Well good morning!
It is currently 6:30am, I am showered and dressed, and hubby is getting ready for work too. Just a few quick updates on the week:
Monday - had class, see blog!
Tuesday - Met with a few gals at Native. Ordered fish platter, and 2 dozen hot wings! The waitress looked at me like I was crazy. I really ordered them because John requested them, and I wanted to take them home to him. The issue was it was .35 wing night, and they only let you get that price for dining in. I actually at 4, and didn't get sick! Baby started to move, so I figured I shouldn't push it, but they were awesome! The waitress was a dear and gave me a box for the rest, and she did only charge me the .35 each, which was like 1/2 of the regular price for 24 wings. So sweet! Afterward, I went home, and Sumer and Tyler were over already and had sealed the stripes and were painting the final color. Stripes are done, and room looks adorable! We still need to get the border up, and we are so excited to see the finished product! We have a couple of things for the wall, and mom is getting a couple of pics done for the wall too. We also registered for a really neat multi-picture frame at Target, and will have to get that for sure. I want to put pics of family and babies little friends in it.
Wednesday - Yesterday was good. Work went well, and I felt blessed in one way in particular. I was able to locate info on a wood-working artist I had seen work by when we were in San Diego and was able to order 2 really cool puzzles for babies room! They are shapped like animals, and the pieces that make up the animal are the letters of the animal. I can't wait to get them so everyone can see them! The guy was so very nice, and these pieces are going to rock! After work I of course had class. Kinda long and was really tired afterward. Went to Sonic, got a Jr. Deluxe burger (only $1), small tots (also only $1) and a lg. Strawberry Limeade. I actually was able to eat the whole burger and NOT get sick!! Can I eat meat again?! Let's hope so!
That brings us to today. Tonight John has worship practice, and I will probably be trying to put more stuff away, since there are still boxes everywhere. We are so pumped about our trip next week, so I may start packing too!
Well, I better go dry my hair and pack lunches so we can get the day started.
Love,
Ashley
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Mondays...and not just any typical Monday...
The weekend was rough, the morning was rough, the day was long.
The weekend:
I was sick this weekend, for reasons unknown to me. I not only got sick, but had a bad headache/migrane, slept little, missed importantthings (to me) like setting up for C-City (our children's ministry at church,SORRY NICOLE!), church, teaching for C-City, grocery shopping, cleaning and setting up the house, etc.
The morning:
Had to do the gestational diabetes test. This was not fun. I had only had water to drink, and had to go in and drink about 8 oz of what tasted like flat orange soda, then sit for an hr, then give 3 or 4 vials of blood. This was bad, but not awful. The worst part was that the sugar stuff gave me the shakes a little and made me need food. The rest of the day, I was off...couldn't figure out what to eat to re-establish equalibrium in my system.
The day:
Besides being shaky, I worked a few hrs, then had class. This made the day long. At least this class was pretty interesting. I think the most interesting pointfor me was when the professor asked how many ppl are married or have been married, and I was the only one in a class of probably 75 ppl to respond in the affirmative! He looked at me and said "so just the two of us then" which made me chuckle,and feel old at the same time!
OK, so this is all true, but it wasn't all that bad, just a little mentally andphysically tiring. I will sleep it off tonight. At least I continued to "Give the day a chance" (to get this reference, see link in John's blog below to COC msgfrom 3-15-09).
I will say that I had to ask John to tell his daughter to quit tickling me from the inside of my tummy! She was moving around, and it felt like shewas trying to tickle me :) It was cool, but honestly, a little creepy too!
This pregancy thing is neat. I still vow not to do it again (sorry to the moms!) but I don't do well with illness, missing work (which I have to do everytime Ihave to go to the doctor), massive and numerous headaches, etc. However, never fear (moms especially), I would like to adopt, so there can stillbe another grandchild one day!
ok. So enough of my thought purging for today.
Be blessed, as we are!
Ash
The weekend:
I was sick this weekend, for reasons unknown to me. I not only got sick, but had a bad headache/migrane, slept little, missed importantthings (to me) like setting up for C-City (our children's ministry at church,SORRY NICOLE!), church, teaching for C-City, grocery shopping, cleaning and setting up the house, etc.
The morning:
Had to do the gestational diabetes test. This was not fun. I had only had water to drink, and had to go in and drink about 8 oz of what tasted like flat orange soda, then sit for an hr, then give 3 or 4 vials of blood. This was bad, but not awful. The worst part was that the sugar stuff gave me the shakes a little and made me need food. The rest of the day, I was off...couldn't figure out what to eat to re-establish equalibrium in my system.
The day:
Besides being shaky, I worked a few hrs, then had class. This made the day long. At least this class was pretty interesting. I think the most interesting pointfor me was when the professor asked how many ppl are married or have been married, and I was the only one in a class of probably 75 ppl to respond in the affirmative! He looked at me and said "so just the two of us then" which made me chuckle,and feel old at the same time!
OK, so this is all true, but it wasn't all that bad, just a little mentally andphysically tiring. I will sleep it off tonight. At least I continued to "Give the day a chance" (to get this reference, see link in John's blog below to COC msgfrom 3-15-09).
I will say that I had to ask John to tell his daughter to quit tickling me from the inside of my tummy! She was moving around, and it felt like shewas trying to tickle me :) It was cool, but honestly, a little creepy too!
This pregancy thing is neat. I still vow not to do it again (sorry to the moms!) but I don't do well with illness, missing work (which I have to do everytime Ihave to go to the doctor), massive and numerous headaches, etc. However, never fear (moms especially), I would like to adopt, so there can stillbe another grandchild one day!
ok. So enough of my thought purging for today.
Be blessed, as we are!
