That's a little more boobage than I would like share here on my blog (and trust me, something about the angle is making me look a bit more voluptuous than I am in real life) but I've got a homesick husband and I promised him a photo that would cheer him up.
He took that shot in Greece (Santorini to be exact) just a few days after I got done teaching back in October 2010.
Might be one of the best memories of my entire life.
And if you're reading this Josh Downs...I can't wait until we're sitting on the front steps at night after the kids go to bed with a beer and a Sprite/lime/vodka/spash of cranberry, toasting to the fact that you're home.
we'll just call this your sexy Greece picture then!! i'm sure Josh Downs loved receiving this!! i forget when he gets back, but i'll look forward to that picture of you both sitting on the porch toasting with drinks!! wink!!
Posted by: karlalala | January 11, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Lovely!!!!!
Boobage! LOL!
Posted by: Kelli | January 11, 2012 at 11:34 AM
That is one of my favorite all time pictures. There is something so magical about it. It looks like it came out of a dream.
Posted by: Monica | January 11, 2012 at 11:55 AM
All bets are off in the Greek islands! I'm so happy to finally see a Greece photo! More please!
Posted by: Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita | January 11, 2012 at 11:56 AM
What a wonderful picture. I agree with Monica that it has this very cool dreamy quality to it. Keeping you all in my thoughts and looking forward to hearing when Josh is home safe and sound.
Posted by: karen young | January 11, 2012 at 12:37 PM
I can't wait for the two of you to have that evening and many evenings like that on your front steps. Great pic...not too much boobage ;)
Posted by: Tracy | January 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM
Cheers to the nearly perfect couple~♥ Adore you!
Posted by: Valerie | January 11, 2012 at 01:26 PM
Love it....boobage and all. haha. Can't wait for you and Josh Downs to be reunited one day too -- will it be soon? Not sure you mentioned how long he'd be there. Any time is too long, I'm sure. :(
Posted by: kat-in-texas | January 11, 2012 at 02:34 PM
ha! i promised my hubby budoiur shots when i loose my weight...coming from the girl who hates to look down in the shower! i'm sure josh is appreciative!
Posted by: mandy friend | January 11, 2012 at 02:47 PM
I think it's a great photo and I say "if you've got it flaunt it"... even if the photo may (in your opinion) be an optical illusion. A friend of mine (Nicola M) from Brisbane is doing your auditing class at the moment, look after her for me.... Kathy A, Brisbane
Posted by: Kathy | January 11, 2012 at 03:12 PM
brings tears to my eyes. you are so lovely and look magical. This will put Josh Downs under the table.
Posted by: Gayle | January 11, 2012 at 03:48 PM
Oh, the memories love. You're good to me!
Posted by: Josh | January 11, 2012 at 05:38 PM
I think about you and your husband being separated every day. Makes me appreciate my simple life. Thanks to him and your family and the countless others and their families for their huge sacrifice. How much longer till he's home??? I've been waiting for you to post about counting down the days. I'm sure it seems like an eternity.
PS in regards to your marathon post, I think it's just awesome you have the courage to put yourself out there and do it. That alone is such an accomplishment. You are too hard on yourself. Give yourself some credit! Whats the saying? Doesn't matter how fast you run, you're still lapping everyone on the couch. ; )
Posted by: Keely | January 11, 2012 at 06:51 PM
You go girl....drive him crazy to get him home quickly. It makes me happy to see love does exist.
Posted by: Alison | January 11, 2012 at 07:17 PM
Beautiful. Really, really beautiful. It will definitely cheer Josh Downs up. Heck, it cheered me up, but it was your lovely smile that did it for me. ;)
Posted by: Julie | January 11, 2012 at 07:27 PM
Aw I bet he's loving this!! Your happiness in this photos is totally evident. :)
Posted by: Lacey | January 11, 2012 at 07:59 PM
sometimes Vodka & cleavage says it all!!!
Posted by: Cindy Welch | January 11, 2012 at 08:13 PM
And I am betting there will be a lot of readers that will be toasting right along with you! Cheers....soon!
Posted by: janel | January 11, 2012 at 08:46 PM
My husband would appreciate a pic like that too lol. Hope he comes home soon Karen.
Posted by: Jenny Schimak | January 12, 2012 at 01:06 AM
Love, Love, Love that amazing picture!! What a way to capture an amazing moment between two loving, happy people! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to see the porch picture version!
Posted by: Corrine A. | January 12, 2012 at 05:29 AM
You are too funny! Love it! And I see a Josh response--take care of yourself Josh Downs!
Posted by: JillT | January 12, 2012 at 07:25 AM
You have this thing by the tail in a downhill pull. You can count days till you're together. Praying for Josh's safe return home. Praying for your continued strength.
Posted by: Lynn | January 12, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Karen- I love seeing pictures of you during your special moments in your life, each and every one captures the truth, love, warmth, happiness, and sometimes craziness things in your life BUT those are the very things that make life so special! I hope that Josh is coming home to you soon, I tell my friend all the time (her husband is deployed) that it takes a special kind of woman to be able to cope (some days better than others) with having your best friend, lover, companion away for periods of time. You are a very strong and amazing woman and I can't wait to see the porch picture.
Josh- thank you to you and all your guys for sacrificing so many things in your own life. I hope you get to go home soon to your wonderful, beautiful, strong, caring, God fearing and loving wife and your precious children. Again, THANK YOU! {Denielle}
Posted by: Denielle | January 12, 2012 at 08:17 AM
Love you guys! You give me hope that you can find the "real thing" out there. Stay safe Josh and hurry home to your wonderful family soon. Hugs and prayers. :)
Posted by: Julie S | January 12, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Cheers!! Your happiness shines thru in the image!!Love it!
Posted by: teresa b | January 12, 2012 at 08:34 AM