What's going on in the world of Ashley? Well let's see...Tyler started working weekends about a month ago. What does this mean you ask? Well, he leaves for the studio around 4pm on Friday and comes home around 6am on Monday morning generally working the ENTIRE time at the studio, sleeping maybe 9 hours the entire weekend, and usually sleeping on the couch at the studio instead of our nice comfy bed. It's been a huge adjustment but I'm finally getting use to it and we've gotten really good at spending our weeknights together and having date nights during the week instead of the weekend. So what do I do on the weekends without my hubby? Friday night usually consists of me crashing our 8pm because I can lol I take Carmen to obedience training at 11am and then we usually swing by the studio to bring Tyler his toothbrush and deodorant lol Then it's usually time for a nap and then maybe a target run or starbucks run or kroger run. Sundays we go to church and usually out to eat with friends and do the usual laundry and cleaning and of course a little jog or two with the puppy now that she's leash trained! Sound like a fabulous weekend that you're totally jealous of? It's okay to admit it...I love it too!
As for some random thoughts that have crossed my mind...here's a couple! Starting a cupcake business, for real this time! I've had a couple offers to buy my cupcakes for different events lately and I'm starting to think I'd rather sell cupcakes than chase after toddlers all day...but we'll see what happens. Going to AFRICA!! Tyler and I have talked alot lately about going to work in an orphanage and I really think this is in our near future. Pretty much completely excited beyond words if this opportunity actually gets to happen. And last but not least, my little Manner. Okay I know he's not that little now but I will always consider him little brother. He's making incredible progress right now but I pretty much have tears in my eyes every time I think about him. I can only imagine being 14 and away from all my friends and family...I know it's what he needs but I miss him more than I ever have my entire life. I love you Manner and I can't wait to see you in October!!
And now what you've been waiting for...a few of my new favorite things! Drum roll please...
(1) DRY SHAMPOO!!! How in the world I have gone almost 27 years without this miracle hair product I do not know but I highly recommend this to every girl out there to use between shampoos when you need to clean up your roots and make that style last just one more day. Just shake, spray, and rub it in!! There's alot of brands out there but this is what my hair stylist recommended if you're looking to try it...Batiste Dry Shampoo found at Sally Beauty for only $6.99 :)
(2) A new snack of course...Trader Joes Yogurt Stars (Crunchy star shaped vanilla cookies dipped in three different yogurt coatings)! I was actually introduced to this yummy treat at preschool during our end of the summer class party last week. I'm pretty sure the teachers ate more than the kids but hey they're just that good! If you're look for a crunchy, sweet, and semi-healthy treat then this is a great pick!!
(3) I know summer is almost over but if you're looking of an easy to read extremely interesting book then I highly recommend "Somebody Else's Daughter." I started this book around the fourth of July and I just loved it. The general premise is a young couple has to give up their only daughter for adoption as an infant and seventeen years later the biological father is a teacher and has his daughter in class. There's obviously alot more to it but I don't want to give away all the secrets. So yah, go read it!!
Okay that's all for now! Hopefully I'll be a little better at updating more often, but who knows lol Have a great week!!
