tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28674447026301924482024-03-05T01:59:05.264-08:00Ashby FamilyAmannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.comBlogger214125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-79474693207569051062012-03-28T15:39:00.012-07:002012-03-28T16:32:01.827-07:002012<div style="text-align: center;">We celebrated New Years in Frisco Colorado.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqvI7z_0ER7RexgGdhR1gIUV_tl54hqhxJTq2oqcKtQUs93Jg5dtvGer9u8CFhzeW7NpwtVut-HjSLHXUclSjVLljaajDEKAPveuO6FH2vYVpw_bVsRsEE-OI0mn29JCJC0Ex9UKHY8c/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNqvI7z_0ER7RexgGdhR1gIUV_tl54hqhxJTq2oqcKtQUs93Jg5dtvGer9u8CFhzeW7NpwtVut-HjSLHXUclSjVLljaajDEKAPveuO6FH2vYVpw_bVsRsEE-OI0mn29JCJC0Ex9UKHY8c/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725083374822514754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We had a great time learning how to tie balloon animals, and playing games together. The kids were excited to stay up until 12:00 am!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtL8-7mlmjzZb5cZMGcMbfL2UxC_UglBu8FBKe9fwd0NpfpyXODr_QuY9QseDpRhKXWymQH-HerZTqcheDtUO0b4yzD2dIjxXEcqfdxP5l8cBlFdeikCEhJxZx1CTvjtxBKetXL2vLGI/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtL8-7mlmjzZb5cZMGcMbfL2UxC_UglBu8FBKe9fwd0NpfpyXODr_QuY9QseDpRhKXWymQH-HerZTqcheDtUO0b4yzD2dIjxXEcqfdxP5l8cBlFdeikCEhJxZx1CTvjtxBKetXL2vLGI/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725082633862587666" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtL8-7mlmjzZb5cZMGcMbfL2UxC_UglBu8FBKe9fwd0NpfpyXODr_QuY9QseDpRhKXWymQH-HerZTqcheDtUO0b4yzD2dIjxXEcqfdxP5l8cBlFdeikCEhJxZx1CTvjtxBKetXL2vLGI/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We had a great time out sledding</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqQyxdBDAt1inJT1gyUq_GNXvExkvB8zQIT0dyhNPbSemmmsaoF7CG6eJ8XUIxsYRafCQUffaaA-mMdMf28V0DWJmJxpoDFhPcY806fvv4FRdvWovrFE_Dwy2PUERRp1cyfFsh8Fec2o/s1600/DSC_0028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTqQyxdBDAt1inJT1gyUq_GNXvExkvB8zQIT0dyhNPbSemmmsaoF7CG6eJ8XUIxsYRafCQUffaaA-mMdMf28V0DWJmJxpoDFhPcY806fvv4FRdvWovrFE_Dwy2PUERRp1cyfFsh8Fec2o/s400/DSC_0028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725083357238869378" border="0" /></a>We enjoyed the animals at the Denver Colorado Zoo.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsjjoxsOyT0_JK-y4-Cbb35pW7wXpw0r8uwwMJYKlS4Bm4kP9rIrJ9hryFNH_gE7pIFXxTKULYEHlZdGBKaG_viAbozOQV2xhCNilfeGnhMetsb2isdZ-HEFOI9xITrH7aCqw2Ml3tSE/s1600/DSC_0132.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsjjoxsOyT0_JK-y4-Cbb35pW7wXpw0r8uwwMJYKlS4Bm4kP9rIrJ9hryFNH_gE7pIFXxTKULYEHlZdGBKaG_viAbozOQV2xhCNilfeGnhMetsb2isdZ-HEFOI9xITrH7aCqw2Ml3tSE/s400/DSC_0132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725083367268096786" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsjjoxsOyT0_JK-y4-Cbb35pW7wXpw0r8uwwMJYKlS4Bm4kP9rIrJ9hryFNH_gE7pIFXxTKULYEHlZdGBKaG_viAbozOQV2xhCNilfeGnhMetsb2isdZ-HEFOI9xITrH7aCqw2Ml3tSE/s1600/DSC_0132.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hippos are such a fun animal to watch swim. This hippo at one point rolled on its back and kicked it's back feet in up out of the water. They move so slow while out on land, but can really move in the water.<br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeEXKCKEw1xe0vryypzbrmJo86DS7Tp4Neo9g7OqeXJXb0BKzWxYmhGMLGWPqryq3nKEAEI_hGEkIwDw7shNQC7vyzmvzu5l_-S2gnAXQyeUFBG6RcMQieJ64Bu3NudXl4C9twNn_lcA/s1600/DSC_0194.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJeEXKCKEw1xe0vryypzbrmJo86DS7Tp4Neo9g7OqeXJXb0BKzWxYmhGMLGWPqryq3nKEAEI_hGEkIwDw7shNQC7vyzmvzu5l_-S2gnAXQyeUFBG6RcMQieJ64Bu3NudXl4C9twNn_lcA/s400/DSC_0194.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725082298283290850" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsG4r2PvM24H86S0lEEuc8KVTCFSG42Uhv8eXQnfCfHSnnbtv8SVRBEngw6T8p9FJ4X7CuGD2oT2nNeStHugVCxfI3TuA7B-g47bpuP-O9tIu3ByKSPAFZKWIhCoFLB2Tx-cYfqDmFrU/s1600/DSC_0199.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsG4r2PvM24H86S0lEEuc8KVTCFSG42Uhv8eXQnfCfHSnnbtv8SVRBEngw6T8p9FJ4X7CuGD2oT2nNeStHugVCxfI3TuA7B-g47bpuP-O9tIu3ByKSPAFZKWIhCoFLB2Tx-cYfqDmFrU/s400/DSC_0199.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725082289439614610" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjU3-Z943WcpoMwKTYF04LbKmXyem2lAD3ZPR1-0agKg_LnzpCo9MWf1ywYfZw5DBJbMogCKOzHDWW3QlMghm3InX8cKRIXOxWuk-aFk8pOq_WtmVtLYImiK_mPgX9Tp_X0PJQ4jpbzk/s1600/DSC_0242.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjU3-Z943WcpoMwKTYF04LbKmXyem2lAD3ZPR1-0agKg_LnzpCo9MWf1ywYfZw5DBJbMogCKOzHDWW3QlMghm3InX8cKRIXOxWuk-aFk8pOq_WtmVtLYImiK_mPgX9Tp_X0PJQ4jpbzk/s400/DSC_0242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725084211787059586" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHjU3-Z943WcpoMwKTYF04LbKmXyem2lAD3ZPR1-0agKg_LnzpCo9MWf1ywYfZw5DBJbMogCKOzHDWW3QlMghm3InX8cKRIXOxWuk-aFk8pOq_WtmVtLYImiK_mPgX9Tp_X0PJQ4jpbzk/s1600/DSC_0242.JPG">The girls and I had a fantastic time at the fashion show for the wedding expo at Thanksgiving Point.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QHzlrprsjE5eHd8TCFEqkjNqbzDMSlzRTykW14jpM6li-lthTtCfMY-bIlq5tSwVM9vdlbb2QLmwqmL5BQQa35BBokSbyhSbNytJ4wYjqDVetO3W7OvldR-y9SS4c_7ScY624F1EyXk/s1600/DSC_0239.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QHzlrprsjE5eHd8TCFEqkjNqbzDMSlzRTykW14jpM6li-lthTtCfMY-bIlq5tSwVM9vdlbb2QLmwqmL5BQQa35BBokSbyhSbNytJ4wYjqDVetO3W7OvldR-y9SS4c_7ScY624F1EyXk/s400/DSC_0239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725084223289675218" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLPA0CiNjNM5fSof0cfouLVCs_mhq904TzOTkhfvBDhPo_vo0fU3ZfHEZAcR-7BHvaWojUexyv74GfyGT8-LmkaoDjwqwNS_xAfJ8rO0RjY6DVFcUe1a7n3NedfCr3dWfw9yPfzrIXiTk/s1600/DSC_0562.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Valentine day. I look forward to my kindergartener coming home on Valentines day. </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQI_ENbPzTHPxGDrhLtBJEsP4rjSSXKacYMN2I0HB9XMAXAVJwjw74bWllpCLkswfWYIdFRKhaowSOLE7nw0IqEDXCCJlGLFb3h0UEN-hzcYT0PYr98Wy-mYSGT5Mfv4qXqWaUGBzOCI/s1600/DSC_0562.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQI_ENbPzTHPxGDrhLtBJEsP4rjSSXKacYMN2I0HB9XMAXAVJwjw74bWllpCLkswfWYIdFRKhaowSOLE7nw0IqEDXCCJlGLFb3h0UEN-hzcYT0PYr98Wy-mYSGT5Mfv4qXqWaUGBzOCI/s400/DSC_0562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725092409001436930" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPIwWt5ih0pkf_jtCAm_E9ZFSYp85jIyqUcikFX3HsVHNXEDg3bPuhBZQqbFNmcu81tJWFngZDBNDamRwDH4-htcgqGQLv6u2fkigV4vknhxviiov2k9WpjyTXUkEPmOx_50X62zQ6c4/s1600/DSC_0503.JPG">Bonnie turned 6!<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPIwWt5ih0pkf_jtCAm_E9ZFSYp85jIyqUcikFX3HsVHNXEDg3bPuhBZQqbFNmcu81tJWFngZDBNDamRwDH4-htcgqGQLv6u2fkigV4vknhxviiov2k9WpjyTXUkEPmOx_50X62zQ6c4/s400/DSC_0503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725086372437423010" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">She had a fashion show birthday party.</span><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKqczsuNpTst3tRhOe-wHiRV2MyBgtPa5KLBU6HDwedy7SDJbqFrZ7iiMHtoLdRWINA5Rbrqcs9AC72Lyb3ZH2uV79oNnLOccct1tyAekjK_IWace-6udzkgu-S04_wEN4Il9MvLlhGM/s1600/DSC_0460.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKqczsuNpTst3tRhOe-wHiRV2MyBgtPa5KLBU6HDwedy7SDJbqFrZ7iiMHtoLdRWINA5Rbrqcs9AC72Lyb3ZH2uV79oNnLOccct1tyAekjK_IWace-6udzkgu-S04_wEN4Il9MvLlhGM/s400/DSC_0460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725085378067675378" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwg__xcBUbHFkjHxs1uxxeAXSbAqhKNLUs_e8JbHOH02CsSK3PxF-jmJc8TAku05dB0JR3DgQkpbYjQ3q1_iHITiSD142tkcJwR8Kc8fQPGQ5i8WfFQAM3vqraSBuUpx6MF5PhG69m90/s1600/DSC_0437.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGwg__xcBUbHFkjHxs1uxxeAXSbAqhKNLUs_e8JbHOH02CsSK3PxF-jmJc8TAku05dB0JR3DgQkpbYjQ3q1_iHITiSD142tkcJwR8Kc8fQPGQ5i8WfFQAM3vqraSBuUpx6MF5PhG69m90/s400/DSC_0437.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725085387923878770" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTE-GdJCNIchNkziXV56X_zt3clQA-JFKsDYUqIXdaxlmyUz1qViyUkoUPd15xMp_FLTt-9MfVSL7Kuq1Mb3kdScO32KZUyhstCZH0az6hHYs0UHrwxOL2-nm-xnXAtA5TPpQ_23ELas/s1600/DSC_0473.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTE-GdJCNIchNkziXV56X_zt3clQA-JFKsDYUqIXdaxlmyUz1qViyUkoUPd15xMp_FLTt-9MfVSL7Kuq1Mb3kdScO32KZUyhstCZH0az6hHYs0UHrwxOL2-nm-xnXAtA5TPpQ_23ELas/s400/DSC_0473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725085391483262722" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We had a great time celebrating Leap Day at Grandma Pam's house.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbxcQeiHfy9oo7BMaaJ0uYyNAzpPgdXcEb2-SmQ5WKbGokChIW00cpJjaYtYFT69p_SDZ1P9hUim22wQbVO-sWxONvSIZeVGf4bsk5OuNlSl63aOBMHr3U2mXu4NS8W4l0P-0aAjTitE/s1600/DSC_0626.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbxcQeiHfy9oo7BMaaJ0uYyNAzpPgdXcEb2-SmQ5WKbGokChIW00cpJjaYtYFT69p_SDZ1P9hUim22wQbVO-sWxONvSIZeVGf4bsk5OuNlSl63aOBMHr3U2mXu4NS8W4l0P-0aAjTitE/s400/DSC_0626.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725084234632061186" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HLKSMKJ8tiVD3V2g1wa5Ag7n8S0jx-YKD-gd49i1gB3yhZBTlQmb3eQ6Q03WKEWfKiNtosHa3J6F1ZbB4O2OptOBUkSu_CRoBih-79_Yf-tmDB24p7pmxxJ_oZ6i-Sl6TurtEgc5Znc/s1600/DSC_0497.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8HLKSMKJ8tiVD3V2g1wa5Ag7n8S0jx-YKD-gd49i1gB3yhZBTlQmb3eQ6Q03WKEWfKiNtosHa3J6F1ZbB4O2OptOBUkSu_CRoBih-79_Yf-tmDB24p7pmxxJ_oZ6i-Sl6TurtEgc5Znc/s400/DSC_0497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725086349468060498" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bonnie made it 100 days in school. Bonnie's teacher Miss. Johnson survived too.<br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRSPRuepMzdkdgHuhplM9Um19U7ABshVWIGRtzk2x2R-vtU0UPVRnszIENhKfqSb81FpWvGptj3rnxFAdej65es8kCX_5t8rGlm_NqK2X1jR1bQNPFg2OmsbF0-haSfwTRHYX9UluWjU/s1600/DSC_0494.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRSPRuepMzdkdgHuhplM9Um19U7ABshVWIGRtzk2x2R-vtU0UPVRnszIENhKfqSb81FpWvGptj3rnxFAdej65es8kCX_5t8rGlm_NqK2X1jR1bQNPFg2OmsbF0-haSfwTRHYX9UluWjU/s400/DSC_0494.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725086357689210242" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The kids celebrated Dr. Susses' Birthday in school.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4t1B51rUeapQarPgY-7h7N1Kgt46g3DUf8wfa_GbF3TKGpyRZDe8yz1wjlh6JcYJpaMFjuwr1VM2KDJFvUTF_F0niao-w7iN4i_l-PfirfmqqitU0sV_BDh0fW8yqXmyUdvm_YRWq7w/s1600/DSC_0641.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4t1B51rUeapQarPgY-7h7N1Kgt46g3DUf8wfa_GbF3TKGpyRZDe8yz1wjlh6JcYJpaMFjuwr1VM2KDJFvUTF_F0niao-w7iN4i_l-PfirfmqqitU0sV_BDh0fW8yqXmyUdvm_YRWq7w/s400/DSC_0641.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725086364809550722" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 3, 2012. We finally had enough snow to build a snowman.