tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49442659168160717382024-03-13T20:53:29.006-07:00FREEMAN'S LIFE ADVENTURESdocumenting fun, BIG and smallAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-66495771455811075742016-10-07T16:12:00.001-07:002016-10-07T16:12:59.357-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/11772191/?claim=dn6cbcj3b3t">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-32658036559072738462014-11-03T13:36:00.001-08:002014-11-03T13:36:11.503-08:00Late night Shari's DateIt was a pretty long week for the Smith's but nothing that pie can't cure. This is what you have to look forward to when you are old and married kiddos. 😉 triple berry cobbler ala mode and sour cream lemon. 👍<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wERELCH6ACQ/VFf1SUNx3yI/AAAAAAAACgc/3k6XPp8tVPU/s640/blogger-image--88782422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wERELCH6ACQ/VFf1SUNx3yI/AAAAAAAACgc/3k6XPp8tVPU/s640/blogger-image--88782422.jpg"></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-62844336109983280742014-10-21T15:19:00.002-07:002014-10-21T15:22:39.955-07:00Winter is coming......<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The thought of winter is always intimidating now that I live in the northwest but winter also means snow and snow is AWESOME. I would say that I'm still a beginne-mediate(?) snowboarder?! Haha. I can falling leaf and teapot/gorilla. (Thanks to Emily!) The worst part for me is getting on and off the ski-lift, it's the most terrifying thing that I have ever experienced<strong> <em><u>EVER</u></em></strong>. My favorite part of snowboarding is going FAST but that comes with stopping fast and I don't quite have that part down yet. I just fall, it's great when there's powder, when it's icey.....not so much. When we went to Silver Mountain and Lookout (Idaho) in January, it was alot easier than the first time I went. I'm excited to see what slopes we visit this winter. Being on the side of a mountain is something that I can't really explain. It's like being on another planet, it's so magnificent. The smell of the trees, just how pure the air is. I LOVE IT! I'm hoping to mark Mount Hood off of the list. I'M COMING FOR YOU BOLLAND'S! ;)</span><br />
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Why is that milestone so emotional?! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nqx25Yjs3Vk/VCl_Mi9bxQI/AAAAAAAACeY/yhp0w5P5vZk/s640/blogger-image--1521473921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Nqx25Yjs3Vk/VCl_Mi9bxQI/AAAAAAAACeY/yhp0w5P5vZk/s640/blogger-image--1521473921.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">🎶"You'll always be my baby." 🎶</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Jason actually got to join myself and part of the family in Florida for vacation this year. We missed last year because of the wedding. No complaints! (Has it really been a year?!) We stayed in the heart of Destin in a condo with Mom. It was so crowded and not the usual low-key Ft. Walton vibe but we had a blast. Becca, John and the kiddos were there as well. I got sun burnt and the mother and the sister turned a beautiful shade of caramel. Shocker. What happened to my ability to tan? Darn you Pacific Northwest winters! Next summer we are hoping to rent a house near Miramar Beach so if you got the hook up Holla at me! I also got to see my good friend/cousin Sam and meet her boyfriend! They are so cute! It was a nice little surprise, it's been over five years! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VXn7w0HQ4zc/VCl_P0At3lI/AAAAAAAACew/mtOZTXedPeg/s640/blogger-image-1001256917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-VXn7w0HQ4zc/VCl_P0At3lI/AAAAAAAACew/mtOZTXedPeg/s640/blogger-image-1001256917.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Jason and I decided to drive the Cascade highway the weekend of July 4th. It is only open during the summer so we knew this would be our only chance. More on that trip later..... It was incredible. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fwEPvZ_kfKY/VCl_Jbn99BI/AAAAAAAACeA/28og-QJqOzY/s640/blogger-image--314154498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fwEPvZ_kfKY/VCl_Jbn99BI/AAAAAAAACeA/28og-QJqOzY/s640/blogger-image--314154498.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Justin and Alicia had a baby shower this summer so we went to Portland to celebrate baby Mia and then a few weekends later we went to the Oregon coast to have their one year wedding celebration! They actually had a small wedding the weekend after ours in Portland and wanted to have a huge framily get together at the beach. What a great idea and we always have a blast with them. Justin's mom keeps us well fed, so that was a plus. Lincoln City is a "small" touristy town on the coast and I really don't know why we don't visit there more often. It's so relaxing and beautiful, only about five hours drive too. They rented a huge house one block from the beach. Perfection! We saw some elk, picked some wild blackberries (dewberries for those back home 😉) and strolled along the beach. The water was FREEZING but it's still the beach. Everyone should visit the Oregon coast at least once. