After a little over two years with a dormant profile, we are just finishing up the paperwork to reopen our profile. I can't wait to begin the search for my babies in the coming weeks and months. Welcome to the blog. I hope you find something of benefit while searching it's pages.
Thank you,
Ashley
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, February 14, 2011
Unavailable for a while
Thank you for visiting our blog.
With mixed feelings I have to inform you that we are not currently available for placement. I'm sad because I can't wait to be able to add to our family through adoption. But we are very excited at the opportunity afforded us through Daniel's work. We will be living in Xiamen, China from April 12, 2011 until November 20, 2012.
To follow our adventures there check out our family blog.
May the links here lead you where you need to go for answers.
Thank you,
Ashley and Daniel
With mixed feelings I have to inform you that we are not currently available for placement. I'm sad because I can't wait to be able to add to our family through adoption. But we are very excited at the opportunity afforded us through Daniel's work. We will be living in Xiamen, China from April 12, 2011 until November 20, 2012.
To follow our adventures there check out our family blog.
May the links here lead you where you need to go for answers.
Thank you,
Ashley and Daniel
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Attitude of Gratitude
I'm not sure how I missed last week, but I apologize. Just know that I am extra grateful this week.
My dogs growing up. Our first dog passed away in 2004. It was a sad day. My second dog however has just this week reached the point that life is not good for her anymore. She will be laid to rest Friday in her favorite hunting grounds as a hunting dog. I will miss her and I am grateful for all that she was for me during my teenage and college years. Rest in Peace Sophie dog.
Sophie with my dogs Winston (Sophie) then Lacy.
My husband. He is very good and has supported me through so much.
My own house. A place where we are in charge and can change and fix things without consulting a land lord.
Teaching. I am grateful that I get to teach once a month in Relief Society. I love the lessons, the women, and the things I learn each time I teach.
Sleep. It has been a little scarce recently so I am very grateful when I get it.
What are you grateful for?
My dogs growing up. Our first dog passed away in 2004. It was a sad day. My second dog however has just this week reached the point that life is not good for her anymore. She will be laid to rest Friday in her favorite hunting grounds as a hunting dog. I will miss her and I am grateful for all that she was for me during my teenage and college years. Rest in Peace Sophie dog.
Sophie with my dogs Winston (Sophie) then Lacy.
My husband. He is very good and has supported me through so much.
My own house. A place where we are in charge and can change and fix things without consulting a land lord.
Teaching. I am grateful that I get to teach once a month in Relief Society. I love the lessons, the women, and the things I learn each time I teach.
Sleep. It has been a little scarce recently so I am very grateful when I get it.
What are you grateful for?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Attitude of Gratitude
I was going to try to not have any repeats but this week there are going to be repeats.
This week:
Rain. It's so cleansing and smells so fresh. It refreshes me.
Solvency. I had to find out some bankruptcy information for an office client and it makes me sad that there are people who have nothing and don't know how to manage it when they do have something.
Cookies. I love a good chocolate chip cookie. Yum.
My relief society ladies. It was game night and we just chatted. They are good women.
My ability to sew. I love sewing and how well it serves it's purpose as a creative outlet.
What are you grateful for?
This week:
Rain. It's so cleansing and smells so fresh. It refreshes me.
Solvency. I had to find out some bankruptcy information for an office client and it makes me sad that there are people who have nothing and don't know how to manage it when they do have something.
Cookies. I love a good chocolate chip cookie. Yum.
My relief society ladies. It was game night and we just chatted. They are good women.
My ability to sew. I love sewing and how well it serves it's purpose as a creative outlet.
What are you grateful for?
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Attitude of Gratitude
This week:
A job. I am grateful for employment. I have a job now! It's great. They know that we are hoping to adopt and are okay with that and understand that I want to be a stay at home mom. I get to work good hours for good people and it will give us an opportunity to save more before having a child.