</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJM6OGfzHbsXeDHCLGjMijatq_NGTsVETYO4tWKsq5lioV7jt1jDr-LEGM2Y82I3YdNZ8fqw6dYiVwAZUfzgOYxKOC1ZP2Zm7Po9-rcEVjsgDCCnnL7qHnEqvTzVn7KkoHsYsETAXMU0/s1600/snowman.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJM6OGfzHbsXeDHCLGjMijatq_NGTsVETYO4tWKsq5lioV7jt1jDr-LEGM2Y82I3YdNZ8fqw6dYiVwAZUfzgOYxKOC1ZP2Zm7Po9-rcEVjsgDCCnnL7qHnEqvTzVn7KkoHsYsETAXMU0/s400/snowman.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725087818893935874" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I directed the kids play Wizard of Oz. Both Connor and Bonnie were munchkins.<br /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgOopctFgyRBRBjt6EYV8Wi8zGu0hh_-EGSYomfEnh1_PCJrthqvzP9P27UoSDV6j0_u7cNjvH7NmXB5Roqm-FWrXY8j1LTo0EbbGnf_uA0CRLTMb1MIVFkqQVCsJxVEVDBnUC0w8FYo/s1600/cast+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgOopctFgyRBRBjt6EYV8Wi8zGu0hh_-EGSYomfEnh1_PCJrthqvzP9P27UoSDV6j0_u7cNjvH7NmXB5Roqm-FWrXY8j1LTo0EbbGnf_uA0CRLTMb1MIVFkqQVCsJxVEVDBnUC0w8FYo/s400/cast+card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725087822973680530" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connor turned 8!</span><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpFo4_UJRrTDir-Z2z5FWOxYboTna4R-H2WiHndqSiUsTlN-o3t7LvMe54w8Wz7nCZl8p2Ll6Cj_q7EYzFhDKefN6mMnoPo2IhonLPLdNtOkPQIUA0A4P4uLsDnAVczmHRPSqWFwdYQ/s1600/DSC_0304.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDVpFo4_UJRrTDir-Z2z5FWOxYboTna4R-H2WiHndqSiUsTlN-o3t7LvMe54w8Wz7nCZl8p2Ll6Cj_q7EYzFhDKefN6mMnoPo2IhonLPLdNtOkPQIUA0A4P4uLsDnAVczmHRPSqWFwdYQ/s400/DSC_0304.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725089795897249234" border="0" /></a></div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pDFoKfk50x20y20pFl9E1MWoIoJfMJfegITMW4nhNR3F565amYXGq_tsm1LqKoC0n4gmojenWZ5j4uk_1h6JvjBroJ36ilYmd2BJoP5hhYoAbGl0BBVUAPflgRGh74JBBrG6d7izgl4/s1600/Connor%2527s+group.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pDFoKfk50x20y20pFl9E1MWoIoJfMJfegITMW4nhNR3F565amYXGq_tsm1LqKoC0n4gmojenWZ5j4uk_1h6JvjBroJ36ilYmd2BJoP5hhYoAbGl0BBVUAPflgRGh74JBBrG6d7izgl4/s400/Connor%2527s+group.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725087835833321186" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pDFoKfk50x20y20pFl9E1MWoIoJfMJfegITMW4nhNR3F565amYXGq_tsm1LqKoC0n4gmojenWZ5j4uk_1h6JvjBroJ36ilYmd2BJoP5hhYoAbGl0BBVUAPflgRGh74JBBrG6d7izgl4/s1600/Connor%2527s+group.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We took a group of Connor's friends out to play laser tag and bowling</span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8VJD6gWE8Af47LOwrJY4CsWxnWh96wzuhNetFZ5JQoED_-hxsvW99AgxjrtCOG7pfdncvgivOB3sGdz2q-RgCeCXgAbqyXgZJsthgsvVQSPkjZQaj8_pKyQbQLgBvwzeAAo6_9Lqhi0/s1600/DSC_0337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8VJD6gWE8Af47LOwrJY4CsWxnWh96wzuhNetFZ5JQoED_-hxsvW99AgxjrtCOG7pfdncvgivOB3sGdz2q-RgCeCXgAbqyXgZJsthgsvVQSPkjZQaj8_pKyQbQLgBvwzeAAo6_9Lqhi0/s400/DSC_0337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725087848819765794" border="0" /></a></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-90112608960370694172011-12-15T12:16:00.001-08:002011-12-15T12:29:53.279-08:00Merry Christmas 2011It is hard to believe how quickly time goes. I guess that is just part of life. I suppose I would be unhappy if I had nothing to do. I am so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">grateful</span> to have children to attend school programs and class parties. It is nice to have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">neighbors</span> that I want to give a little something to show that I care, and I am very grateful to have family members to give gifts to. I'm happy that I have goals and a passion to find <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunities</span> to do things that I love. I have really enjoyed the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">opportunity</span> to play the part of Grace in "The Best Christmas <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pageant</span> Ever". I realize that I am very lucky to have a husband that loves me enough to let me get busy and give me love and support when I feel like I just cannot keep up with all of it. This December has been a month to remember, and I'm grateful for all that I am learning and the wonderful opportunities I have had. More than anything it makes me <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">truly</span> excited for what is to come this new year 2012. There is a little saying, "Opportunity is knocking." The question is are you going to answer it? And, what if for some reason opportunity is not at your door. Well, track it down it cannot be too hard to find, but once you find I hope you have your running shoes on. My shoes are on, bring on 2012!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Christmas Card 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWhFJsW4vcVP-oH4S9uUlrancbkIDNGLyHvjN6bdT4jez936CpdMf5AjK-ZJM4BoGuvcDjZkbHesBmXMUcL3ZjMbCJHuAoT81P1dfLLIEI-mFKfIaWbbYPVJPQsy61n2Gp7q0aKQz3vM/s1600/Christmas+Card+2011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686452114713033442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcWhFJsW4vcVP-oH4S9uUlrancbkIDNGLyHvjN6bdT4jez936CpdMf5AjK-ZJM4BoGuvcDjZkbHesBmXMUcL3ZjMbCJHuAoT81P1dfLLIEI-mFKfIaWbbYPVJPQsy61n2Gp7q0aKQz3vM/s400/Christmas+Card+2011.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-f0wQucifql-V53GOrIIsglXILewA_0eEpusc5jYSZPO8x_LMjx-Hff1x_QwB_sOc_4RqqYaFP0vLLiEOVss8R6wlkEdkAdC4RSMEMJsC1WImmjzvloGd_3sFZ05MmEIzJ_TmeHnA1w/s1600/Christmas+letter+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686451902386188482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-f0wQucifql-V53GOrIIsglXILewA_0eEpusc5jYSZPO8x_LMjx-Hff1x_QwB_sOc_4RqqYaFP0vLLiEOVss8R6wlkEdkAdC4RSMEMJsC1WImmjzvloGd_3sFZ05MmEIzJ_TmeHnA1w/s400/Christmas+letter+copy.jpg" /></a><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-69672160897239532842011-11-26T11:03:00.000-08:002011-11-26T11:35:36.549-08:00Kids costumes Halloween 2011<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNDHNC4eokI3lmXWd_gxgT7GRYrpz86UszMvR178apHtC0KW69rGeJit1IsORj1311Q8FPq2LzR8nw8mFNQRt4gz-YbT9j3hXzHgwokeR8av3I1VI4lSainC89sm-vCvIP5JlHD7H7-0/s1600/kids+2011.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679389569999103986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNDHNC4eokI3lmXWd_gxgT7GRYrpz86UszMvR178apHtC0KW69rGeJit1IsORj1311Q8FPq2LzR8nw8mFNQRt4gz-YbT9j3hXzHgwokeR8av3I1VI4lSainC89sm-vCvIP5JlHD7H7-0/s400/kids+2011.jpg" /></a> Hannah, Rock Star<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGvj2OnTKsFSN81cqFbBRXI6WzcX51Pwp9D9upZ1gMXhieNW5o_PYl5jN0ZW3CGwKxNJY3fwfS2pul21jrvlVrogNaOQx1v2VoBSoF2CvhrdXxikGXCEzdlB2JPCQm5dWk8lk0ZG21B8/s1600/hannah+full+body.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679389557696223346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdGvj2OnTKsFSN81cqFbBRXI6WzcX51Pwp9D9upZ1gMXhieNW5o_PYl5jN0ZW3CGwKxNJY3fwfS2pul21jrvlVrogNaOQx1v2VoBSoF2CvhrdXxikGXCEzdlB2JPCQm5dWk8lk0ZG21B8/s400/hannah+full+body.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Connor, Zombie<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1czn15Ey4BZj-wlCZhJtc8ggZvNNhKPwqMf8hC1eIaUTtEV1HLDp4zVEZQ4Nrhy0SKwoSbw8pec7-cYHsYj4bfsXQZS_v0yVz8SdIZwZ7AHO8BAOLqrNThzoq93QYnepEA3xnIec5GT8/s1600/Zombie+Connor.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679389554058513970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1czn15Ey4BZj-wlCZhJtc8ggZvNNhKPwqMf8hC1eIaUTtEV1HLDp4zVEZQ4Nrhy0SKwoSbw8pec7-cYHsYj4bfsXQZS_v0yVz8SdIZwZ7AHO8BAOLqrNThzoq93QYnepEA3xnIec5GT8/s400/Zombie+Connor.jpg" /></a><br />Bonnie, Pretty Princess<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArDWtwpau6AVvCXiBnyTeIjG-tkJDKqSFBjiLFeAn_cgUMsECsC6RXHDG3eJT2ItO0QTgcbvK0K0yJqYiiA5neIptay1M4J8OMLEA7Ced4djqBECQDEx6kc19f8-wlP4xjAM-M4mPBVE/s1600/Bonnie+full+body.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679389540638164978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiArDWtwpau6AVvCXiBnyTeIjG-tkJDKqSFBjiLFeAn_cgUMsECsC6RXHDG3eJT2ItO0QTgcbvK0K0yJqYiiA5neIptay1M4J8OMLEA7Ced4djqBECQDEx6kc19f8-wlP4xjAM-M4mPBVE/s400/Bonnie+full+body.jpg" /></a><br />Jack-0-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">lanterns</span> 2011<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTewgdeqOd3weGkUT5yGBzdnh7n5UQHkhSe2xUuFeWhQYOhQbYlaql7nndfSkSdbXJLxmC70WfQCj27hSUZE0ADSf-StAIYyTmF9nNuw92gI5l-inyrbeFll7m7XxyvPBUa64dzk4xUs/s1600/jackolaterns.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679389535721451410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTewgdeqOd3weGkUT5yGBzdnh7n5UQHkhSe2xUuFeWhQYOhQbYlaql7nndfSkSdbXJLxmC70WfQCj27hSUZE0ADSf-StAIYyTmF9nNuw92gI5l-inyrbeFll7m7XxyvPBUa64dzk4xUs/s400/jackolaterns.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-43687380121532648122011-11-26T10:53:00.001-08:002011-11-26T11:02:49.416-08:00Pumpkin Patch 2011<div align="center">We had a lot of fun at the Pumpkin patch. I enjoyed having us all together to take pictures. The kids had fun choosing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> pumpkin.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZ2wndxOq-m9WZq2_n-1QXOCOtN8C2AO9FLH2NC685_RV0UumTMz8g0St1K3csBku8FaTWFrrDQ0SPkKCtjZHw1m1tl-koMe0rV3swrzAFeWpXORvstD-GI_rGjcCb-3Qyo3uXjm7f9Y/s1600/tracter+fav.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679381024531546242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZ2wndxOq-m9WZq2_n-1QXOCOtN8C2AO9FLH2NC685_RV0UumTMz8g0St1K3csBku8FaTWFrrDQ0SPkKCtjZHw1m1tl-koMe0rV3swrzAFeWpXORvstD-GI_rGjcCb-3Qyo3uXjm7f9Y/s400/tracter+fav.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS_TufgSy2pIZ1XdCMEZFMUh4xgcW51I9CRk9Rd9GtXyKXBjaH0-axweFVgm1mwAVo_wmw1TpCclzVCNTVJnJfOBWt6KbwOD_y22TG9ZwzSE_Zjnj87Owka9IxFK0GNlqqbWwVbVI92Y/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679381012076699650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS_TufgSy2pIZ1XdCMEZFMUh4xgcW51I9CRk9Rd9GtXyKXBjaH0-axweFVgm1mwAVo_wmw1TpCclzVCNTVJnJfOBWt6KbwOD_y22TG9ZwzSE_Zjnj87Owka9IxFK0GNlqqbWwVbVI92Y/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" /></a><br />Hannah's Pumpkin<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P8Qr010w4xYZkOTmwbazd4lMPnkFvp-RWAd8xLg04HKE5yix7mZRjFvWdKJ19w3iK5aPrwFSQm_kQ8-iysW4kFfbFS-DOJfYfuEyRV0Qc__Jic2JDx51ycU1hDo7UBlThxnd9SDRp84/s1600/DSC_0050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679380998835001826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P8Qr010w4xYZkOTmwbazd4lMPnkFvp-RWAd8xLg04HKE5yix7mZRjFvWdKJ19w3iK5aPrwFSQm_kQ8-iysW4kFfbFS-DOJfYfuEyRV0Qc__Jic2JDx51ycU1hDo7UBlThxnd9SDRp84/s400/DSC_0050.JPG" /></a> Bonnie's pumpkin<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrQ4B6sgp4cJ-Cz40v1WjHmQbGMFnO1TMKalsZF74E5ercJqv8Dllf2hJVsIMyBK3SrPr2Oyn0_l3567z9mpZaTrOooIE2B9g5T8lvOG1abIJVcCEfceiLprkJ3qhgqmYmpRRDRExwKE/s1600/DSC_0042.