It's official! I'm a Navy girlfriend :]

I know I said I would post as soon as I got the call but I was so overwhelmed that it never even crossed my mind. I got to talk to John for 27 minutes :] He always asks me what I'm doing and wants to talk about me but I want to talk about him. Yesterday he was completely different. I could barely get a word in during all his chatter. He was completely exhausted after being up since 2am Wednesday morning. He said Battlestations was fun but tiring, which I expected. I knew he would like the hands on stuff a lot more than learning in a classroom. That's how he's always been.

They got to go to the NEX and get candy and a drink so naturally, he chose sour gummy octopuses and an energy drink.

I told him how Bristol whines whenever I ask her where Daddy is. I told him I've been using the iPad I got him and that I was going to have a hard time giving it back and he said, "No. It's mines." I guess I'll be giving it up haha

Well I guess that's all for now. I'm so proud of him I could scream! I wish my parents understood what an accomplishment this is but oh well. Maybe one day they'll be supportive.

Have a great weekend everyone!

(I like this because it said "when you're 15" which is when I met John :] )

Today

Today is a wonderful/hectic/amazing/emotional day. Today John is calling me with his "I'm a Sailor" call. This means he is officially a Sailor in the United States Navy and no longer a recruit. I feel like I may throw up. I have a terrible migraine. I haven't taken my eyes off my phone for a minute.

Nobody knows what time they all get to call. It's just sometime today. I guess it's just getting us prepared for the military motto "Hurry Up & Wait". It's also possible that he could get stuck standing watch and not get to make a phone call. Way to make us all go crazy, Navy!

I am so beyond proud of him for everything he's accomplished so far! He was determined to be a Sailor and today, his dream will come true.

I'll be posting as soon as I get the call! Hopefully he'll have his orders and can let me know where he's going to A-School & how long he'll be there. I'll be praying for myself today, that I can keep my sanity. He thinks it's funny when I freak out when he calls. He'll definitely get some good laughs today :]

WILW

I need this outfit. In my closet. Now.

My sweet friend Kelly is always on the lookout for anchors and she sent me a picture of this iPhone case from Etsy! As soon as I get my 4S, I'm buying this!

I love the idea of the chalkboard paint and putting sayings on them :]

This rocking chair is possibly the cutest thing I've ever seen. Room for 2 little ones plus you!

Kelly also sent me a picture of this tattoo. I want it. I don't know where yet(maybe my wrist) but I want it.

I found all 4 of these dresses at Petco yesterday. I want to get ALL of them for Bristol!

I hope y'all are having a fabulous Wednesday!

Prayers for John as he goes through Battlestations(his final test) tonight! Here's a video of what he'll be doing.

Windy City..Here I Come

Hi everyone! I'm getting super excited as we are in single digits now until John's graduation! I know I sound like a broken record with this continuous countdown but this boy is my life. 9 DAYS :]

Anyways, I won't go on about all the drama that surrounds this trip(not with him, but his parents). I wanted to ask any of you that have been to Chicago recently for some ideas on fun things to do! He said he wants to go to a nice restaurant in the city so I definitely need ideas there, since I haven't been since I was 11. I really want to go to a Cubs game(they're playing the Red Sox..ahh!) but his mom already shut that down. I know he's not going to want to go shopping, which is what she wants to do so any ideas would be helpful :]

I'm not trying to put together an itinerary or anything but I know he'll ask me for options so I need to be prepared for that!

I hope y'all are having terrific Tuesdays!

^^^^where I'll be in 9 days!

New Look, New Name

No, you're not going crazy. It's still me, Samantha! I just thought I needed to make the blog more related to my life as far as the name & theme. I am most definitely a southern belle but there weren't many posts that related to that. I didn't make this a full-on military blog because that's not all my life is about, it's just a big part. I hope y'all like the changes :]

WILW :]

It's that time again..What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I found these jeans on oldnavy.com & they are exactly what I'm looking for! Not to mention, they have them in about 6 other colors!

I have no idea where to get this dress. I saw it on Pinterest but it's adorable.



I am NO WHERE NEAR ready for a child but I just couldn't pass up the chance to post this maternity picture!

I must have this in my home. Picture from your first dance.

This isn't cute or anything but I LOVE that gas prices don't cost me an arm, leg, or first born anymore! I got it for $3.09 this morning :]



I found this on Tumblr. It's one of my favorite verses.

And lastly, these pillowcases! LOVE!

15 days until John's graduation! and hopefully a letter will come today!



What I'm Loving Wednesday

Hi everyone! I know it's still early but I hope you're having fabulous Wednesdays so far! Here are a few things I'm loving this week:

This picture of Bristol cracks me up. I've never seen her do this before. I'd like to think she's smiling at me hahaha

I got to see this lovely lady on Friday! Who doesn't love Miranda Lambert??

The countdown is down to 22 days!!!! I can't wait to see John :]

I LOVE these monogrammed coozies! So cute for summer!

I really need to get this for my apartment so John & my brother will take off their boots :]

I LOVE these mason jars dipped in glitter! Two of my favorite things combined into one!

Instead of going to the lake, I'll be makin' money @ Colonial all weekend. Whoop Whoop!