tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35006207708226680202024-03-05T04:53:03.945-08:00The Fruit of Her HandsEmily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-2830640856454865872014-03-19T15:30:00.001-07:002014-03-19T15:30:04.988-07:00Spring BreakNext week is Spring Break!! I am so excited that I will actually get a break before I start my job April 1st. My last day at UAFS is this Friday and then I will have 10 luxurious days to enjoy. Whew...what to do with all that time.<br />
Anything I wanted.....<br />
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George Banks-<br />
"What was I gonna do with all that free time? Anything I wanted! Maybe I'd take up fly fishing, travel to exotic places, climb Mount Everest. I was feeling on top of the world."<br />
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Sorry I felt like I should throw a Father of the Bride quote out there.<br />
Sorry Random.<br />
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But seriously. What to do. What to do.<br />
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Wish List<br />
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<li>Camping at least one night- roast some marsh mellows and chow down on some chili dogs</li>
<li>Attend a College Baseball Game </li>
<li>Play guitar for fun!</li>
<li>Spend quality time with Copper and take him on adventure walks</li>
<li>Go Kayaking</li>
<li>Fun day in Fayetteville (Rick's Bakery, square, cafe's...)</li>
<li>Drive-In Movie (maybe with some sweet friends :) )</li>
<li>To read </li>
<li>Run and actually enjoy it</li>
<li>Read outside on a quilt with Copper </li>
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I hope everyone has a safe and fun break!</div>
Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-43490086715131409252014-03-17T15:43:00.001-07:002014-03-17T15:43:30.893-07:00Little UpdatesSorry it has been such a long time since my last post! I'm not sure there are many people even still reading my little blog but my husband has made two references to it this past weekend and so I feel like I need to post a little update.<br />
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<u>Update #1</u><br />
New Job! I am proud to announce I am now a new member of ABF. I am pretty excited and feel extremely blessed with this new opportunity. This will be the first time I have ever worked a full time job but I feel completely at peace and ready for this new chapter. Everyone was so kind to me during my interviews and I feel great about being part of this organization<br />
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<u>School</u><br />
Jake has decided to enroll full time at the UAFS this coming fall. We are also very excited about this new chapter in our lives. Woah will our lives be completely different from the one we have grown accustomed to but we are ready to see what this year will bring to our little family. So far so good, well....for the most part.<br />
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<u>Car </u><br />
I'm getting new tires! I thought this was relevant enough to add into this list.<br />
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<u>Friendships</u><br />
I have recently joined an accountability group with some amazing women. I love and look forward to each week when we get to meet and have grown so much in the past few weeks. I have developed deeper relationships with some of these women and have gained such precious friends. I really do hope I will get to continue meeting with them with my new hours and new schedule but I will always be thankful for the time I do get to have with them.<br />
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<u>Walgreens</u><br />
Walgreens is awesome. Where has it honestly been and why have I not been going there before now? I mean there rewards program is amazing and the deals are really hard to match. Between Harps and Walgreens, Walmart seems long forgotten! Really, if your not a member, become one today. No fees.<br />
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I know this is such a broad spectrum of my current life right now and I really do hope to continue to update more often. No matter how boring it may seem with some of those aforementioned updates, I am pretty excited to see where God is taking me and where He is constantly growing me into the person He has designed specially for.<br />
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Thank God for His continued new mercies each and every morning and thank Him for this moment.<br />
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-44529938202775654052014-02-19T10:22:00.001-08:002014-02-19T10:22:38.179-08:00Breakfast CookiesSkinnytaste Breakfast Cookies<div>
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As you may be aware, I love <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/">http://www.skinnytaste.com/</a>. Gina has the most amazing and satisfying recipes. </div>
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I tweaked the recipe just a little bit and it tasted amazing!</div>
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a non-stick cookie sheet with cooking spray or use a Silpat (LOVE Silpats!)</div>
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Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-74840391450380060372014-02-13T15:03:00.002-08:002014-02-13T15:03:17.777-08:00Menu of the Week<h2>
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Man oh man ya'll I have been in a cooking mood! This week has been special for Jake and I in regards that our 4 year anniversary was yesterday and tomorrow is Valentines Day. I thought I would try out some new recipes as well as some old favorites I have posted on the blog!<br />
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Sunday-<br />
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Skinnytaste Spaghetti Squash Primavera. </h4>
Yum. And satisfying!<br />
<a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/01/spaghetti-squash-primavera.html">http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/01/spaghetti-squash-primavera.html</a><br />
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This recipe, O My Goodness Gracious. It tasted like potato soup but without the guilt. For only 80 calories for almost 2 cups, I served it with some freshly made sourdough bread. YUM. This is definitely going down in the favorites book.<br />
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Also made some Weight Watcher Brownies on Monday. You can go back and see how to make those <a href="http://emilybdriscoll.blogspot.com/2011/07/weight-watchers-brownies.html">here</a>.<br />
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I honestly have left each night after dinner this week feeling satisfied and completely happy with the meal and how it turned out. I served this squash bake with some grilled chicken.<br />
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Wednesday-<br />
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JACOB!<br />
We woke up early that morning and worked on our dinner preparations together :)<br />
I made Skinnytaste's Cheesy Zucchini Enchiladas with Cuban Style Back Beans and brown rice.<br />
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Friday:<br />
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Camping with my little family!!! Chili with Hot Dogs</h4>
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Saturday morning for breakfast I have made ahead some Skinnytaste Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread muffins. I originally made 4 loafs for some friends of mine for Valentines Day and it made so much I had enough left over for 5 HUGE muffins!<br />
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Here is the recipe for the <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/07/low-fat-chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread.html">bread</a>.<br />
I did make a couple of alterations to make it a bit healthier. I substituted coconut oil for 1:1 ratio with the butter and used dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate. I would have used all whole wheat but I did not want to dry the bread out too much since I was using apple sauce and other subs. It is so good! I am so excited for my friends to now try it! <br />
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Hope everyone has enjoyed their week so far! Here's to more good cookin'.<br />
<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-10938905294413081732014-02-05T12:49:00.000-08:002014-02-06T10:14:23.066-08:00Book Series<b>Anyone out there looking for a great book series to read? Let me suggest a few:</b><br />
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Fablehaven by Brandon Mull</h3>
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My family and I absolutely love this series. There are a total of five books. I love it. It is a utopia full of adventure, mischief ( oh Seth....), magic, suspense, and full out awesomeness. Please, if you are looking for a great series to start as a family or individually looking for excitement, give Fablehaven a try!</div>
