30 Things, Day 10

... Describe your most embarrassing moment ...

I can't think of one moment in particular that was horribly embarrassing. I am always tripping, saying something that makes no sense and having plenty of "Ashley moments". But I will share a few I still get teased for....

 There was one time that I FREAKED OUT, because I had a bump down below! I left work early called my OB crying and just knew that I had herpes {in my defense I just found out my a-hole boyfriend cheated on me}! She squeezed me in, knowing that I'm completely insane and after WebMD I would be at the ER. It turned out to be an ingrown hair & in a place that herpes don't even "grow". But my mini break down gave a lot of people a good laugh.

I was pregnant & not near full term but hadn't been feeling that great. I decided to ignore that I wasn't 100% and "do the deed" with my hubby. After a few minutes there was "water" everywhere!! Of course we freaked out, went to the hospital I called both my mom & step mom in a panic. After tests & sonograms it turns out I just peed on him =) I found out later this is pretty common but next time I know to not call anyone until I know for sure.

The night I met J I was being nosey in my friends closet while getting toilet paper & actually got stuck half upside down in her sex swing.

30 Things, Day 9

 List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how

{This really is harder than I thought}

1. My parents {of course} They helped make me who I am! Taught me to have a heart, to stand up for myself & what I believe in. Helped mold me into the parent I am today, which of course I'm a tad bias, but I'm a pretty damn good parent.

2. My sister- We had our up & downs! Honestly weren't really "friends" until our "grown up lives". She changed my thinking a little bit... I have always been a firm believer that people are who they are, they can't/won't change. She proved me wrong!

3. My hubby- God brought him into my life when I needed him. I had gotten into some trouble and lost myself, I pushed away my friends & rarely left the house. The night I decided to go out, he ended up in the wrong place ... turns out it was the right place just for different reasons. I can't thank him enough for the many ways he has influenced me.

4. M- Probably the only reason J got a date, I mean really who can turn down an adorable 3 year old asking for your digit's? She made me a better person!

5. C- I would happily go through another 26 hours of labor for her! She changed me and made me realize how strong love is. She continues to teach me things every day.

6. My boss {also known as my 3rd Mom} she has been by my side through a lot & influenced me in to many ways to list.

7. My friends- All of them in some way or another, good & bad.

8. Mr.Graves {my middle/high school guidance counselor} He always believed in me, most of the time more than I believed in myself. He knew I was going to make it & really did help me get to where I am.

9. Everyone on Pinterest- who the hell knew I was so crafty and could cook. Every husband in the world should thank Pinterest.

10. My dear MIL- showed me the type of person, mother and grandmother that I never want to be!

30 Things, Day 8

...  What are 5 passions you have ...

Taking care of children, I just love it!! I almost finished my degree in elementary education and maybe one day I will. I also debated doing home daycare after having daughter but around here that's a popular job.

Photography. I'm not any good at it but it's fun and I like doing it.

Cooking. How fun would it be to have a REAL cooking show?! With a messy kitchen, curse words, crying kids, ya know how moms really cook!!

Shopping. LOVE LOVE LOVE! And it doesn't have to be for fun stuff either, just anything.

Working. I complain about my job but I do like it, it would be better if it were only 3 days a week though. I enjoy doing something for me, making my own money & helping people. It's nice to have people appreciate you & what you do for them.

Friday Letters

Self,
Smile and move on!

Trey,
Cancer really does SUCK ASS!!! You have shown the world what a strong person you are through this, especially this past week. I love you & can't wait to party like rock stars in a few weeks.

Tara,
I hate what brought us closer but I'm glad it did! You are such an amazing person & sister it's crazy. We are all lucky to have you in our lives.

M,
I love you such much & I'm blessed to get to watch you grow up. I really do wish we got to see you more & think it would be better for you. There is so much about life I want you to know & see.

So WHAT

 

• That I'm doing this on Thursday
• That I just realized I'm wearing the same shirt I did last Thursday so the parents at gymnastics will think I don't have any clothes
• That I just signed Baby H up for daycare & I'm not even pregnant yet- the waiting list is LONG
• I wear work shoes everyday but as soon as I sit down at my desk I change in to flip flops
• That I pretend to have migraines sometimes to get in bed early
• That I have been doing awesome at eating good BUT I have a secret stash of cupcake goldfish

Crayon Art

Thank you Pinterest for giving us something fun to do while C was home sick last week! She absolutely loved it & wants to make one for everyone {beware if you have an upcoming birthday}!!

Photo-shoot

C was probably more excited than anyone about our wedding, what little girl doesn't like parties & dresses! She talked about the dresses for weeks & was always wanting to go shoe shopping, 100% DIVA! I knew after the wedding I wanted to capture her excitement in my dress. Not because I plan on her wearing it when she gets married, just to remember who she was when we got married, if that makes any sense. Here are a few sneak peeks from that day ....