6th Photo Tag

This is the 6th photo in my photo library. It is a picture of me and Brandon at a little restaurant in Costa Rica when we were dating.

I tag anyone who wants to dig through their photo library for their 6th picture!

Blaser Baby Shower

My Mother-In-Law Barb put together a baby shower for me and my Sis-In-Law Adrianne. It was great. Ad is due anyday now with a little boy who we can't wait to meet. The shower gifts were fun, one for boy and one for girl. The food was great and the company was even better.

Thanks Grandma Barb!

My Mom and Dad were in town, so my Mom got to join us for the shower!!

Fun for me - I love Mommy time.

Our baby girl was so spoiled by all! Thanks everyone. These are some adorable little shoes that Paula made, with a matching carseat cover. This little girl is so blessed.

We got a good start on our little baby library. I love this nursery rhymes book, I was really starting to worry because I don't remember any nursery rhymes so this will be a great resource.

The two Mommy's-to-be. I am glad Ad has to go first!!!

Two Mommy's-to-be with their wonderful Moms!

Paula - the craftiest little thing this side of the Mississippi.

Aunt Becky and Aunt Diana - always supportive and full of fun!

I was so excited they came.

Later that night I went to a shower for one of my best girl friends, Jill. She is also having her first baby, a little girl and is due in March. It was so fun to catch up with old friends from high school, and see Jill as she is about to be a Mommy. She will be great!

ABC's

The ABC's of Ashley

Aunt is one of her favorite jobs

Brandon is her loving husband

Children are her number one dream

(This is a cute tag I saw on Audra's blog)

A - attached or single - attached like crazy to my crazy husband

B - best friends - my husband and my parents

C - cake or pie - I will have to go with pie (banana cream!)

D - day of choice - a day spent laughing and lounging with my family

E- essential item(s) - pledge, a vacuum, an iron, a good book, a bubble bath and my franklin planner

F- favorite color - red

G - gummy worms or bears - bears

H - hometown - Tetonia (Teton Valley) Idaho, my favorite place on earth!

I - indulgences - I can't stay out of the Nordstroms shoe department, and oreos

J - January or July - July, I am a summer girl

K - kids - first one on the way!!!!!

L - life is incomplete without - someone to share all the joys and sorrows with

M - marriage date - 5/14/05

N - number of siblings - two, Angee and Tyler

O - oranges or apples - oranges, although I hate peeling them

Q- quotes - "You can't ride two horses with one ass" (always be clear and strong in your decisions, life is too short to stand in gray areas)

P- phobias or fears - I am terrified of snakes and I still don't like being home alone at night

R- reason to smile - I get to meet my daughter in less than three months

S- season - summer because Brandon will spend more play time with me and Fall because of the beautiful colors

T- tag friends - Adrianne and her blog stocker friends!!!

U- unknown facts about me - I have malignant-hypothermia (which means I can't get the gas at the dentists, bummer), when I am really mad I kick Brandon in the shin, I am not quite 5'1, but I always say I am, I have never had braces on my teeth, I have always wanted bigger boobs, I am thinking of opening my own business, and I still call my mom almost everyday.

V- very favorite story - I could listen to my mom tell stories about her childhood, her mother or her life all day long 

W- worst habit - I pick at my toenails until they bleed (gross)

X- x-ray, ultrasound, or mammogram - there is nothing more amazing than seeing your baby for the first time

Y- your favorite food - pasta and cheese, I guess anything that clogs you up!

Z- zodiac - Leo

Presley and Baby

Here I am at almost 31 weeks. Sleep is all I want to do! My so sweet little dog Presley has insisted on sleeping on the baby bump since August. I don't know if she can sense something special or if she just likes the extra warmth that my huge belly seems to radiate. We have gotten quite accustom to her cuddling with the baby bump all night long. If it is even possible, she has become even more of a mama's girl. She refuses to go outside for her morning piddle unless mom is out of bed and holding the treat; if we try to trick her she runs right back in the house. Presley is so sweet and funny! It will be interesting to see how she behaves when the baby comes, but if this picture is any indication, I think she will love our new baby girl as much as we do.

Our New President

I was so excited yesterday watching all the events. I could barely pull myself from the TV all day. I felt like a very proud and hopeful American. What an inspiring man and an inspiring message. It is so refreshing to finally be asked to sacrifice and be involved in the future of my country. I know the road ahead is long, but I am excited to see what the future holds with this wonderful man leading our country.

27 Week Photos

Pregnancy at 27 Weeks!!

I feel gigantic! It is for a great cause I know - but this sure feels weird. I am still teaching about 20 hours a week and trying to keep my energy up for all the kids, but I must confess that I am moving a lot slower as I get up and down off the floor. Plus every time I demonstrate a leap I feel like the skin stretched across my stomach is going to pop. Never in my career as a dancer have I experienced such intense cramping in my calves, and thats when I am asleep. Even with all the complaints and the changes in my body I am still loving it. I can't wait until this little bundle arrives.

We had a great friend of ours Monty over for the day and he helped us paint the nursery! I was so excited about how it turned out. This picture does not do the colors justice, but they look great together. I can't wait until we get the bedding and drapery (which my mom is so graciously making) and the cute rocking chair I found, all put in the room. It is so fun to decorate for a little girl.