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xp7lrISWI_E/VCl_N9ZyegI/AAAAAAAACeg/rwMZfYCtVYM/s640/blogger-image--120298240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xp7lrISWI_E/VCl_N9ZyegI/AAAAAAAACeg/rwMZfYCtVYM/s640/blogger-image--120298240.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S6dOtICKNL4/VCl_G0DstNI/AAAAAAAACdw/NI30p0oPNsw/s640/blogger-image-905975375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-S6dOtICKNL4/VCl_G0DstNI/AAAAAAAACdw/NI30p0oPNsw/s640/blogger-image-905975375.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D8nCSzTshAw/VCl_Lq1LskI/AAAAAAAACeQ/QOf4JSZHfAg/s640/blogger-image--1289889279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D8nCSzTshAw/VCl_Lq1LskI/AAAAAAAACeQ/QOf4JSZHfAg/s640/blogger-image--1289889279.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">and you can have fires on the beach! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xOuoOIA4z1E/VCl_O9xaHlI/AAAAAAAACeo/wqPxAT3haT4/s640/blogger-image-1856789832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xOuoOIA4z1E/VCl_O9xaHlI/AAAAAAAACeo/wqPxAT3haT4/s640/blogger-image-1856789832.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. We decided last minute to catch a Mariners game a few weekends ago. Plus, any excuse to get to Seattle I'll take it! The atmosphere at a baseball game is always fun but Safeco is so beautiful. It's a great view from any section and on a sunny day and cloudless night you can't beat it. We watched LoMo and Cano hit a couple of bombs "aaaand the crowd went wiiiillllld"! The Sounders were also having a game so we got to see some of the fireworks as well. If you can imagine downtown was a little crazy but with Bug the city navigator it was a breeze. 😎 He took us to J+M(?) for a burger before the game. Y'all.... First, I'm a pretty picky person when it comes to a hamburger but this place is AMAZING! The bread...the meat...the fries....even the tartar sauce....the atmosphere is pretty cool too. It's right in the middle of Pioneer Square on the corner. GO AND DONT COME BACK UNTIL YOU'VE EATEN A BURGER! 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Bug and Steph invited us along so we spent Saturday eating every fried food concoction you can think of even butter.... Yes Jason got fried butter. 😑 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ava and Mia had a blast, they were both wearing little cowgirl boots, adorable! It was so fun! Many more Heimbigner-Smith trips to come! I took a ton of pics with my camera but is the only one I got on my phone. Can we say dimples?! Cutie bear Mia! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JS1Cr8Uer0g/VCl_SaXhoAI/AAAAAAAACfA/3iZygHq41v4/s640/blogger-image--15943447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JS1Cr8Uer0g/VCl_SaXhoAI/AAAAAAAACfA/3iZygHq41v4/s640/blogger-image--15943447.jpg"></a></div> On the way home from Seattle we stopped in Cle Elum at a butcher shop called Owens Meats for some beef jerky. 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I'm so thankful the weather is finally warming up. I thought I was going to go crazy from cabin fever around here! I love snow but MAN, it was getting old! (Jason advises me not to drive in it, so in turn.... I'm at home watching the Olympics OVER AND OVER) The snow left and then came the wind. Joy.... not! <br />
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1. I'm still unemployed. Barf.<br />
2. We don't really celebrate Valentine's day. (mostly my fault because I despise the holiday) We decided on a whim to get out of the house Friday because Jason finally got off before bedtime and we started driving. Side note: for those of you in the south, be thankful the sun is out most of the day because here in the northwest it get's PITCH BLACK at 4ish after the time change. Back to the story, the sun is finally staying out longer and we were pretty excited, another reason for the drive. We ended up in Prosser wine tasting, ate some appetizers at the local pub and headed home. Perfect evening that just so happen landed on Valentine's day. <br />
3. I finally got my WA plates for the Lancer-a-lot today. Oops. =)<br />
4. I changed the layout of the blog..yall like it?<br />
5. I'm excited about my trip to the Boot in May, I hope I see all of you!<br />
6. As you know, I got a new lens from Amazon. I really love Amazon. You really can't beat their prices. Did I mention I love <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>?! ;) It's a <span class="a-size-large" id="productTitle">Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Lens. (I'm still learning what all of that means.) I really wanted a lens that wasn't really bulky. I don't like standing out when we travel (who knew?) and when you pull out a big honkin' lens it is really distracting. Plus, I knew if we had something small that Jason would use it more. You would call that a win..win. I love sharing all of our travels with all 5 of you who read this blog and I'm looking forward to all the pictures we take with it. Life is fun. </span><br />
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C. Some of you may know all ready but Jason has a "small" allergy to peanuts or things that are made with peanut oil. Nothing serious, his nose just starts itching on the end and it's really irritating. Well, while we were eating the other night, I noticed that a red ring started forming on his nose. The picture really doesn't do it justice yall. IT WAS A PERFECT CIRCLE, SO STRANGE! Poor thing.... I hope his allergy doesn't get worse. (Thanks Dr. Harvey... you know who you are lol)<br />