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679380296342879858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrQ4B6sgp4cJ-Cz40v1WjHmQbGMFnO1TMKalsZF74E5ercJqv8Dllf2hJVsIMyBK3SrPr2Oyn0_l3567z9mpZaTrOooIE2B9g5T8lvOG1abIJVcCEfceiLprkJ3qhgqmYmpRRDRExwKE/s400/DSC_0042.JPG" /></a> Connor's Pumpkin<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtTJxLngdg7M0kwXJAOmV1D3UMT8ImBDZdvbp5VhhaNrvibHiOGwDBWbsAZ5veAtSKbcHOskIig_zXPK3AzmyIIEG9X3F2Bz5oVcYfrbiROV5x5NpAQHs9QoUqjsSQz6hVYwKbteBVG8/s1600/DSC_0054.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679380286967362818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtTJxLngdg7M0kwXJAOmV1D3UMT8ImBDZdvbp5VhhaNrvibHiOGwDBWbsAZ5veAtSKbcHOskIig_zXPK3AzmyIIEG9X3F2Bz5oVcYfrbiROV5x5NpAQHs9QoUqjsSQz6hVYwKbteBVG8/s400/DSC_0054.JPG" /></a> My Pumpkins!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuuD5TKnetmYGLgZeY2SLnl0a-IpVnFEH7kjCn-vuOqME8uIMsRmDJb9hyNEE89TSOgEZKpm2NaqIkMqAE24qlrjIeupPP47dX41AtRJ-ZFKHWcG4cIJEIOLQd_9P9aZl6ZQg8LgeA30/s1600/DSC_0034.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679380264486784178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNuuD5TKnetmYGLgZeY2SLnl0a-IpVnFEH7kjCn-vuOqME8uIMsRmDJb9hyNEE89TSOgEZKpm2NaqIkMqAE24qlrjIeupPP47dX41AtRJ-ZFKHWcG4cIJEIOLQd_9P9aZl6ZQg8LgeA30/s400/DSC_0034.JPG" /></a>Taking them home<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm4-v6Nd6mOX6GxYiI-z_I3-RNbDiNQVOoFhdi5-_IuqRc7mUb0K30gnfCLdhJ4E5_KraYlw2vCqiRGG-uTGqoTigI0HSsp4Ye-wNfrJZAZ3vTS3GYBg9T25qsgKIDRiFnHylfAYOzfI/s1600/DSC_0069.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679380266352356610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwm4-v6Nd6mOX6GxYiI-z_I3-RNbDiNQVOoFhdi5-_IuqRc7mUb0K30gnfCLdhJ4E5_KraYlw2vCqiRGG-uTGqoTigI0HSsp4Ye-wNfrJZAZ3vTS3GYBg9T25qsgKIDRiFnHylfAYOzfI/s400/DSC_0069.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div><br /></div></div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-21765751246326405162011-11-09T20:49:00.000-08:002011-11-09T20:51:11.761-08:00I'm going to be 31It is hard to believe that I am actually going to be 31. I was ready to turn 30. I knew that my youngest child would start school, and I would be starting a new era in my life. Well, the last year has been great. I told Paul, "I am a little worried that I am going to Die. I've done everything that I wanted to do." I got married, had three beautiful kids, and I have had the opportunity to be in film. Paul told me that I had better make some new goals.<br /><br />So, I took his advice. I have made some really crazy new goals. I guess you could also call them dreams. I remember dreaming as a teenager. I would picture me kneeling at the alter of the temple. All I could see was hands holding mine. I would wonder who those hands belonged to, but I knew what I wanted. I could see it in my mind, and it happened.<br /><br />If I take that same learning experience and put it into today's dreams all I have to do is picture it in my mind. With a picture in my head I will naturally begin to do those things that will make that dream become a reality.<br /><br />It won't happen over night, but what I've learned is that it is truly more about the process. I wanted to do film at age 12 and it took until age 30 to finally be in a position that I could make that happen. It took years of learning and research to make it happen. I guess what I have realized is that the things we really want in life don't just happen without some effort and most of the time a lot of effort on our part.<br /><br />So, here comes age 31. I think I am ready for this new year in my life, whatever may come my way, and it will are begin on Saturday!Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-89616170263115220742011-09-11T19:11:00.000-07:002011-09-11T19:17:30.746-07:00I'm BACK!For some reason or another my blog has not allowed me to add a post. Paul looked at it tonight and it seams to be working. I am looking forward to adding a few highlights from the last six months. My Father in law had mentioned that I would have updates on our trip back in June and I was not able to post anything. I missed being able to put down my thoughts and pictures of events.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-34322979644545733382011-05-22T16:10:00.001-07:002011-05-22T19:19:00.320-07:00Mother's Day 2011Mother's Day is always a fun day at my house. Paul found this year to be easier than ever. I had been saving up for a blend tech blender. I decided that if I asked for this as my Mother's Day gift I would get it much sooner. It has been fun to experiment making smoothies and treats. I think the kids have all enjoyed having milk shakes with whatever kind of candy bar they would like. I made my first loaf of zucchini bread with a recipe from the book that cam with it. It has not only been fun for me, but for the entire family. So, when it came to buying a gift I made things very easy for Paul. Then the kids woke up and got right to work making mother days cards. That just left making breakfast. Paul made me my usual crepes with strawberries and cool whip. I got to add a strawberry grape juice to go along with the breakfast thanks to my new blender. My kids showed me much love and appreciation. I feel lucky to be the mom of such wonderful children,and a great husband!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoU0ecvnfrsPTHhsicy5lSSLMU5gvCbpZ9Cie-xfxtWfzxG3E1R-Ox6vm4ZOpTQc6B6rsV60MSUPMKI0LKbX-A6EIf4El03NOIMb_mYaStjbcj6wgv_tcFYRDDNtRu_l7qz5rrsxpHwR0/s1600/DSC_0478.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609682254797880098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoU0ecvnfrsPTHhsicy5lSSLMU5gvCbpZ9Cie-xfxtWfzxG3E1R-Ox6vm4ZOpTQc6B6rsV60MSUPMKI0LKbX-A6EIf4El03NOIMb_mYaStjbcj6wgv_tcFYRDDNtRu_l7qz5rrsxpHwR0/s400/DSC_0478.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw__L0P2szT6Nz7CFJsG9JzN80JqUNN8M7fcd3ywMAIPn3E2NDoqGXySvAj4TicOHIRZhuf1R7HYIsGlEUmzgxqqmenRtXEbgoRcNu-64vVTohSKHQOqxA93IATvunf7UA_TEQs7j94uo/s1600/DSC_0484.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609682248631250034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw__L0P2szT6Nz7CFJsG9JzN80JqUNN8M7fcd3ywMAIPn3E2NDoqGXySvAj4TicOHIRZhuf1R7HYIsGlEUmzgxqqmenRtXEbgoRcNu-64vVTohSKHQOqxA93IATvunf7UA_TEQs7j94uo/s400/DSC_0484.JPG" /></a>Hannah and Bonnie were pretty happy about breakfast too.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Gb4ai2eXUKad3Gx0BScg2e6DMbAoWjI0CA05QOPbhuXErdNdmf9weeZh9eMMYfEIXKP9QWznvNiCzlySMPoaKdXLB2Jv-obzPN42kj3yFsfd_hTd-DMIlYNUO0xK_UpikRdTs-JjfUw/s1600/DSC_0485.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609682239260536146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Gb4ai2eXUKad3Gx0BScg2e6DMbAoWjI0CA05QOPbhuXErdNdmf9weeZh9eMMYfEIXKP9QWznvNiCzlySMPoaKdXLB2Jv-obzPN42kj3yFsfd_hTd-DMIlYNUO0xK_UpikRdTs-JjfUw/s400/DSC_0485.JPG" /></a></div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-88720601521454850382011-04-12T16:12:00.001-07:002011-04-28T16:30:42.617-07:00Camera Practice<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZ6ni5tbdiIJQQxC6IUE8bk1MHkK9QosmcW9Wa8_GuDstLYLNsH8r-iv4t_RfxNj8ccxdizhm_oimYPdbnA2MprzK7QAHgBKSO9EaqyjzSccm6j1y4whYAQntEOKFFuwiQiKlk9CZArM/s1600/DSC_0344.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600780791345189074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6CowRTdjjL9WL4mx8o_iJGsd588EuDQ0Dv2Ap4km_Tl6Swr-C36yZHwO3z_XROp_bP3nXQs0GjirRHtp65bNghxiEOiVl16eZmBelGKRW47rezXrMvmdSVy1E5zBg18t0ywWXjMqYYt8/s400/DSC_0376.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-34341504141300280472011-04-12T16:12:00.000-07:002011-04-12T16:25:12.284-07:00Four kids, Two hours, and Six StoresWhat a day. I needed to get some errands done today. My oldest daughter Hannah had her friend over and asked if she could come along. I told her that I didn't know how much fun it will be, but she can come if she wants to. They each had a few dollars of their own and were itching to buy something with their own money. We only had two hours to get the girls back for activity days. I was not sure that we would get everything done. The trickiest part is getting the kids in and out of the car. However, the kids surprised me. It is wonderful to be able to come to a stop and simply say,"OK, everybody out!" And out they hopped! Are little trip went as follow. Dollar Tree, Target, Big Five, Sally Beauty, Walmart, and Costco. I love <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">having</span> so many stores right at my finger tips. Lucky for us we didn't have a long list of items to get at any of the stores. I think the best part was because we were so short on time we really had to stick to the list. We didn't have time to just walk around and find little things to spend our money on. The kids got the chance to purchase a couple of things that they wanted. As we were leaving Walmart Hannah was skipping to the car and said "This was the best day ever". I guess even kids can enjoy a day out shopping with Mom.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-17618091134287247152011-03-26T13:27:00.001-07:002011-04-30T08:18:13.603-07:00Mario BirthdayConnor is SEVEN. In school this year he got to be deputy of the week. We worked together to make this fun poster with facts and pictures of Connor. He got to help his teachers all week long. Both the class and Connor had fun the day Connor got to take a book in to read. He chose the book "Silly Faces See Me at the Circus". The teacher said that the kids all really enjoyed this silly book.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvzEzSuaIfvhcbWyDrA7MxrglciJ7R6AaOiJzAvg-JKzvHNCgTdB0MoVdB73Qmlk6UKDY-ZTr4iTHMPrww-h3EUnGlx7oIYxwawx0HQtdFoNDYe5DBpyA-D5GKcdeZtDUcpIxLE9lA84/s1600/Connor+poster.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601388808705467970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPvzEzSuaIfvhcbWyDrA7MxrglciJ7R6AaOiJzAvg-JKzvHNCgTdB0MoVdB73Qmlk6UKDY-ZTr4iTHMPrww-h3EUnGlx7oIYxwawx0HQtdFoNDYe5DBpyA-D5GKcdeZtDUcpIxLE9lA84/s400/Connor+poster.JPG" /></a> I let Connor choose his theme for his birthday party this year. He had a difficult time deciding between Michale Jackson and Mario. I suggested that he flip a coin. Connor thought that was a great idea, and Mario won! I would have been happy to come up with either party, but was pleased to put together a Mario party. He has been into Mario for a few years, and I enjoy stretching my imagination.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">This was the invitation I came up with. I was pleased that he could tell what I was trying to do.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgrq8CvS8TbVW5HCmqaeHaNmK6Bb_Hfx7cY6dnILXY_1sLQt55CkV-V0UwiITKGr-jo8uB-kN0I1AdLlWUqkktuJ1UhuUl5A1Dj9elXem6WudyY5X76tn6C8D8bLcveFxbii51hM10jc/s1600/Connors+invite+7_edited-1+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601388805262360658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBgrq8CvS8TbVW5HCmqaeHaNmK6Bb_Hfx7cY6dnILXY_1sLQt55CkV-V0UwiITKGr-jo8uB-kN0I1AdLlWUqkktuJ1UhuUl5A1Dj9elXem6WudyY5X76tn6C8D8bLcveFxbii51hM10jc/s400/Connors+invite+7_edited-1+copy.jpg" /></a> I decorated using stars. Connor was OK with this. He really wanted boxes with question marks on them. I am sure that would have been really cute, but sometimes their just isn't enough time to do everything.