Making "Open When" Letters & Ranger School Update! | Casey Holmes

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  • @DiDiDenise
    @DiDiDenise 8 років тому +30

    This brings back so many memories from when my boyfriend (now husband) was in the marines and over seas. We had a little notebook we mailed back n forth to each other. I would have it for like a month and write in it every day then vice versa. We still have it and it's so amazing to look back on those times.

    • @darbyhogle4200
      @darbyhogle4200 6 років тому

      This is such an amazing idea!

    • @kelsey_8843
      @kelsey_8843 6 років тому

      That’s such a good idea!! I’m going to have to do that for my husbands next deployment

  • @summertime82
    @summertime82 8 років тому +8

    Watching this video just took me back 13 years. That's how long it's been since my husband went to ranger school lol. When he was gone I mailed him cute letters covered in stickers and I got a letter back saying please don't send anymore letters with stickers, I have to do 10 push-ups for every sticker. I felt so bad!!!! Hope the rest of the time flies by for you!

  • @niqniq9848
    @niqniq9848 8 років тому +173

    Aww the intro is so cute, saw it on snap. Love the way you decorated the letters. ❤️❤️ So sweet.

    • @cynthiaa63
      @cynthiaa63 8 років тому +1

      Casey Holmes keep your head up... before you know it, he'll be back ❤️❤️ love you💖💖

  • @emilyflorek1931
    @emilyflorek1931 8 років тому +16

    Seriously the best part of trainings/deployments is making letters, care packages & all that 😭❤️ makes the time pass easier! Stay strong, girl! It's SO DAMN worth it when you see him after! #militarygfs 🙌🏼

  • @jaimebh30
    @jaimebh30 8 років тому +3

    I love the "open when" letters idea! I hope ranger school is going well for Davis! The week will fly by and a good treat at the end with seeing Davis.

  • @harmony84celeste
    @harmony84celeste 8 років тому +2

    Casey! Congrats to Davis for making it this far! It's a huge deal. My husband went to ranger school a couple years ago and it was probably worse than his year deployment just because there was such minimal communication--so I feel ya, girl! ❤ Also, hopefully they improved this, but on pass days and pickup day when he's finished they are less than accommodating when it comes to informing family. I waiting in my car for 8 hours on pass day because no one was told exactly what time they were getting released. 😰 I didn't want to leave because I didn't want him waiting wondering where I was. Anyway--not sure if you've planned anything for that day, but another little tip:he will be starving, exhausted and STINK! So as excited as you are to see him, just take it easy. My husband cried when he saw me waiting for him, and he's not that dude. Haha. Ranger is such a mental and physical test, having a loving face to see after all that time away means more to them than you know! We were lucky and he passed without having to recycle, so it could've definitely been worse. My thoughts are with y'all! ❤❤

  • @Savannahkrupp
    @Savannahkrupp 8 років тому +25

    I did the letter thing too when my boyfriend (at the time) was in basic training. I also sprayed my perfume on them so it would smell like me. He loved it and it made him smile when he was having a hard day. He said he would rub my perfume on his pillow hahaha

  • @jessicac3248
    @jessicac3248 8 років тому

    The dogs being nosy when you are opening your stuff-----cracks me up!!!! My dogs do the same thing. I love how they are in the video just smelling & licking everything. So cute. Also LOVE the "open when" letters. What a great idea! Love your relationship. Thanks for sharing with us!!

  • @erikaaaxlove
    @erikaaaxlove 8 років тому

    I just wanted to tell you that my husband recently left for deployment and I've been watching your videos to help keep myself sane. I'm so glad that I can directly relate to someone I look up too! The struggle is real for the first few days but I want to thank you for sharing this with the world and girls going through this separation too!

  • @AudreyND
    @AudreyND 8 років тому +62

    Personally, i would need about 5 of those "open when you miss the pups" A DAY to get me through!

