Lately {in Pictures}

So when I'm not at this place: 

I find some time to enjoy myself during this scorching summer. 

You will notice I am with a little princess the majority of the time. 

 Or missing my cute feller

But mostly with the princess.

He has visited twice, and boy were those two times glorious!

The other day, Val took me on a hike. We live in a beautiful place!

And when I am at the place pictured above, this usually happens:

No more dishes for me.

Even though I am living with my sis/bff/other mom and family, I barely see them.
:(
But I am so grateful they offered me a home for the summer
so I can focus on work and getting prepared to live down here while Jon goes to the U!
And I cannot WAIT for the Holt babe#2 to arrive soon.
The princess needs her prince!
Jon and I are so excited to start this chapter in Salt Lake,
 if only the next two weeks would go quick so I could have my husband back. 
K thanks.

Ps. Who thinks it's time for some new shoes?

I'm Alive!

Hey guys! So sorry for neglecting you...It wasn't really on purpose.

I'd like to blame it on Verizon for screwing up our internet order 4 times in the 3 weeks I was out in Texas.

It's a long story. 

So yeah, I'm back in Utah! And so much has happened, it's slightly overwhelming. 

Ready for a list of happenings in the past month & a half? Here we go...

 -Celebrated our anniversary at Anniversary Inn.

 We stayed in the room "Juliet's Balcony." It was really beautiful and we loved relaxing together!

-I spent some time with my favorite Gordon fam at Baby Animal Days in Logan. 

 I'm missing these girls and can't wait to see them again!

-Spent a fun day at a cute wedding in between packing.

 I guess I forgot to get a pic with the bride and groom...

-Said goodbye to our first apartment together :( 

Thanks to my dad and brothers, we were out of there really quick!

-Said see ya to our friends at Happy Sumo.

It was a fantastic way to spend our anniversary!

-Off to Texas we went! 21 hours straight + an over packed car = awesome...

 Hello, Texas! 

-Jon got ATTACKED by a dog on his first day knocking doors.

Poor dude. You should ask him to show his scars on his cute bum.
{Let me know if you'd like to hear the story}

-I worked in their office for 3 1/2 weeks.

-Lots of paperwork.

-Lots of pooltime. 

-Lots of bugs. One blended in with our couch, creepy!

-I watched my Feller get tanner and tanner each day. 

Whatahunk. 

-Our upstairs neighbors were up all night and walked really loud.

-Spent too much money on gas. It was a bit ridiculous. Long story. 

-Got lost multiple times on my way home from work. 

-Dealt with greasy hair and face due to the humidity. 

-Poor poor poor. We all need to experience this, right?

-Went to dinner with my long lost friend, Reggi! We went to her hotel that SHE DESIGNED.

 Look at this, it's amazing. The pics don't do it justice, though. 

-Made some great friends.

-Went to six movies...it kinda became a hobby. 

-I left my Feller last Sunday and headed to California :(

 3 weeks left! I don't think I'm gonna make it. 

-Trained in California for a week to manage Yogurtland!

Admit it: I look ridiculously good in my uniform, right? 

-Flew back to Utah on Saturday and I am now living with my favorite Holt's! 

I'm so excited to spend time with them and get ready for Holt baby#2 to arrive in August!

Love my Ave. 

I've been busy busy since getting back, and it's only going to get crazier!

If you're in the Bounty-land area anytime soonish, we're opening doors so soon!

We're hoping for Friday or Saturday. Cross your fingers. 

Hopefully I don't neglect this poor thing any longer!

Now it's time to skype with my cute hubby. 

I'ma I'ma Diva

2 days before the wedding, my mom, grandma, Britt, Ave and I went and got manicures and pedicures. When I got there look what I found...

Little Miss Diva.

Ave got a hold of Britt's lip gloss. She did a pretty good job for a two year old! 

I love my nieces and nephews, they are too cute for words.

That's a Wrap

So it looks like my "30 day challenge" turned into a bit more days than that, but I'm happy to say I'll be wrapping it up today :) it has been pretty fun, and great to have something simple to post about! First things first...

School has begun. Again.

This semester started off with some stressors. Last semester I was able to work full time because I was just taking 12 credits and was able to get all the hours in and still stay (almost) sane. 

Wellll I decided this semester I would take more credits, you know...be a legit college student and all. Turns out 2 of my required classes are FULL. I have been on the waiting lists for them for a while and talked to the professors who won't budge. "Sign up for it next Spring," they say. SO that will put me a year behind, which will make that 2 years of my total delay, since it took me a while to find the perfect major. 

I want to see if I can take them online, anyone know of good online schools, or school's that offer classes online? 

I'm trying not to let this get to me, it's just a bit frustrating.

Good thing is, Jon is here! Yay :) It has been so awesome having him here in frigid Logan. He's sick, I feel way bad. You need to hear his Australian accent, it's pretty cute.

I can't really explain how it feels to walk with him on campus...I've just been imagining it for 2 1/2 years. And now it is reality. He's my best friend and I just love him!

My favorite class this semester will definitely be Clothing Productions. My roomie Val and cousin Channy are in there too. We will be making PANTS and a blouse. And learning how to be a pro-sewer. Can't wait!

Can you guess how cold it is in Logan at the moment? 

1 degree. Wow. 4 minutes in that and you feel like your ears are going to fall off. Dare ya to try it.

My mom came to town last week for a quick visit. We went to dinner at Cafe Sabor, which you should try if you haven't already. 

Oh and I was babysitting Miss Ave a while ago. The second I turn my back to make some easy-mac, I hear a large kaboom. I turn around and guess what I see? My cute niece laying on the floor about to scream. She fell off the couch and hit her face on the base board. I hoped the red marks and scratches wouldn't become any worse...don't worry, they totally did. The best (and only good) part about it? Ave let me cradle her for about 30 minutes until she wasn't so shaken anymore. That's 29 minutes and 49 seconds longer than normal!

Poor baby girl! Hopefully she doesn't hold that against me, I MUST be her favorite!   

ALRIGHT, let us finish this thang. 

Day 29: 

a picture that always makes you smile...

 

Kung pow? 

Day 30: who are you?

Well I'm still figuring some things out about myself, but here's what I can come up with so far...

I am a girl/woman. I am gaining confidence. I am weak. I am strong. I am a daughter of God. I am a daughter of 3 wonderful parents. I am a sister, a cousin, a niece, a granddaughter. I am gullible. I am hopeful. I am sensitive. I love being in love. I am a full-blown Maxxinista. I try to be a helper. I am continually learning and growing. I am a [wanna-be] runner. I am a friend. I am caring. I am forgiving. I get hurt, and I'm sure I hurt others sometimes. I am a worrier. I love life and the struggles that come with it (after the fact, of course). I am a brownie-pro.

 I am Ash.