<br /><br /><div align="center"><br />I was so happy that Connor's friends were able to come. It wouldn't be a party without his friends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0bqsHei3rj9fTadjwIQd8PjQgXjhbGCAg4137O9EtN8VWCiPSxKT6GyP3_1Vldj5ILeFBjC3h81w51pIB2L5FQjskgc7Dq-x7Ug7SclT_SZ0FhLVth8PSqRDW4yJ2Z7mAgXY3sipez8/s1600/DSC_1350.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601380580832645730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0bqsHei3rj9fTadjwIQd8PjQgXjhbGCAg4137O9EtN8VWCiPSxKT6GyP3_1Vldj5ILeFBjC3h81w51pIB2L5FQjskgc7Dq-x7Ug7SclT_SZ0FhLVth8PSqRDW4yJ2Z7mAgXY3sipez8/s400/DSC_1350.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRNgWi3rwLHmCpXZqs9oESiqzVoOSSEw_v6GjQzckZtvcO3Ik7HbOaIvB5SJK-vb1Ak6sKvl6DT-22BXNPrj02R_tApAktTW5oHlLCdwavWRBf56RqT90obdawz16VM7xPeLoNj_8B-Y/s1600/1st+pic..JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600834976101064642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlRNgWi3rwLHmCpXZqs9oESiqzVoOSSEw_v6GjQzckZtvcO3Ik7HbOaIvB5SJK-vb1Ak6sKvl6DT-22BXNPrj02R_tApAktTW5oHlLCdwavWRBf56RqT90obdawz16VM7xPeLoNj_8B-Y/s400/1st+pic..JPG" /></a> Connor's Cake. I kept this simple this year. I used cupcakes to make the letter M for Mario!<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600834971034019650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirwzcIj_YFTxGbaimLBUvKZpYOVKMaLy8SJNca1Q86NlkzVFiLyLtUHnRPledF0qpyZRjFrvVeAaz5uiS9NMUf6KG-O4RUNMloeS3ggCjv8vzFWrR5KArg5SCkZ6XtqEesObhTWGL9bM/s400/Connor+cake.JPG" /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkmlYM9gOOFUXWGuWsUbxDGacUFuHLg10hRPc9orOf17sNljLxX9kMbbCX1JDh-oGSyaurlqBdj5LEjMCw3Ql3gUXO9ycgLwZN-p-48QxxALiO_fugmLTaZQw18YF7hrHleJ5oieRjUY/s1600/candles.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600834717488981458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkmlYM9gOOFUXWGuWsUbxDGacUFuHLg10hRPc9orOf17sNljLxX9kMbbCX1JDh-oGSyaurlqBdj5LEjMCw3Ql3gUXO9ycgLwZN-p-48QxxALiO_fugmLTaZQw18YF7hrHleJ5oieRjUY/s400/candles.JPG" /></a>It has become a bit of tradition to serve pizza at the kids parties.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600834715654703090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirlScgojl2KghCVIadHUE7w80VwN1o011PnfqNPd1upzUseU_AQxetmVmZDWfs3l62qFvXpC_HV5pySCcKApWs0IJ3MvrQF88-EE7jcfFJtZlGwxMcDW6wpY6DCXBpWXZMZE-AeJKEdBE/s400/Pizza+party.JPG" /><br />We came up with some fun games using ideas from Mario Party Eight game.</div><br /><div>This is how we pulled of the game "cut from the team". You could not tell who's string you were cutting up until the last two strings, so we had to have the last person cutting close their eyes. It turned out to be a lot of fun.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mX_i9ci7AZnyQWVFayY_W0pOeneZEYfyTMHeAGeRDFHY5meGRuNcbwqnW8va6wH8eNl_Zi1IIxkoWG-EbkU3PrYGNMM00mzfMMVUhY71AcifqZds-3MHwW9D068DZ9AzIckvQXdcF90/s1600/cut+from+the+team.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600834703766752482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mX_i9ci7AZnyQWVFayY_W0pOeneZEYfyTMHeAGeRDFHY5meGRuNcbwqnW8va6wH8eNl_Zi1IIxkoWG-EbkU3PrYGNMM00mzfMMVUhY71AcifqZds-3MHwW9D068DZ9AzIckvQXdcF90/s400/cut+from+the+team.JPG" /></a> some of the other games we played were.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>"Mash pit playroom"</strong></div><br /><div>We had three different color balloons. About nine of each color. The kids were divided into three different teams. The goal of the game is to pop all of your teams color balloons first. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>"Sugar Rush"</strong></div><br /><div>We had a cupcake with simple decorations. I used Frosting, red chocolate star, and red and blue M&M's. The kids had to decorate their cupcake to match. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>"Balloon Pump Game"</strong></div><br /><div>We used a bike pump and water balloons (NO WATER). The kids were timed to see how quickly they could blow up their balloon and make it pop. I could not remember the name of this game on Mario eight, but this was one of the kids favorite games.<br /><br /><strong>March 26, 2011</strong></div><br /><div><strong></strong></div><br /><div>On Connor actual birthday we took everyone out to eat and then came home for presents. Connor was happy to get a new bike. </div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMSbghqKRekcpIRYOzn0_LsOGyfNSnXfEYdzQ5cE8J3oznBiiN3mkb8mmUviYNDHKktnjdfDIuFebgvTRloN2oDzBSRLz9KciG3Fiith8YCO2Fkq2yuZ7g5XwImgCRHliGWpawNJnMGw/s1600/DSC_1361.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600826491709133202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidMSbghqKRekcpIRYOzn0_LsOGyfNSnXfEYdzQ5cE8J3oznBiiN3mkb8mmUviYNDHKktnjdfDIuFebgvTRloN2oDzBSRLz9KciG3Fiith8YCO2Fkq2yuZ7g5XwImgCRHliGWpawNJnMGw/s400/DSC_1361.JPG" /></a> He also got a few other fun toys.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOSNKRAokgvLwptnRVVtaWJgS3jHbA5lF2UWh1btvkoihGo_wvOpdD3zH2_hbB31RkIcYjtesM-3d2o6o-ZkxV1EOhxxrIrOTWG9nJklCoK0KJ5VQ4t0AvKoZwruIW1EGj5p-7EUx-MM/s1600/DSC_1368.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600825237749326418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOSNKRAokgvLwptnRVVtaWJgS3jHbA5lF2UWh1btvkoihGo_wvOpdD3zH2_hbB31RkIcYjtesM-3d2o6o-ZkxV1EOhxxrIrOTWG9nJklCoK0KJ5VQ4t0AvKoZwruIW1EGj5p-7EUx-MM/s400/DSC_1368.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mQz4wcJqmjM_jXGdpXh-lIKqi_lk79mFMlCFZqJYFe_RUpvhIAKOyq_8f4afVsM9EjOYiMMLGdRmyNQAO0UawIsSPa3WaJmLGi8EFoNwK8G6sTCUV1RasrSwtzX4srqljFmO3RnOnkQ/s1600/DSC_1370.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600825234963550194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mQz4wcJqmjM_jXGdpXh-lIKqi_lk79mFMlCFZqJYFe_RUpvhIAKOyq_8f4afVsM9EjOYiMMLGdRmyNQAO0UawIsSPa3WaJmLGi8EFoNwK8G6sTCUV1RasrSwtzX4srqljFmO3RnOnkQ/s400/DSC_1370.JPG" /></a> Dad was happy to work with Connor to put together his new Lego.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXQnpVzOahb-_cNpO2J4AwNoniaskE4rJtfBchS4q1GWrahi9acUi2rBb_Y_omchSS3nlG-xQxj5g934l-0_JwTe_qip6q3_ffSqhCSMwAN2JQ5dv7mo4ez1GoGYxv8liREvook31vEU/s1600/DSC_1371.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600825225646989090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiXQnpVzOahb-_cNpO2J4AwNoniaskE4rJtfBchS4q1GWrahi9acUi2rBb_Y_omchSS3nlG-xQxj5g934l-0_JwTe_qip6q3_ffSqhCSMwAN2JQ5dv7mo4ez1GoGYxv8liREvook31vEU/s400/DSC_1371.JPG" /></a> Happy Birthday Connor<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiL-3tcccZHrHsxO-P3o96ORc6fed9eTcjEGbweGO_IPRyQwk57Gs7eB0sB3tJ7Efvqf8PqvKwB1bNVwBsb7V4ZhC1OfNnwBbJhrx9CGNFYgoZg8nEPGOLn8DTQ0Omm8wJrYMTl1gqNQ/s1600/DSC_1372.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600825223207374386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSiL-3tcccZHrHsxO-P3o96ORc6fed9eTcjEGbweGO_IPRyQwk57Gs7eB0sB3tJ7Efvqf8PqvKwB1bNVwBsb7V4ZhC1OfNnwBbJhrx9CGNFYgoZg8nEPGOLn8DTQ0Omm8wJrYMTl1gqNQ/s400/DSC_1372.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-12590738987291087592011-03-24T10:32:00.000-07:002011-03-24T11:17:40.175-07:00Green Dinner 2011 and more!<div align="center">St. Patrick's Day was a lot of fun this year. It started out <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">with</span> Hannah's assignment for school to make a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">leprechaun</span> trap. The instructions were that they do not obey signs, they love things that are green, sparkly, and shiny. We made this fun little maze together. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9399Kxm2QBRIsZOEjJ8o0uAbrIRs7GEv8DhJVcbmCn6qc0fruSBFC0yXlDTl4VHYGoQGDK2ODscDRUJSkgRPB2EVH5R36HD6DrRZoNVYYWyUi72rkuDvebHVSQq6tis4ZZGM3DmvTna4/s1600/DSC_1292.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587706049542028626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9399Kxm2QBRIsZOEjJ8o0uAbrIRs7GEv8DhJVcbmCn6qc0fruSBFC0yXlDTl4VHYGoQGDK2ODscDRUJSkgRPB2EVH5R36HD6DrRZoNVYYWyUi72rkuDvebHVSQq6tis4ZZGM3DmvTna4/s400/DSC_1292.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLIwa2wYBv3rzg_IR0YrwP-uIaBS3P76cnh0k5Jfn_Iii97gpnkW_X24YnJvbg9rkXma0qmraqos5A1sr4Y4nqzduOhLSAGAq6aPvQKfSnWAeli66I2MOWZjGS3Kars_2IBsAATR_ZG4/s1600/DSC_1294.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587706043302013826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLIwa2wYBv3rzg_IR0YrwP-uIaBS3P76cnh0k5Jfn_Iii97gpnkW_X24YnJvbg9rkXma0qmraqos5A1sr4Y4nqzduOhLSAGAq6aPvQKfSnWAeli66I2MOWZjGS3Kars_2IBsAATR_ZG4/s400/DSC_1294.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvEWOJMitqinyOJulQs5q9VgH7F3B_bIbNqnnn_Aou0ztRNd9B9lVQQy2w0jY7T7lnC7LFGr1qKoev5iyd6Xq-IYIZeql2Ok1GB5hHq9zOAeouw5kqvLHvmmyTu2ppUwrk0JifEkw438/s1600/DSC_1296.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587706038790609698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipvEWOJMitqinyOJulQs5q9VgH7F3B_bIbNqnnn_Aou0ztRNd9B9lVQQy2w0jY7T7lnC7LFGr1qKoev5iyd6Xq-IYIZeql2Ok1GB5hHq9zOAeouw5kqvLHvmmyTu2ppUwrk0JifEkw438/s400/DSC_1296.JPG" /></a><br />Bonnie informed everyone the night before. "You better wear green tomorrow or you will get pinched by a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">leprechaun</span> or Mom!" She is right. Mom sleeps in her green pajama pants and tells everyone if she sees them with out green they will get a pinch.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tKvpeVQDKppUp6NTLs067koA52wZQeHQDQM0Z9V8u8AtdAg97PNgvVCROUksXsX9AlS3Eahi4r0Q3vp0NMFKtqameDROsxdfucnR7PCQPK4l7SaDMUsE6PYDn9Pd18fABV7bStLHJ_Q/s1600/DSC_1303.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587706035672570274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tKvpeVQDKppUp6NTLs067koA52wZQeHQDQM0Z9V8u8AtdAg97PNgvVCROUksXsX9AlS3Eahi4r0Q3vp0NMFKtqameDROsxdfucnR7PCQPK4l7SaDMUsE6PYDn9Pd18fABV7bStLHJ_Q/s400/DSC_1303.JPG" /></a>We started the day out with green waffles.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXfd5PIUZNfiWzuf0ntcG8CO1yD3L_PFSX-FtV1uqC9OOF0Ma6o5k3H7Yt297SJES1FkGbzLqqsYMzQklTYz6FULDeWy1DEIpoKiBUbBsahkdTFMuPqt6oE4VVx7ghKpOTDdQINo_kzg/s1600/DSC_1288.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587705576863254194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuXfd5PIUZNfiWzuf0ntcG8CO1yD3L_PFSX-FtV1uqC9OOF0Ma6o5k3H7Yt297SJES1FkGbzLqqsYMzQklTYz6FULDeWy1DEIpoKiBUbBsahkdTFMuPqt6oE4VVx7ghKpOTDdQINo_kzg/s400/DSC_1288.JPG" /></a> I made myself some extra yummy green waffles.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5WQ8HBnJQN2FfRFgakHWBZJpJD07Xfb9jmLtXI2ywFSek-4YXFscJIv8bLDM9oL_rvVW4vVXKhCjGx5k4ohRYDqaFW9U-KFIstwAdOooL4PbCFCMuZkctVrSqW6XeY6ahwHk9IAJ0e8/s1600/DSC_1313.