Ash
Saturday, March 21, 2009
It's Saturday night, my wife feels like crap, and I'm tired...but all's well
Well, it's time for my first blog post. As the title infers, it's Saturday night & I'm extremely thankful that I have the next 2 days off. It has been one crazy week...of course they all seem to be crazy weeks lately. Between work, Ashley's school, our church commitments, and getting ready for a new baby girl, my plate is full. It's nice to be able to take a few minutes to decompress. God has been so good to us & sometimes I forget to stop for a few minutes to take stock of all the wonderful blessings He's given me: an incredible wife, a baby-to-be, a family as supportive as anyone could ask for, and friends that I know I can always count on. I know that I am truly blessed to have these things & on top of all of that God has seen fit to give us a nice house, good jobs, and we never go hungry.
Yes my friends, God is good indeed! All I have to do is slow down my busy self to remember to thank Him every once in a while & share my cookies and skittles with those who may need them more than me. (For anyone that doesn't get that reference you'll just have to check out the messages from Feb 8 & 15 at this link: http://www.churchofcelebration.com/media.shtml. I promise it's worth the time.)
Last, but not least, you didn't think I wrap this up without posting our latest ultrasound pictures, did you?
Feet
Hand
Profile
Say "Hi!" baby girl!!!
Yes my friends, God is good indeed! All I have to do is slow down my busy self to remember to thank Him every once in a while & share my cookies and skittles with those who may need them more than me. (For anyone that doesn't get that reference you'll just have to check out the messages from Feb 8 & 15 at this link: http://www.churchofcelebration.com/media.shtml. I promise it's worth the time.)
Last, but not least, you didn't think I wrap this up without posting our latest ultrasound pictures, did you?
Feet
Hand
Profile
Say "Hi!" baby girl!!!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Soccer baby
Well, I feel like I have a basketball in me that I could dribble down the court, except of course it is attached, which might make that a little difficult!
She has been kicking and moving and making me feel like a human soccer ball.
This week has been decent, but long. John and I are both ready for our vacation. Can't wait for the baby shower and to see family!
We hope you are all doing well. I will try to figure out how to add pics to the blog soon, especially the ultrasound ones!
~Ash
She has been kicking and moving and making me feel like a human soccer ball.
This week has been decent, but long. John and I are both ready for our vacation. Can't wait for the baby shower and to see family!
We hope you are all doing well. I will try to figure out how to add pics to the blog soon, especially the ultrasound ones!
~Ash
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday's
Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's off to work we go...
Ya know, I know that kids movies should be good for adults too, but I think that this little ditty from Snow White was just a bit of cruelty on Disney's part ;) It's like they said "well, the families are enjoying a movie now, but let's remind them that they will be back to reality soon enough!".
Ok, so probably not, but when it is early on a Thursday, you are tired, and just two days from the weekend (3 for John since he is off Sunday and Monday), it hits like a brick! Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with my job, but let's face it, we all enjoy our "down time" (in "" because I really don't get much, but I still love my weekends!).
I hope you all have a very blessed day, and that this Thursday is especially fruitful for you. Afterall, THIS is the day the Lord has made...so rejoice and be glad IN it (thanks for the reminder Pastor Josh!). If you are wondering what this is about, go to www.churchofcelebration.com and listen to this past weeks msg. It was great.
Whistling while I work,
Ashley
Ya know, I know that kids movies should be good for adults too, but I think that this little ditty from Snow White was just a bit of cruelty on Disney's part ;) It's like they said "well, the families are enjoying a movie now, but let's remind them that they will be back to reality soon enough!".
Ok, so probably not, but when it is early on a Thursday, you are tired, and just two days from the weekend (3 for John since he is off Sunday and Monday), it hits like a brick! Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with my job, but let's face it, we all enjoy our "down time" (in "" because I really don't get much, but I still love my weekends!).
I hope you all have a very blessed day, and that this Thursday is especially fruitful for you. Afterall, THIS is the day the Lord has made...so rejoice and be glad IN it (thanks for the reminder Pastor Josh!). If you are wondering what this is about, go to www.churchofcelebration.com and listen to this past weeks msg. It was great.
Whistling while I work,
Ashley
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
First ever blog
Well, we finally did it! We have joined the world of blogging.
The decision came at random, as do many in our house, and swift action was taken (not always the norm in our house!). We figure that this way everyone can see how the pregnancy is progressing, how the nursery is coming along, how the new house is going, and just how life is treating us in general!
This week is full of events:
Wednesday: Work (of course), followed by a study session for Ash, then home to crash!
Thursday: work, hospital tour, worship practice for John, studying for Ash
Friday: work, then CR worship for John and Life Group for Ash
Saturday: The day of all days this week! John has to work, Ash is going to a scrapping workshop, a study session, Chelsea's baby shower, then get John from work, go home and do dinner, and Dad is going to finally get to come down to see the house!
Well, that is the week in a nutshell. I must get busy now, but check back soon for more updates!
~Ash
Zeph 3:17 - "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love;he will exult over you with loud singing"
The decision came at random, as do many in our house, and swift action was taken (not always the norm in our house!). We figure that this way everyone can see how the pregnancy is progressing, how the nursery is coming along, how the new house is going, and just how life is treating us in general!
This week is full of events:
Wednesday: Work (of course), followed by a study session for Ash, then home to crash!
Thursday: work, hospital tour, worship practice for John, studying for Ash
Friday: work, then CR worship for John and Life Group for Ash
Saturday: The day of all days this week! John has to work, Ash is going to a scrapping workshop, a study session, Chelsea's baby shower, then get John from work, go home and do dinner, and Dad is going to finally get to come down to see the house!
Well, that is the week in a nutshell. I must get busy now, but check back soon for more updates!
~Ash
Zeph 3:17 - "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love;he will exult over you with loud singing"
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