    • @AudreyND
      @AudreyND 8 років тому +11

      And Casey, i'm about to call you out on being a candle hoarder! You are doing a declutter of all your closets and your house, we all know you have a closet FULL of candles already!! 👀 😂

    • @LondynBrielle
      @LondynBrielle 8 років тому

      Casey Holmes You know you have 14 days from orig purchase and u can get a price adjustment! just take ur reciept in withing 14 days and they will give you the diff between ur orig price and the sale price if the items you bought!

  • @EarlsFamilyVlogs
    @EarlsFamilyVlogs 8 років тому +1

    Crushing the open when letters! Davis is gonna love them!! So so so close to Darby pass!! Also obsessed with the floral file organizer, I need to get something like that!

  • @raewallace4374
    @raewallace4374 8 років тому

    Girl I feel you with Davis being in Ranger school. My fiancé just got back from deployment and I did the "open when" letters too! Being apart like this will help y'all grow so much 😊

  • @THETAYLORDIARY
    @THETAYLORDIARY 8 років тому +1

    Casey, the intro is awesome. And can we talk about these letters? Honestly, that is the best idea. You are so wonderful to him. I can't imagine how lonely it gets in the army. He will absolutely TREASURE these. My favorite was the open when you need a prayer. :) You are such a good person.

  • @emilylichardi6314
    @emilylichardi6314 8 років тому +1

    When my boyfriend was in basic training we wrote letters and I was so excited when they came in the mail!!! Yours are so cute he's gonna love them! ❤️💞💓 Also LOVE this new intro it's adorable

  • @mandaw.4905
    @mandaw.4905 7 років тому

    I love how open you are with so many different topics, like laser hair removal. So refreshing!

  • @caycelangston8610
    @caycelangston8610 8 років тому +1

    LOVE the "open when" letters!! Super cute idea!

  • @TheMarissababey
    @TheMarissababey 8 років тому +3

    Those letters to Davis are so adorable! You two make my heart sing... 💗

  • @brittanylkn
    @brittanylkn 8 років тому

    That intro is so cute!!! Also loving the amount of work you're putting into Davis' open-when letters, it is very sweet.

  • @reg2916
    @reg2916 8 років тому

    you writing those letters is literally the cutest thing i have ever seen...its precious. you guys are goals, and the best part is that you two really get it..you support him and both of you have your priorities so right!! god bless!!!

  • @hayleebaird-lira8021
    @hayleebaird-lira8021 8 років тому

    I love that I wake up with my one year old and dogs and start our morning with coffee and your vlogs 😊 my husband is in the army and goes to the field in a couple weeks so I might hide some of those letters in his bag!!

  • @greaser826
    @greaser826 8 років тому

    I love how involved your dogs are when you get home. Ah love it! Those envelopes are such a good idea and wow you have the best handwriting!!!
    I've got to smell that white gardenia candle, like now!!

  • @tonaltzinmartinez4462
    @tonaltzinmartinez4462 8 років тому +1

    My heart is so happy and full knowing you'll see Davis soon💓

  • @LoveIsSemperFortis
    @LoveIsSemperFortis 8 років тому

    The new intro is so cute! 😭 and I'm sure Davis will love the letters! I made tons for my husband when he was in boot camp for the Navy. They're great to hang onto and look back on later in life!

  • @dianamarquez6080
    @dianamarquez6080 8 років тому

    I wish I would of known of those "Open when" letters when my hubby was deployed. That is such a cute idea! Hang in there Casey! so proud and thankful for our military.❤

  • @RachelDex
    @RachelDex 8 років тому +14

    Did you get the whole thing (lol) lazered? I like waxing, I actually find it quite therapeutic. I know what you mean about the ingrowing hairs. I find the more you wax, the less it happens. It's because the skin heals over, leaving like a pocket and so when the hair regrows and can't get through the skin.

