There's No Place Like Home...

It seems I haven't spent much down time at home lately.
A lot going on around here.
I've missed lazy days at home, lounging on the couch.
There's just something about a place you can call your own.

A place you can personalize...

Put your own mark on...

Fill it with pictures of family....

And display your collections...

Its comfy...
cozy...
and warm...

It's relaxing.

Blind Faith

In a time when it is very difficult to find something to smile about, something to rejoice over, something to accept, my sweet 13 year old sister-in-law to be continues to be cheerful, because that is who she is and what she knows.

She knows not what tomorrow holds, or what yesterday held, only what she is given TODAY. She walks with blind faith, trusting.

Although I cannot forsee the road ahead, I will trust you lord, with blind faith, just like Cait, because you hold the master plan. I will face each day with a renewed spirit, remembering not, yesterdays challenges, or anticipating tomorrows triumphs, for today is what you have given me; an opportunity to live in the moment.

Be in prayer for my FMIL and family.
(the link is to my mom's blog which has some back-story on my FMIL)

If I had a bzjillion $

If I had a bjizillion dollars I would buy you all one of each
Think of this as Ashley's Favorite Things ( at the moment)
Kind of Like OPRAH's Favorite Things
Except you don't have to wait a bijizillion years for a ticket and...
I DON'T have a bijizillion dollars
But If I did
I would buy you all one of each...
I'm just sayin....



Anthro

Nordstrom

Etsy

Shopruche.com

Coach

By The Way
If I had a bizijillion dollars I would do all kinds of awesome stuff like fulfill my mothers dream of owning a ranch for neglected children
But I think it would be fun to make your day
I'm just sayin

The Wedding Planner....

Do you remember how I said I had some exciting news to share?!?

Meet the wedding planner.

Elizabeth Demos

I stumbled upon her while browsing blogland.

You can't imagine how excited I was when I saw this


From the moment we talked I knew she was the one...

Kinda of sounds like we are soul mates huh? I think so. At least, our souls align when it comes to style and design.

Liz is a shop owner, a talented photo stylist, and a fabulous event designer. Her work has graced the pages of Country living and Savannah Magazine.

Visit her flickr site to see her work on Halli & Adam's wedding.

I can't wait to share more details as the story unfolds.

My first....

Today I received my first ever Blog Award. Sweet Tracey at French Larkspur awarded me the Honest Scraps.

The rules are listed below.

• Say thanks and give a link to the presenter of the award.
• Share "10 honest things" about myself.
• Present this award to 7 other people whose blogs I find brilliant in content and/or design, or those who have encouraged me.
• Tell those 7 people they've been awarded the HONEST SCRAP AWARD.

1. One of my all time favorite jobs was working as a teachers aid at my church daycare the summer before my freshman year of college. I had a class of eight 3 and 4 year olds and adored each and every one of them. I secretly can't wait to me a mom :)

2. When I was six years old I was hospitalized for 2 1/2 weeks due to an infected lymph node in my neck. They removed the lymph node and I ended up with septicemia. It was a very traumatic experience. To this day I am terrified of Doctors and needles.

3. Due to my phobia of needles I recently passed out while getting a shot at the family doctor.... EMBARRASSING!

4. I am marrying the love of my life in 247 days.

5. My mom is my best friend. We talk 2 or 3 times a day at least. I don't know what I would do without her.

6. I want to become a better christian.

7. Apparently I do this really weird thing with my chin... My mom and Mr. R say it looks like a chicken gobbler. I think it must be a nervous habit along with nail biting.

8. I shave my legs everyday, I know it takes a lot of time but I can't stand that scratchy feeling.

9. I drive a standard, always have... My next car however will not be a standard and it will have heated leather seat!! :)

10. I've moved every year for the past five years so I am looking forward to getting married and settling down.

I know I was only supposed to give you 10 but.... I was not elected Homecoming Queen by my small high school of roughly 500 people. However my dear friend Kasey, who goes by many names.... uhhhmmm hmmm tooth fairy was.

So now I would like to present yet another award to her and a few others......

1. Kasey at Lola B's
2. Jerri at Finding Their Wings
3. Paige at Simple Thoughts
4. Jeanne at A Bushel and a Peck
5. Nater at NCR Photography
6. Tara at BlondieNSC
7. Kara and Darcy at Mcmaster and Storm
   

My girls and their dresses

I found the girl's dresses this week.
I was so excited when I stumbled upon them while browsing the Ann Taylor website.
Who knew Ann Taylor had a bridesmaid line?!?!
The best part....
They were under $70
My maid of honor will be wearing a different dress than my three bridesmaids.
They are both adorable!
If you are interested in checking them out you can click here for the maid of honor ( the flower sash is removable and will be worn with the flowers in the middle of the waist) and here for the bridesmaids.

P.S.
I've got some really exciting wedding news to share soon!! :)

I Need (want) a Camera

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O.K. girlies...
I NEED... ok I want... a new camera
Something that takes good pics without much skill from the photographer... hehe
Something more than a point and shoot
Something Not outrageously expensive... I am trying to save for a wedding here
But not something cheapy... is that a word?
What do you use...
What do you wish you had?
Let me know... I need some help.
Digital please...

Thanks
<3