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I also started a store on Instagram @closetofsmash. I'll be posting some gently used clothes on there for purchase. Spread the word yall!<br />
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One of Emily's students was selling his car (below) it was pretty cool. He did most of the work himself and the top lifted up for you to get in! I hope he sold it.<br />
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This car's interior was SO CLEAN it looked like it was made out of marshmallows. ^<br />
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This creamy yellow Ford Falcon was my favorite car there.<br />
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This car was redone to hide the extra seats. The back lifts up to expose the seats in case you want to cruise with friends.<br />
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This was Emily's favorite car! It is so cute! I would ride around with her.<br />
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I wanted all of these snowmobiles to ride around in all the ......sand??? They were fun.<br />
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Heeeeeey good lookin' hows the weather up there?! ;)<br />
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They were going to have a parade with all the winners in each category but we didn't really want to wait on it so we just went to where they were lined up and got to see them up close up and personal! Way better!<br />
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So fresh and so clean clean... No really all the cars were soooooo clean. Amazing...<br />
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Then we found it.... (Hey there is Em, trying to get it...haha..not really) This bus was not in the car show but it was for sale and WE NEED IT! We have our own reasons....we just need it okay people! Needless to say it's still for sale for $5000. Cute.<br />
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I loved how this picture turned out. That is the owner of the car wiping the dust off of his baby. (I should have got his name.) The flames on this were phenomenal. I wish yall could have seen it in person. So there ya have it. We are trying to squeeze in some fun when we can. I'm still looking for a job and getting things ready for the WEDDING, keeps me busy! This weekend we are heading to Portland for Justin and Alicia's engagement party. (They will also be at the wedding! Super fun...) Then on Monday..... I GET MY WASHER AND DRYER! Y'all I was actually dancing and doing a big ole jig in Home Depot....in Home Depot parking lot....in the truck on the way home...and then when we got home and I danced and skipped up and down the hallways and in the yard. Siggghhhhhhhhhh.... I hope they work. Haha....<br />
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Yesterday, I got up at 730 and decided...I gotta get out of here! Sometimes I feel trapped here in eastern Washington. Jason admitted the other day that he feels the same way every now and then. Not being used to the terrain has alot to do with it. The open land with sagebrush looks "undeveloped", like someone cut down all the trees to build something and then left.... Well that's the problem, there were never any trees to begin with. It's the desert...huff. Also I think that it's because you can see for miles and miles and miles and miles.... and a change in scenery is just what a little Louisiana girl needs. We also live in a city surrounded by three rivers and a few "mountains". (I call them mountains but the locals do not. They are just HUGE HILLS that do not have roads on them.) Therefore, you can't just take a backroad and see where it takes you because like I said before you can see for miles so nothing is ever a surprise or you get to a dead end from the river being in the way or at the bottom of a "mountain". This leads to my adventure. Once you get an hour or so out of town south, the Columbia river opens up and there are a couple of beautiful ridges. The north side of the river is Washington and the south Oregon. Make sure you have your car filled up because you can get stranded, there is a stretch on the north side without gas for 85 miles. I had to turn around yesterday and head back to a town called Rufus and fill the ole Lancer-a-lot up. I headed to Portland and took a few pics on my way there and back. I was mainly headed to IKEA to get a bed only to get there and the package did not fit in my car. Ugh... Don't get me wrong you never leave that store empty handed or with a frown. Here are a few pics from my trip. (Most of them taken from the driver's seat while in motion... It's been fun playing around with my new camera.) Back to watching this stupid Pretty Little Liars show.... Can someone just tell me what happens? Do they ever figure out who A is? I've thought it was Jenna the whole time...just sayin'</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-46591376826861424842013-04-04T11:25:00.001-07:002013-04-04T11:25:02.914-07:00Spring is finally HERE!!Yay sunshine! Jason and I are rejuvenated with all of this sunshine. I'm hoping to have a garage sale soon and get rid of ALOT of stuff! I have so much more than him, how does that happen? I moved here with what would fit in my car! Speaking of moving, I can't believe I've lived here for almost four years! It feels like it was yesterday! <br />
