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Dogs of War
Two of my favorite things – dogs and our military. Specifically, the Marine Corps.
I grew up in a house with 2 little sisters, my mom and my father, a USMC Colonel. Needless to say, he couldn’t catch a break from all the estrogen in the house! So, we got him a dog. Grunt. (Grunt = another term for a Marine.) Grunt was a yellow lab, and yes, one of the best dogs to have ever lived. Grunt went to heaven, and now my parents have Jarhead (yes, another Marine moniker.) So needless to say when I saw this article with Marines and their pups, it was enough to make me swoon.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Man’s best friend is also a Marine’s protector.
Feel Good Friday – Donate to Children’s Hospital!
My philanthropic little sister is raising money for an unbelievably good cause – The Children’s Hospital! She is asking for help – and I’m helping spread the word. If you’ve got a few extra $ – send it her way. Donate here. Helping sick kids? Now THAT’S a good feeling.
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Support me!
I will be participating in the University of Tennessee Dance Marathon on March 2nd and 3rd. This year, I am on the Dance Marathon Executive Committee. I am in charge of Corporate/Event Development so I have been going to businesses asking for donations to the event. Besides getting businesses to donate, I have a personal goal that I am trying to reach as well! I would appreciate any support that you give me for this worthwhile cause. All contributions will benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Any contribution will help, nothing is too small and all donations are tax deductible! Donating online is safe and easy too! To make an online donation please search for my name at www.helpmakemiracles.org/event/utkdm and then click “support this participant.” Thank you for considering this request for your support! |
A Day of Firsts
The last day of 2011 was spent at work for me…but I was able to capture this gorgeous picture of the last sunset of 2011.
New Year’s Eve was a blast — I’m so thankful to have so many wonderful friends to toast a glass with at midnight!
And a first worth celebrating — the first baby of 2012 in Lexington. He’s adorable!
Now to work on those New Year’s resolutions! Argh.
Christmas Memories
It was truly a happy Christmas. I feel more and more blessed each day by the people I’m surrounded with and the opportunities I have. Mostly, with my family and friends. Thankfully this Christmas was filled with them all.
My wonderful parents, two little sisters, a couple of cats and three dogs… the Burdine home was filled with fun.
From reading letters from “Santa” with my family…
To dad opening his ‘gifts…’ haha
Fun with sisters…
And of course animals at the Burdine household forever entertaining…
I even got to see old friends at Peyton’s bridal shower… Danielle…
Watch Peyton open presents…she’s getting married in May!!
and back to work…dressing up at work in ugly Christmas Sweaters and panda hats, to adorning my coworkers with silly hats on air…
A great Christmas was had by all 
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas all! Although I have to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (tis the life), I still wanted to wish everyone a Happy Christmas!
I was fortunate enough to go home to Kingsport, Tennessee to have an early Christmas with my family Thursday and Friday. Jarhead (above) even dressed up for the day! Now, back at work and celebrating with my work friends.
I came across these great Christmas videos that are trending now — enjoy! Merry Christmas!
Puppy Christmas:
Christmas Carol Flash Mob:
Home:
And my favorite Christmas song!
Merry Christmas!
…From the Burdine family! Even if you didn’t get one of these babies in the mail, we still wish you a very, Merry Christmas!
And, Merry Christmas from Louis V!
I even hung his stocking up!
The Streak is Over.
It was a very sad day for us Vol fans. Especially for my family and I who were all in town AT the UK-UT game to see our Vols fall to the Cats. But it had to end someday, and at least it was a beautiful day outside!
Nonetheless, my family and I still had fun watching college football and spending time together.
Until next season, Go VOLS!
And p.s. – I had to share this picture of this kid sitting behind us at the game… Yes, during the game:
Thank You.
We all need to make sure we thank you men and women who have served and are serving our great country. Today especially. So THANK YOU to all our troops, past, present and future, especially my father, USMC Colonel Miles Burdine!
Veterans – And a Scary Connection
With Veterans Day tomorrow, I wanted to share something that is too close for comfort for me. My grandfather passed away from ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease…So many of you have helped me fundraise for this cause, and thank you very much!
With all the money raised each year, we are closer and closer to finding a cure…and although we don’t have one, every day we learn valuable information that can help us get there. Something we all need to be aware of is the scary connection between ALS and our military.
As the daughter of a Marine, this is something that terrifies me. Our heroes are twice as likely to develop ALS as those who have not served.
Take a look at this PSA from the ALS Association about the extremely high number of veterans who are diagnosed with ALS each year. What better way to honor our military this Veterans Day, and find a cure for this terrible disease that affects so many of them. Also, join the roll call of veterans here.
