Summer Time

Yesterday was my last day of school!

I'm so very excited.

This means:

Nights of staying up late.

Going to the beach.

Seeing old friends.

Playing my guitar.

Reading old books.

General Relaxation.

And...

Summer school.

Bummer.

Oh well, I will enjoy it for now!

Ahhhhhh. :)

My Love.

"Above all, she wants him to be absolutely confident that she loves him, for that is the real truth, no matter how unreasonable it sounds, and no matter how her own feelings betray them both at times. She depends recklessly on his love."

God is so gracious.
I could have lost him this week.
God spared him.
God spared me.
Thank you, Lord, for your mercy.
Thank you for your grace.

Dear Spring,

I love you but this has got to stop. Can't you see that you are killing me. Literally. I just don't think I can take this anymore. I can't eat. I can't sleep. I can't think. We are finished. I am breaking up with you and moving on to Summer. I hope you can understand. Thank you for all of the good times. Goodbye.

-Ashlee

Some days you really just need a sunny day.

Well, today I REALLY needed one,

but alas... rain.

Boo.

Oh well, I DID get to go to my baby brother's prom this weekend!

Talk about feeling old!

He looked so handsome though.

I am so proud of him.

I have a lot to look forward to this week.

Tomorrow - PSSA testing.

Well, maybe I'm not looking forward to that.

Thursday - Family is coming

Saturday - More family is coming

Saturday night - Madea!

Sunday - Family time.

Love it. :)

Future Baby

This picture is just adorable. Reminds me of how much I love my husband. Speaking of loving my husband... Has anyone else noticed that people are having babies like crazy!??! Seems like every day I hear about someone else that is pregnant or is giving birth. I try not to get jealous but sometimes I just can't help it. Andy says three years but I'm sort of hoping for next year. (shhhhh...). Haven't broken the news yet. It really depends... We want to be settled into a home and ok with our finances. I also sometimes worry about the military. If my husband were to get deployed again, I'd be here alone. I know that women do it all the time, but I would be so scared to be left alone. Especially when I live so far away from family. Anyway, someday it will be my turn. And my husband and I will be able to start our family. I'll keep dreaming and writing down names I love. For now, we will be REALLY great parents to Scrapple. :)

Days Like Today Are Why I Smile

I REALLY need to be better at blogging. I am very easily distracted. Oh well. Here's to new beginnings. Yesterday was my bday and today my husband and I spent the day at the zoo. It was more fun than we've had in a while. It was so great to be out in the sun seeing all of God's creation. The majestic nature of animals is a true testament to the lovely nature of God. Love.

OH - got the Sony Reader as a bday present. Seriously, one of the best presents EVER. I love it. I can carry up to 350 books with me at all times. Does it get any better than that? Let me answer for you... no. It does not.

SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME SMILE - This picture makes me smile every single time I see it. I am the one on the right... My husband is the one on the left. We are perfect for each other. Love Love Love. Always.

Temporary Home

I was driving down the road and heard a song by Carrie Underwood.

Little affects me the way music does.

When I heard this song, I just began to cry.

This song reminded me that life comes and goes so quickly.

It's here and then gone.

I don't know how I forget this.

Death and war surrounds me.

The Bible makes it very clear.

Yet, somehow, I manage to push the fact from my mind.

Despite devastation... Despite death.

Today I will remember.

"This is my temporary home.

It's not where I belong.

Windows and rooms that I'm passing through.

This is just a stop on the way to where I'm going.

I'm not afraid cuz I know...

This is my temporary home."

Watch the video... see what you think.