Jason and I celebrated our THIRD anniversary last week! He remembered, I didn't. Oops... He is so sweet. <br />
We have been busy planning this long distance wedding! What a trip! I'm so thankful for my family and friends who are helping. It will be so fun and it makes my heart melt when Jason tells me he can't wait to be my husband. =•) <br />
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That's all for now... <br />
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Jason popped the question!! He is so sweet, I could not have found a partner in life/crime more perfect than this guy. He is so great! I've been busy planning this wedding! What a chore! I never imagined I'd plan one 2500 miles away. I have an incredible MAMA, she is the best. I'm so excited for J's friends and family to come down and visit/eat! =) I hope all of you give them a warm Louisiana welcome.<br />
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I really need to get better at this blog thing.<br />
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I bought a really nice camera for Christmas, I should probably load some pics on here. I have been stalking alot of fashion and decor blogs. For what?! Just to wear my jeans and tshirt to work again haha! Jason and I are still really picky about hanging things on our walls. My spring cleaning vibe hit me in the middle of December. I can't wait to have a garage sale when the weather gets warmer. (maybe a few dollars towards the wedding will be made) I've been really hit with a weird "Let's move somewhere we've never been!" idea. Jason does not play along.<br />
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I lost all train of thought that I had when I started this..........<br />
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Gotta go check on the tri-tip in the crockpot.<br />
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AshAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-60462602215824240652012-09-10T20:26:00.001-07:002012-09-10T20:26:04.584-07:00It's that time of year again.February-got an interim job as a Industrial Hygiene technician; it was fun I knew everyone at the work site but long hours <br />
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May-got called back as an Health Physics technician at a new company; the work itself is fun (mad scientists and all their crazy experiments) but I dont feel like I would like this place long term, not that I really have a choice. Ever since my first day they put my training on the back burner and FINALLY TODAY THEY DID MY ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW AND I PASSED YAY! <br />
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Here comes the bad/could be good news: After all of the back and forth training bullcrap, I find out Thursday if I'm getting laid off again. Bahumbug, I'm hoping I get called back to the company I was originally with. The situation is very confusing. We will see. <br />
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Since last post: Jason and I have been trying to contain this wild yard of ours. I miss living in an apartment where I didn't have to deal with it. We bought a washer and dryer finally and THEEEEN "we" broke it sort of. I put a rug in it and then Jason broke the safety latch and now it won't start. Back to the laundrymat for me...so annoying. I went to Colorado snow skiing with Mama Becca John Max and Landry, they loved the snow so much. I miss them more everyday. A couple of weeks ago we went back to Louisiana to visit for a few days and then to Florida for a week. I was nice to see everyone and all the babies growing up. There is never enough time when I go back, maybe one day it will be for good. I miss my Mama and Daddy. :( Maddie painted an eyeball on Jason's big toenail. Haha "That's the biggest toenail I've ever seen; you could paint a portrait on it." (in her cute country accent) Hunter and Trenten aren't little boys anymore, growing so fast. Ellie is going to outgrow the whole Burris clan and Mollie is a redhead! FINALLY!! So cute... Chandler and Jax are so big! Jax is most likely going to play for the Florida Gators before we know it. (that his parents favorite team FYI) He sang the "out of goldfish" blues song and it made my year. I miss you Cortney! Sophia is a super diva and beautiful. Keegan is just about the sweetest Lil boy...nothing like his mama. ;) I wish I could have brought him home with me. The beach was awesome, all of us got burnt except Melanie. We took them out to the Melting Pot, now they know. Howl at the Moon piano bar was hilarious, mom got on stage and they sang to her. *insert explicit song here <br />
I know this was a bit random but such is life. Until next time peeps...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-51036644440092672132012-02-06T13:29:00.001-08:002012-02-06T13:29:31.909-08:00Recently...Recently Dad came to visit (work). We had a fun time. The blizzard he brought with him was a bit depressing but we made it through. We made it to the West side so I added some pics I snapped from the car. I've been thinking of using my blog to feature some of the "not so talked about" destinations in the surrounding areas. What do you guys think? Maybe put some restaurants in the mix. We will see. I need some ideas. <br />
