Why am I awake?

Yup, here I am, at 0345, WIDE awake.  This is the second shift (shift meaning a night that Nick is working)  in a row that I haven't slept for crap.  I mean, I'm sure at least part of it has to do with the fact that I spent most of the day asleep, thanks to this nasty migraine...but that being the case, one would think that I would be able to sleep tonight too, since I feel like poo.  But no, of course not...I slept for a couple hours, and now I'm awake...wide awake.  The only thing that makes this semi ok is the fact that Nick is at work, so I can be on the computer and watch tv without fear of waking him up.  

Ok, now that I got that out of my system...on to other things.  So, as y'all know, we had Live, Laugh, Love...Our Way redesigned a while back.  Stephanie over at Dirt and Lace Designs is AMAZING, and always goes above and beyond when it comes to designing our layouts.  Stephanie also designed Amy Brown Photography.  (yes that's a shameless plug to get y'all to jump on over to my photography page and follow that too)  Anyway.  This last time that Stephanie re-designed here, she made us pretty "Your Ad Here" buttons...Do you know what that means?  That's right, it means that there are ad spaces available here on Live, Laugh, Love...Our Way.  With all that happened in our lives since October, we haven't really had a chance to get behind marketing our ad space.  That's changing.  Right now.  So, that being said...who wants in?  We are offering a special right now for our new sponsors.  Contact us for details!

Other then that, nothing new really.  We've finally started to get organized and unpacked, which is an AMAZING feeling.  I finally feel like we might actually get this house unpacked, and set up sometime in the semi-near future!  Another great thing about getting unpacked and organized is that I'm getting my craft space set up again.  YAY!!!  I will be able to make cards, scrapbook, sew, make bows, edit/print photos, EVERYTHING!!  That makes me so happy!

Anyway...I think I'm going to try to get some sleep before Nick gets home from work...don't forget to contact us about being a sponsor!

Have you checked out CSN stores lately??

No??  You should!  There's nothing like having 200+ stores at your fingertips!  I know for Nick and I, setting up a new house means getting lots of new things.  One thing that we decided to splurge on was a new TV, Blu-Ray player and surround sound system.  And what do you need for all of these new things?  A beautiful TV Stand to house them!  CSN stores have TONS of beautiful TV Stands to choose from!

Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming CSN Store review!

January Pear Tree Greetings Coupon and Giveaway

Can you believe it?  It's January already!  I feel like the holiday season just FLEW by.  Now we're off and running towards Valentines Day...I went to CVS yesterday, and they are already COVERED with pink and red and Valentines Day everything.  I don't know about you, but I feel like it's still a bit early...

Not only if 14 Feb Valentines day, but 28 Feb is Nick and my 2 year wedding anniversary.  I can't believe it's been 2 years already.   Couldn't be more happy.  I'm so in love with Nick...and I have been since the day we met.  

Have I ever told y'all that story?  Well, I'm gonna tell you anyway, lol.  

Nick and I met on Myspace 5 years ago...We chatted for a few days, and then 5Jan we met in person.  We went to the local 99 restaurant.  We had a great dinner (and by some miracle, I didn't scare him away).  After dinner, we decided that we weren't ready for the night to be over yet.  We spent the next 3 or 4 hours driving all over the state...we talked, we laughed, we held hands...it was amazing.  It was the most amazing night....I knew that night that I was in love with him, and that I was going to marry him.  And 5 years later, we're getting ready to celebrate our 2nd wedding anniversary.  

Don't get me wrong, we've had our ups and downs, but we always get through them together.  I wouldn't change a thing.  

So, here's the giveaway and coupon part. 
Shop the Pear Tree Promo Code page for the latest discounts and promotions on everything from Valentine's Day Cards, Baby Announcements and even a code valid on ANY purchase! Happy shopping!

This months giveaway is for 24 Valentines day cards.  Check out Pear Tree Greetings for the newest Valentines day collection.  They have the CUTEST kids Valentines day card.

Entering is super easy!  Simply got to Pear Tree Greetings, and come back and tell me what 24 cards you would like to get (please include a link, and your email address).

Want some extra entries? 

Follow us with GFC (1 entry, please leave your email address in your comment)

Write a blog post about how you met your SO, or your favorite Valentines Day Memory. (5 entries, please leave a link to the post, and your email address in your comment)

Until Next Time

Where has the time gone??

Hi!  Remember me?  Probably not...but that's ok...I'm back!  It's been a crazy, crazy few months.  My FIL getting hurt, us buying our first home, Nick leaving for training 2 days after buying said home, Nick coming home, Thanksgiving, Nick getting sick...TWICE, Christmas, New Years...geez...I'm tired just looking at that!

So, where does that leave us?  {exhausted!!}  In our new home, finally starting to get settled.  While we still don't have all of our things moved into our home, we're getting there.  And that feels GREAT.

As of yesterday (5Jan), Nick and I have been 'Nick and I' for 5 years!!  I can't believe it!  We're also about 6 weeks away from celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary {our first in our own space}  I'm absolutely in heaven.  I couldn't ask for a better husband!   

In other news, Nick and I are starting P90X next week.  Diet plan and all.  I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda nervous about it.  But I'm soooo ready to get back into shape...I'm hoping that this will help me to sleep better, and help combat my fibro pain.  I plan to share my progress week to week (and Nick's if he wants to).  So stay tuned to see what a difference 90 days can make!

I'm starting a photography class with Faith over at Simplicity on Sunday.  I can't WAIT.  I'm excited to get some more practice and experience under my belt.  I'm hoping it will help me along in my dream of running a successful photography business.  So stay tuned here and at Amy Brown Photography to see how I'm doing in class :)

There are so many other things going on around here right now...but those are for another time...for now, I'll leave you with some pics of our house at Christmas.