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Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among the greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. But when the rules get broken, powerful forces are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and maybe even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most. - Back page of the book</div>
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Mark of the Lions by Francine Rivers</h3>
Anything by Francine Rivers is a must for this girl. She is amazing with her words and her knowledge of the scriptures.Besides Redeeming Love, this would have to be my favorite series (right before Lineage of Grace). You will begin with A Voice in the Wind and continue on with 2 more books marked by faith, contentment, and God's infinite Grace.<br />
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<b>A <i>Voice in the Wind</i> brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forget- Hadassah. Torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, this young slave girl clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of decadent Rome. </b><br />
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What all can I say about this series? If you like Harry Potter you will love this series.<br />
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I love HP and don't really compare the quality of this series to others but this series is amazing in it's own way. This book is amazing. Done. Complete. Read.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 22.399999618530273px;">MAX MCDANIELS LIVES a quiet life in the suburbs of Chicago until the day he stumbles upon a mysterious Celtic tapestry. Many strange people are interested in Max and his tapestry, and his discovery will lead him to Rowan Academy, a secret school where great things await him.</span><br />
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King Killer Chronicles- Patrick Rothfuss</h3>
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Wow. This series is so unlike any I have read before. It is different and un-expecting. It is riveting. It is full of adventure. It is full of characters that are so interesting. They each have a different role to play and the good vs. evil in this book is unlike others I have read.<br />
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<b>The riveting first-person narrative of a young man who grows to be the most notorious magician his world has ever seen. From his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime- ridden city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that transports readers into the body and mind of a wizard. It is a high-action novel written with a poet's hand, a powerful coming-of-age story of a magically gifted young man, told through his eyes: to read this book is to be the hero.- exertion from Amazon</b><br />
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These are just a few I read in 2013. </div>
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Please share some great series back with me! I am looking for some GOOD reads. Especially for more of these snow days coming along. </div>
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-19270150052425672312014-02-05T11:34:00.003-08:002014-02-05T11:34:37.177-08:00Today I Love....Today I Love... <div>
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Sherlock Holmes</h2>
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I have been seeing the advertisements all over Hulu Plus and I finally gave in and watched the first episode while Jake was away. </div>
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Now, you may not know that I have a healthy love to BBC and British shows on my beloved PBS. I love my BBC Top Gear, Downton Abby, James May, any late Saturday night British Comedies and of course the Vicar. </div>
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So I just sat down and pushed play.</div>
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Woah. Season 1 episode 1 completely won me over. I am not that passionate about many television shows but this is amazing. </div>
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I love the plots, the twists, the turns, the S.U.S.P.E.N.S.E, the amazing amazing camera advantages, and the acting. Finally some great actors! I love it all. Not to mention Bilbo! </div>
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Netflix and Hulu have both seasons 1 & 2 if your family is looking for a new great show! I warn you tho, each episode is approximately 1.5-2 hours long. But oh so worth it! </div>
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So snuggle up with a big quilt, a cup of English Earl Grey, your favorite dog ( or spouse ) and let the excitement begin! </div>
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Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-49349484698910467452014-01-24T07:34:00.000-08:002014-01-24T07:34:04.698-08:00Breakfast Made SimpleI have a new favorite breakfast meal. And for only 171 calories it is so good and filling!<br />
My mom had gone to the store last weekend for some ingredients for me so I could make some Pioneer Woman Guacamole. She came back with 2 separate containers of Pico De Gallo. I used the spicy for the guac. and took the mild back home with me.<br />
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Monday morning I was scrambling some egg whites and thought to put some of that Gallo in there with it. O My. What a treat!<br />
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1 Tbls of fresh Pico De Gallo<br />
3 egg whites<br />
1 pinch of 2% cheddar<br />
1 pinch of salt ( love the pink Himalayan)<br />
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Simple Simple Simple<br />
I put in between a 100 Calorie breakfast roll and am good to go till lunch!<br />
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I hope everyone has a great Friday! I know I will. Jake will be landing soon and can't wait to see him!<br />
<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-9940145015553791092014-01-23T14:08:00.000-08:002014-01-23T14:08:01.583-08:00The ShockWow what a Thursday! Besides being absolutely freezing outside it is the day before Jake gets back!!! He has been gone at Sniper School in El Paso for the past couple of weeks and this girl is super excited to bring him home.<br />
I wanted to really work hard while Jake was away on training Copper. I had actually looked into sending him to a local hunting obedience school in Greenwood where my sweet friend and her husband bought their precious puppy. After looking at the prices and thought it would be worth it if it would mean him not running off into moving traffic and coming to me. I would pay whatever for that! Well, Jake politely said 'NO' to the school and told me to work with him. I called the man in charge and talked with him about what I should do with Copper. He informed me about how smart Golden's are and to give it two weeks. He also told me to buy a shock collar.<br />
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A Shock Collar.<br />
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I hate those words. Jake and I use a 'command' collar and we have for the past two years. It is an excellent on the leash tool and probley used properly would get great results but Copper is a stubborn 100 lb creature!<br />
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So I bought one.<br />
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And I read up on how to use it.<br />
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And I used it.<br />
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And now I believe I have the most perfect dog ever! I only used it a few times and Copper is like a completely different dog. He obeys me so well. I cry every morning after working with him because of the pure joy it brings to me when I throw the stick and he actually brings it back to me and drops it! Then his tail is going crazy happy and those eyes want me to throw it again. Y'all it is life altering. He stays, waits, sits, walks with me-without a leash mind you-(that was taught with the command collar). I love it. We are still in the beginning stages but I am not giving up. What a present to give to Jake!<br />
Copper is so happy. I am so thrilled!<br />
It's the little things y'all!<br />
Enjoy your freezing cold day!<br />
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-55922778536833290942014-01-02T14:04:00.000-08:002014-01-02T14:04:24.245-08:00Copper's First YearWhile looking through some pictures on Instagram I wanted to do a post on Coppers first year!<br />
Wow. What a year with our Copper. I cannot even begin to write and express the joy and love he has brought to Jake and I.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Best passenger ever!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shooting days out at the farm.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the first day we brought our Copper home</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loving our Jake while he was away.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No way did he use to fit into this tiny toy basket!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, we did have to buy him a horse trough for his swimming area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Precious. </td></tr>