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Ash<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DBRZcDEAvmM/TzBGNQz_H4I/AAAAAAAAAPA/PtrToAXbkNU/s640/blogger-image--791455640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-DBRZcDEAvmM/TzBGNQz_H4I/AAAAAAAAAPA/PtrToAXbkNU/s640/blogger-image--791455640.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XMR42QzUvdQ/TzBGNyOOdQI/AAAAAAAAAPI/0dD8AU3nBiE/s640/blogger-image-232402852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XMR42QzUvdQ/TzBGNyOOdQI/AAAAAAAAAPI/0dD8AU3nBiE/s640/blogger-image-232402852.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gL0x2ecIS9o/TzBGOS-_brI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/I5YydQjTvj0/s640/blogger-image-648195670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gL0x2ecIS9o/TzBGOS-_brI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/I5YydQjTvj0/s640/blogger-image-648195670.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--UcvvjisE_k/TzBGO4tX84I/AAAAAAAAAPY/fjraRUXX4qA/s640/blogger-image-1911143057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--UcvvjisE_k/TzBGO4tX84I/AAAAAAAAAPY/fjraRUXX4qA/s640/blogger-image-1911143057.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-21302073866530729892012-01-07T12:48:00.000-08:002012-01-07T13:50:59.017-08:00NEW YEAR-NEW HOME-NEW ADVENTURESFriday (12/30/2011) -After EMOTIONAL MELTDOWN 2011 in the Alexandria airport, thanks to Mama and Cortney, I had a short, uneventful flight to Dallas and then.... DUN DUN DUN my airplane was returning from Denver and delayed, of course. It looked as though I was going to spend the night and most of the next day in Denver, I was IRATE! As a "frequent flier", I get so angry when you do everything in your power and it honestly does not matter at all because you are never in control when it comes to traveling. I've come up with this philosophy, let's call it....hmmm - Life in Charge??! As I joined the line of disgruntled passengers and heard many different types of conversations from "Well, we are -insert explicit term-!!" (all it took was a stank eye and an EXCUSE ME??) for a simple "Oh I'm sorry mam." Ha, classic!! One lady was going to miss her New Year's trip to Las Vegas, another lady just wanted to see her grandkids. =( It was my turn, I wanted to just lose it on the gate clerk, poor guys-it really is not their fault. She informed me that I should be able to make my connection in Denver. I said thank you and thought YEAH RIGHT LADY!! Anyway, back to the philosophy I was sharing. Yes, I am a Christian. Yes, I lose my temper. Yes, I cuss more than I should. Yes, I feel entitled to things I do not deserve. Yes, I have an AWESOME LIFE that I do not give enough thanks for. Yes, I drink cold beer and other alcoholic concoctions. I do many things in my life that people are quick to judge. The point is, we (I) think we are so entitled to life. We are never in charge, just like the airlines/airplanes (God), he can throw a hiccup at us to make sure we are still paying attention, to make sure we are growing and not just going through the motions. (I feel like I'm not making any sense LOL) I've decided, I kind of like it. Life would be so boring if everything went exactly how we expected it. Right? I have so much to be thankful for. I get lost in the "world" when in reality, I do not have one thing to complain about.<br />
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That passage may not make any sense to you.....but I needed it and it's my blog. MUUHAHHA<br />
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So, about those flights, I arrived on time. (thank you pilot for speeding...safely) Jason was waiting on me at the airport and I was so excited to see him.<br />
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The next day was Bob's birthday/New Year's Celebration. It was a blast, I met so many nice people and got to see a lot of friends. We danced into 2012 like it was 1999. hehe... It's a night I'll never forget.<br />
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My first week back was uneventful, it's been a long three months away from this place. I had supper with some of the old work crew and it was a blast. Thank you guys for coming out! I even wore the big hate, here they don't smash your face in the whip cream. I also got to ride the saddle at Texas Roadhouse when we had supper with Matt and Emily! Jason's new to him house is super cute!! I'm in love and excited at the remodeling adventures that will come. More posts to come...<br />
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I'm out of words for today. Blah.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-1481979281744339332011-12-26T12:36:00.001-08:002011-12-26T12:36:02.457-08:00Uninspired?! No! Lazy....yes!!I feel like I have abandoned this blog. I started writing almost a year ago and I have strayed away from writing because I'm to busy. Not bad busy, I've been spending much needed time with my family and friends and I am so FULL. Full of love, encouragement, life, cheer, and most of all FOOD! <br />
