Are you kidding me, Hobby Lobby?

I had to run into Hobby Lobby after work yesterday to get some supplies for a little project I did last night (I'll show you later but first I have to get this off my chest). I'm going to the back when I pass something on the end of the aisle, and I'm like 'Hold up! Is that really what I think it is?' Sure enough.......
Need a closer look?

For real?!?!? Ladies, do you really want to hang this in your house? I mean - her name is even on it like she is someone whose quotes I'd want hanging around my house. Are you kidding me? I'm sorely disappointed. BUT - for those of you who are interested they are half price at Hobby Lobby (I'm sure it won't take too long for them to be reduced a lot more... her 15 minutes is up). Please go buy them so I can shop in peace.

P.S. Why is "Hockey Mom" in quotes within quotes? That makes about as much since as selling Sarah Palin quotes to hang on your wall.

P.P.S. I sure am glad I carry my camera with me for moments just like this. You just never know when you'll find some morsel of bloggy goodness! :)

32 and counting....

Lucas had a very fun and eventful birthday!

First, I served him breakfast in bed - cereal..... I know - that took a lot of effort on my part.

To start the day off right I gave him his present - a Nautica watch (which he had picked out during our Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza). I forgot to get a picture - sorry!

I had a hair appointment at 9 a.m. That was Lucas's favorite part of the day! ***very sarcastic***

Then off to lunch at Grandmother and Granddaddy's with my parents. We had little birthday cupcakes!



My grandparents bought Lucas a nice sweater and my parents bought him a shop vac. Yay! Get to work, Lucas!!

Then we rushed over to Brandon's to meet friends and watch the SEC Championship game.

Lucas decided to wear orange - in honor of Florida - just because he likes to root against the group favorite. Here I am proudly sporting my red and white while we made Lucas zip up to hide that ugly orange!


Then the 4th quarter hit, Florida came back, and Lucas began showing off his orange a little more.
Poor Alabama! We played well but lost... off to the Sugar Bowl. Oh, well.... it was still a great season. Alabama is, once again, a force to be reckoned with.


The happy birthday boy celebrated! Boooo!

We had wings and yummy cheese dip during the game but afterward it was time for cake!!!


SURPRISE!Her I am with a group of young men I affectionately refer to as 'my boys' and they refer to me as 'mom'. Sweet, huh? Well, someone needs to keep them in line.


How better to keep them in line than teaching them a nice drinking game called 'Clocks'. There isn't a lot involved in this. It is a game of giving and receiving..... drinks. On second thought, maybe this wasn't the best way to get started. It led to a whole lot of craziness!


Then throw in some cornhole.....

and a beer pong tournament...


let's just say it was a fun night!

Apparently I didn't get the weird face memo but - hey - I've still got my party hat on!


I am sure I am explaining something very in depth and thought provoking here.

It was a great night. Happy Birthday, Lucas!

and Roll Tide! ;)

Dear Lucas,

'And in the end, it's not
the years in your life that count.
It's the life in your years.'

-Abraham Lincoln

Happy Birthday, Lucas!

We've shared almost two years of our life together now as husband and wife. I can't wait to keep growing old with you (only maybe we can slow down the aging process a little).

You are so patient


and kind,

humble,

wise (beyond your many years),


loyal,

faithful,

honest,

and patient (did I say that already? well he has to be really patient with me).

I am so lucky to have you as my partner.

We are just beginning our life together and there is much more to come.....

hint! hint!
(no ladies not yet but maybe one day soon)

Thank you for being so good to me. You are more than anyone could ever deserve. Really. I love you to the ends of the earth and back and so much more.

Love,

Your Favorite Wife ;)



P.S. Thank you for letting me get my hair done on your special day ;)

P.P.S. ROLL TIDE!!!

2 Down, 2 To Go

So I just finished reading New Moon. The plan was to read it over Thanksgiving break. That didn't happen. We talked and shopped (and watched a good football game) and left no time for reading. I picked it up a little on the ride home and have read bits and pieces here and there to finish it up.

I must say - I did not care for this one as much. I'm afraid to tell you why because I don't want to ruin it for anyone who hasn't read it yet. I still love the characters and can't wait to dig into the next book and find out what will happen to everyone. BUT - I think I could've done without half the book. I guess you can say I am firmly on 'TEAM EDWARD'.

Lucas has now decided he is on 'TEAM JACOB' even though he hasn't even read it. I just tell him briefly what's going on and he rolls his eyes and disagrees with whatever I say. Haha! Typical Man! So we are a split household! I need one of those license plates like they have for Auburn and Alabama families but ours will be for Jacob and Edward.

(Sometimes I swear I can feel the geekiness oozing out of me! Or maybe that's just the blisters on the bottom of my feet. Gross! I know. Marathon - yes, I'm killing myself running 26 miles - in 9 days!)

Oh, and I forgot......

ROLL TIDE!!!!


Hey Tigers!
Hey Tigers!
We just beat the hell outta you!
Rammer Jammer Yellowhammer
Give 'em hell Alabama!

(Sorry for that.... we've had a six year drought so we have to celebrate a little. Undefeated, baby! Bring it on Tebow! Bring It!!)

A Great Thanksgiving

There was a lot of fun, a lot of food, and a whole lot of shopping! (I may have to show you some of my great deals soon. You really won't believe it. I'll just say - 'Merry Christmas to me!') Lucas and I headed to the beach with my parents and grandparents for a great Thanksgiving tradition. Here we are buying some fresh shrimp and crab cakes! Yumm!

I am thankful for my family.

To All My Blogging Friends

May beautiful moments and happy memories
surround you with joy this Christmas!

~Lucas and Ashley
(and Rafa)


A warm Christmas greeting to Brooke @ Everyday Bailey. She's an old college teammate of mine who inspired me to start my own blog after finding hers through MySpace. She is a military wife who has lived all over but now resides in Texas. The best news - she is expecting a precious baby girl in about 3 months - Baby Rachel. Please go visit Brooke and wish her and her family a very Merry Christmas!

Also, a special Christmas greeting to Heather and Tiffany @ SITS for hosting this wonderful Christmas greetings link fest! Check them out at the 'Merry SITSmas' extravaganza today! There could be a $200 Target gift card and special feature in store for you.



The next Merry SITSmas greeting comes from Mamarazzi @ Dandelion Wishes.