Good neighbors. We have neighbors that have become friends. I am grateful for them.
My maternal grandparents. I was able to have lunch with my maternal grandparents today. They are such good people and I enjoy every minute I get to spend with them.
My paternal grandma. My grandpa died before I knew him. But my grandma and I have a very good relationship. She lives on the other side of the country and we chat regularly and I try (and generally do) visit about twice a year and we see historical places and we sew and we have a good time.
My piano. I am glad that I have a piano in my house to play when I want. It's definitely a blessing.
What are you grateful for?
A job. I am grateful for employment. I have a job now! It's great. They know that we are hoping to adopt and are okay with that and understand that I want to be a stay at home mom. I get to work good hours for good people and it will give us an opportunity to save more before having a child.
Good neighbors. We have neighbors that have become friends. I am grateful for them.
My maternal grandparents. I was able to have lunch with my maternal grandparents today. They are such good people and I enjoy every minute I get to spend with them.
My paternal grandma. My grandpa died before I knew him. But my grandma and I have a very good relationship. She lives on the other side of the country and we chat regularly and I try (and generally do) visit about twice a year and we see historical places and we sew and we have a good time.
My piano. I am glad that I have a piano in my house to play when I want. It's definitely a blessing.
What are you grateful for?
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Attitude of Gratitude
Today I am grateful for:
The ladies in my ward. There are so many wonderful women of every age in my ward. They encourage me and reassure me. I am truly grateful for them in my life.
DVR. I don't watch commercials anymore. Yay. I watch things on my time and I can wait for my husband to watch things with me.
Fall. The colors are wonderful and give me so much joy. They are so beautiful and remind me of the other beauties of this earth.
Massages. A good massage therapist working regularly can restore your body and make you feel you so much better. I have had this blessing in my life recently.
My in-laws. Daniel's family is wonderful and I am grateful for my good relationship with them.
The ladies in my ward. There are so many wonderful women of every age in my ward. They encourage me and reassure me. I am truly grateful for them in my life.
DVR. I don't watch commercials anymore. Yay. I watch things on my time and I can wait for my husband to watch things with me.
Fall. The colors are wonderful and give me so much joy. They are so beautiful and remind me of the other beauties of this earth.
Massages. A good massage therapist working regularly can restore your body and make you feel you so much better. I have had this blessing in my life recently.
My in-laws. Daniel's family is wonderful and I am grateful for my good relationship with them.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Attitude of Gratitude
Today I am grateful for:
Sleep. I am a bit of an insomniac. I have a hard time sleeping sometimes. It's a family thing. I am grateful for a full night's sleep when I get it. I love feeling rested and ready.
My dogs. I love the frustrating little devils. They are givers of unconditional love. The love to snuggle and lay in the sun. I am so glad we have them. They keep me company.
A car. I am so glad that we are in a position that my husband and I each have a vehicle in which to accomplish our errand running.
DVDs. I love to watch movies while I am crafting. DVDs are such a space-taker that it's convenient to store them.
Calendars. I am someone who always needs to know my current circumstances. There are ways in which I can't - like how close I am to a job or a baby - but calenders and clocks help me keep a sense of where and what is the now. It helps me plan and be prepared.
Sleep. I am a bit of an insomniac. I have a hard time sleeping sometimes. It's a family thing. I am grateful for a full night's sleep when I get it. I love feeling rested and ready.
My dogs. I love the frustrating little devils. They are givers of unconditional love. The love to snuggle and lay in the sun. I am so glad we have them. They keep me company.
A car. I am so glad that we are in a position that my husband and I each have a vehicle in which to accomplish our errand running.
DVDs. I love to watch movies while I am crafting. DVDs are such a space-taker that it's convenient to store them.
Calendars. I am someone who always needs to know my current circumstances. There are ways in which I can't - like how close I am to a job or a baby - but calenders and clocks help me keep a sense of where and what is the now. It helps me plan and be prepared.
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