Friday, September 16, 2011

A to Z of yours truly


A. Age: 26.

B. Bed size: Queen.

C. Chore that you hate: Dishes and folding laundry, they never seem to end.

D. Dogs: a yappy black Chihuahua named Jack, he really is sweet.

E. Essential start to your day: Ruby snuggles and kisses, then coffee.

F. Favorite color: Green, Yellow and Teal.

 G. Gold or Silver: hmmm, black.

H. Height: 5’9".

I. Instruments you play: I can make fart noises on Ruby's tum tum.

J. Job title: Wife and Mama.

K. Kids: Yep.

L. Live: ALASKA.

M. Mother’s name: starts with a J.

N. Nicknames: I don't really have one, I really just prefer to be called Ashleigh.

O. Overnight hospital stays: Never.

P. Pet peeves: chewing with mouth open.

Q. Quote from a movie: Yeah right, I never remember stuff like this.
 
R. Right or left handed: Righty.

S. Siblings: I have lots of sisters, they are pretty great .

U. Underwear: Well, I wear them if that's what you're wondering. 

V. Vegetable you hate: I can't think of one right now, but I am sure there is one I hate.

W. What makes you run late: Having to come back to retrieve something I forgot.

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth, duh.  Hip, back, skull, neck, shoulder.

Y. Yummy food that you make: My husband really likes my Split Pea soup.

Z. Zoo animal: Peacocks are pretty rad.
 

Thursday, September 15, 2011

week 32 & week 33

 Week 32 Ruby was in a terrible mood when I took her photos, the photo above was the only one she wasn't screaming in.  This little girl sure lets you know when she is upset.  She has started to exert her will and throw fits when something doesn't happen as she wants it to.  Dan and I both have pretty red hot personalities so we really could not have expected much else.
 ...luckily a nap took care of her terrible mood.
 Week 33 Ruby is in a much better mood and this past weekend had her first camping (in a cabin) experience.  She did pretty great for sleeping and being in a totally different place.  This week Ruby has been getting in some crawling positions, but they always end with her face planting the floor.  Luckily the face plants have not discouraged her from trying again and again.  I feel she will be crawling with in the next few weeks.  I haven't done anything to baby proof our house mainly because I have no idea what to do.  I am naturally a procrastinator and figured I'll baby proof things when I have to.
 Ruby came up with a few new faces, this is one of them.
 this ones reminds me of her papa
Still no teeth which I am happy about cause this little girl already likes to bite me while nursing.  Its less painful teaching about no biting when there is no teeth.  Also I really love her gummy smiles, they can stay around as long as they like!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Family Camp!!

(warning: tons of photo's)

 Family camp was pretty epic this year.  We were blessed with beautiful weather and fantastic teaching.
 The camp was at Echo Ranch Bible Camp, which is about a 45 minute walk from Echo Cove (aka the end of the road).
 We walked out with our good friend Nate, Annie and Jackson.
love birds



 Once we got there we went to the mess hall and let the babies plays and stretch their limbs for a while.
We had dinner and a teaching that night.
 Our mornings started early with a group devotion before breakfast.
 The beautiful sunshine made the entire weekend so much more blessed.
The beach was the perfect place to be.
 I love how Ruby stares at beautiful scenery when I sit her in front of it.  I really do wonder what she is thinking.
 Dan and Leonard went for a short canoe ride, apparently they chose the canoe with a hole in it.
 Jacob, Jackson and Ruby.
 Ruby and Jackson
 Susie took a zipline ride,
so did Dan!
 Marcus and Liam, so many babies.
 This was our guest speakers daughter Chloe, she was so cute.
 Shane asked Susie to MARRY him!!!!!!!
 Lots of duck tape sword fights.

 Our cabin for the weekend; we shared it with Nate, Annie, Jackson and Susie.
 Mushrooms abound
 The worship and teachings were amazing
 Praying over the newly engaged couple!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

a hike with friends

 Yesterday turned out the be a beautiful sunny day so Ruby and I went on a hike up Perseverance (one of our favorite trails) with our friends Annie, Nate and Jackson.  We were on a hunt for salmon berries and only found enough for snacking at the very end of the trail.

 Annie and Nate
 True beauty only God knows how to create


 Annie and Jackson
 the four of us, plus a runner we accidentally blocked off.