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Woah what a year. If you are considering buying a dog I highly recommend it! However, if you are unable to give them lots and lots of love and time then please reconsider. It absolutely breaks my heart when I see dogs chained outside or being left outside and never ever seeing their owners. Never being loved on and held.<br />
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I cannot wait to make more memories with him in 2014!Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-84336960839266765092014-01-02T13:35:00.003-08:002014-01-02T13:35:49.835-08:00Goodbye 2013!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow 2013 brought a lot of different opportunities and blessings for our little family.<br />
The greatest blessing that was brought to our family is my new little nephew Forrest Martyn!<br />
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He is absolutely beautiful. Forrest is so calm and peaceful, loving and comforting and not to mention so darn cute!</div>
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2013 also brought new jobs to both Jake and I!</div>
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Feb-Bahamas with my uncle and aunt, Sarah and Brent, mom and dad, and Aubree</div>
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March- weekend trip to New Mexico</div>
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July- San Antonio to see my sweet husband</div>
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November- Branson with our sweet friends Adam and Jessica</div>
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Each year brings some type of challenge to our little family. One great challenge was Jake leaving for school for 3 months. I hate when he leaves. Each time he leaves is so hard but this one was so very hard. The months were made easier with my sweet Copper keeping me company at home but it was still so hard. The greatest challenge 2013 brought to our family happened actually on Dec. 27th. Many of my family and friends know how much Jake and I love our Copper. I mean we LOVE HIM. Copper was hit by a car last Friday afternoon and afterwards ran off to hide in the woods. I usually take him out to my parents house because he loves it so much there with all the countryside and his friends(the cows). It broke my spirit that night. I don't want to go much into that evening but I do want to make known how much God does love us. He was looking after Copper and he brought him back to us. My sweet sweet friend Jessica came to see me after finding out and he showed up afterwards. My family was overjoyed and our AMAZING veterinarian took extraordinary care of him! After that evening so many things have been put in perspective to me!</div>
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I chopped off all my hair off this year and have no regrets!!</div>
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I rekindled some sweet friendships and could not be any happier.</div>
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Read some good book series! And fell in love with some old ones all over again. Maybe I'll do a post on that later!</div>
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I'm not much into making new year resolutions but I want to purposefully healthy in my life. I look back to my life in Hawaii and was the healthiest I had ever been. I want to be back to that place in life and hope to go back this year. </div>
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Here are some pictures to leave you all with!</div>
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-40180847511180204302013-06-27T14:04:00.000-07:002013-06-27T14:10:12.452-07:002nd Best Day of My LifeAs many of you do know,<br />
I have a very healthy love for a certain book series. <br />
This book series is in no way satanic or demonic. <br />
It is wonderfully scripted with entertaining characters that has become my friends. <br />
This book series was read outloud in my family for years and had become a part of our life. <br />
I am instantly connected with people who share this endearment with this series because I know exactly how they feel.<br />
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Harry Potter changed my life. <br />
Seriously.<br />
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I love everything about it. EVERYTHING. I love the whole entire concept from book 1 to book 7. Each page was filled with such amazing stories that the page after that couldn't come fast enough. I felt like I was walking along Hagrid right with the other first years into Hogwarts that first day and walked (or flew, or disapparated, or powered, or transfigured, or rode) along with them throughout the next 6 books. <br />
I love the relationships that were built between all the characters and I love how we got to know them each more personally as we grew older. Yes I am involving myself with them because I was the same age as the characters and grew up right along with them when the books came out! I love it. I know some people do not 'get it.' I know some people weren't allowed to read this series and I know people have a prejudice against the series. I honestly hurt for those people. I honestly do. You are really REALLY missing out. You are missing out on all the quidditch matches flying right along with the Gryffindors. You are missing out with tasting the sweets from Hogsmeade. You are missing out on the feasts along the Great Hall, all those wonderful Potion Lessons, times when you can have explored the pensive, gone into the Forbidden Forrest, or fight a Death Eater! You are missing out on Neville Longbottum and Severus Snape for crying out loud! I tell you, it is such a magical series!<br />
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And Harry Potter World is such a magical place!<br />
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My sister, Chase, Jake, and I went last December and it was honestly the happiest (right behind my wedding day) time of my life. <br />
In reality I walked the street of Hogsmeade and tasted the pumpkin juice and butter beer (not really beer btw). I ate at the Three Broomsticks, flew right along with Harry, Ron, and Heromoine around the castle, and joked along with others with Weasley Wizard Wheezes. We walked through the gates right when they opened and walked out while they were closing. There are tons of other attractions in the park but I wanted to soak up every moment of the Harry Potter experience as I could get. <br />
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The most precious time was when I recieved my wand. <br />
Aubree and I stood in line for hours to go into Olivanders. We were so excited to have a wand choose the wizard. About an hour and a half after standing in line, one of the workers ( A slitheran...) told us that 1 out of each group was chosen. I looked in front of me and behind...there were tons of people around. I wanted to cry. I prayed earnestly that God would let me (sorry Aubree) be chosen to recieve a wand. We walked right in and marveled at the hundreds of boxes lining the walls. While we were in complete admiration, Mr. Olivander walked down the stairs and pointed right at Aubree and I. We were 12 years old all over again! We both had to say spells and work out the glitches with some wands until we finally found them<br />
It was so completeley and utterly magical. <br />
Freaking best day ever! <br />
Not to mention the awesome rollercoaster ride in hogwarts around the castle that I may or may have not rode 3 different times.<br />
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If you ever get the chance to read the series, just do it. If you ever get the chance to go to Orlando Studios, just do it. <br />
It will change your life. <br />
For the better believe me! <br />
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-37185432240206205942013-06-27T13:19:00.000-07:002013-06-27T13:19:46.750-07:00Going Down Memory Lane TodayI was going through some photos on our Walmart account this afternoon to order me some prints for some picture frames I had and was just transported back to some amazing times I have had. <br />
Mostly from my wedding in Arkansas.<br />
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That day went by so beautifully fast and I am so glad we have pictures that capture so much of went on that day. <br />
While I was looking through the pics. I realized that there were some on there I had not really looked at before! Like these:<br />
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Oh and our decorations were so very beautiful!<br />
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Love! Everything was handmade even that flower tree :)<br />
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I am just so so glad I got the time today to remember May 15th 2010. I felt so blessed by all of our family and friends that came out to support us that day and show us love. I felt so honored to have our youth minister marry us and to have Jakes grandpa say an opening prayer over us! <br />
