tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67088416021154265642011-07-20T09:42:32.963-07:00I am married to an amazing man, a bartender in Las Vegas. We have two children, a hound dog and a busy schedule. These are some of my thoughts.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-41226359050482365652011-07-20T09:30:00.001-07:002011-07-20T09:30:07.975-07:00

After an extremely long hiatus, I have decided to try and return to the blogging world. We'll see how this goes. As I am typing now, I am also refereeing, drinking coffee, keeping the dog away from the baby, trying to keep Z from free falling off the side of the couch and thinking about getting dressed. One thing at a time, right?  My kiddos are both still pretty little. My son, Z, is not quite 2

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-65780220713721785842009-02-18T13:56:00.001-08:002009-02-18T13:56:41.129-08:00

I saw this post on www.dooce.com and decided since I have a lack of posts since this whole pregnancy started 9 months ago I would snag it up as an opportunity to put pen to paper…     What are your middle names?Patrick and Paige; I like mine, he hates hisHow long have you been together?3 years in MarchHow long did you know each other before you started dating?Technically we went to high school

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-36849263505834988352009-01-29T10:58:00.001-08:002009-01-29T10:58:23.882-08:00

You are supposed to tag people on this one but because I haven't blogged in months and I'm not sure anyone even checks this site currently, I am not tagging anyone. Enjoy these random facts about me. 1. I am currently addicted to blogs. I follow close to 20 and read them daily. I am fascinated to hear how other people, strangers, live their lives. 2. I used to collect pez and went to the

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-6879189434371053502008-11-13T10:15:00.000-08:002008-11-13T10:18:13.354-08:00

I am not gay, nor do I have any gay relatives (that I'm aware) but I was so saddened by the passing of Proposition 8. I really appreciated what Keith Olbermann has to say. I hope you'll take the time to watch his commentary.

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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-21469394953169576492008-07-18T11:21:00.000-07:002008-07-18T11:23:14.644-07:00

I saw this video today and loved it. I guess I'd better get used to watching a little Sesame Street.

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… borrowed from Mama Tulip I am 28 years old, married to a wonderful man, owner of two crazy hound dogs and wishing I could uproot my life and transplant it in another state. I admit that I was always called a social butterfly in school but suffer from occasional bouts social anxiety as an adult. I dig musicals, crème brulee, French fries, crab legs and road trips. I still try to learn

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Yes, yes, I know it has almost been a month since my last post. I don't have a great excuse or reasoning behind it except perhaps a bit of apathy and not know quite what I want to say these days. So, I leave you with this video for the day. Another reason why I'm so glad I don't have to go on anymore "first" dates... Enjoy!

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Ooh I think I need some of these for my kitchen. The Eva Solo Knives Magnet set is beckoning. I found these in a round about web surfing way but I think they would make my kitchen look oh so much cooler. Hmm… must find them in the US. I'm also digging these roller coasters. Nothing beats a good play on words as far as I'm concerned. And… not exactly for the kitchen but I am love love loving this

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I know, I know, it has been awhile since I posted. I have to say I am so looking forward to this movie. Check out the preview here.

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Brilliant! This is so something I would do in the middle of a 7-11...

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-39259308576154830722008-04-11T11:32:00.000-07:002008-04-11T11:57:13.278-07:00

I, like Average Jane, am cheating with a Meme. 1. If you were to attend a costume party tonight, as what or whom would you go? I've never been a big fan of costume parties because I can never decide how to dress, so I am skipping this question basically because even the hypothetical brings out my indecisive nature... 2. What are your choice of toppings on a hamburger? And do you prefer gas or

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-61727075683947183412008-04-03T11:01:00.000-07:002008-04-03T11:03:14.322-07:00

My layout is funky. I can't seem to fix it and I don't know where the comments button went... I've tried everything from changing the entire layout to reviewing all the settings... Grr! I can't figure it out and my blog looks weird!!

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For the past few years I have been taking an antidepressant. It has leveled out my moods and gotten me through all sorts of tough times. I honestly never thought I would be such an advocate of taking a pill everyday but what it did for me was amazing. While I was on it I got a stable job that I enjoy, met the man of my dreams, planned a huge wedding, bought a second house, got married, moved into

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My Personality Neuroticism86Extraversion38Openness to Experience77Agreeableness96Conscientiousness36 You don't usually get angry too easily but some things can annoy you, however you feel strong cravings and urges that you have difficulty resisting. You tend to prefer short-term pleasures and rewards over long-term consequences. You lead a leisurely and relaxed life. You would prefer to sit back

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-47122225661934491082008-03-12T14:25:00.001-07:002008-04-11T12:04:51.951-07:00

 I just received my tool set for the office in the mail. Now, at home we have my husband has tons of tools but I was needing a few key items for the office lately so after surfing the web researching I found this cute little purple tool kit on overstock.com! The case itself doesn't appear to be the most durable but the tools will work out perfectly! If I were still single I might've invested in

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I don't have the brain power to come up with anything too interesting so for the moment I will leave you with a few things I enjoy... Games I love to play:RookFive CrownsScattergoriesRummikub Gin Apples to ApplesEncoreScene ItWii games I think are fun:Mario Galaxy Word Coach Guitar Hero III Bowling Raving RabbidsLinks Adventure And just for fun, games I play even though I don't really dig them:

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-77970138446640200362008-02-29T09:39:00.000-08:002008-02-29T09:49:57.049-08:00

I've been trying to embed these videos onto my post but for some reason I'm experiencing some serious technical difficulties. So, in the name of saving a little time I'll just post the links. The first is a clip from the Jimmy Kimmel show where his girlfriend, Sarah Silverman, is singing him a little song about her recent antics. The second clip is Jimmy's retort.