I leave in a couple of days to go back to eastern Washington and I am so excited. I miss my other half so much. I don't know what I ever did without him. I can't wait to see his new house and how it has transformed by all of his hard work. I'll update about all of my adventures this holiday season as soon as time permits and about all the many things that weigh on my heart but, at the moment I'm not taking a minute for granted. <br />
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Merry Christmas<br />
AshAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-13692161244166593402011-11-30T14:35:00.001-08:002011-11-30T14:35:48.319-08:00Going to visit LanI made it here fairly easy, took the Utica shortcut it was a success. We walked down Magazine last night, there are so many cute shops. I can't believe this is the first time I've been here since I turned 21. We used to come down every year for Nationals. I I also went to a thrift store today and there wasn't much thrift. Disappointing... more exploring to come tomorrow<br />
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I faced a top fear of mine and rode a really terrifying ride with my brother. UGH!! We had funnel cake, turkey legs, chicken on a stick and cotton candy. It was a success. Melanie fits right in! Lol. Her and my brother were super excited to ride the swings as you can see. The wind was gusty and I couldn't help my Hanford brain from thinking about the manufacturer's limitations of wind speed for the rides. Haha. 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I love technology, always aaaaaaand forever. ;)<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s-wom8ahudw/Trl6B0wQj2I/AAAAAAAAAL0/IS08IB6viKo/s640/blogger-image--312968842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s-wom8ahudw/Trl6B0wQj2I/AAAAAAAAAL0/IS08IB6viKo/s640/blogger-image--312968842.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lij-3NZAgSc/Trl6DU693qI/AAAAAAAAAL8/xBfWb3OXz-0/s640/blogger-image-407370641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-lij-3NZAgSc/Trl6DU693qI/AAAAAAAAAL8/xBfWb3OXz-0/s640/blogger-image-407370641.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TKPq7jisbgQ/Trl6EJt73WI/AAAAAAAAAME/aphdY6pqIxE/s640/blogger-image-288723469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TKPq7jisbgQ/Trl6EJt73WI/AAAAAAAAAME/aphdY6pqIxE/s640/blogger-image-288723469.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YckRNAgrUl0/Trl6Ey33hMI/AAAAAAAAAMM/A9LUAfgcQjc/s640/blogger-image-1858881818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-YckRNAgrUl0/Trl6Ey33hMI/AAAAAAAAAMM/A9LUAfgcQjc/s640/blogger-image-1858881818.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Oe3hGkpHCKw/Trl6FpUo2XI/AAAAAAAAAMU/Infw3nfucv0/s640/blogger-image-1108244697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Oe3hGkpHCKw/Trl6FpUo2XI/AAAAAAAAAMU/Infw3nfucv0/s640/blogger-image-1108244697.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YS5m6L07HmU/Trl6GIHN7pI/AAAAAAAAAMc/bG7p5iPHHKE/s640/blogger-image-1839335436.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YS5m6L07HmU/Trl6GIHN7pI/AAAAAAAAAMc/bG7p5iPHHKE/s640/blogger-image-1839335436.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0JcSpyGVSfc/Trl6GvBh-DI/AAAAAAAAAMk/eCRKaWatxpU/s640/blogger-image-130884160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0JcSpyGVSfc/Trl6GvBh-DI/AAAAAAAAAMk/eCRKaWatxpU/s640/blogger-image-130884160.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bO46c0VkgU4/Trl6HrD8SeI/AAAAAAAAAMs/hfDQCdPvtww/s640/blogger-image--729139206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bO46c0VkgU4/Trl6HrD8SeI/AAAAAAAAAMs/hfDQCdPvtww/s640/blogger-image--729139206.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d8BB4aXxGfQ/Trl6IQpaM9I/AAAAAAAAAM0/OaGCWX9OLf0/s640/blogger-image--273250742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d8BB4aXxGfQ/Trl6IQpaM9I/AAAAAAAAAM0/OaGCWX9OLf0/s640/blogger-image--273250742.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-6104176500810433972011-11-08T10:39:00.000-08:002011-11-08T10:39:27.760-08:00<b>Lucky girl....</b> Those two words are the best I can find to describe my life right now. I got to spend the better part of a month with my best friend in Florida. <b>I LOVE YOU NICKY!</b> I am so proud of all she has accomplished in life. She is such a big girl now. I flew back in to the Boot last Saturday and have been going ever since. I love being able to start right back with hometown friends like I never left. I hope that never changes. I'm excited for all the new babies that are here and coming soon in our group. <b>(happy for them, equally glad it's not me....yet)</b> Mama moved to Ruston, getting used to her living in the "big city" HAHA! Her house is so cute! I can't wait to see the rest of the family and for Jason to come visit in a couple of weeks. I hope he has a good time. Sometimes entertaining an outsider can be quite difficult. Thoughts about the future of my career is weighing on my mind. Is this what I want to do forever? Should I go back to school? ............. What the heck am I gonna be when I grow up?! The good Lord is looking out, that's all that matters at this point... Sushi with some of the ole Green Clinic girls tonight, really excited to catch up.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-90474866429469649682011-10-12T22:36:00.000-07:002011-10-12T22:36:05.699-07:00My walk about has started....Wow, life is crazy eh?! I'm in Florida visiting Nicky and Derrick. Really? I don't really know when I'm going to leave. NO WAY?! Is it normal to have conversations while typing?! Oh well.<br />