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Just some amazing memories I wanted to share with you guys today!Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-1234086026257848492013-06-21T12:01:00.000-07:002013-06-21T12:01:40.156-07:00Thankyou'sI just wanted to take a moment and brag on someone right now...<br />
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The funny thing is is that I do not even know his name! <br />
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This is a completely random story and a random page out of my life but it has been on my mind:<br />
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You see, ever since Jake has been gone I have been overconcerned about the condition of our yard. I know it is silly but I do not want to be the neighbor with the overgrown grass! There have already been 3 snakes in my yard and I am scared to death that if it gets too high that it will bite Copper. So I have asked my sweet father-in-law and my dad to take turns mowing the yard. <br />
Before Jake left, he would mow every week but he would also mow our neighbors yard as well because we knew the owner lived out of town/nursing home situation and he thought it would be ok to just keep their yard up as well. <br />
Last week while Sarah and I were on our way to go swim, my neighbor (who owns the little house no one lived in) was outside mowing my yard! I was so so happy and said thankyou!<br />
Well when we got back home it looked so nice. The next day Copper and I were on our way to go for a walk when I saw him outside with his wife sprucing up the flower beds. I walked over and told him how thankful I was for him mowing my yard and that I was sorry that his yard had not been mowed for awhile because my husband was away with the military. He looked at me and said, "I do not want you to worry about your yard being mowed! I will mow it for you every week!!"<br />
Well yesterday before mine and Cops evening walk I saw him outside mowing my yard again!! I mouthed a thankyou and when I returned he had even taked the trouble to mow my fenced in back yard. He had moved all of Copper toys and everything. I just felt like crying in happiness. I was so thankful. <br />
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Little things like a yard being mowed becomes big things when your husband is away for a long time. I am so thankful for this kind man for showing such a great kindness towards me and for helping Jake out as well. I also want to say thankyou ThankYou THANKYOU to my sweet father-in-law for helping me out in all the areas I need help with. He came over yesterday while I was at work just to play and wrestle with my sweet puppy! They know I hate leaving him alone all day! Jacque and my mom come over some days and takes him outside and just comes over to make sure he is doing ok. I am so blessed!<br />
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Thankyou daddy for weed-eating my yard and mowing as well!!! It was so very nice and I feel so overwhelmingly blessed to have the family that I do who loves me and helps me!<br />
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Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-33238115365822931882013-06-17T13:12:00.000-07:002013-06-17T13:12:35.851-07:00Commit to FitAt work, we were presented with a challenge a few weeks ago. <br />
It is called Commit to Fit. It is a work program where the people in your organization commit to a program for 8 weeks that should lead to healthier lifestyles and life changes.<br />
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Since being back home my healthy lifestyle plummeted. I mean bad! Having a mom that cooks southern food and desserts each and every day is not good for someone trying real hard to stay on track! <br />
I needed motivation and this program started it! <br />
I had started my running again with my sweet cousin several weeks ago doing the C25k program. I had ran my first 5k in October but the way the race was handled really put me off or running them...(excuses, excuses I know).<br />
But now I want to have that drive again like I did last summer in Kailua. And we are doing awesome! I really believe we could run one right now if we wanted to.<br />
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Anywase, with CtF. Each week we are presented with a week of challenges. The hardest week was def. number 1. It was a challenge to drink 96oz of water each day! I was good at drinking just 1 bottle! Man oh man has it changed everything! <br />
The next week we had to eat smaller meals 5-6 times a day worth 200-300 calories each. It was so so easy and I never had the hunger feeling. <br />
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Well since starting this Commit to Fit challege I just feel healthier and more confident! So confident in fact that I chopped my hair completley off! <br />
I just feel really good again and I am so happy! <br />
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Goodbye once again my dear friend, Pioneer Woman :( <br />
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Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-50002013683130664102013-06-14T11:56:00.000-07:002013-06-14T11:56:47.676-07:00Oh My Goodness It Has Been Awhile...Hello Everyone! <br />
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It has literally been 12 months since my last blog post.<br />
Jake has requested that I start blogging again while he is away at training so I suppose I will give it a try! <br />
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Where to start??<br />
I will begin with new jobs and a new family :)<br />
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Jake and I have almost been back home for a year. July 5th will mark our 1 year back home and boy what a year it has been. One of the highlights of this year is my precious huband enlisting in the Air National Guard. HE LOVES IT. Probley one of the best decisions he could have made for our family. He is currently in San Antonio for a few months for his job schooling, hence why I am doing this again. <br />
They treat him with respect there and they are very kind to our family. We are praying for a full-time position up at the 188th security forces when he returns. It would be so perfect for him. He is such a hard worker and so passionate about his work up there. <br />
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I on the other hand have worked a few jobs already while being back home. I worked at MDO at my church through the school year and fell in love with some beautiful children! <br />
I have also signed on to be the wedding director at FBC and have helped with several weddings this past year. I LOVE IT!<br />
I have also worked at UAFS for a semester as a guitar instructor with the Academy of the Arts program. Loved being involved with the school and loved teaching those willing to learn but unfortunatley that seemed to be 1 out 10 so....<br />
I have also recently started working at UAFS in the SAO department and work each day. <br />
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Wow...that is a number of jobs not including working up at the Butcher Block 2 days a week before starting my new job at UAFS. <br />
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Also, we expanded our family this past December and welcomed home the most beautiful creature God could have ever created for us: <br />
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He is basically the most wonderful dog ever:
His name is Copper. <br />
He is perfect.<br />
He is a little ornery.<br />
He is 7 months old. <br />
Weighs >60lbs<br />
Likes to eat every plant in a 10 mile radius.<br />
Completley and utterly beautiful. <br />
Likes having his teeth brushed and hair combed.<br />
LOVES Cornerstone Vet!!!<br />
Likes to ride in the front of Jake's truck.<br />
LOVES LOVES LOVES water.<br />
Likes to eat little birds, flies, and frogs.<br />
Loves to walk around the pasture with his daddy.<br />
Loves sleeping beside me with the fan on full blast.<br />
Enjoys his bathtime.<br />
Enjoys our walks.<br />
Loves seeing his friend, Chief, over at Lolly and Pop's house. <br />
Loves jumping on people ( trying to fix that....)<br />
Loves swimming in ponds, creeks, ditches, mud holes, and swimming pools.<br />
Loves chewing on anything.<br />
Loves his Iams and<br />
Most importantly loves his momma ;)<br />
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Ok, I could go on and on about this sweet creature but I guess I will stop for now. <br />
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Another new family addition in our household is little Forrest!!!<br />
He is my nephew! Sarah and Brent found out they were having a baby in Febuary. We went on a family cruise right afterwards. What a celebration!<br />
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We are so excited to welcome little Forrest (isn't that a perfect name) into our family! I cannot wait to hold him every single day and love on him always.
