published on 2011-03-07 13:59:00

I'm still getting over this bug, so I've been doing nothing but knitting & watching TV, sleeping & eating comfort foods, taking medicine & drinking lots of water :) Oh, & snuggling with my constant companions, Layla & Lushie > read more

Very Very Far Under The Weather

Published on 2011-03-04 14:43:00

I know I've promised to regale you with tales of my recent travels to tropical Hawaii, but my little body has been too busy at the doctor's office lately. Remember the cold that I was trying to get over mid-January? Well, whatever it is t > read more

Shooting @ Frankfurt Airport: OPSEC, Ladies!

Published on 2011-03-02 12:28:00

Today, a man from Kosovo got onto a military bus full of Air Force servicemen sitting outside the Frankfurt, Germany International Airport & opened fire, killing two of the Airmen & wounding another two. My heart breaks for the families > read more

*Think On These*

Published on 2011-03-02 08:01:00

Well, I'm back from my family vacation in tropical paradise! And no, I'm not happy about it. Coming back to Germany has never been more tough, but after some sobs & sappy shopping to buy things that remind me of my family, I'm doing a > read more

I Heart Hanalei!

Published on 2011-02-19 03:08:00

I've been there many times. I've also been to other beautiful places in Hawaii. I've even traveled Europe & seen some of the world's most beautiful & popular sights. But there's no doubt about it: I love Hanalei, Kauai! Of all the pl > read more

Aloha From This Wahine!

Published on 2011-02-11 19:57:00

Alooooha! I'm very happy to say that I have left behind lonely Germany and snowy Colorado and have arrived in beautiful tropical Hawaii! My family and I are relaxing on the Big Island of Hawaii, enjoying every minute! We spent > read more

Dreamy Pastels

Published on 2011-02-03 17:38:00

Just a few cozy pictures to brighten your day! Hope that you all are having a wonderful week! > read more

A Snow Day For You?!

Published on 2011-02-01 15:59:00

Wow! It seems like a lot of the United States is getting slammed with snow & freezing temperatures! How are things where you are?! I talked with my Dad in Colorado a while ago & he told me that it was -14 degrees there! BRR > read more

A Grand Entrance Into February

Published on 2011-02-01 04:35:00

Today I get to do one of my favorite things: change the month on my calendars!! What a good feeling it is to know that another entire month is behind us! A whole month of phone calls instead of face to face talks, of meals for one instead of c > read more

Right This Second...

Published on 2011-01-30 06:12:00

Happy Sunday! What are you all up to on this fine day?! Me, well...I'm sick :( And where do I think I caught this little bug? Oh, the doctor's office. I went in for one thing & came out with another! Figures! I should start taking Airborne > read more

Saturday Around The World! Get More Followers!

Published on 2011-01-29 04:53:00

It's that time again! Can you believe how fast the weeks seem to be flying by? Whenever I make this Blog Party post, it always feels like I just did it the other day! But you won't find me complaining! The faster the time goes by, the sooner my s > read more

Healthy Layla + An Amazing Bathtub!

Published on 2011-01-28 10:34:00

Just got back from the German Vet in town, & I have good news: the infection in Layla's tail is gone! Hip hip hooray!! The Vet who saw her today was new & he told me he wanted to lift Layla onto the table so he could see her tail > read more

Heart Of Gold

Published on 2011-01-27 05:20:00

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know I'm a big fan of all things King Arthur Flour, America's oldest flour company, opened in 1790! Well, here's another delicious cookie recipe from them that I'd like to share! These Hea > read more

Always Remember, You Are...

Published on 2011-01-25 15:00:00

As I sit down to read & work my way through a delicious pot of tea, I still can't get my mind off missing my husband. It feels like his return is right around the corner, but we do still have a ways to go. I just found this picture & it mad > read more

Pretty Pastels

Published on 2011-01-25 10:06:00

It's been a long day. After a doctor's appointment for myself, I had to take Layla to the Vet again because her bandage fell off. This was trip number 4! We're getting to be pros :) But...about 30 minutes ago, Layla stood up & > read more

Far Off Places, Adventurous Lands

Published on 2011-01-24 09:14:00

I usually go through phases of wanting to stay at home & wanting to go out & explore the world! Lately, with Don being gone, I've typically been in my "stay at home" phase. Traveling just isn't nearly as much fun when he isn't with me!  > read more

Weekly Featured Blogger: Consider The Lilies!

