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March 20, 2013

Crazy Beautiful Life!!

I got this blog about 4 month's ago.
Since then, Life has just gotten crazier.  Crazy But so, so amazing.
Being pregnant still feels like a dream..
Life is growing inside my belly. Kicking and flipping, reminding me of her presence all day long. 
It truly is the best feeling ever. 

I am 37 weeks on Friday. 
That means she can come any time!
Right now, I feel huge.  My hand are killing me! 
My tummy has dropped none of my pants fit..
My feet are swollen {as well as my face} 
I have Cankles. 
I complain a lot, but I will take it all!
We love her so much already!

Another amazing change is I am taking the next step with my photography business. 
A friend and I got a studio together. It is located on Gst in Grants Pass, Oregon. 
Gst is the ideal area for anyone that loves art. It's a stretch of historical brick buildings! 
(Lots of work to do but here is a little preview)


My husband And I also decided that I won't be returning to my full time job. Once the baby comes I will be focused on her and Growing my business. 

Currently I am working full time and taking photos on the weekends. 
I wanted to share a few favorites from the last few weeks..









 I am so thankful for every single client I get. Your support helps me grow and it means the world!!!

Thank you!!
November 29, 2012

IT'S A GIRL!!!!

Okay listen,

 I knew it.. From the beginning, I knew it was a girl. 

My husband was convinced we were having a boy.



Tons of people told me that;

 "Whatever your gut feeling is, will be what you're having..."

And they were right!

Generally when I have a 50/50 Chance at guessing something I am wrong

100% of the time...

Sooo this is kind a big deal.

 

For example...

Take my nephews,
I ALWAYS get their names wrong.

 No.Matter.What!!
 
I have a 50/50 shot... 
I am never, EVER right.
their names are "Justice" and "Jyles".
 So.....
I call them;
 
"Justyles"






Annnd, because Brian was so set on our little baby being a boy, I started to think maybe

it WAS a boy...
. 
However, I had been having sooo many dreams and a name specifically picked out for her. 

My gut just told me.. Girl.

For the record, I could care less what sex the baby was. I was more concerned about her


health, and all that. 

Brian and I went to the ultrasound and right away she said

 "It's a little girl!"

We didn't scream or cry, it was kinda one of those  Happy silent moments..

We both just smiled at each other and of course I had to say

"Told ya"


I started feeling little kicks about  a week ago and I am starting to be able to identify that 

they 

ARE in fact kicks, and not my stomach rumbling... or something...

it feels amazing.   Nothing quite like it, every time I feel it I wanna be all

 "Baby just kicked, everyone!!." 

In all reality the checker at the supermarket probably doesn't care...


 

Bump

 16 weeks
I haven't quite gotten into the maternity clothes yet. I prefer leggings, belts, scarves and long sweaters.
 
I shop a lot in the dress section at Ross, where I  got both the dress and the cardigan sweater that I've been hounding my sister to give to me.
20 Weeks

My sweet leggings are from Old Navy, they don't have a maternity section at our store, so I just bought the 
leggings in a larger size for more streeetch

My amazing cardigan is from Maurice's. 

My belly is growing  quite rapidly I think. 

Every morning when I wake up it looks bigger.

Oh dear....
 
The ultrasound tech made the comment
 
"Oh she definitely hasn't been deprived in the food department, has she?!"

What the heck is that supposed to mean?? : /



 
So far pregnancy has been a huge blessing.


I am in awe every time I think about how I am going to be a Mom...

Me!!!


I don't feel worthy...

I know things will change, but I'm not scared.
{That alone is very out of character, I am normally a Nervous Nelly...  Especially about financial stuff}

 I am really excited for this new chapter!


It is happening.

 My husband and I are going to be called Mom and Dad!

Whhhhat?!?! 

{ These are the thoughts that go through my head}

We are soo ready...

It was all in God's perfect timing.

I am so excited to bring life into the world. :)

It is still weird to see those words written by me. 



November 28, 2012

We Are Pregnant!!!


Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
We found at at 5 weeks and waited until I was twelve weeks to finally let the secret out. 

It wasn't easy, let me tell ya! I wanted to tell the world! Not to mention I have gotten the

"When are you gonna start having babies?" question  every other day for the past four years.
Let me back up a bit.  I had a feeling something was up with my body, so I secretly bought

a pregnancy test.

  {I didn't tell Brian because I thought I was pregnant a couple times before, and I wasn't afterall.} 

 Being that Grants Pass Is a small town I tried really hard to be incognito and  went to the
Rite-aid that is generally super slow.

 I tried not to make eye contact with the with lady that rang me up and got outta there.

 (I actually did see a very close friend of mine and I totally hid from her.)

 Don't  you judge me! ;)

 I can't lie... I know I would have told her. 

 Anyway, one of the things that was different about how I was feeling was that I was having to
 
get up in the middle of the night to pee. 

 so at about 4 am  I awoke to a full bladder and decided  that I was going to take the test.

Unlike before, I just KNEW so,  I was very calm.