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So there you have it! A basic overview of 2 new areas in our life! <br />
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Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-1218267742438885812012-07-21T18:49:00.000-07:002012-07-21T18:49:05.922-07:00We're Back!Hey everyone!<br />
Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time. We have been back for 2 weeks and it has been a whirlwind! We have already moved into our house (seeing as how we weren't expecting to move into the house till August sometime) and have been to Dallas and back with our truck.<br />
We are enjoying our vacation time but it is going by way too fast! We haven't had just one day to sit and relax really or go somewhere to camp or 'explore' but things should be slowing down pretty soon.<br />
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As far as jogging as been, I have been about 5 times with Sarah and have been trying to motivate myself to get back into the habit! We average 2.5 miles now and she is doing so well! Today we did the Greenwood trail and it was so beautiful. Jake goes with us also and he is such a great motivator to the both of us.<br />
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I might as well let ya'll know about our little puppy we were going to bring into our family this week. I had been in contact with the breeder since March. It has been a wonderful and anxious 4 months of waiting and planning to be able to meet Copper. I know this may seem silly to you all but Jake and I had already fell in love with him.<br />
Monday I had called the breeder 5 times and left some voice mails because we were going to come out to the farm this week and meet him but I could never reach her. I had been to TJ Max and bought some items for him and already painted 'his' room in our house. Tuesday was our move in day with the movers and that morning the breeder called me with the most devastating news. She said that the puppies didn't make it. She was very upset and kept apologizing and I kept saying it was alright, I mean what else was I going to say? After we got off the phone I just balled. I knew I looked silly but it hurt so much to know that our little puppy that we already fell in love with hadn't made it. The vet said that it had just been to hot for the little ones. <br />
I know it wasn't our little Copper and one day we will bring Copper home but it still hurts me even right now as I type this I just want to crawl into bed and cry. I know when I tell people it is just really awkward because they just look and me and think it's 'just a dog' but really, it wasn't. Not to me. This morning on the trail, Sarah and I ran by an older golden and my arms just started to hurt from wanting to just drop down and hold it.<br />
Please don't think I'm pathetic...I'm just so devastated...<br />
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Anywase, after that happened I have been just up and down this week. I know God had a plan for our little family but right now it just hurts so much.<br />
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Besides all of that we are happy to be home and are excited to see where God is taking us.<br />
Hopefully talk with ya'll again soon.<br />
Sorry this was a depressing/random post! <br />
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-17927256211074311232012-06-28T12:22:00.001-07:002012-06-28T12:22:26.143-07:00Motivation where did you go!?Ugh. You guys I have no motivation! Its been over a week since my last run....<br />
and it really was such a good run 2.5 miles! Plus 2 on the bike and another mile walked. <br />
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It has just been so hectic and stress-filled. <br />
Jake and I have been going walking every other night instead because he is borrowing an awesome bike so he rides while I walk beside him. We walked to this super nice park and then to the beach one night and just listened to the waves. It was pitch black and really serene. I am really going to miss that smell and sound.<br />
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I leave a week from today!! <br />
7 more days in Hawaii!! I am so ready to leave tho. We will be spending the 4th of July with the Pantlings. They are having a cookout and there will be a show on the Harbor. It will be wonderful. <br />
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I am sitting here watching Aubree and Linus on Skype and listening to all the different military members here at Starbucks. There are men from Australia and Canada in front of me and I am enjoying there accents. <br />
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Jake and I got our truck sent off! Whew, one more thing that is marked off. Excitingly tho, that was the second to last thing that was to be marked off....<br />
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We are borrowing a truck from the Pantlings so we are able to still go around the towns and enjoy our last week. <br />
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I better go, just thought I would do a little update. It is getting a little distracting in here so I'm not sure how this post is sounding. Sorry! I was never good with distracting environments ;)Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-2800331796822418982012-06-21T16:55:00.002-07:002012-06-21T16:55:24.294-07:00MIAOk guys Im sorry I have been missing in action on the blog! Our internet decided to stop working about 3 weeks ago so we had to go ahead and cancel it. <br />
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ALOT has been going on!<br />
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First of all, we are all moved out of our house. THERE IS NOTHING in that house. We moved out everything on Monday and literally have a matress, little couch, and carboard boxes leftover from the movers as furniture. No tv, internet, and rarely phone usage because I don't want to use data. <br />
Its super nice when Jake is home but I get so bored when he is gone. I am spending the afternoon watching Aubree cook on Skype at the Starbucks on base so I could do a little socializing and a blog update. <br />
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The move went by fast but it was super stressful. I have a lovely huge fever blister on my face to help remind me of those couple of days. Finally got our motorcycle shipped as well. We were planning on staying up at the Pantlings to save some money on BAH (housing allowance) and to take care of jake (the lab) but the people here who manage our rent would have feed us over $2300 for moving early.....<br />
yes....corrupt people...not to mention all the other fees they are already charging us for not notifying them early. Because being in the military we have all of our information on anything weeks ahead of schedual *sarcasm*.<br />
It has kind of left a bitter taste in my mouth about this island and leaving now isn't so sad.<br />
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However, Jake and I spent a night being tourist the other night out in Waikiki and the whole evening I was savoring every moment. I love how Jake and I fall in love more and more each day and those butterflies still flutter around in my stomach when I spend time with him :)<br />
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We drove down to the strip and walked around Waikiki. Started out going to a little tea house and sampled some teas and ended up buying some AMAZING little teas! We then saw that we were in around the time the Farmers Market is open so we walked through the market and tasted some pastries...mmmm<br />