Published on 2011-01-23 07:33:00

Congratulations to this week's Feature Blogger, Consider The Lilies! This adorable California girl is also an Army wife, & also toughing out a deployment like I am doing! Grr, we are made of steel, girl!! :) She writes abo > read more

Ooh Hello, My 200 Followers!

Published on 2011-01-22 16:33:00

Yes! Yes! Yes, you read correctly! I have reached two hundred followers! I know this is no big news for some of you who have oodles of followers on your own blog, but to me? Oooh, eee! Two-hundred is fabulously wonderful! T > read more

Happy Tail

Published on 2011-01-22 16:22:00

How awful it is that there can be such punishment for a happy tail-wagging dog! What I mean is...my poor Layla has what's called "Happy Tail", or a wound at the end of the tail that occurs because it's hit the wall one too many times :( Oh, sh > read more

The BEST News!

Published on 2011-01-19 10:11:00

I got THE BEST NEWS yesterday!! And it came from Don's Unit's most reliable source: the Commander! Let's just say that I won't have to wait as long as I thought for my sweetie to come home from deployment!!! OPSEC is the most import > read more

Right This Second...

Published on 2011-01-16 06:06:00

I found this cute little list over at Unruly Things, a blog I like to visit once in a while for pretty photos & neat ideas -- such as this one! I thought I'd fill it in myself! A neat & easy way to let you know a bit of what's goi > read more

Saturday Around The World! Get More Followers!

Published on 2011-01-15 03:44:00

Time for another Saturday Around The World! This is my {usually} weekly blog party where you can find new great blogs while promoting your own blog! Hopefully, but the time you are done "traveling", you'll have some new favorite reads and > read more

Sweet, Sweetheart, Snuggled Up

Published on 2011-01-14 15:13:00

Happy Friday night, my lovely blogger ladies! If I could grant you all three things for this evening, they would be: 1} For something sweet & yummy to treat yourself to...2} For your sweetheart to be by your side, &3} For a cozy p > read more

Behold! The Sun!

Published on 2011-01-14 09:29:00

It shines! I nearly gasped as I drove home from Post & saw that the Mini's thermometer read 49 degrees! And *brace yourselves* I had to put my visor down to shield my eyes from the sun! BEAUTIFUL! The fields were green & free of > read more

Oh, Peonies! You Are My Favorite!

Published on 2011-01-12 14:07:00

My Mom has so many peonies bushes in her yard -- white, light pink, fuschia... And every Spring when they put out dozens upon dozens of buds, I get so anxious for the day when I can go outside on a beautiful Colorado day, barefoot & armed w > read more

Cozy Spaces & Delicious Breads

Published on 2011-01-11 13:28:00

I seem to have a bit of a theme on my Tumblr page the last few days: cozy spaces. Maybe it's because I've been waking up around 6 AM every morning since I got back to Germany, which leaves me with visions of cozy beds & snuggly PJs each night st > read more

Your Favorite Romances, Please!

Published on 2011-01-10 12:42:00

A year without my husband & I'm craving wonderful romances. The movie genre, that is. Netflix gives me such a great selection to choose from, but the problem is...I've run out of ideas! Do help me out. What are some of your very favorite > read more

*Click!* -- My Weekend In Photos

Published on 2011-01-10 02:06:00

So, as you look at these pictures, keep in mind three things: 1} My husband is gone & he's the one I most like to spend all my time with!, 2} Brr, it's cold outside! So being cozy & warm in my house is my preference!, & 3} I just go > read more

Sweetness!

Published on 2011-01-10 01:32:00

This morning seems to have the makings of a nice day. I'm sitting here with a plate of scrambled eggs with cheese & one of my favorite Prague coffee mugs full of wake-me-up goodness. The dogs followed me downstairs & then promptly went back > read more

2011: The Year I've Been Waiting For!

Published on 2011-01-08 01:29:00

Finally, the year has come when my sweetie & I will be reunited! ...Does that sound like a tag line for a movie or what?! But it's true! Now we will no longer have to say, "We'll be back together next year." Instead, it's "See > read more

Still In The Christmas Spirit!

Published on 2011-01-04 02:02:00

I just took this picture of a few ornaments on our family Christmas tree... Christmas may be over...maybe it was even last year! But I'm still in the Spirit of the Season! How about you all? My family usually puts our tree up a few days before Ch > read more