Merry Christmas!!

With the holiday season in full force, I won't be on here as much...but here is a picture from my travels thus far!!  Merry Christmas everyone!!

Bella

Holiday Partay!!

We had our holiday work party this week.  I always love the change from folks in cammies to dress up clothes!!!  

Last holiday party for the ship, just a little bittersweet, but one step closer to home:)

Obligatory Selfie. Dress is WHBM, jewelry is Versona.

Dress WHBM, Shoes Payless, Jewelry Versona, Purse Nordstrom Rack

Wedding Wednesday: Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner

We had a fantastic Rehearsal at Assumption Church, and an amazing dinner at Maggianos.  I swear, there is always so. much. food!

It was such a blast to hang out with my family and friends, get caught up and prepare for such an amazing step in our lives!

Liz and Me.  Love this gal!

So there was a cardiac convention in town.  Had to pose with these guys!

Bridesmaids and I at Maggianos!

Me and my love

Great Menu courtesy of my awesome in laws!

1 Month!!

I have been married to this guy for a month now..and I couldn't be happier!  I can't wait to see him soon for the holiday.  Living apart sucks, but it is worth the final out come; being under the same roof very, very soon.

Thanksgiving at Capital Grille

Wedding Wednesday: Bridal Party Nails/Lunch

I am not in Chicago much, so I asked my wedding planner for some ideas for a good nail spa to go to the Friday before the wedding.  My bridesmaids (sans MOH as she was midflight), my SIL Anne, and my mini me Sarah got our nails done at Polish and Pour in downtown Chicago.  We had a great time just relaxing and getting pampered.  We cracked up when another, far more obnoxious party came in for the same thing.  That is when I realized I needed to up my game;)

We ate lunch at D4, where I am fairly certain I have never had better sweet potato fries in my entire life.  That is saying a lot.

A perfect start to a perfect weekend!

My mini me and me!

Ellen and Meghan

Me and Tara

Anne and Me

A Day That Will Live In Infamy..

We all know those famous words spoken by an incredible president.  President Roosevelt, after the attack on Pearl Harbor.  I wrote a great post back in 2010 here.

What bothers me today is something I read on Facebook.  Friends of mine are stationed in Japan said a gentleman told them today "Happy December 7th".  They were pretty upset, since this gentleman was perpetuating the idea of hate.

I told them not to worry.  As long as their little girls have parents like them to teach respect, kindness, and love-they have nothing to worry about.  Hate will not overcome.

Hi My Name Is...

Megan.  This week I was able to go to work for an entire week and be known solely as Megan.  It was a bit liberating, frustrating, educational, etc.

I took a transitioning class from military to civilian life, and I am glad I took it, even though it is mandatory.  It is mandatory due to the ever growing number of homeless vets in the US.  I took away many great tools to search for a job, as well as all of the info needed for the VA.

I am looking forward to this step in my life.  Being Megan, being a wife, being back home in Sweet Home Chicago!

Wedding Wednesday: Bridal Party Gifts

Well folks, I want to get to the other details after we receive more photos, and our professional pics!

We really thought out our gifts for our friends and family, and this is what we came up with!

Flower Girl bracelets.  Perfect for adorable little girls!

Personalized Bottle Openers/Corkscrews and wine for the groomsmen

Pearl Necklace and Earrings for the bridesmaids that I bought on deployment

Hankie for my oldest brother who walked me down the aisle

Hankie for Mike's momma

Cufflinks for Mike's dad, brother, and my oldest brother

We bought my other two brothers who were ushers some good beer and cigars.  Perfect for a celebration!

We put all of the gifts in some personalized bags and handed them out at our rehearsal dinner.

I think www.etsy.com was a life saver in finding great gifts!

What did you get your bridal party?