Next we walked to the beach and sat at the park till dinner time. Went to our special chinese place called Noodles for dinner afterwards. We have gone their with my family each time they were in and went there the very first time I came over. It is in the Hilton Village and just holds some sweet memories. We then went and sat out by the pool (where I spent my first evening here visiting with Jake 3 years ago!) and listened to the outdoor band for a couple of hours. It was the most beautiful night! We walked along and took some pictures of us wading in the lagoon and watched the sunset. We went and walked throught Fort Derassy park and looked though the Hale Koa hotel and just had the most wonderful evening. <br />
We hardly go over to the tourist side of the island because it costs so much over there but I'm so glad we went. <br />
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I have been keeping up with my running. Not so much this week. I went Sunday morning and did real good. I am averaging about 2-2.5 miles straight with no stops but walk another mile and ride the bike a couple of miles sometimes. We've mostly been walking this week because of everything going on. <br />
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I need more motivation! Hopefully when things settle down. Its hard to cook healthy without any staples in the house let alone any kitchen appliances! <br />
Sandwhiches and soup is on the menu for the next 2 weeks!<br />
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Yes, 2 weeks from today I will be boarding a plane out of here. <br />
Wow. Didn't I just write a post about it being 3 more months in this place?<br />
We almost got the truck ready for shipment so that is just another little step closer to home! <br />
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Jake suprised me and rented a boat for this Saturday so we are going boating!! I'm super excited because I've always seen the marina full of boats and sailboats coming and going from the base but we just never went. So Jake secretly took a Hawaiin boating class to get his liscence and asked me out on a date :)<br />
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It seems like i'm rambling...sorry! My mind is just a whirlwind. <br />
I better go, theres alot of people in here so i'm getting distracted! haha ...how can people do homework in a public place like this???<br />
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SEE YA"LL SOON!Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-53126699823223345892012-05-29T15:57:00.002-07:002012-05-29T15:57:53.441-07:00Weekend recap!This past weekend was soo wonderful! Jake and I had a blast! Friday, Jake took me to Bellows beach which is next to where Jake and I got married and spent the afternoon out there. It was so nice but a little windy and cloudy. I am really trying to work on my tan so I was kinda bummed out. We came home and just relaxed. Saturday I was wanting to go to the outlet malls but it was so nice so Jake offered to take me to the beach again! (this is a big deal for my husband who does not like the beach!)Saturday we spent the entire afternoon at the beach here on base and it was like we had it all to ourselves which was so wonderful! So we had a little subway picnic on the beach and just watched the tide come in ;)<br />
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That night we went running. It was so hard because the sun totally drains me! I did not want to go but I knew I would regret it if we didn't go. We walked up our little hill behind our house and started our jog. Since Jake had been home, I never got around to doing the laundry so Jake had to wear long shorts (he likes to wear shorter shorts to run in... ;) ) so they were not cutting it for him so I had to go bymyself. This is the first time in a month! It was so mental for me to keep going but I knew I had to. Before I knew it I was already at the gym, did 2 miles on the bike again, and ran another mile back home! 3 miles!! <br />
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Sunday we went to the outlet malls. Jake actually got something! My husband hates to shop. He will wear the same thing everyday just so that he wouldn't have to pick anything out or choose anything to wear. He likes the basics. So when he said, "Hey, sweetheart I found a really cool belt that has a cool little latch on it and some new swim trunks" for some reason it just made me so happy inside. I guess I just want him to have that special feeling of shopping sometimes also. haha. He bought me a cute maxi dress (mainly because he said it made me look tall....and it was on super sale..and a CUTE little bathing suit cover because it made me look tan). We went to chilis (thanks momma for the gift card) and came on home. <br />
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Yesterday we went and saw a movie (we had a free movie ticket!! Yay for being a movie club member) and got some awesome frozen yogurt! Came home and was seriously not wanting to go on my run ...again....what has gotten into me??! Jake has to train for his pt test so I cannot keep up with his pace so I was just going to stay home and do laundry...but I didn't! I went and felt so good! It was only 2.5 miles or so but I just love the feeling afterwards. We did look for me some new running shoes specifically for pavement (mine are more for trail runs...which are completley fine) but $5 off of the original price doesn't cut it for me. <br />
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I woke up this morning and was feeling a little discouraged. The stupid scale hasn't moved one blessed pound so I sent a picture to my sisters (where one is brutally honest...i'll let you guess which one) to see if they could see any difference. <br />
I don't have a before picture or anything because I don't like taking pictures of myself. I am soooo shy! I don't know how people can have whole albums just dedicated to themselves....I just could never do it! So it was stepping out of my comfort zone this morning sending it to them but they were soooo encouraging! It's really stepping out of my comfort zone to post this but maybe it will help me stay accountable! <br />
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MY PUPPY IS GETTING BORN THIS WEEK YOU GUYS!!! Ugh, I am so ready! I will be calling the breeder again to see how everything is going and I hope to get some pictures soon. We should be getting our orders in this week ( PLEASE LORD) and get our moving dates in the next couple of weeks! </div>
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When we were closing in on the last .1 of the 3 miles I looked over to a group of men and saw a man in a wheel chair missing both of his legs. <br />
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I know in Greenwood AR we don't ever see anything like this. I never had. Colors started to play and while Jake stood to attention I. JUST. WEPT.<br />
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I don't think I am able to communicate how proud I felt...how completly HUMBLED I felt and also how ANGRY I felt at all the ignorant people out there who just shame themselves trying to put down the military. <br />
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I sit here with tears streaming down my nasty sweaty face and am so so so proud of the freedom that I have and for that man to have sacrificed for me to sit here and share this with you all. <br />
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Next time you see a wounded warrior pray for them, thank them, and bless them.<br />
Next time you think Fort Chaffee is getting a little bit too loud and start complaining, ask for forgiveness of your ignorance and selfishness.<br />
Next time you want to talk during the football game when the anthem is being played please remember this man here missing his legs because he gave them up fighting for your freedom.<br />
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and this weekend coming up, please remember that it isn't just a 'lake' day or vacation day, but remember what it stands for. <br />