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587705574314750530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5WQ8HBnJQN2FfRFgakHWBZJpJD07Xfb9jmLtXI2ywFSek-4YXFscJIv8bLDM9oL_rvVW4vVXKhCjGx5k4ohRYDqaFW9U-KFIstwAdOooL4PbCFCMuZkctVrSqW6XeY6ahwHk9IAJ0e8/s400/DSC_1313.JPG" /></a> The day was a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">little</span> busy, but with a bit of planning we still all got to enjoy green dinner together. We had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">BBQ</span> chicken in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">crock pot</span>, with green mash potatoes, and some other green stuff on the side.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt6xLTsYvEI0-lWpyp4-VOZLfoldY6tJ9dEA3byWkanKvcGEg0mZcpoti8dDRNCHqhU7_8sgdDt4ZtdqdbYdSEmSIKDmJfiuCNqDzYP71e-i43zMFQ9jaOO50s2zSOTj2kGYw0bjrt-c/s1600/DSC_1316.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587705569397112562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt6xLTsYvEI0-lWpyp4-VOZLfoldY6tJ9dEA3byWkanKvcGEg0mZcpoti8dDRNCHqhU7_8sgdDt4ZtdqdbYdSEmSIKDmJfiuCNqDzYP71e-i43zMFQ9jaOO50s2zSOTj2kGYw0bjrt-c/s400/DSC_1316.JPG" /></a>It is tradition to have sugar cookies on St. Patrick's Day. It's funny how things workout sometimes. With the day being go go go kind of day I figured that was one thing we were just going to have to go without this year. However, my dear friend Kim stopped by to pick something up from me and dropped of some very yummy sugar cookies. Sometimes our special traditions get to continue simply because of other people.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R-U5dMtEJkk63H3dJ-Cky6HeuwR358uABeC9b9dnEfVZbcnQk_D99B2QAjU28ZgOIiLp6rzZIIePUh5Ntb6VbOGa7V6GKDgM55z9aSnKg_O9trmIGintFBY1Q8bAzR69_Dis4nV5CXk/s1600/DSC_1321.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587705565694555970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R-U5dMtEJkk63H3dJ-Cky6HeuwR358uABeC9b9dnEfVZbcnQk_D99B2QAjU28ZgOIiLp6rzZIIePUh5Ntb6VbOGa7V6GKDgM55z9aSnKg_O9trmIGintFBY1Q8bAzR69_Dis4nV5CXk/s400/DSC_1321.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hannah <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">requested</span> to have green jello this year. I don't care much for jello, but holidays are a day to make something just because one person wants it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bm5ajzzZ_-Bya3omPzDPEiC8ckPcECToD1z99o8jquNWTz6Cvm567p7ikgw-8Rqif-ZZR6zNQOYwvr0CH9gmmpaGF3Bf1q8r9PYVHWnDpTBP42x5fhpzvSa75qnyOGZacvYWrUeUEwQ/s1600/DSC_1318.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587705561266313234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-bm5ajzzZ_-Bya3omPzDPEiC8ckPcECToD1z99o8jquNWTz6Cvm567p7ikgw-8Rqif-ZZR6zNQOYwvr0CH9gmmpaGF3Bf1q8r9PYVHWnDpTBP42x5fhpzvSa75qnyOGZacvYWrUeUEwQ/s400/DSC_1318.JPG" /></a>I found this cute little pretzel mold and decided it would be fun to green chocolate covered pretzels. The kids all really liked these.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3SzCmJnVZlnO47kNVBNgRt5p-X0SLJ483NrzzGaqdYCtkHZYmi9UDQZxplegwNYxMQrCFaFB8CzVZPFk0H0_7-vensqWczt6KselCjcJx47z5KN5WIM6Us1wEmh2qHFwvXVUCdfx4aA/s1600/DSC_1319.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587704936059972562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3SzCmJnVZlnO47kNVBNgRt5p-X0SLJ483NrzzGaqdYCtkHZYmi9UDQZxplegwNYxMQrCFaFB8CzVZPFk0H0_7-vensqWczt6KselCjcJx47z5KN5WIM6Us1wEmh2qHFwvXVUCdfx4aA/s400/DSC_1319.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587704925255202322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQv9s9QjzNhUwdWM6qf-x7fmycExjNcDTcQ87JBRiD3Eq5hAQ8GOBhabYB2FWJ_LW777HU2ODcC8fkxfp6c9nW60z4ObRHD8yCT1svgy8BHNGn_tkPS6Nb6dabqkWxI0Y_gIR9MfJgsA/s400/DSC_1323.JPG" />Pickle face! </div><div>It is fun to have a special day just to do things a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">different</span>, but most importantly to get to do them together!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnxavg_dZBTVTCWCQyrHbOtw2hU10WpQjhnCWSnuuWVgRFsGBjx7HJzFTQ_mF5zr5w3XaUo_eV2lhRJmCp7aUiaDJXhGbUnoN6lLlxSHxFuoy_3wQlE5xEfEfhiw_qIopzbSSmbV9z2M/s1600/DSC_1324.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587704921435692146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvnxavg_dZBTVTCWCQyrHbOtw2hU10WpQjhnCWSnuuWVgRFsGBjx7HJzFTQ_mF5zr5w3XaUo_eV2lhRJmCp7aUiaDJXhGbUnoN6lLlxSHxFuoy_3wQlE5xEfEfhiw_qIopzbSSmbV9z2M/s400/DSC_1324.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-50408132485482105532011-03-17T14:36:00.001-07:002011-03-17T15:06:04.159-07:00KIds Musical Sleeping Beauty<div align="center">I was very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">excited</span> for the opportunity to help out with the Lehi Arts <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">production</span> of Sleeping Beauty. It is always fun to watch these young kids put on a really good show.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2nltpUYp86_O6k_9rN15Zz3sKP2kVoTzC6fmJ8d7GamROVp9QPa8e-LGn9VaN1oP9l9s_EwJlqGK9nJfnuzgoSf-FV6M33_VPpJT7O6QvJQCLZk8YkxUjW4d1f-8IQt6M0KacEjj8cU/s1600/DSC_1038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585170724294880898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy2nltpUYp86_O6k_9rN15Zz3sKP2kVoTzC6fmJ8d7GamROVp9QPa8e-LGn9VaN1oP9l9s_EwJlqGK9nJfnuzgoSf-FV6M33_VPpJT7O6QvJQCLZk8YkxUjW4d1f-8IQt6M0KacEjj8cU/s400/DSC_1038.JPG" /></a> They each get to do a little audition for a part. </div><div align="center">Sometimes you get a role of someone pretty and nice.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjMYeVxDP7kXCTHPgUb0Mj7jgBPpJqRo_bZ5LgHHriOAuE23Zi3AZMAELcMudS0jZ_47htGmBWBa373UFu-q4w16YQe9UDboG5Viu8g2Dp9vg9hiUYemCFa79n2ns8s_A4PIq8ji_x7A/s1600/Bonnie.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169852685036642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjMYeVxDP7kXCTHPgUb0Mj7jgBPpJqRo_bZ5LgHHriOAuE23Zi3AZMAELcMudS0jZ_47htGmBWBa373UFu-q4w16YQe9UDboG5Viu8g2Dp9vg9hiUYemCFa79n2ns8s_A4PIq8ji_x7A/s400/Bonnie.JPG" /></a> Other times you get to to have a little more fun!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169844163377506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoqJclEzhumVWeWmO7stye6P8rQdpFE9tdcoQIjWqkg0WEev6k2PBI4j5Q6yXqttLC0R9KDVKcdsdIMOsfAIhO4ZbbTlPxKEyvC5g_EBV1-otwXpW9nN27nYUfLvMlu21JzgbfG28QfU/s400/connor.JPG" />Don't let her fool you, Hannah was one evil goon.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169836763055010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI1_YiqYU2tlsOfODt27IhYpYqtNsqvHdpuUgUN_h6s0UZ-sJ_n-2z851QKW8eYceUr8f8qCIyThtg6g8F9Lto6hZplG5hvFMwPyBc2v8z-hkAducZaIHDlawuQoyJ67O3fX7caRw3HS0/s400/hannah.JPG" />All the cute fairies<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYl9vtl9nIp2WP9f1M_ukXi8mMC4CKuNlWyg2-MNoFJVPUbldY3Vu8_iQMwqYb-0oL-xIhfwHLGGhrNeK26J1jXXmXmoCfoOxSb5A32Zs5zB51wAXulaVnMczzICQGPGlCWfyn5L_WiA/s1600/DSC_1183.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169834938108050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWYl9vtl9nIp2WP9f1M_ukXi8mMC4CKuNlWyg2-MNoFJVPUbldY3Vu8_iQMwqYb-0oL-xIhfwHLGGhrNeK26J1jXXmXmoCfoOxSb5A32Zs5zB51wAXulaVnMczzICQGPGlCWfyn5L_WiA/s400/DSC_1183.JPG" /></a> All the scary GOONS!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AMUuIOqFvdRgcbAeJ6KOEpV9eeXJ-9O_YR2e8M6acdPyL3Vc7n3pVfO5C3vMgqoPB-ISsvCEwbNxRr0JKfJmAAbzSuHVsIa1c6bDvgcU_b82RKfznzCj8Kou1h4PBhOr3_jmFN3Lk6g/s1600/best+goons.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169304540088466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AMUuIOqFvdRgcbAeJ6KOEpV9eeXJ-9O_YR2e8M6acdPyL3Vc7n3pVfO5C3vMgqoPB-ISsvCEwbNxRr0JKfJmAAbzSuHVsIa1c6bDvgcU_b82RKfznzCj8Kou1h4PBhOr3_jmFN3Lk6g/s400/best+goons.JPG" /></a> Well, I can not get my picture to move. I guess you know how it ends!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169299830790370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxkbBoy2MAldXE0hXVzSqfbMN1IXaxWqmpPayjwvCe1aWcjgulnbmnjgyBtdZkRgKWOfab0njr4fsmSYPj4DSHpoy5LoFyYDjb2HWt2k_jXaBDBNMYNyGkU-FVmQNyx4gRoZz1ZCZjOQE/s400/a+sleep.JPG" /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkdNuAnASW3I1vE81PYbgVn2POFRHgWjNMredzkzyWxLiWx_HYXKssLNEwhYqDG8G2Q905dE_sJLkVIJecTR-Y7uIVJF-t1VliAuL7eqhhQK0ELli93uK6mP4IRUxgawXMp0mYmeYkGQ/s1600/good+friends+2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169292244927794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkdNuAnASW3I1vE81PYbgVn2POFRHgWjNMredzkzyWxLiWx_HYXKssLNEwhYqDG8G2Q905dE_sJLkVIJecTR-Y7uIVJF-t1VliAuL7eqhhQK0ELli93uK6mP4IRUxgawXMp0mYmeYkGQ/s400/good+friends+2.JPG" /></a> It was so much fun for both of my girls to have good friends to be in the show with.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u7j-Esfnt-KyZ4SLwQYDiJ51M-PZ1K5bGVWpFCEyNCXNmHOz7hrVwPnKPnjpGIXJHlN7E8fegopIp5KT4tRw4-cgs-s7j1Wk-hjfsXmpGnjTP67ojs2quXhuWi5HPSW-jMv9XwD0Vbs/s1600/good+friends.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585169291187548930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6u7j-Esfnt-KyZ4SLwQYDiJ51M-PZ1K5bGVWpFCEyNCXNmHOz7hrVwPnKPnjpGIXJHlN7E8fegopIp5KT4tRw4-cgs-s7j1Wk-hjfsXmpGnjTP67ojs2quXhuWi5HPSW-jMv9XwD0Vbs/s400/good+friends.JPG" /></a><br />The Royal Family<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G_4hkLlEm83EA41GPtw37glKz8Ok2XSDMcIXwjO8dvylq2YnXkZYWZJW_ZKQhLxkkx8BTg8KhttMapitsehOys2bKGnGIW_zy93cesmquTnH75NfT9GbPpHsKLsJZc-8aEHoVbMV4Bs/s1600/royal+family.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585168515679433986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7G_4hkLlEm83EA41GPtw37glKz8Ok2XSDMcIXwjO8dvylq2YnXkZYWZJW_ZKQhLxkkx8BTg8KhttMapitsehOys2bKGnGIW_zy93cesmquTnH75NfT9GbPpHsKLsJZc-8aEHoVbMV4Bs/s400/royal+family.JPG" /></a> Maleficent<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf24IFo5fYwvBks14N6ImeqCvlHkw4IuhmqkMr8woQRrXQ4OcYhSeg-zb8RztuizwIZvLQ-1uZWZmRseBjgC2_9Q9ktplAWUGWIBMJ6lEQqDyBopkczTFW5Y1ARG-QMDfj0QiEe_zXAIw/s1600/malefecant.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585168506884092690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf24IFo5fYwvBks14N6ImeqCvlHkw4IuhmqkMr8woQRrXQ4OcYhSeg-zb8RztuizwIZvLQ-1uZWZmRseBjgC2_9Q9ktplAWUGWIBMJ6lEQqDyBopkczTFW5Y1ARG-QMDfj0QiEe_zXAIw/s400/malefecant.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sneaky</span> Hannah, peeking out behind a tree. The goons discovered the fairies.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6CSozTB5qpRZ54PgcBpGuhEXAD-8wOos5lttHWpOrif4F5puB1pUZAp5azqQw6SqIixnXkmaX6y8QRgnuBHU4GIfLsrFwWo3EiX6wxhLPTbGYLTt4VroJbB2Ye24BIvOz8XzLkBkDIA/s1600/peek+a+boo.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585168504695644738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD6CSozTB5qpRZ54PgcBpGuhEXAD-8wOos5lttHWpOrif4F5puB1pUZAp5azqQw6SqIixnXkmaX6y8QRgnuBHU4GIfLsrFwWo3EiX6wxhLPTbGYLTt4VroJbB2Ye24BIvOz8XzLkBkDIA/s400/peek+a+boo.JPG" /></a> The three <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fairies</span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUfhSYmcXNwzFuwaYhLA1dVDtbp219JM-a080kbK25X0Wd_3vPMAyPtyR1cszJ5gyb83q5LCOhS-sLRVzVt3u1l_re4R71rGkVzSabNIosS9bGPa2kGpa-Sk0wagpzSgrzXcQstpNhtY/s1600/three+fairies.