29 years.....WHOA!

This blog is for my Mommy & Daddy!  


Today is my Mom & Dad's 29th Anniversary...HOLY COW!  I have no idea how they have put up with each other all those years.  AND I have no idea how they managed to raise 3 daughters during that time that turned out OK ;)  All joking aside, they have shown me a wonderful example of marriage.  They have stuck together through thick and thin and loved us girls and each other every step of the way.  Thank you mom and dad for all you have done for me and all you continue to do.  I'm not sure where I would be without you.  It is my hope and prayer that my family and marriage turns out like yours.  I can't wait for the next 29 years!  I love you both....Ash

Aren't they cute?

Enjoy!

Did you miss me?

Excuses...excuses!  That's all I ever give to make me feel better about not blogging.  I've let my loyal followers down again.  This time we had a pretty big excuse....computer problems.  With that said...I'll begin my weekly rundown!


1.  LOVE our new MacBook Pro.  Derek and I have known for quite a while that we needed a new computer and we have just put it off.  Luckily, Santa brought us a few Best Buy gift cards because he also knew we needed to make a purchase.  After lots of research, we decided on the MacBook.  So far we just adore it.  Maybe we adore it because it actually works...it was funny to watch us turn on the old computer with our fingers crossed praying it would work!  


2.  Lunch with one of my oldest and dearest friends makes my happy!  This past weekend, I had the pleasure of having lunch with my Janice.  We have been friends since I can remember.  Growing up we lived about a mile from each other and our parents bought us two-way radios so we wouldn't keep the phone line busy....those were the days.  As we have grown older, we don't see each other as much, but when we do it's just like old times.  I feel like we could talk for hours about anything and everything.  I wish we could still have slumber parties like we used to and stay up all night gossiping and laughing.  For now, lunch will do.  Thanks for being my best buddy JET....you are a wonderful mom, wife, and friend!


3.  I love NASCAR...just kidding!  As I'm sitting here blogging, my dear husband is watching Nascar.  Which only reminds me that for the next couple months, my Sundays will involve some sort of Nascar.  I'm not going to lie, the sport is sort of growing on me.  Before Derek, I never watched racing, and since we have been together it has grown on me.  We went to a race a few years ago and believe or not it was very fun.  So for the next few Sunday's I will be looking forward to the very beginning of the race to hear Darryl Waltrip say "BOOGITY BOOGITY....Let's go Racin' Boys!"  HAHAHA!


4.  LOVE Broadway shows!  A few years ago, I went to New York with some friends and saw my first Broadway Musical, "The Lion King."  It was AMAZING.  I'm not the type of person that enjoys musicals, but this was great.  Everyone needs to go experience it at least one time.  While in New York we wanted to see "Wicked," and of course it was sold out.  I got super excited when I found out it was coming to Durham this summer, and even more excited when Derek got me tickets for Valentine's Day (isn't he sweet).

5.  LOVE GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!  It's that time of the year again!  Time for those cute little girls to sell those wonderful little cookies.  Derek came home with a box, and my eyes lit up like it was Christmas.  Truth be told, I teared up a little I was so excited!  My favorite is the Caramel Delights. That yummy cookie surrounded by caramel and little bits of coconut, dunked and drizzled in chocolate....absolute heaven.  

Enjoy!

Will you be my Valentine?

So...I've been MIA for the past few weeks and I apologize!  I was lucky enough to be able to spend some time in Sunny California.  It was a work trip, but I did get to enjoy some California sun.  I can't wait to share some about the trip!  BUT FIRST...I Love Valentine's Day!  I can't let another day go by without sharing my love of this LOVEly holiday!  Today's weekly rundown is brought to you by none other than cupid himself!

Ahhh-mazing

1.  I love Krispy Kreme's Valentine Doughnuts!  I love Krispy Kreme period, but when you pair the goodness of fried dough with chocolate and valentine sprinkles...DING DING DING...We have a winner!  This past Saturday, Derek and I were drawn to the KK by the red neon "Fresh Hot Now!"  My face absolutely lit up when I saw the Valentine doughnuts and Derek knew we couldn't leave without one.  So my friends....here is my Valentine doughnut!  Now, do yourself a favor and go grab you a couple!

2.  I love Chocolate and Flowers!  When I think of Valentine's Day, I think about chocolate and flowers of all sorts.  Maybe it's the commercials or all the hearts in the stores.  My favorite is dark chocolate of any kind.  There is just something about it that makes my heart smile.  So fella's go grab you sweetie some sweet chocolate, she will love you forever.  One of my most favorite Valentine's memories was when I was in college and involved flowers.  I was having a rough few weeks and on Valentine's I got the sweetest surprise from my parents all the way in Boone.  My mom had the most beautiful flowers sent to me which made me feel like the most special girl in the world.  Flowers can brighten anyone's day, not just on Valentine's Day!

3.  I love decorating with Conversation Hearts!  Every year my mom does this fancy little decorating with conversation hearts.  She fills a clear vase with the candy and places a candle inside.  It's so simple, but super cute.

4.  I love Sophie Kinsella!  I'm a girl, and I love girly, sappy, easy to read books.  One of my favorite authors when I'm looking for a light read is Sophie Kinsella.  She wrote the "Shopaholic" series.  So far my favorite book by her would have to be "The Undomestic Goddess."   This Valentine's Day, her NEW book comes out and I am super excited!  The title of her new book is "I've Got Your Number."  I will be downloading this to my kindle!

5.  I love my sweetheart!  I know....another sappy post, but it's Valentine's day so it's ok right?  I'm blessed to have such a wonderful man in my life (who does my laundry on Saturday while I'm at work).  I am super excited about my gift for Derek this year!  I absolutely can't wait to give it to him....I just hope it loves it as much as me.  I'll share with you what it is in a few days!

Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's Day!