  • @madisonsanders6866
    @madisonsanders6866 8 років тому +1

    I would love a video all about your military relationship! I'm an Army Girlfriend and love hearing how others deal with some of the struggles that come along with loving a soldier

  • @laurenmoreno6774
    @laurenmoreno6774 8 років тому

    You should do a vlog showing all your finished open when letters because im trying to do something for someone for valentines day and that would be a huge help for some ideas on what to do them on!! :) love your vlogs btw!!!!!!

  • @laurenbenfield614
    @laurenbenfield614 8 років тому +1

    when you were showing the "Open When" letters, I looked at my boyfriend & said "wow she's such a loving girlfriend!" lol you're so sweet! I hope davis knows how lucky he is! I'm sure it's so hard being away from him all the time but you're such an awesome woman casey! & you definitely inspire me to be a better person & a better girlfriend. everytime I watch your videos even if it's a makeup tutorial, you always inspire me. you just have such great vibes. I know you & davis have such wonderful days ahead

  • @maggiefairweather4223
    @maggiefairweather4223 8 років тому

    Love the open when letters! I wrote my boyfriend a bunch when he moved to Germany for 6 months and he appreciates them so much. Anything to help us get through the long distance!

  • @abbiearmstead2010
    @abbiearmstead2010 8 років тому

    Your intro to your vlog is so cute!! And btw, love your idea for the letters to Davis. So adorable and unique!! He's gonna love them! So happy he gets a pass so you have a chance to see him for a bit! Love you!!

  • @kimfarris2882
    @kimfarris2882 8 років тому

    LOVE LOVE LOVE how you decorated the letters and how much love & thought you put into them! 💖

  • @staciapage886
    @staciapage886 8 років тому

    I made "open when" letters for when my husband was deployed, he said he loved it and it totally cheered him up when he was missing home or feeling bummed or just needed a laugh. We still have it and it's fun to look back on even now!

  • @catherine-oi8hj
    @catherine-oi8hj 8 років тому +1

    Omg the cards look so adorable!! I'm sure Davis will appreciate all the effort you put in. He's lucky to have you. Enjoy your 8 hours !!! Praying for you both ❤️

  • @AJ-aj6yj
    @AJ-aj6yj 8 років тому

    Those letters are a really cute idea! The envelopes are so cute. You guys are so lucky to have each other!

  • @mirandatokoly5491
    @mirandatokoly5491 8 років тому

    I'm obsessed with the intro! And I love your idea for the his letters! So excited for you to see him this weekend ❤❤

  • @marywilliamson6281
    @marywilliamson6281 8 років тому

    Literally having the worst week of my life and everyday I go on youtube and watch your videos to feel happy

  • @lovelylivie14
    @lovelylivie14 8 років тому

    Loooove the new intro! So precious!!! Girl your handwriting is the BOMB! So happy you've found joy in those letters!!!

  • @chrisfrazier6784
    @chrisfrazier6784 8 років тому +1

    Love your new intro!! And I love how nosy your dogs are when you come back with stuff! They make me chuckle. 😂

  • @babyCakes0005
    @babyCakes0005 8 років тому

    My husband is in the military, going through bootcamp was the worst. The few letters I was able to get were the one thing that got me through it. Rooting for him in school, and for you to stay strong while he's doing what he needs to get done. 👊🏻

  • @dayalopez4523
    @dayalopez4523 8 років тому +1

    she has seriously became my favorite youtuber. she's amazing!

  • @annahill6157
    @annahill6157 8 років тому

    love the intro! so adorable 😍
    haven't been thru Ranger school, but my husband was 11 hrs away for the air force for about 4 months so I know some what you're going thru! it gets easier☺ love the decorating for the letters 💗

  • @meghanmondschein7400
    @meghanmondschein7400 8 років тому

    doing these kind of things helped me so much when my hubby was tdy and then deployed!! I made really fun cute care packages!

  • @alexandrasofiiia
    @alexandrasofiiia 8 років тому +1

    Love! The "open when" letters, they look so cute!