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585168500882492066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoUfhSYmcXNwzFuwaYhLA1dVDtbp219JM-a080kbK25X0Wd_3vPMAyPtyR1cszJ5gyb83q5LCOhS-sLRVzVt3u1l_re4R71rGkVzSabNIosS9bGPa2kGpa-Sk0wagpzSgrzXcQstpNhtY/s400/three+fairies.JPG" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Aurora</span> birds singing together.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3bTQ217hmDTXC6jhScExupEqujO-PxQrOzr88Z-44KuXVhvTF5ISMJpaYreL_-BIo3zKVAGOsztk5gWWk9fVY2iZpyqq0TcNAUpMzNohaekugX-WiJE4-bQJrR579vNfukcGWGVTflo/s1600/sleeping+beuty.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585166761552118962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb3bTQ217hmDTXC6jhScExupEqujO-PxQrOzr88Z-44KuXVhvTF5ISMJpaYreL_-BIo3zKVAGOsztk5gWWk9fVY2iZpyqq0TcNAUpMzNohaekugX-WiJE4-bQJrR579vNfukcGWGVTflo/s400/sleeping+beuty.JPG" /></a> The DRAGON<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqBo___rd5ayC-k_6rWfWId-ZIPwEtZhcMzox57pw7GKqLSO5GfAy29UTqfHLuIfEInzgyi_Zx5JIM6PS-zFC6aOspbwUH69FfRP8lf9MjKdogluixqCLUAdh72UgpZtI3lEpe0cKT28/s1600/the+draagon.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585166759476107058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqBo___rd5ayC-k_6rWfWId-ZIPwEtZhcMzox57pw7GKqLSO5GfAy29UTqfHLuIfEInzgyi_Zx5JIM6PS-zFC6aOspbwUH69FfRP8lf9MjKdogluixqCLUAdh72UgpZtI3lEpe0cKT28/s400/the+draagon.JPG" /></a> The Prince and his true love.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAC3hrmt_oL-6VRD-AwYUJo6Dx1xz8z2Q40lwb9_47hhViNKdsLPsuf5KhRqhcftsne1vkKlXsTfZ3rK8aKhhp_M-DoQG1BeO1rhqtXx9CnusDjm2eeSQKvlFP02ExKoNplhinLzeBn0/s1600/the+prince.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585166754843564802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAC3hrmt_oL-6VRD-AwYUJo6Dx1xz8z2Q40lwb9_47hhViNKdsLPsuf5KhRqhcftsne1vkKlXsTfZ3rK8aKhhp_M-DoQG1BeO1rhqtXx9CnusDjm2eeSQKvlFP02ExKoNplhinLzeBn0/s400/the+prince.JPG" /></a> The Cast of Sleeping Beauty 2011<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ajOf_HOTczQj-eKHz2FvXotiatvHB4fIijPl7cCL1fb-uO52YLe5CW3uxlXCQrLBbPWlxDP-YkMiUQD-WEgkDnEKhU4qg9fFol_L7Xtcg6j3x4C0-bQreQGaYeFbfW6aw3ECDAttG9k/s1600/DSC_1287.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585166750218327138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ajOf_HOTczQj-eKHz2FvXotiatvHB4fIijPl7cCL1fb-uO52YLe5CW3uxlXCQrLBbPWlxDP-YkMiUQD-WEgkDnEKhU4qg9fFol_L7Xtcg6j3x4C0-bQreQGaYeFbfW6aw3ECDAttG9k/s400/DSC_1287.JPG" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-81765212430037615542011-03-15T18:28:00.001-07:002011-03-15T18:42:00.401-07:00We didn't even make it out of the drivewayPaul is a great Dad. Hannah asked Paul if he would join her on a bike ride today. He had not been home for very long. Dinner was finished and cleaned up and we had finally just sat down to talk with each other for a bit. Paul commented "I have not had a break all day. Give me just a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">minute</span> and we will see." The only problem with going out on a bike ride on the very first spring like day is that the bikes have not been looked at for months. Paul changed his shoes and went to work pumping up tires. Bonnie came in crying that she was going to get left behind. I told her to stop crying and hurry to get her shoes on. The only reason they would leave her behind was if she was crying like baby. Everyone was happy and ready go. It had only been a few moments of quite when Paul came back in. "We didn't even make it out of the driveway!" Connor decided to try to go down the last part of the driveway on his bike and fell off. Paul being the wonderful Dad that he is got a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">band aid</span>. I am sure it took a few hugs and kisses to stop the crying, but they made it.The kids and Dad went of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> first <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bike ride</span> for the year. The only thing that needs to happen now is for Paul to get is own bike so we can all go on a ride together. I guess maybe I am the nice one to let Paul borrow my bike.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-68238926082651820642011-03-05T14:52:00.000-08:002011-03-05T15:00:14.056-08:00AlfonsoI had a fun opporutunity to try something a little different.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5kr1zd9V_E" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5kr1zd9V_E</a>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-59278658772381246402011-02-27T17:46:00.000-08:002011-02-27T17:55:56.329-08:00Bonnie's Pictures<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCiF7RXsIv15fSF2gXh7Bvk2jN0OKoOkFM4-ytxJqCTlnfJDf2-AiYrZqKx-Z0uoWRQwKFfSJn1Tox9pCNlgvW0uUJsET2iF8_ynDEXSSw7aiAGoRJcnicheQRRsviLNPrcTuS2Kr3t0/s1600/DSC_0945.JPG"></a> I have been trying to take my kids annual pictures. I considered using Bonnie's picutre from her party, but the other two kids both had pictures done with thier book bags when they truned five. I figure I only have three kids there are a few traditions I should try to keep. The only problem is that I needed to get Bonnie a backpack for school, and I really didn't want to spend a lot of money on it. I was so excited to see backpacks on sale for $5.00 at Walmart sometime last week. Seeing that there are only two days left of February I decided I had better get Bonnie's pictures done. I like to take each kid out by them self. It gives me a little one on one time with them. Bonnie did so well this year. She smiled and even came up with her own little pose.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578552403508957330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKexv7x-gEvOyLfQZ_yIKHMGlGq6xfMg28CD672pZavVcBNy2Ipj7To0_hXgwVTDfY1fmZOJL8_CPfKeN5_PFmfNfiggoLfsV0hs-7pwmNsgCbeS40-loV254hLUr6wlizX_26XHNRRq0/s400/Bonnie1.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578552411995055154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsJzavsg6dB54EKXovSzbsqXIN8RCBsfVEFWwAilx8asuF527S1VebfrzhCjNmyVM9Fkv2SEz1nSRyhyfNMLxF06vvit7kq6JLihJrzSbhWJqK9DR8TDI9i3fzCO8aO58nS0UPj-3jgQ/s400/Bonnie+2.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578552419015923858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCT7luELntgMwxMziI5BBgAPacJjh90URY3320REnUoA11F4_YYssAw1wgGPbNSKLa-mnQD78rKHz2KikS1pfJuAney5hllef88BNu8qPbrFqJetOW5ZLCeGNJjlGxC2q6pIxMYrYjLfY/s400/DSC_0939.JPG" border="0" />This was Bonnie's pose.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-26164262212545753872011-02-18T14:18:00.000-08:002011-02-18T14:30:48.317-08:00Daddy Daughter DanceHannah's school had a Daddy Daughter's dance. Hannah was excited for the chance to go out just with her and her Dad. She mentioned a few days before that some of the girls were wearing poodle skirts, but she didn't care that she didn't have one. I wasn't going to worry about it. I have been very busy making props for the kids play. the day before I decided that I didn't have to make a fancy poodle skirt, but is would be kind of fun for them to get to dress up. I pulled out some fabric and made a very simple skirt. She added a tutu under to give it some poof. When she got all dressed it was very obvious that she was pleased with how she looked. She twirled and danced around. When Paul got home from work I suggested he wear his Letterman's jacket. To my surprise he got right into the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">spirit</span> and pulled it out. I was told that they danced just about the entire time. Paul said that it wasn't that big of a deal to dance around when you've got 100 other Dads out their dancing around with their girls. Paul has done a lot of dancing this month. I guess that's just one more thing he is willing to do to show how much he love his girls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2B55BzYrjrTibt5On6bhXWYNdBCA7STpavKe5b0wBl3L8O3mQjx1CBIHM18bLTDukNTU974KSREFpfMDrvtUp9ubwFDyyIa_d8eP5AWB6Kv4v9ymBjMIx1yeFM5w4c6lnZe4Zff7eEg/s1600/daddy+daughter+dance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575157729540306978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq2B55BzYrjrTibt5On6bhXWYNdBCA7STpavKe5b0wBl3L8O3mQjx1CBIHM18bLTDukNTU974KSREFpfMDrvtUp9ubwFDyyIa_d8eP5AWB6Kv4v9ymBjMIx1yeFM5w4c6lnZe4Zff7eEg/s400/daddy+daughter+dance.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-186084413200334832011-02-17T14:34:00.000-08:002011-02-17T14:45:08.529-08:00making a fake cake<div align="center">I have had fun today working on a fake cake for the children's play Sleeping Beauty. I needed something that will hold up for a few weeks. I considered making it out of rice krispies. It's not like we are going to eat it, but I thought it might be nice to have something not made with any kind of food. I decided that it would be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">OK</span> to have a rectangular cake rather than round and decided that gifts boxes would work. The one thing I would have done different is to make sure that each box is glued closed very well. The middle section puckered a bit once it was painted. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeQW6ZSlhlYts6j2SIWHTiGjQWQxWU__j4XijmKw3l7kQidR87cN3NnGqHkRNPZ7a9q1MDWppMzq8Mao_vlJ_YCAuGs2NCP6_TX3DVk8fCQUgxcuATjIa8u4ebqowLkFxinu-X781gbU/s1600/DSC_0923.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574791020181973970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAeQW6ZSlhlYts6j2SIWHTiGjQWQxWU__j4XijmKw3l7kQidR87cN3NnGqHkRNPZ7a9q1MDWppMzq8Mao_vlJ_YCAuGs2NCP6_TX3DVk8fCQUgxcuATjIa8u4ebqowLkFxinu-X781gbU/s400/DSC_0923.JPG" border="0" /></a> I then used caulk as frosting. I used a cheap plastic tip and a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">disposable</span> bag. I figured it was better to not use tips that will be used with food. Even with washing things up I don't too comfortable know that chemicals that should not go into my body may still be present on the tips..<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fMSULcMBDTmPEZdxNpzm9o2ssjAoOblYAUnRnX5KJe2NeWBbobt_zLNhYmuSMH4yy_jinMkh1HLnMpPIOJsF_0bDCTZ9Ij0BEm2UCwAnPHgv5anTKYbnNEAq1Zoh2FrUtj8HaA1utGM/s1600/DSC_0925.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574791017829415074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_fMSULcMBDTmPEZdxNpzm9o2ssjAoOblYAUnRnX5KJe2NeWBbobt_zLNhYmuSMH4yy_jinMkh1HLnMpPIOJsF_0bDCTZ9Ij0BEm2UCwAnPHgv5anTKYbnNEAq1Zoh2FrUtj8HaA1utGM/s400/DSC_0925.JPG" border="0" /></a> I added a ribbon, some flowers, and a little topper to celebrate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Aurora's</span> 16 birthday. </div><div align="center">My most common phrase when I finish a project is... Well, it's not perfect, but it turned out pretty good.