<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-70714731616480679242012-05-17T14:12:00.001-07:002012-05-17T14:12:26.954-07:00LIMBOWell Jake and I are just waiting on our orders for now so it feels like we are just staying in the waiting period. I know in a couple of months we will look back and say," Wow, that really did go by fast." As for right now, its pretty stressfull and full of patience filled days. Take yesterday for example, one of the lawn workers decided to hit and run over our dish causing it to crack, chip, and disalign. Direct TV charges $50+ to come out and realign the dish (this has happened before by moving crews who were SO AWFUL). Jake witnessed the man doing it, took pictures, and can describe the time and what the man looked like. However, our Forest City managment told me today, and I quote, "Don't get your hopes up on a reimbursment..." UGHH. It would be cheaper to just go ahead and suspend or cancel our contract. <br />
Jake is NEVER mad....well he was mad last night I can tell you that! <br />
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Waiting for paperwork, orders, flight dates, moving dates, packing dates, and everything else is stressful but I have to be grateful. I am scared to death tho that someone is going to steal our stuff because it is 'common' around here from the movers....very reassuring. <br />
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Woke up this morning feeling horribly dizzy. I have never felt like this before. Jake told me to drink a lot more water because we lost alot of fluid from last night run (2.8 miles!!) but I have had 3 glasses so far and still fill sick. I wasn't even able to go to my last bible study meeting on James. <br />
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I've been reading the runforcookies blog that can be found on pinterest for inspiration on running and keeping up the motivation. I completly realize that it is as much as a mental game as it is physical. I did receive some great advice about weather running so I feel better about Arkansas. I guess I am just spoiled here. :)<br />
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On another note, I have not gotten my hair cut since March 2010 (besides a trim last May) because I do not want to pay for it....is that the most pathetic thing you have ever heard?! I called the local salon here at the mall (Trade Secret) and asked how much it would be for a <strong>trim</strong>.....$45...I said, "Oh, I don't want my hair washed or styled"...oh ok...$40. <br />
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I think I'll wait. <br />
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Jake is supposed to get his hair cut once a week...thats $10 a week for his hair....which just seems funny to me. <br />
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I am SOOOOO excited about our puppy! He is due now at the beginning of June so that should work out perfect for his 6week weening period. <br />
We thought about naming him Mississippi. I have always loved that name after watching El Dorado (John Wayne). I mean I LOVE it. I wanted to name my little boy Mississippi Dean but I would feel so bad for him in grade school. Jake was totally for it but we will see whenever we see him. I have a feeling Copper is going to stay tho. <br />
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I sold my second cow today. Actually, my dad sold it for me but it was still my cow. Jake and I just had a little cow born last month and he is precious! <br />
I think I remember sharing that while in my first year of college, my mom advised us to invest in something either in stocks, guns, or cattle. I chose cattle. I started with a momma cow who had a little one and then that one had a little one and now we have 4. Well, we just sold one but we should be expecting another next year. <br />
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I am very grateful to have a daddy that will take care of my cows for me....seeing as how I don't know how. <br />
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Can't wait to see everyone soon! Sorry for the random post :)<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-70756397899684116732012-05-15T11:54:00.001-07:002012-05-15T11:54:28.268-07:00Pinterest and ProductsWith wanting to eat cleaner I have found some really good products that have worked for us. However, being on a budget is so hard while trying to do this! Take for example the cream of anything soups. You can buy the cheap brand here 72 cents a can; however, for the clean stuff it is $2.99 each! :( I love the Pacific foods brand of the version: <br />
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They have 2oz more than the can and you can get a 12 pack on amazon for $30.48. But that is still $2.54 a carton..which is cheaper than on a military base?? anywase. The ingredients are simple (only 4 or 5 compared to the can) and it tastes so fresh! But that price is just absurd. So I think I found a solution! On pinterest there is a site where you can make your own cream of anything soups yourself! <br />
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<li>2 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1/2 small <a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/sliced-diced-onions/">onion</a>, diced</li>
<li>1/2 cup main ingredient, diced</li>
<li>1/4 cup butter or substitute</li>
<li>1/4 cup flour or substitute</li>
<li>1 cup milk or substitute</li>
<li>3/4 cup broth</li>
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This is great! The author suggests to just quadruple the batch and store them in the freezer.Or just can store it in a jar up to 4 days in the fridge. Her link is <a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/homemade-cream-of-something-soup/">here.</a> With crock pot recipes, your gonna come across some of these soups and I recommend going for some of the substitutes in the ingredients and making your own healthy soup!<br />
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Another product Jake and I both are loving is the Cascadian Farms cereal. Jake really REALLY loves cereal. I don't blame him but cereal is expensive here and he can go through a box in 2-3 days. The cereal he LOVES is about $3-$3.50 a box here but they are all full of GMO's. Who cares right...they taste goooood! But, I have found that the Cascadian Farms cereals are only $2.50 a box and all ORGANIC! I know that still sounds expenisive but cereal for some reason is a lot more expensive here. They have some that if I would just pour in a bowl and not tell Jake what box they came out of, he couldn't tell the difference and his happy/healthy tummy is none the wiser. We also like the granola but looking online, it is super expensive (like $4.58 a box!). The box lasts us about 2 weeks and we put it in our yogurt or just grab a handful for a snack. If anyone sees the prices in local stores let me know. <br />
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Another pinterest find that really does work is the lemon on hard water stains. You just cut up a lemon and scrub the heck out of your facets and it makes them all shiny without having to spary clorox on it and get the scent stuck in your nose hairs. :)<br />
When I did this I was fustrated because we have an older house on base and I know its been used and abused but that still doesn't mean I want it to stay nasty. But the water stains on some of the facets are just permanent; however, I bet if you lived in not so old or nasty of a house, the lemon would work wonders. It helped to a large degree on the sink facets. <br />
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Also, I cleaned our mattress. I have never once done this before in my life. So I took a cup of baking soda in a mason jar and dropped about 10 drops of lavender oil and shook. Then I strained the mixture over the matress with a strainer from the kitchen and let it sit for a couple of hours while I washed the linens. SMELLED GREAT!! The mixture is supposed to lift all the nastiness out of the mattress and bring it to the surface...did it do that? I don't know if it did or not, but mentally I felt better about our mattress while I vaccummed everything up and it smelled excellent. :)<br />