  • @jocelynamoody
    @jocelynamoody 8 років тому +10

    Those letters just made my heart smile, such an amazing idea! xoxo

  • @samanthasalgado1669
    @samanthasalgado1669 8 років тому +4

    My husband is on deployment as well. He'll be back in June. I can't wait!! I love your new intro, btw!!

  • @odiecutex3
    @odiecutex3 8 років тому +1

    open when letters are gorgeous!!!! do you also do care packages for him? I love decorating care package for my solider 😊

  • @abigailjones8745
    @abigailjones8745 8 років тому

    OBSESSED with this new quality!! and the intro is the sweetest thing😭😍

  • @allizanders4847
    @allizanders4847 8 років тому +2

    letters help a lot! i would live for them when my boyfriend was in bootcamp. now he is stationed overseas and since the time difference is kind of hard, i send him care packages quite often!

  • @brittanyblanton642
    @brittanyblanton642 8 років тому

    Your "open when" letters are so adorable..I love the topics you came up with 😊 love your vlogs and you. Your just so easy to watch and so real!!!! Excited for your meet with Davis on his 8 hour pass I know this time apart has to be hard! xo

  • @lulu2692
    @lulu2692 8 років тому

    I made those types of letters when my boyfriend and I were long distance a few years ago and he loved them! I am thankful that I wrote them looking back on it, because we now live together and still they provide a great memory to this day!

  • @sarahkelley5753
    @sarahkelley5753 8 років тому

    I was trying to show my boyfriend how precious your dogs are and also how much I love your backyard (we're looking into getting a deck like yours) and all he could focus on was how insanely great the quality of your video was 😂 so yes we love your new camera!

  • @TheTigereye22
    @TheTigereye22 8 років тому

    Love your Intro, especially because it is not too long, yet it is so cute! :) I love the “open when“ letters concept because it is so personal, i wrote my best friend a full box of them for her last birthday :)

  • @shelbynolan705
    @shelbynolan705 8 років тому

    I know you've seen this comment a million times, but your intro is so perfect for you! I love it! Also, I love your vlog channel so much. It never gets old ☺

  • @amandav6781
    @amandav6781 8 років тому

    Literally so sweet with the "open when..." letters!!! Loving the new intro too!!! And new camera 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @tabitham3375
    @tabitham3375 8 років тому

    I totally understand your situation with Davis, I went through boot camp with my husband and will go through our first 8 month deployment this coming spring. I'll be praying for you both! 💞 and your intro is amazing!

  • @amyharris2384
    @amyharris2384 8 років тому

    Love the intro and the camera quality seems great. Much clearer and brighter!

  • @shainamcabee7482
    @shainamcabee7482 8 років тому

    1. Love your new intro!
    2. LOVE your idea for the "Open When" cards.
    You're SO thoughtful!
    Have a great day! :)

  • @alexissardinha
    @alexissardinha 8 років тому

    I'm obsessed with your new intro! It's so cute! The letters you wrote Davis were all so thoughtful.

  • @caitlynboldin2992
    @caitlynboldin2992 8 років тому

    Your open when letters are so cute!! I loved making them for my husband when he was stationed in Japan.

  • @brookelee12
    @brookelee12 8 років тому

    I made open when letters as a surprise for my boyfriend when he was deployed one summer! He absolutely loved them. They were so fun to make too!! 💗💗

  • @rebekahe1957
    @rebekahe1957 8 років тому

    Love the letters Casey! I actually teared up as you went through them (of course being 12 weeks with my third has made me cry for anything that's super sweet or cute). I hope you both are staying strong and you get through this time of being apart quickly and with more love for each other than ever. Love you 😘

  • @JamieLynn97
    @JamieLynn97 8 років тому +17

    also that portrait of daisy, i dieeee its so cute

  • @rachaelchristy4076
    @rachaelchristy4076 8 років тому

    I love the new opening for your vlog 🤓 and when daisy and rose smell all your bags from shopping, TOO CUTE 😍

  • @vilde1986
    @vilde1986 8 років тому

    Love everything about this, the intro, your pups, your mood, those letters (OMG!)