Immediately it was positive.  :}

Deep breath.......
Now, Do I wake up my peacefully sleeping husband? I think to myself as I am 2 inches from

his face with 

 my still steaming, positive pregnancy stick in my hand...

 Or...... should I just let him sleep?

 I thought about it until his eyes suddenly snapped open, my deep stare had woke him up.

He kinda jumped and looked at me like I was crazy... 

 And, I am sure I looked crazy. My bed hair in a side pony,

 face flushed, and in a cold sweat was probably indication enough that something was going on...

 Before he said anything I yelled

 "I'm Pregnant!!" 




 Brian is one of the most calm and collected people in the world, especially when it comes to 

 big things like bringing a  child into the world. 

 He just looked at me and smiled, kissed my forehead and said

 "You sure?
Maybe you should go to the doctor before we get too excited"

 "YES I am sure! Look at the stick! It was instant!
Here... i will take another one, I have to pee again!"

 I ran back to the bathroom before he could tell me I didn't have to

 and once again; INSTANT positive. :)

 He told me to keep it quiet until i went to the doctor....

 Soo, I immediately texted my sisters and mom...

  I can't help it, are you kidding me? I can't keep this to myself!

 Anyway, we went to the doctors office, and sure enough, there was a little bean inside of me. 

 I have always loved children. <3

It is so crazy to believe I will soon have one of my own!

Brian made this video a few months ago. The song is special to us because 

 before we even knew we were pregnant we would laugh about how the lyrics were 

 "so us" 

Mainly because of the part that says

 "Even though we ain't got money, I'm so in love with you honey..."

 Brian learned it on guitar and would sing it to me every once in a while when I would have a

  panic attack about bills n' stuff.

 {Yes, I stress, it's in my blood...}

 Come to find out the song is actually about bringing a child into the world. 

 I will treasure this video for life. I am so thankful to have such a thoughtful and loving man 

 who would think to give me such a precious and priceless gift...

 Anyway, here is is :'D


January 31, 2012

Happy Birthday Dad!

    It has been a few weeks since my last blog. I feel like I am failing miserably at this.  I actually really enjoy it, but every time i start to write I'm like ;'Oh shoot, I should go edit those pictures', or 'Maybe I should go walk the dog', or 'Maybe I should go pee', I'd imagine holding it for more then an hour probably isn't the best idea ever.

So the last few weeks... Let's see. It was my Dad, my Uncle Norms and My sisters birthday.

One night we went out to sushi in my hometown Cave Junction. It was amazing....Seriously, I am impressed. {haters gonna hate ;)}

{mom and dad}
 My mom and dad have never had sushi, And my dad wasn't planning on it so he ordered ribs. . .  He did how ever mistake the Wasabi for guacamole.... a whole spoon full...  he handled it like a champ though, I didn't even see his eyes water... Very impressive.

{we were just cleaning our palets} thanks for the picture mom!

That was a fun night... the next day Brian and I headed over to his mom's for lunch. Something we do every Sunday. Brian has a very large family. He is one of 5 siblings. It has been part of our routine for years.  I have to say, I am very very blessed with my family. On both sides. I genuinely love to be around them. I hear that this is rare.
 Anyway, after we stuffed our faces {even though we actually sat down and made an agreement that we wouldn't over do it} we headed to My grandma's to continue the birthday party festivities. My dad and Shannon were sick... total bummer... on the bright side there was a lot more home made pizza for us.  It was a good and bad thing.  Good thing because My grandma makes the best pizza in the whole wide world and anyone that has  had  the opportunity to enjoy a slice would agree. It was a bad thing because as I said earlier I STUFFED myself and Sunday lunch.... I know what you are thinking... did that stop you Ashley?  did you decide to maybe take a break from the food before you went in for round two?  the answer is no. I love bread. I love pizza, and I love my grandmas pizza.  I went for it, in a big way... and this was the outcome.... {thanks for the picture Aunt Cathy}
I told you my whole life is documented...

I seriously was in pain until the next day.... annnnd then I ate some left over pizza....  I will never learn.


Anyway,
It was my Dad's Birthday.. And he was sick.. I feel really bad about that.
My Dad is amazing. He had not 1 but 4 girls. Poor guy, him and my mom thought I {the youngest} was going to be a boy, but nope.... However, I do look a lot like him and for that I got the nick name of "Little Chuck" growing up. {My Dad's Name is Chuck, just in case you didn't catch that.}

I always heard if you have a really loving and respectful dad, you will marry someone like him.
When I met Brian I didn't see the resemblance I mean as far as being loving and respectful, yes. But when it came to activities, Hobbies, Looks there wasn't much that they had in common..
It is getting almost scary how slowly how I am realizing how much they are alike. Pictures of my dad 25 yrs ago look a lot like Brian now....


 

Am i right, Or what?!  This isn't the best comparison picture... I think it would be fun to have Brian part his hair like my dad did for a picture to make the two of them look more a like but lets get real....
Generally these are what our "couple pictures" look like. . .
Like I have said before, I will take what I can get. ..
Have a good week everyone!!!

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