Lori and I planned to hang out today once we got off work, which was 10 am for both of us. I headed over to the Starbucks she works at and started laughing when I realized I knew three of the four current employees.

L-R: Alyssa, Lori, Kat

Kat is a college friend and an old roommate. Alyssa was my RA during my short stay in the dorms junior year. Lori is a friend through Reid and Cammie (they went to college together). Another of my old roommates, Katie, also works at this same Starbucks, but wasn’t there today.

Thanks to Tracie and Stacie for living in an apartment, Lori and I hung out at the pool this afternoon and ate at Taziki’s!! Sooooo good!

This is Lori working hard.

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ashley

In trying to pretend we’re still in Disney, Reid and I have been watching Disney movies this week. (Reid’s been at home sick for 2.5 days this past week so we had time on our hands, too).

We watched Mulan, Peter Pan, Meet the Robinsons, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, Marie Antoinette, Lars and the Real Girl, and Man of the Year.

We also played Disney Trivial Pursuit, where we tied.

Friday night we went to Tuscaloosa to visit with Reid’s parents, Max and Sally. We, also, saw Wall-E! I really enjoyed this movie, despite the crazy boy behind me kicking my chair and repeating the whole movie, haha! I wasn’t sure how Pixar/Disney would pull off making a robot personable, but I believe they’ve done it! WALL-E is one of the best characters I’ve seen in a while. Obviously, I recommend this movie!

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-ashley

ps:what about The CW doing a version of 90210 this fall!? WHHHAAAT??

I’d really like to learn how to edit photos and really make them look great. I know the basics, but not all the cool stuff. I’ll have to get my husband to teach me more! BUT I’ve been using The Pioneer Woman’s help. This was what I came up with yesterday while playing around.

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AFTER:

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Looking at them with the black background makes me rethink what I did; they look dark and maybe too sharp. Oh well!

Work has been somewhat blah this week since a lot of my clients are on vacation. I have huge gaps in my schedule so I try to fill in the time with cleaning. Today I was working on the schedule and got bored and so I took pics with my phone…

This is me checking the schedule for the next month, making sure it’s all lined up and correct, etc. So exciting, I know!

The most hated computer in the world. It’s sooo slow. I had to restart it three times this morning just to open a Word document.

The hallway view from the office. This is where we make clients do lunges and what not. Oh how they love lunges! haha!

Where we keep the files.

This poster makes me laugh.

My room! Or atleast the one I use 99% of the time. I scrubbed this room down today! And by scrubbed, I mean wiped down every singe dumbbell, equipment, baseboards, walls, etc.
It’s a little messy b/c it was set up for my next client.

People at The Beanhole pretty much know Sean and I by name.

Our secret food stash in the back.

After work I headed to the library and came out with these:

Andy Davis’ Let The Woman CD, Lars and the Real Girl on DVD, To Have and To Hold and Secrets of a Former Fat Girl (books).

Now for relaxing, maybe sleeping, this afternoon…then going back to work! I just finished reading Love The One You’re With in like three days! Very entertaining!

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Chewy Chewy Chewy. What to do with that crazy cat!?

Chewy/Chewbacca is our cat. We’ve only had him a year, but it may be time to part ways. Chewbacca seems to go a little nuts a little too often. I’m tired of him peeing on stuff anytime he doesn’t get his way.

He goes outside a lot, so we could make him an outside cat, but I couldn’t stand that when it gets colder outside. He’s so spoiled; he plays outside and then loves to sleep indoors. We’ve created a monster!

There’s been mention that a family member may want him…we shall see. Its so sad! Of course, I’ll want another cat! I think all cats are different, so maybe we can get one that is lower maintenance, but Reid says all cats are like this. I disagree.

We are now back from Disney! It was truly a magical vacation!

Here’s a story for you. (Pictures and other stories to come later.)

The Little Mermaid is probably my favorite Disney movie. I think. It ties with Toy Story. Our first day there Reid and I visit Ariel at her magical cave.

Waiting in line to meet Ariel!

Ariel was a little feisty. Remember when reading this conversation that Ariel talks as all Disney princesses do– in a high pitched, sweet voice.

Ariel: What’s your name?
Ashley: *not really sure she’s talking to me*
Ariel: Oh, you don’t know?
Ashley: Uh..oh..Ashley.
Ariel: And is this your prince with you? *gesturing towards Reid*
Ashley: Oh, no. He’s just my husband.

Then we took the picture.

At this point in the vacation I hadn’t realized yet that all girls were referred to as princesses and all boys were referred to as princes. I should have told her “he’s just my husband, the prince is back at the castle.”

For my parent’s church’s youth camp they bring two-three ski boats to Lake Martin and ski all week and do a Bible study at night. Why didn’t I go to youth camps like this!?

I went for a quick trip yesterday to hang out.
The messy dock

Me with the kid

My Dad setting up the ropes, not sure what Chris is doing though…

This is our special friend, Chris. Haha! (Ps: He’s responsible for me knowing Reid)

Please notice that Chris is about to fall hard!

Proof that I have a nose ring

I thought this was a cool picture of the twins

My dad (or the boatdriver)

I didn’t get many action shots of wakeboarders, etc…oh well.
Off to finish packing because we leave for DISNEY tomorrow morning! BOOYAH!! Time to pull out my Cinderella costume.

* water only
* 20 min extra cardio
* no nap
* finish book (Prep)
* buy Confessions of a Former Fat Girl
* clean kitchen
* laundry
* pack for Disney
* buy Father’s day present

I’m so excited about tomorrow! My parents and sister are at Lake Martin this week with people from Mars Hill skiing all week. I’m going up there tomorrow after work to play and hang out! Reid can’t go, he’s got lots of work to get done before Disney. So sad for him. Oh well!

-ashley

I finally went to the eye doctor today. It was a fabulous experience! I’ll never go to the Wal-Mart optometrist again! Everyone was so nice and friendly, even the Dr. took time to talk with me about my personal life, etc. If you live here and need an optometrist, go to Pelham Eye Care! My doctor was Dr. Dickerson, but I’ve heard they’re all great.

Good news: I DO NOT have eye worms! But, the Dr. really questioned how I was driving or even walking down the street with these contacts. He said I was a hazard with the old contacts. He also said my eyes were raw and needed oxygen badly. After he dilated my eyes, he said that my “inner” eye (?) is healthier than someone that doesn’t need glasses or contacts, which is surprising to him.

Great news: I’m able to see 20/20 with contacts! The doctor wasn’t sure it was possible with my eyes being as bad as they are, but he pulled it off!

My prescription has gotten worse, which means my eyes are still changing. This made me very sad. I’m also no longer a candidate for Lasik surgery; this news did not make my day. He said that my eyes look like they’ll change more in the future so I have about three more years before any major surgery to correct my eyes.

The Dr. also recommended the Tea Cups at Disney, haha!

Driving in the rain with blurry contacts, not good!

Scared driver (don’t worry, I was stopped at time of the picture!)

Trying on glasses before my appt. I love Kate Spade!

I liked these the best, but they’re a bit big.

No way!

Waiting on the doctor…

My scary dilated eyes!

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-ashley

I tried to make a vanilla latte this weekend and experienced success!

1. Start a double-strong batch of coffee. You only need about 3/4 of a cup.
2. While the coffee is brewing, heat 1-1/4 cups of milk until it is almost boiling. Whisk milk to make it frothy.
3. Pour hot milk, coffee, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or syrup and about 1 tablespoon of sugar into coffee mug and stir.

It’s as easy as that. Enjoy!