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JASON FINALLY GOT HIS KEYS TO THE HOUSE!! I wish I could have been there for it, missing him so much. 36 more days until he comes to Louisiana for Thanksgiving. My family and friends are so excited to spend time with him and so am I of course.<br />
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I hope to be in New Orleans the beginning of November to visit Landrum. EXCITING!! The weather will be awesome. Nothing really to talk about... I really want an iPad, will most likely never happen because I hate spending money and now that I'm unemployed BUDGET is KEY! ;)<br />
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Updates of ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION soon. (Nickel and D have been working so it's not that they aren't a blast, just being normal adults....ya know going to bed on time, not partying on a weeknight....things like that.) Also this three hour difference really has me screwed up. It's 1030 Pacific and 130 Eastern... CRAZYINESS. I'm wide awake! I slept until dinner today. (Lunch to you, Washingtonians.) RIDICULOUS!<br />
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......this post is disappointingly bland..... YUCKAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-2562228308945777862011-10-04T11:11:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:11:42.139-07:00Well it came and went just like any other day..... September 29, 2011Having a "last day" usually means exciting things, last day before an awesome vacation or a last day before summer vacation when you are younger, maybe even a last day before you move all the way across the country by yourself for a new job..... But this last day, TOTALLY SUCKED!! I held all of my emotions together like most of you know that I can do but when I got in my car to drive down to the local watering hole, my eyes started tearing up and I had to FIGHT IT because if the guys saw the glassy eyes I WOULD NEVER HEAR THE END OF IT!! I've never really explained what it is that I do so here it goes. When all the mad scientists got together back in the day and decided to make atomic bombs they had ALOT of waste from the chemistry labs. They thought the best thing to do with it was bury it in the ground....DUH! I accompany heavy equipment operators, laborers, pipefitters, industrial hygiene technicians and all sorts of other crafts as we dig these nasty things up out of the ground. I sat back and thought about it the other day and it's pretty darn cool!! I know that if I am just patient and let the Lord do what he wants to do He will take care of me. (not so easy mind you) <a href="http://www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/ProjectsFacilities">http://www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/ProjectsFacilities</a> Check this out if you are curious. <div><br />
</div><div>Enough about all that, ugh so tired of it! I'm packing all my stuff up well....as soon as I get away from this and Pinterest I will pack. I have so many clothes it is ridiculous. It's amazing what you can fit in a studio apartment. Jason closes on his house Thursday SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!! Lots of fun things coming soon and more free time so maybe more posts.... </div><div><br />
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<li>Ashley does Jason just expect you to stick around forever?</li>
<li>Ashley why don't you have a plan?</li>
<li>Ashley have you put your resume out with anybody?</li>
<li>Ashley look there is a posting for a job? (usually a ridiculously far off place)</li>
<li>Ashley......Ashley.....Ashley......</li>
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Geez, I know they mean well but, GET OFF OF ME AND MY NO PLAN HAVING LIFE PEOPLE! </div>
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On another note, my brother had an accident and now is down to four fingers on his left hand. Prayers accepted and appreciated. It could have been so much worse, I'm so thankful he is ok. That kids sometimes I wonder.....</div>
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I attempted to make a knockoff of Chipolte last night, Jason loved it. I did not. I'm pretty much stuck on my chicken teryiaki sandwiches that I've made every other day for two weeks. I think there are either drug dealers or recovering abusers living in the apartment next door. AWESOME!!</div>
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P.S. SUPER DUPER EXCITED FOR LANDRUM she got a big girl job in New Orleans and started last week. GO YOU!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-88495916684285406422011-08-21T19:36:00.000-07:002011-08-21T19:45:29.497-07:00It's about that time.I have disappointed myself. All I have to do is blog once a day...LAMO! On to the exciting stuff<br />
