Beauty and the Police

Forgive me for the absence. I believe it was just the case of the "overwhelmies" that took over this blog. I started it with good intentions and then realized, oh gosh. I just got specific with the title and now every post is going to have to be about being Policeman's Wife. Then I realized that being a Policeman's Wife is just another name I hold. Teacher, Youth Leader, Volunteer, Disciple, Policeman's Wife, Plain ol' Wife, Daughter, Neice, Granddaughter, Cousin, Sister...etc etc etc etc. So really it is just about me. I obviously want to sprinkle bits and pieces of my life a PMW....but also about other things. I mean why not, right? So get ready to see pictures, read about cooking and baking adventures and get topped off with a little PMW action. First off - Meet Susie. She is a 3 month old Great Dane and the cutest one I have ever seen. Today was a milestone in her life as well! My husband sent me the following text today: Victory!! Vict...

Let's be honest when we say that Shift Work for Police Officers is a joke.  They are NOT on a shift, so they should not claim to be!  All of this said - I am not trying to get anyone worked up about this, I just wish that they would change times to actuality. Currently, Wes is technically on 3rd shift which is 2pm-10pm.  Alas, he actually works from 1:30ish to whenever he comes home. Which could be 10:30pm - 4:00am. It really doesn't work out the way that it claims, obviously.  I realize that they are doing their job - but sometimes I am frustrated because plans can be ruined!!!   Woes. 

Whenever I feel blue...I tend to hunker down, watch my favorite movies and eat obscene amounts of Whoppers. Don't judge me. Anyway...we all have favorite things. I know we've all been asked about our favorite foods, movies, books etc. We all have favorites. What an interesting concept if you really think about it. I mean, we have ONE thing that we REALLY enjoy within a subject (restaurant, store, color) and we proudly announce it to others. Which I assume is to attract other people with similar favorites....make new friends! I digress... I have officially found a NEW favorite. It is obviously not blogging. But instead.....riding along with Wes during his shift. It. Is. A. Mazing. Seriously...I have so much fun. I don't even care if it is is for an hour or for five hours. I feel like I know a large area in Tulsa...but only in night colors..you know: black....blue...yellow lamp lights that have gotten shot out....neon...etc. Don't worry...I had the per...

This past month has been a whirlwind. Even though the Holiday Season is my favorite time of the year, I seem to get the most stressed out as well. I know I am not the only one that feels this way - but man...when I was a 'kid' it was AWESOME. Sleep in...no responsibilities...Dad took me to buy the presents for everyone and my money was kept in HIS wallet!!  (Let's be honest...when I go home, I still keep it in there). But still - December is such a long month. We have about seven birthdays to consider (including both of ours), anniversaries, and of course...Christmas. This all comes with presents, cards, Christmas Cards, wrapping, bubble wrap, tape.  I am pretty sure we spent about $160 on SHIPPING ALONE. I stood there scooting five boxes that were as stacked up as tall as I am in the line on a rainy afternoon in the post office thinking: "This is why I need to move somewhere closer to family". I always somewhat snap out of that though when I remember how...