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A brief overview of my weekend: Friday afternoon- my boss came in my office and told me to close up shop because we were going home early. Wahoo! This was followed by a trip to the grocery store, a dinner disaster and lots of laughs with my hubbie & father in law.Saturday- Met a girlfriend for lunch and then met up with my mom for a round of shopping. Mom bought me a beautiful dress and pair of

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Yesterday was one of those days where I could never quite get it together. I woke up in an inexcusably grumpy mood, only to find that JB had gotten up at some point and gone to the bar. Now, this may seem rather strange that my hubbie got out of bed in the middle of the night to hit the local pub but it really isn't that strange. See, JB mainly works a graveyard shift four nights a week. On his "

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-89970854021983220842008-01-02T11:40:00.000-08:002008-01-02T13:41:46.230-08:00

I found this meme via Average Jane and decided it might be a good way to officially end 2007 and begin 2008. I'm sorry I haven't posted in ages but I suppose I need to get back into the habit. Perhaps I should start my own NabloPamo(sp?) for the month of January.1. What did you do in 2007 that you’d never done before?
I got married!!2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-13076804054378071552007-11-26T16:15:00.000-08:002007-11-26T16:42:19.811-08:00

So, JB and I hosted the big family event this year at our new house. We had my whole family over and a few friends too. We rounded off our brand new dining room table with nine people for the festivities. The house looked fantastic. JB worked his little butt getting things ready for the dinner and overnight guests. He finally finished the tile in the bathroom and it looks fantastic. I will have

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-3681600186075739082007-11-05T20:38:00.000-08:002007-11-05T21:00:14.136-08:00

JB had a fairly good weekend at work. If you don't know, he currently has a consistant schedule of working graveyard shift at a local bar down the street from our house. He likes having the consistency of a shift and a graveyard schedule really isn't terrible for the relationship department. We may not get to sleep next to each other but at least we can have dinner and watch a movie at night. We

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Friday afternoon my new dining room table was delivered! Wahoo!! I was sitting at work waiting for the news from my hubbie when I realized it was getting late and I still had yet to hear from him. After calling several times I finally bailed out of the office and rushed home in case he slept through the delivery. As I assumed when I finally got home he was sleeping ever-so-soundly and definitely

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-27085835314950437532007-10-23T13:00:00.000-07:002007-10-23T13:14:29.584-07:00

A recap of our weekend includes shopping, shopping and more shopping. Phew! I am so tired of looking at furniture. I woke up Saturday morning ready for a day of dining room table searching with my mother when JB got home from work. He bartends at a local bar down the street from our house and his usual shift is graveyard so on the weekends we pass each other in the bedroom with a sweet kiss and

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-57705642827154082962007-10-17T11:16:00.000-07:002007-10-17T11:34:50.241-07:00

No longer is the jello shot just for the drunken college girl or the crazy frat party filled with shot-gunning beers and keg stands. Oh no, it has been taken to the next level. Step aside Martha Stewart there have been improvements to this light-weight beverage of choice to make them tasty and acceptable to any "adult" party. I give you the chocolate covered cherry jello shot: 3 oz.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-1946967374942486062007-10-11T11:25:00.001-07:002007-10-11T11:29:30.503-07:00

Fun things come in 3's3 things you WILL do in this lifetime:1. Visit Australia with my husband2. Have a child whether it be naturally or adoption3. Learn how to bake bread like my grandmother did3 songs with lyrics that have made you cry:1. The Luckiest – Ben Folds Five2. I Loved Her First - Heartland3. Green Eyes - Coldplay3 TV shows you enjoy watching (old or new):1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer2.

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-50369526813058370322007-10-05T11:52:00.000-07:002007-10-05T11:58:02.942-07:00

I saw this online this morning and thought I might share this crazy rescue of a 250 lb brown bear that got "spooked" right off a California bridge. It managed to cling onto the under-belly of the bridge while rescue workers strung out a net beneath, shot him with a tranquilizer and lowered him to the ground.I just love a good warm and fuzzy animal rescue. Sometimes it is just the thing I want to

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-66596193017086481082007-10-04T16:59:00.000-07:002007-10-04T17:51:44.573-07:00

The American Library Association is celebrating Banned Books Week this week. After stumbling across this list of titles I can only wonder why people get so up in arms about certain books. I don't know about banning these books from public libraries or trying to stop children from reading them because of their explicit language or homosexual themes but I can tell you that this particular list just

Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529129571591858991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708841602115426564.post-44042283525452055762007-09-19T15:55:00.001-07:002007-09-19T15:58:05.264-07:00

To start things off I am going to share a list that was sent to me this morning in honor of Talk Like a Pirate Day (which apparently is today)Top Ten Pickup lines for use on International Talk Like a Pirate Day10 . Avast, me proud beauty! Wanna know why my Roger is so Jolly?9. Have ya ever met a man with a real yardarm?8. Come on up and see me urchins.7. Yes, that is a hornpipe in my pocket and I

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