  • @GA-girl-Brooke
    @GA-girl-Brooke 8 років тому

    Your new intro is so cute! Also, I cannot take how adorable your "open when" letters are. You and Davis are my FAVE. 😍💙
    Love you, chica! Hang in there.

  • @kalaher8106
    @kalaher8106 8 років тому

    omg Casey, you're making me miss Davis with you. you two are literally the best thing together. you're so fortunate to have him. only best wishes for you two

  • @MBWithaP
    @MBWithaP 8 років тому

    Ranger School!!! My boyfriend went through that and it was hard but its worth it. You probably hear it all the time but keep positive and keep busy. Time will fly by if you do those things! Love your Vlogs!

  • @jessicabecker2138
    @jessicabecker2138 8 років тому

    I could watch one of your vlogs every day. You are so sweet and I appreciate that you are willing to share snippets of your world with us 😊

  • @truecrimenut6696
    @truecrimenut6696 8 років тому

    LOVE the "open when" letters!! You did a fabulous job on them!!

  • @cindywatts6717
    @cindywatts6717 8 років тому +2

    My dogs heard your dogs playing with their squeaky toys and ran up to my phone sniffing like crazy. So cute!!

    • @cindywatts6717
      @cindywatts6717 8 років тому +1

      You are a joy to watch btw. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @lyndsayharper7742
    @lyndsayharper7742 8 років тому

    That intro is adorable. And I love idea of the "open when" letters.
    Please let us know about the laser hair removal process, I also get really bad ingrown hairs..and I have seriously been looking into it as well. Love you all. I hope you get to see him soon. ;)

  • @angiecole6269
    @angiecole6269 8 років тому

    I love it!!! I'm going to do a spin off of the open when letters for my husbands birthday on the 18th!!!! Sending love your way from NC! 🐶🐶

  • @smjdec20
    @smjdec20 8 років тому

    the intro is amazing! so happy you're vlogging again 😊💕 i need to go shopping to get more organization and storage containers

  • @kennshae5454
    @kennshae5454 8 років тому +2

    you're such a beautiful person inside and out. you're so caring and sweet and I admire your positivity. ❤️

  • @cynthialawrence723
    @cynthialawrence723 8 років тому

    You guys are so cute! My husband was in the military for 5 years, and doing all those little crafts really help time go by faster! Praying for yall ❤

  • @tracyc9021
    @tracyc9021 8 років тому

    You're so creative with your open when envelopes! Adorable!

  • @sarahlind24
    @sarahlind24 8 років тому +4

    You have the cutest writing! Davis is going to LOVE THEM. You should send him Rose and Daisy's paw prints!

  • @ep13443
    @ep13443 8 років тому +43

    Can you do a laser hair removal vid?! So cool and love the new intro Casey 😘

    • @VanessaP123
      @VanessaP123 8 років тому

      Emily Penn I agree

    • @ArmyWife8697
      @ArmyWife8697 8 років тому

      Emily Penn yes plz. I'm so curious about getting it done.

  • @marshmellowmanda
    @marshmellowmanda 8 років тому

    The new camera is so nice, you don't go out of focus like at all!
    Love that you got letters, or note cards lol, from Davis, praying for him and you all the time ❤ He is so lucky for having you and you being so creative with your notes! I sent my hubby a Valentine's Day card when he was in Afghanistan back in 09' and I swear to God we still find the confetti hearts I out in it 😆
    The Fresh Cut Lilac candle is my fave from BBW!!

  • @kthernandez3766
    @kthernandez3766 8 років тому

    I love the idea of the open when letters! With my husband leaving soon for his first deployment I will for sure be writing those for his care packages 😘

  • @aimeewoten6148
    @aimeewoten6148 6 років тому

    Rewatching this while writing my open when letters for my husband when he deploys in 2 weeks ❤️

  • @HolleyGabrielle
    @HolleyGabrielle 8 років тому

    I absolutely love watching your videos! You are the BEST and legit post the best highlights in your vlogs!