<ul><li>I'm getting my job taken away from me September 29th, I never imagined what this would feel like. Of course, all of us have those mornings when you wake up and say "GOOD GRIEF I wish I could just get paid to stay at home and do nothing." Sure, I would love to be lazy and do nothing but I LOVE my job and my coworkers. They have supported me the last two years living 2500 miles away from home, educated me in all areas of health physics and put up with my temper tantrums that were probably uncalled for. I'm gonna miss those guys.</li>
<li>WHAT THE HECK AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NOW?</li>
<li>J put an offer in on a house last week. SUPER AWESOME YARD!! I'm really excited for him, searching for a home has not been easy here. Praying it goes through this time, he deserves it!! (Plus I have lots of things I want to buy at IKEA, he's totally footing the bill....TOTALLY!! ;)!) </li>
<ul><li>btw he's fishing with his dad and brother right now and I'm extremely jealous</li>
</ul><li>Traveling for work?? I know couples that have done this and it has not been easy. Am I ready for this? Is J willing to do it? Will it be worth it? Being away from him and Louisiana is going to be TOUGHxTWO, and I thought this was hard.</li>
<li>Speaking of Louisiana, I miss my babies. (Hunter-Trenten-Maddie-Max-Landry) =_( this leading to the recent thought.... I don't want kids. It's so sad to see them grow up. blah...</li>
</ul><div>Realizations:</div><div><ul><li>I had an amazing childhood. (Yeah my parents getting divorced sucked but, life was still pretty awesome)</li>
<li>I have amazing/hilarious friends.</li>
<li>I have lost my creativity spark, this has to be fixed soon. </li>
<li>I bought a workout video box set and have only watched it twice. Unacceptable....</li>
<li>I really need to get rid of most of my wardrobe. (maybe I'll fly Nicky up here, she's really good at throwing my stuff away, like one time she told me to go to Sonic to get drinks and when I came back there were three Hefty garbage bags filled on the porch)</li>
<li>I miss her.</li>
<li>Last but not least, my manfriend is amazing. He's thoughtful, loving, kind, selfless, lazy (which totally works out), takes me to Bonefish Grill, and he loves me. He gets more and more handsome every time I see him and it's sickening how much I love him too. (I told him this, he did not take it as a compliment, weird)</li>
</ul><div>What else you say?</div></div><div> We have been super busy lately, we went to San Juan Islands which turned out to be INCREDIBLE! Ferry's are alot faster than you would think. I went on family vacation to Florida and got to see some old friends and family. (my life would not be the same without the Schimmel's, love yall) </div><div> SIDENOTE: My neighbor's daughter has a miniature hot pink scooter and I swear it's the cutest sight on this earth, she just rode by on it. LOL</div><div>Back to earth, HAVE I MENTIONED I'M OBSESSED WITH IKEA??? <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">Don't look or you will be too but, here's the link in case you are curious.</a> I've been thinking about Anger Management therapy. (no seriously) I have not tried to harm anyone or myself but GOOD LORD knows I've thought about it. The smallest things just seem to IRK the tar out of me, maybe it's just patience that I need. Last time I prayed for that I split my leg wide open, had to get a tetanus shot and my favorite Bible fell into 500 pieces. (literally every page came off the bind, you ABC camp attendees remember) I miss going on mission trips, it was so fun. There is no other feeling in the world than helping others who truly appreciate it. Maybe I'll take this time away from work and volunteer.... I've accomplished a few things today and they are as follows:</div><div><ol><li>updated my resume and sent it in to a nuclear industry agency (cross your toes)</li>
<li>clipped coupons</li>
<li>had an espresso with three shots....HOLY COW!! my brain won't stop</li>
<li>turned down wakeboarding with two friends (refer to number 1 and 5) =(</li>
<li>unpacked from my trip a week ago</li>
<ol><li>this just reminded me to email the couple I met on my flight some recipes, they were so sweet. Flying to Seattle to catch a cruise to Alaska. Too cute... HEY MR. and MRS. Tubbs!!</li>
</ol></ol><div>I'm rambling.... Oh well, maybe my creative spark is back. I'll post pics from my trips soon. I'll end with an interesting quote.<br />
"Strangers are exciting, their mystery never ends. But, there is nothing like looking at your own history in the faces of your friends."<br />
Ani DiFranco<br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-65027882698963841362011-05-24T18:56:00.000-07:002011-05-24T18:56:17.620-07:00Oh how I am slacking on this thing....New report on life soon...... PROMISE.....maybe.....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4944265916816071738.post-73097906303146841222011-03-03T16:48:00.000-08:002011-03-03T16:48:27.534-08:00SICK! YUCK!None of the stuff from my list on the last post got accomplished BIG SURPRISE!! I've been sickly all week, missing work, going to work, taking care of J because he is pityful when sick, missing work again, cooking supper, even though I feel like total crap. Sick boyfriends are just training for patience right????<br />
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My Pioneer Woman cookbook is on hold so hopefully I'll be trying some recipes out this weekend, if only I could taste. Boo.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607557583803533249noreply@blogger.com0