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<br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-2576443394104277172012-05-15T11:18:00.004-07:002012-05-15T11:18:46.936-07:00Jogging Journal:2Ok ya'll we did it! I met my goal of 3.1 miles!!! I know that is like a 5K so it was as if Jake and I had our own personal 5k ;). <br />
Saturday we were both not in the mood to go running (which I really do have to make myself go upstairs and change and then walk out the door) and it was a complete mental game. It seemed I was too hot, or my toe hurt, or something else BUT we kept going. Jake kept pushing me and we made it to the gym. It was only 1.8 miles to the gym so we went inside to get some water and then we did 2 miles on the stationary bike for a rest. Back outside I felt another burst of energy so we ran back through the neighborhood. When we got back to the house I just knew I could go more so I asked Jake how much more do we have and he said .3 of a mile. I knew I had to do it, I was so close! So we did! I felt liberation...as Jase Robertson would say. <br />
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Anywase we went again last night and did 2 miles which I was still really proud of. It is week 5 of this new journey and it's great. Last night was sooo hot tho, it was in the 80's yesterday and it just seemed too humid. That is what scares me about Arkansas weather so if anyone has any tips on how to stay motivated with hot weather please help! There is something strangely satisfying about having sweat pouring off of you tho...I know gross...but awesome! haha<br />
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Things I have GOT to remember:<br />
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<li>DRINK WATER!!!!!!</li>
<li>Don't just pay attention to the scale</li>
<li>Stretch</li>
<li>Motivation</li>
<li>Thick socks</li>
<li>KEEP GOING EMILY!! YOU CAN DO IT! </li>
<li>Drink my green tea every day! </li>
<li>Don't push too hard or you'll burn out. </li>
<li>DRINK WATER!!!!</li>
</ul>Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-9517727088457281092012-05-11T11:15:00.001-07:002012-05-11T11:15:05.369-07:00Jogging JournalOk, so I thought if I kept a journal about my jogs it would help me be a little accountable. My bible study only has 2 more weeks left so I need to have some somewhere! Last night we went through the calender and marked off the days we went and how far. I read that if we have something visibly in front of us it would help with encouragment. <br />
First of all I just want to say that I am so excited that I am in my 4th week! I read somewhere that in order to create a habit, you need to do something for 2 weeks? If thats not true than maybe it's 4. haha<br />
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After looking past the 4 weeks I have noticed a <strong>small </strong>improvement:<br />
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April 20-2.5 miles<br />
April 22- 2.45 miles<br />
April 25-2.27 miles<br />
April 28-2.55 miles<br />
May 2- 2.3 miles<br />
May 4-2 miles<br />
May 6- 2.7 miles<br />
May 8-2.6 miles<br />
May 10- 2.92 miles -woo hoo! Almost there<br />
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Last night was brutal! I drank water all day because Jake texted me with little reminders to drink my water so that I wouldn't be dizzy. On Tuesday it didn't seem so bad but last night was hard! We trecked up a monster hill and then jogged back down and through the neighborhood and I could have just tripped by husband everytime he said "Just a little more"! We stopped at a rest station and grabbed some water (really cool thing about living here is that they have rest stations around base with water and disposable cups) and we were off again. I literally wanted to sit on the ground and cry! Which its super hard to do when you have a husband who thinks you look cute instead of serious when you try to cry! He just laughed and encouraged me to go a little further again until we got home. 2.92 miles! Again I know it sounds like such a small number but we burned 400 calories and I feel amazing! <br />
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Climbing up the hill was just as hard as jogging on level ground. I think of the reward at the top of the hill and it makes things better. The view ya'll is amazing!<br />
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This is the view from our house of the hill...<br />
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I live in one of those little houses :)<br />
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there are saliboats out on the harbor but they look like tiny little white triangles just floating on the ocean and on the jog down....I mean it is def. a reward! The little hike there is also so pretty! We go through a trail between the woods and last night they had jets and huge airplane take offs. They looked so close that they looked as if coming right out of the trees on the left of us! <br />
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Why did we wait so long to do this? <br />
I don't know if this is going to be a new hobby for us, but I would really like for it to be. It will def. be hard when we move but as for right now I'm going to enjoy it! <br />Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3500620770822668020.post-86655433279557117722012-05-09T12:11:00.002-07:002012-05-09T12:11:42.854-07:00Getting motivated!I mentioned last week I believe that Jake and I started to go jogging during the evenings, well this is my 4th week at jogging and I feel so good! Ever since we started eating cleaner and less processed foods and exercising, I feel my mood just lifting. I pray I never get out of this habit because afterwards I really do feel amazing even if I want to throw up in the middle of it. Jake is so encouraging when we go out. He constantly tells me good job and those little words help me keep going. Last night we jogged a full 2.5 miles! This is a big deal for me considering the last time I probley jogged was in 8th grade track with Coach Casselman. Or was it in basketball?? Anywase, I am getting out and doing it! The hardest part is getting out the door, once your out the door you can go for it. We take a break when colors is being played and the flag being taken down while Jake stands to attention and then we take a water break but afterwards we keep going. We have been doing some different trails but my favorite is the sunrise/sunset hikes up KT hill behind our house. It is a pretty big hill and once you get to the top your surronded by the ocean. We jog down and back through the neighborhood and the smell of the ocean and wind just envelopes you! It truly is such a blessing. I have told my bible study to help keep me accountable with this. I really want to go every other day and so far it has been great. <br />
Something funny that really does help me is looking at my motivation board on Pinterest. ha. Isn't that funny? <br />
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These are just a few that help. I love the prayer that is listed even tho I am by NO means a runner I love how the prayer is written and pray this while outside. <br />
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I thank God for blessing me with two legs and the ability to go jog and also for a husband that is able to run more and longer because he truly encourages me! I would love to get to 3 miles so we can do a 5k! How awesome would that be?! <br />
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Get motivated today! I promise you won't regret it. .... now I just need to remember this haha!Emily Gordonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17480836722512879629noreply@blogger.com2