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDyUEr0EsqAkgLNNYVL89gblaTu4JMNDT5nmQw_B7Ks__D-6tlwZ8ALJ_VRDPdvb0Q_zybfOROXlasAEWFV1LTTbQ3G2v8bEvLVhEBBeI5FDV3_rpU4oc76Xi9swctEvBu2AHmOsfO_M/s1600/DSC_0927.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574791012773179378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKDyUEr0EsqAkgLNNYVL89gblaTu4JMNDT5nmQw_B7Ks__D-6tlwZ8ALJ_VRDPdvb0Q_zybfOROXlasAEWFV1LTTbQ3G2v8bEvLVhEBBeI5FDV3_rpU4oc76Xi9swctEvBu2AHmOsfO_M/s400/DSC_0927.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-80982883265711254672011-02-17T14:24:00.001-08:002011-02-17T14:34:32.847-08:00Valentine treats and gifts<div align="center">I got to help plan Connor's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">class</span> valentine party. I was a bit slow getting my camera out. Connor had fun decorating a cookie at the treat station.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a4CBy6D5JBeH1ujhFEKaRi8Fe9vMS5vir-FKB0OcLXxwdFeYcnKn9RJ5WrkH_fWfRife06rTB1HBcrnxBGmPcbtAVXT2WIIFoGNMTjZA8BcfIucyvWGougrsNNIybjZnsjebikNEqTU/s1600/DSC_0920.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574788508973399458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9a4CBy6D5JBeH1ujhFEKaRi8Fe9vMS5vir-FKB0OcLXxwdFeYcnKn9RJ5WrkH_fWfRife06rTB1HBcrnxBGmPcbtAVXT2WIIFoGNMTjZA8BcfIucyvWGougrsNNIybjZnsjebikNEqTU/s400/DSC_0920.JPG" border="0" /></a> I had fun beeing <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">over</span> the craft table. I found this cute little craft off familyfun.com. It took the perfect amount of time. The kids ended up needing a little help, but when the craft was complete it was fun to see them understand the valentine they made.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574788495055520610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOXirQJyAH-xoquOCb0bLBR_laUsRai591iUQPoJ-vk17OOKWhsvAUfwXenUYLHu3gh9Rtjx9xakEOz8SA3IG8K9SxDopoyArlffRVFhxEoLLtYSg7xy1hHqpxo5bwZTzH3iVqBbblptQ/s400/DSC_0921.JPG" border="0" />This is my cute little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">model</span> holding up her finished craft. A little bee mine valentine.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZENNp2jWYMKS65PeKtL3w06TXyj81RqSIohHmCIA2BOx6kJBkcKHVSDktX_d64ZwSXe1vm4eufEASW4TSmT3_FMtEj8lDhg7f4wtMaRhGeJXuE8ndtxhXEO-rMIXzDKPo6RMr1O16mw/s1600/DSC_0919.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574788504306665794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZENNp2jWYMKS65PeKtL3w06TXyj81RqSIohHmCIA2BOx6kJBkcKHVSDktX_d64ZwSXe1vm4eufEASW4TSmT3_FMtEj8lDhg7f4wtMaRhGeJXuE8ndtxhXEO-rMIXzDKPo6RMr1O16mw/s400/DSC_0919.JPG" border="0" /></a> Paul called me during the day and asked me if I would be sad if I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">didn't</span> get the traditional flowers and chocolates this year. Honestly I love getting flowers, but they don't last very long and it isn't uncommon for other people to eat the chocolate before I get to it. I was SO excited that Paul thought to get me a computer chair. We have been sitting on fold out metal chairs for the last 10 years. I am not complaining it is nice to have a chair to sit at, but it is really nice to have a more comfortable chair to sit at.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaLYddA30bFmWvxLCP8jeofm2RVVYhl5rdZ7dPD9OW1HMl0bgc7rYF0YAkceCkMd57ESVwgQhS_9fqhHuqCTJTmBZrzYX9Lo0uNmjj_4Lxmjlb9LydVlzhNUtoU7rePAkrGO7QDSGV3I/s1600/DSC_0922.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574788470807768466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitaLYddA30bFmWvxLCP8jeofm2RVVYhl5rdZ7dPD9OW1HMl0bgc7rYF0YAkceCkMd57ESVwgQhS_9fqhHuqCTJTmBZrzYX9Lo0uNmjj_4Lxmjlb9LydVlzhNUtoU7rePAkrGO7QDSGV3I/s400/DSC_0922.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-2925468609200820822011-02-14T08:38:00.001-08:002011-02-14T08:45:40.849-08:00Happy Valentines DayI really enjoy valentines day. I special day set aside to show love to the people that mean the most to you in your life. We don't go crazy, but I love the colors of white, red and pink. You can not think about those colors without thinking about LOVE and hearts. Paul was a good sport to join me at a couple of valentine dances this year. I love to go out and feel like a kid again. It is fun to dance around a be a little crazy. Who doesn't love to be taken in the arms of their sweet heart and dance around. My kids did great today getting up and getting ready quickly so that we could get a few pictures before everyone was off to school. This way I was able to make a little valentine card just for me, and to send to Grandparents. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYphJ2IeHpueFGv9WYqhImGwka8SgQ-gs87KMTawb-D2gCKnWPEd_I9MKfQ8J1LVccZOlvV-qv-osBEL6_SqUKaJbrv_jdg6yqyNYGoaaTJGqE3jbnqdqmW3HlHhYRy-W4az9wb4hyphenhyphen8c/s1600/valentine+page.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573585739445471938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYphJ2IeHpueFGv9WYqhImGwka8SgQ-gs87KMTawb-D2gCKnWPEd_I9MKfQ8J1LVccZOlvV-qv-osBEL6_SqUKaJbrv_jdg6yqyNYGoaaTJGqE3jbnqdqmW3HlHhYRy-W4az9wb4hyphenhyphen8c/s400/valentine+page.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-31095443434526273582011-02-08T15:53:00.000-08:002011-02-08T19:03:44.119-08:00Fairy Party<div align="center">About six months ago Bonnie attended a friends birthday party and they had a fun fairy party. Bonnie decided then that for her next party she wanted to have a fairy party. I made Bonnie this cute little dress and then had her take pictures. I realized as soon as I uploaded the pictures that we did not put the wings on . This mistake became the theme for Bonnie's party. We made up a cute invitation and waited for the day to arrive. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRYPhiCSosc8QHZ5FlnfInZGxMtYBeKRIYVyxpyNaik_LhqWGU7Z3bJ9zgM507yAL7INcGuSBv0_0ZD7wXdBdO9Y8U4vQSIOit_gge8amCZtbHBTAfZOnp9K-iIrX04pLS1m_ll9lqS4/s1600/Bonnie+invite+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571474982147946242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaRYPhiCSosc8QHZ5FlnfInZGxMtYBeKRIYVyxpyNaik_LhqWGU7Z3bJ9zgM507yAL7INcGuSBv0_0ZD7wXdBdO9Y8U4vQSIOit_gge8amCZtbHBTAfZOnp9K-iIrX04pLS1m_ll9lqS4/s400/Bonnie+invite+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hannah was excited to get a fairy out fit too. I was happy to make her one. I made Bonnie's first and when I was done she honestly could have cared less. I probably spent more than 10 hours sewing this dress and she didn't care! Lucky for me the second one went much faster and once they were both done Hannah was very excited to put her dress on and Bonnie's excitement greatly increased.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRaIBoFXkmCV238WTffNemcA-PB4L7Vji5PTjikc_nhqI73Hhp01Mm5cUHTrNSnulAu3vmG-1SplR6rI955F6E2ir3W-aRBXj-5qEBVGxPqmreNIIJYubrPuC4SA0yl_gkjxkuDYkWV0/s1600/Bonnie+invite.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI-loTZ27hpLoZQ2Q1nvXRsS0aT7qpbZY1u-1TN4W180kvsfeM8dQGZ4KOupwTzXI0wSRpW_luG7sfB_azugyF_Y0YeMyndZkhne7YBo2n7lKWccwZHCHhqIv5p9AwUWHfPiBtUjKdcE/s1600/DSC_0857.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571473287186401474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDI-loTZ27hpLoZQ2Q1nvXRsS0aT7qpbZY1u-1TN4W180kvsfeM8dQGZ4KOupwTzXI0wSRpW_luG7sfB_azugyF_Y0YeMyndZkhne7YBo2n7lKWccwZHCHhqIv5p9AwUWHfPiBtUjKdcE/s400/DSC_0857.JPG" border="0" /></a> The girls love to have a turn making silly faces. I figure it is the least I can do as long as they will continue to let me take pictures.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePZl1kwZDtpnzMYeiViT0F9T3rUfyBMa4rhwEP9-1I9OZniIA73TgS_dgiG3eUZpW9ZTXTpGVtKKiFpGbQlvSR3a2Q27Jr_iQ-R0fFbgkEEuUZUUZjVPUtqe774sCS1vN8xag4CQ1-gk/s1600/DSC_0858.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571473277380873346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePZl1kwZDtpnzMYeiViT0F9T3rUfyBMa4rhwEP9-1I9OZniIA73TgS_dgiG3eUZpW9ZTXTpGVtKKiFpGbQlvSR3a2Q27Jr_iQ-R0fFbgkEEuUZUUZjVPUtqe774sCS1vN8xag4CQ1-gk/s400/DSC_0858.JPG" border="0" /></a>For the party I made necklaces with activities to get passed off to earn their wings.<br />The first activity was to get their face painted with a little green vine.<br />The second activity to was to learn how to dance like a fairy<br />For the third activity the fairies all got to eat pizza.<br />And for the final activity they played pin the wing on the fairy. I had an 8x10 of this picture of Bonnie made and then we made paper wings for each girl. Bonnie ended up with wings all over her, but the girls had a fun time playing. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571481216936906482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPxX-O0o7WMMsEdY8NNBxFWn7LCqFLBUQGKuwNn7KuuEW5K9GrJUl4DJscMswW3Ny4SPM_uxCruzxz_v6qU5eFLtIGUBhdMZe-ZUBqiAaBfFYiDikTkgl-0sa0Vaf6Q2tuc_CmxMGhhU/s400/Bonnie+with+wings.jpg" border="0" /><br />For the cake we went with cupcakes this year. I got these cute little chocolate molds and made these chocolate crowns. The girls ate them up, so they must have been good.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShkJb1r2bVzUA9rZNksw17IdZ6ZpBLJx4uwhjbT9cfJhq8D5QvxvOj0Brg3Hd0gnmpJIUAVgM9I2qEIWWRTntrGvVk-Nps-PD3vigzYaAJGT9q4udrAzhQLBHz7Gunt_cGy9eVOnZmAw/s1600/DSC_0854.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571473272841176178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiShkJb1r2bVzUA9rZNksw17IdZ6ZpBLJx4uwhjbT9cfJhq8D5QvxvOj0Brg3Hd0gnmpJIUAVgM9I2qEIWWRTntrGvVk-Nps-PD3vigzYaAJGT9q4udrAzhQLBHz7Gunt_cGy9eVOnZmAw/s400/DSC_0854.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_WsC-83S-KdfQCGfZHPrXTs0t_SnU3Ixy3mzTQv7DPjLQ-6_gTkRDJqS-pmBkrbsSd6FXc-rWkCcNw-on8DIeg-wxPEeWBO0464YXb2BOUJ1dV9j78z-a7Xh3mYoqjvJ9NaVBifuubgA/s1600/DSC_0877.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571472005807386642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_WsC-83S-KdfQCGfZHPrXTs0t_SnU3Ixy3mzTQv7DPjLQ-6_gTkRDJqS-pmBkrbsSd6FXc-rWkCcNw-on8DIeg-wxPEeWBO0464YXb2BOUJ1dV9j78z-a7Xh3mYoqjvJ9NaVBifuubgA/s400/DSC_0877.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q9JoqiHH2kW2ZopgtMkKOocWb-cr_MwN2PROlTW9SuNLI4YOWIgZz4Fsk64MNLtqB0rXLaShDw6nY1Npo4BW_M4OuL5K1XeJpvd-pD143EY_BNt2a_52yfuLM3HQS0xPSCyK140wDtA/s1600/DSC_0869.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571471577152554114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Q9JoqiHH2kW2ZopgtMkKOocWb-cr_MwN2PROlTW9SuNLI4YOWIgZz4Fsk64MNLtqB0rXLaShDw6nY1Npo4BW_M4OuL5K1XeJpvd-pD143EY_BNt2a_52yfuLM3HQS0xPSCyK140wDtA/s400/DSC_0869.JPG" border="0" /></a> Paul also got to be the the videographer while I took pictures. I can say that I put the party together, but I would not have been able to pull it off without his help.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJL3L0dU21y2wedSbBK87A5WCWqxtKnRE6ZpEGmDO_BbmWW_9-9JLYRyNwzGTqYqtZtx2bRoAlWJ3volI183VqZFZS947VKdr_f8-GCEx-P1wtySH5dDNlecxbaPUkVMez6Pdfedr9dw/s1600/DSC_0882.