Half Way To OLD...

Yep....yesterday was my birthday....the BIG 35!!!  I am officially OLD.  I don't like it, but I can't stop it.  I am not going to do a list of 35 things about me...I am not that interesting!!  Ha!  

I just wanna say thanks to EVERYONE who made my day so special...I felt lots of L.O.V.E.  

Hello, my name is Ashley...and I am a 35 year old. ;}

Happy Birthday Grandma!!

I haven't had a chance to do a post for my Grandma's birthday!  Her birthday was last Wednesday, and since the EVIL stomach bug took over my body, I wasn't able to properly tell her Happy Birthday on the ole blog...so...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!  

I LOVE YOU BUNCHES, AND I AM SO THANKFUL TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE...BUT ALSO TO HAVE YOU IN MY KIDS LIVES!!!  WE ARE ALL SO BLESSED BY YOU!!  XOXOXO!!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Owen!!

Today is Obug's Birthday!!  I canNOT believe that my baby is already 3!!!  I selfishly LOVE that he is still pretty much a "momma's boy", because I will die....yes die, when he stops cuddling me!!

What a blessing he has been to us.  I'm so blessed by God's timing.  Another baby was NOT in my future plans...but they sure were in God's DIVINE plan!!  I love you Lord and praise you for another great year with this little bug!!

I can't wait to celebrate at your birthday party tonight!!!  Yay for Thomas the Train!!  Love you bunches punk!!

Sucky Sick

I hate being sick...I hate being sick when I have things I NEED and WANT to do.

I had to cancel two big photo shoots for yesterday...so they found someone else to do the pics.  I understand why, and I am okay with it...just disappointed.

Owen's 3rd Birthday party is this Sunday.  I had big plans for his party....a railroad sign (which I still haven't made), goodie bags (I can't find anything to fill them), big cut out clouds to hang over the  dining room table (also haven't made yet)...and I could go on AND ON AND ON.  Oh and to top that off my house is a filthy mess...we are talking sticky counters, drink spilled on the table, dirty clothes EVERYWHERE, food in the sink mess.  And I just don't have it in me to clean ALL that AND get the party goods together!!

So now we are going to go out to dinner for his birthday.  I'm totally okay with not having to face my house, but pretty disappointed in not getting to throw Obug a fun party. :(

Stomach bugs stink!!

However, every single time I get sick I am overwhelmed at how great my family and friends are, and then I become super humble....a vicious cycle.  ; )  My family and friends are always willing to step in and help out.  I am so grateful for their constant support and loving hearts!!!  I couldn't do it without any of you...Joseph, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Ashlee and Mollie (my co-teacher).

Well...here's to hoping today (day #3) of sickness I will suddenly start to feel better.  I'm pretty much over feeling like c.r.a.p....had to spell it out...that makes it not a curse word!! ;)

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Finley: Best Decision Ever

I seem to not be able to stay away from the blog today!!  I did not plan on writing ANOTHER post today...but then bedtime changed my mind...

Joey had mentioned how Finley had said something to him about wanting to ask Jesus into his heart.  So tonight as I was putting him to bed I brought up the subject.  He immediately teared up.

I asked him what was wrong and he said he just didn't know how to ask him into his heart.

I told him that I could lead him in a prayer...but I wanted to make SURE that he really wanted to make this step, so I asked him numerous times if he wanted to wait/if he was sure this is what he wanted.  Without a doubt, this is what he wanted.

I was able to lead him in a sweet prayer asking God to forgive him of his sins, thanking Jesus for dying on the cross and asking Jesus into his heart.  Oh.such.joy.  My heart was overflowing with love and happiness.  I could tell he was so proud and excited and a little nervous.

I love you Finley and I am so proud of you for making the best decision you will ever make in your entire life!!  
xoxo, mom

Canton Highlights!!

This weekend my parents took Breslyn and myself to Canton for the weekend!!  They took me last year for my birthday as well...I plan on this being a tradition every year (because it may be the only time I will get out there!!)!

Last year I was mostly in awe of my surroundings...I was floored by the amount of people, vendors and food!!  If you are not familiar with Canton, it is a city in Texas that has trade days the weekend before the first Monday of the month.  There are vendors that offer wooden letters, jewelry, food, vintage items, antiques, clothes, home decor, furniture, etc!  It is incredible and very overwhelming!!  You WILL get lost on your first trip...this time I was a little more aware of where I was going...a little. ;)

Last year I didn't get near as much, but I planned on taking pictures of everything...well, things got put away (or thrown in my crafty section of the garage..where some of them have remained) and I never got around to taking the pics.  But this year I followed through!!  

Gaga bought B two BEAUTIFUL dresses...she wore the one on the left today for Easter!

Not sure yet what I will be doing with the burlap sacks...but they were a dollar each!!  The fan will be going on my "Summer Mantle"!!

The trains are a project for Owen's birthday...which is a week from today!!!  Oh.my!!

I am going to do a gallery wall SOON and I plan on putting #6's and T's throughout the wall. (6 for number of family members and T for Tremaine)  I am going to "age" the pennants and put them in Aidan's room.  

I will use these wire baskets to house all my material...that is currently scattered across my bedroom floor!  The letter A, I, D, A and N will be going up in Aidan's room.

I bought lots of cheap beads, but I also purchased these beautiful diamond earrings...teehee!!  

My Grandma was very generous and gave me birthday money to spend...AND gave B $20 to buy her own things at Canton.  She purchased a Disney Princess tin (with magnets of each of the characters), a Melissa & Doug product...wooden dolls that you color, put glitter on and adorn with bling {most of which she did WITH Grandpa} and a bobble head duck!!  THANKS Grandma!!

I had a blast, and I am so thankful to my parents for the trip, the company, the great conversations, the laughs and the love!!!

Family Pics...

A few pics from today!!