  • @alisonking6910
    @alisonking6910 8 років тому +1

    You're so thoughtful Casey! Davis is so lucky to have you ❤❤ you have such a huge heart and it shines through in everything you do. Like he said a long time ago..if he hurts you, we'll be finding him! Hahahah but really. Love you girl ❤

  • @teegee22baby1
    @teegee22baby1 8 років тому +1

    Omg the open when letters are presh...not gonna lie I totally tested up. He is going to LOVE them

  • @carolmassey1321
    @carolmassey1321 8 років тому

    Loved seeing your decorated letters! My son leaves in the morning for USAF basic training and I'm a hot mess tonight. I watched your video so I could calm down, and the cute letters gave me ideas! Appreciate Davis's service! And the intro is so cute! #snapchatfam

  • @Latinjerseygirl
    @Latinjerseygirl 8 років тому

    Loving the envelopes & the decorations are on point. I'm even feeling sad that you're missing Davis. Rose & Daisy are so cute while you show us all the items you bought & they're probably disappointed that there wasn't anything for them. Btw, your intro is so adorable - Love it!!! xoxo

  • @rstau1
    @rstau1 8 років тому

    Oh my goodness, the new intro! It is so stinkin cute. What an awesome idea for the "open when" letters! So glad to see a vlog. Sending lots of love and prayers for you and Davis! ♡♡

  • @gaill7908
    @gaill7908 8 років тому +1

    Love the new intro and those letters are precious!!!!

  • @emmaelizabeth_17
    @emmaelizabeth_17 8 років тому +6

    Seeing your open when letters made me tear up😅I made my boyfriend open when letters a few months ago! It took me a week to get 20 written and decorated so you're way ahead of me! Haha! He's on a 9 month deployment overseas so I fee ya girl. It's sucks. But we only have 4 more months to go!! ❤

  • @yulissarox555
    @yulissarox555 8 років тому

    First of all, loving the camera! Second, I looooove how honest you are with us! I feel like you tell us everything❤️

  • @bethanyjoyyokeke
    @bethanyjoyyokeke 8 років тому

    Casey, you are such a supportive girlfriend to Davis! Watching you put together the "open when" letters brought me back to when my boyfriend was in basic training and writing to him every day. It's going to feel so good when you and Davis get to see eachother again! By the way, I love the new intro! 💙💙

  • @katmontoya137
    @katmontoya137 7 років тому

    You should definitely post more military related blogs!!! My husband is gonna be graduating BCT in 2 weeks. So excited ❤❤

  • @pinchilulu017
    @pinchilulu017 8 років тому

    When your in the middle of cleaning and get a notification from Casey Holmes ... "Ohhh Its time for a break!!" lol I love your new intro!! and The Annies Chocolate Chip cookies are AMAZING!!!!

  • @RitaPiresMakeupArtist
    @RitaPiresMakeupArtist 8 років тому

    that intro thoughhhhhh!!!!!! love it it's so you!! (and the quality of this camera is super.. much better than the other one)

  • @socarls
    @socarls 8 років тому

    This camera looks like it has better quality than the last! Looks so good!

  • @brooklynmarie4052
    @brooklynmarie4052 8 років тому

    You should do a video of the open when letters and the extra stuff you put inside of them for ideas!

  • @claireglave2247
    @claireglave2247 8 років тому

    I seriously love watching your vlogs your furbabies are just adorable

  • @TheHeyyNicolee
    @TheHeyyNicolee 8 років тому

    The intro is soooo cute!!! I have that candle holder and I LOVE IT! I've gotten so many compliments on it from friends who came over my house this holiday season! and we know have the same pocket folder thingy from Target 😂 love it!

  • @chapson3
    @chapson3 8 років тому

    i'm an organization freak and i got so much satisfaction seeing your label maker and folders

  • @wnnlou
    @wnnlou 8 років тому

    That intro is so cute I love it. Also the new camera is amazing! I love how clear is makes the videos.