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571471575052503506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJL3L0dU21y2wedSbBK87A5WCWqxtKnRE6ZpEGmDO_BbmWW_9-9JLYRyNwzGTqYqtZtx2bRoAlWJ3volI183VqZFZS947VKdr_f8-GCEx-P1wtySH5dDNlecxbaPUkVMez6Pdfedr9dw/s400/DSC_0882.JPG" border="0" /></a> I got this great idea of familyfun. com. To make These cookie wands. Each girl got to take one home with her at the end of the party. I could not have been more happy that they worked. I was worried that they would be too hard or break off, but they were pretty soft and held up great. We fed the kids pizza for dinner. Paul was a great helper. He got to be the pizza deliver man for the night and also ended up with the clean up job. Hannah and I kept the party going and Paul cleaned up a long the way. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571472010542370514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXewlyXXFkbdozFxH0r9oiXzC1yE21Cbweb42qVuBNShGi7-7dwDhe8F48H_FNAxa3lEDh6o6TkF07Jd-jjlXqogsQvv2r_H_UrKingH9Nqy92SkiYMOksE6PumZCaJ85fsbisHHGJtHo/s400/DSC_0849.JPG" border="0" />ALL OF THE LITTLE FAIRIES WITH THEIR WINGS! </div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfhpuZg0Hte6_iEvqqAR89gTOM_5yB9V7onsEp9aPCguGRy0BfzLJbiHvOUH4qUOl58sKsdzSVJqcy64dLkOAOsTToJjNIbSbQb_aDlUthHfUDKMA4piri0cgSlo2I9_RhmE0PZCWuFc/s1600/DSC_0891.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571471568462510322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfhpuZg0Hte6_iEvqqAR89gTOM_5yB9V7onsEp9aPCguGRy0BfzLJbiHvOUH4qUOl58sKsdzSVJqcy64dLkOAOsTToJjNIbSbQb_aDlUthHfUDKMA4piri0cgSlo2I9_RhmE0PZCWuFc/s400/DSC_0891.JPG" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-29472614751479752722011-02-06T16:25:00.000-08:002011-02-06T16:30:00.391-08:00Hannah Singing<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzGpK2oANnjATFejJM9x0wIXcODP_sNlMW6qMIGnoK89AHu-14tDYb2dU6s30IOVe3OdSTM2sP_1JYqSQXw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Hannah came home from church sick today. She spent about 30 minutes in bed and then came out to let me know that she could not sleep and was feeling much better. I had this great idea that if she was feeling good. I should have the chance to try something out. I had her sing for me. So... this is my very first post with a video!</p><p> </p>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-66910896357723136542011-02-03T11:58:00.000-08:002011-02-03T12:23:15.237-08:00She is FIVE!<div align="center">It is amazing how much an individual changes and learns in the first five years of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">their</span> life. One thing that has not changed for Bonnie is that she has always been beautiful. As a baby she turned heads at stores. As a five year old she continues to get compliments from strangers what a beautiful girl she is. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569558464504391218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtxFhyphenhyphenUp3vvUZBTsQJf0-zF18Pi6wIv8MdgBBsBDMhfm6RPANGSw5xKlPR1XGVdY-IZ61RjaHlhWNl8yZFgyXkLeO9eXRGPv75TidyLm1K7Fa1HLs5wS88STBDvLKnF_hS_T3ONHTDvMM/s400/100_0182.jpg" border="0" />Bonnie was my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">biggest</span> baby at 8 pounds six ounces. More to hold on to and lots to love. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569558480289113858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAPnsjgRQoOyAa9ekD4yZQNXtcJw_IbCstUtwRk1Pm0pBOuL9PO2_dnLgmrrpIYJiAxeXQdm2j7bS0TEWVAak2E9N5FWJIC8XAYhECdLgqBJxEb_HBhuJ4ZeqQQ3TM8Hl3GqTm5ITJ-wA/s400/100_0153.jpg" border="0" />As a baby she came with her little attitude. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569558089609499106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzhXNmWk6xSiwiXgfEGGCn26J3TmPJ4NGyJL79VhCaECwQNUbnr8bq2fykr-S4EDrFNomBMRXR3vH6ZDikwSatfpCxUwb-OXb8N7RnfDm7XRJps2EVdVH4Rrb4L_gjoLmIO3p-E4Ja50I/s400/100_0184.jpg" border="0" />I wouldn't change one thing about Bonnie. She is has turned into such a fun little girl. She has a wonderful imagination and the ability to play for hours. She loves to sing and dance around the house. Bonnie asked to a fairy party for her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">fifth</span> birthday. I was happy to make her a little outfit, and she was patient to allow me to take some pictures. This morning Bonnie <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">asked</span> me, "Mom am I really FIVE." I guess it is hard to believe, but yes she is really five. <br /><br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHY5_UhzlDQJ4WOfPnJH4GrN0JdS0VCgAt7AW3iQXXBpHyL9PXQ-AOut1Bp4qOdYujOdLQoui8dsRT-fRZ6OEgra9uGaVxaarI8XFEnhopT7GIDLvZs8PQ33Q4gxbKYe7iIy1fPqwxxjQ/s1600/Bonnie+Scrapbook+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569558073375758354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 309px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHY5_UhzlDQJ4WOfPnJH4GrN0JdS0VCgAt7AW3iQXXBpHyL9PXQ-AOut1Bp4qOdYujOdLQoui8dsRT-fRZ6OEgra9uGaVxaarI8XFEnhopT7GIDLvZs8PQ33Q4gxbKYe7iIy1fPqwxxjQ/s400/Bonnie+Scrapbook+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div><br /></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-54787413866069759752011-01-26T16:15:00.000-08:002011-01-26T16:28:02.262-08:00What do you think?<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upde8JiD0t8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upde8JiD0t8</a><br /><br />I never know for sure if these links will work or not. Hopefully it will. I have had a great time playing the part of Natasha. When I was given the name of my part I was pretty excited. What a fun SEXY name. One of the funnest parts about acting in the chance to play the role of all kinds of people and really try for a moment to be someone else.<br /><br />Don't get me wrong for the most part I really like my life, but it kind of takes you back to being a kid. Young kids act out all the time. It is fun to get to pretend.<br /><br />This project is a featured film, but this is just a trailer that has been put together. I would love to hear what you think both good and bad. More than anything the question is after watching the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">trailer</span> would you watch the movie? Tell me what you think.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-67544173592852975212011-01-05T13:38:00.000-08:002011-01-05T13:53:52.036-08:00Automatic Garage DoorThere are many little things that we have that we really think nothing of, until all of a sudden they are no longer working. A piece of our Garage door opener broke. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">This</span> little piece called a trolley completely broke in two. The days of pushing a button and the door coming open or shutting no longer existed at our home. We had to get out in the cold and pull the door open and then get back into the car drive into the garage and then walk back over to the garage and pull it down to close it.<br /><br />Honestly our <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">garage</span> door opener was one thing that I have never loved about this house. I have complained often about how loud it is, but when it stopped working I missed that noise through out the house that told us that Paul had made it home from work safe. I can say that I was a bit happy when we had the Garage Door Man come and look at it, and he mentioned that the part would have to be ordered in and it might be in are better interest to replace it. Paul had looked up what we had on line and learned that it was a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pretty</span> cheap system. It was an easy choice to have it replaced.<br /><br />Yesterday the Garage Door Man came back with in a couple of hours he had are garage opening and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">closing</span> with a push of a button <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">again</span>! We were delighted to also get a little pad on the outside of the house. Our house in Idaho had this little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">novelty</span> and we have talked about putting one in since we moved into the house almost 4 years ago. The kids were all thrilled about this fun new way to get into the house.<br /><br />I think the best part about the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">garage</span> breaking besides the fact that the system is so much quieter. Is simply <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">having</span> a greater appreciation for the little things around the house that make my life so much more comfortable.Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2867444702630192448.post-44692047546232700912011-01-03T10:50:00.000-08:002011-01-03T11:03:39.823-08:00Christmas Card 2010I was very excited to use photo shop to create our very own original Christmas card this year. We sent them out to family and friends, but I thought it might be fun to share it with those friends that live closer and didn't get a card from us. Paul read some where that the number of Christmas cards sent out this year were fewer from years past. They talked about how this may be due to face book and blogging. I guess it is nice that people keep in touch more than before simply because it is easy, but I don't think any thing is more fun than going to your mail box and pulling out a letter or card from family or friends. It is fun to have something tangible to hold on to and see and read how a family is doing. I know some people view that letters as brag letters, but I think it is wonderful to sit and think about all the good things that took place over the year. Taking time to show gratitude for they blessings that you have received. Our family had a very nice Christmas and I am very much looking forward to this new year, and what might be in store for our family both good and bad. We are currently dealing with things breaking around the house. Good thing we got a lower interest rate on our house, so that the extra money can go to repairs. I guess that is just the way things go. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Bring on the Good and the Bad we are ready for whatever experiences will come our way. In hopes that we can enjoy the good and learn from the bad! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKlBk9sd6VUYNUS1Nhj_dj1m4X35jpemV9-XnyFx6IAfO0I6ivC_cspM2PS6zbtoHWLfPOcC6v8Q25f40Ecv0N0n9eudh3LIi1H91YKZhj_8SfU2TYBw3FAQH4N8V0f6dpBkbxR7XLt0/s1600/Christmas+Card+2010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558034263387990722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKlBk9sd6VUYNUS1Nhj_dj1m4X35jpemV9-XnyFx6IAfO0I6ivC_cspM2PS6zbtoHWLfPOcC6v8Q25f40Ecv0N0n9eudh3LIi1H91YKZhj_8SfU2TYBw3FAQH4N8V0f6dpBkbxR7XLt0/s400/Christmas+Card+2010.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Amannda Ashbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524259499386728120noreply@blogger.com3