Countdown from TEN!

I found this BLOG idea from "And this is what SHE said" blog.

I don't really have anything else to write about today...I will got with this one!

10 Hows

1) How did you get your scars? I believe I just have ONE scar. It is on the top of my hand. I was rinsing off my floor mats in my car with a power washer, missed the mat and sprayed my hand. It took the hide off. WOW…I won’t soon forget about that!

2) How did you celebrate your last birthday? It was the last day of summer school, had lunch with Mallory, my parents and Josh had me a celebration at their home.

3) How are you feeling at this moment? I have a terrible headache, so not too well.

4) How did your night go last night? It started off great! We attended a BBQ at the church for prospective members. I really enjoyed the BBQ!

5) How did you do in high school? Pretty good I believe…my parents would tell you that I didn’t more socializing than studying!! Haha!

6) How did you get the shirt your wearing? My Mama got it for me at GAP.

7) How often do you see your best friend? Quite a bit! We especially get to see each other a lot
now since we are married, live fairly close, and our husbands have become good buddies!

8) How much money did you spend last month? Not too much…Trying to SAVE!

9) How old do you want to be when you get married? I was 23 years old.

10) How old will you be at your next birthday? I will be 25 on my next birthday…YIKES!


9 Whats

1) What's your mothers name? Cindy

2) What did you do last weekend? Went to dinner with the Thompson’s, cleaned, did laundry, had dinner with my Grandparents.

3) What is the most important part of your life? My friends and family

4) What would you rather be doing? In Jamaica soaking up the SUN!

5) What did you last cry over? …

6) What always makes you feel better when your upset? To talk to my Mom or my BFF rose.

7) What's the most important thing that you look for in a significant other? Good hearted and centered around “our” life and marriage…

8) What are you worried about? Quite a bit!

9) What did you have for breakfast? I splurged this morning….hot cakes from McDonalds!



8 Have You's

1) Have you liked someone that had a boyfriend/girlfriend? Sure, I have. Not in a long time though.

2) Have you ever had your heart broken? Yep.

3) Have you ever been out of the country? Yep, Jamaica and the Bahamas

4) Have you ever done something outrageously dumb? Oh yes. Probably too many to mention!

5) Have you ever been back stabbed by a friend? Ya

6) Have you ever had sex on the beach? NOPE…lol!

7) Have you ever dated someone younger than you? Nope. Always older!

8) Have you ever read an entire book in one day? Nope. It takes me awhile!

7 Who's

1) Who was the last person you saw? The teacher next door: Mrs. Loring.

2) Who was the last person you texted? My brothers girlfriend: Heather.

3) Who was the last person you hung out with? Josh

4) Who was the last person to call you? My Mom!

5) Who did you last hug? My husband, Josh.

6) Who is the last person who texted you? My bro’s girlfriend: Heather

7) Who was the last person you said "I love you" too? Josh


6 Where's

1) Where does your best friend live? About 10 miles from me, in WPMO!

2) Where did you last go? I am at school now.

3) Where did you last hang out? The FUMC BBQ

4) Where do you go to school? I don't unless you count me being a teacher and having to go to school every day

5) Where is your favorite place to be? At home…there’s nothing like HOME SWEET HOME!

6) Where did you sleep last night? in my bed


5 do's/does

1) Do you like someone right now? Yes

2) Do you think anyone likes you? I hope they do

3) Do you ever wish you were someone else? Not really, I wish I had some qualities that others have.

4) Do you know the muffin man? I don’t guess so…

5) Does the future scare you? YEP!


4 Why's

1) Why are your best friends your best friends? They are a good shoulder to cry on, ears to listen during troubling times, and sharing great moments of laughter together!

2) Why did you get a Myspace? Never had MySpace…I am FACEBOOK fan!

3) Why did your parents give you the name you have? I was named after a man named; Ashley. He worked for my parents.

4) Why are you doing this survey? Good blogging material


3 If's

1) If you could have one super power what would it be? To change certain people into something else…
2) If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you? Maybe…

3) If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing, what would you bring? FOOD!!!


2 Would You Ever's

1) Would you ever get back with any of your exes if they asked you? Nope!

2) Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love? WOW…probably!


1 Last Question

1) Are you happy with your life right now? Ya

Top 2 Tuesday--Things you cannot live without!

I am participating again in the Undomestic Momma's Top 2 Tuesday. I am anxious to read everyone else's CANNOT LIVE WITHOUTS!! Happy Tuesday!


1. Canon EOS Rebel

This is definitely something I could not live without. My parents got Josh and I this camera for Christmas and it has been wonderful! I have got the opportunity to capture lots of memories while using it. I can only imagine how great it will be when we have a family one day! With summer approaching we will get to take lots of pictures. This IS something that I could not live without.

2. Nestle Raisenets

Raisenets have to be one of my all time favorite candies! I keep a LARGE bag stashed in my desk at school! In case of an emergency I can just reach in and get myself a handful...and whatever the problem might be, IT IS SOLVED!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them and could not live without.

Spring is HERE!!!

Happy Spring! I don't know about the rest of ya'll, but I am so happy SPRING is finally here.

This is my favorite season...I love to see the flowers blooming, tree's budding, EASTER, birds chirping, grass turning green, and the beginning of summertime BBQ's.

I got home Friday afternoon from school to find a nice and sincere gift from Josh's mom, Gayla. She picked this beautiful beautiful bouquet of Easter Lillies for Josh and I. It was accompiaded by a nice card; saying HAPPY SPRING!! This was a nice way to kick our weekend off!



Friday evening Josh and I met the Thompson's at El Charro for dinner. We then headed back to parents house, they were babysitting one of my favorite babies...Addison while her parents went a date! Addison is my parents "so-called" grandchild. We call ourselves Addison's West Plains family! It was a fun evening we played our hearts out until 11:00 p.m. That baby was pooped out! :)



Saturday Mom and I kicked our morning off with a two mile walk. Afterwards I came home to do laundry, clean, make rice crispy treats for the Thompson's, and then took a afternoon nap. Josh went to the Thompson's to help Kody with some burning. They had a great afternoon. We all then met at TJ's for a late dinner.

Today we attended church for the fourth Sunday in a row. I am so proud of ourselves. We are truly loving attending the First United Methodist Church. We did not go out for lunch today because Josh is helping my brother with cattle this afternoon. I am catching up on lesson plans, blogging, and then taking another NAP! I have been so sleepy here lately and this rainy and nasty weather is calling for a NAP. Happy Sunday to all!

Happy SPRING!

Show Us Your Life--Cleaning Tips

I do have to admit…I am a CLEAN FREAK! I believe there are days I do believe I have OCD when it comes to cleaning! I clean our house from top to bottom every single week.

One thing that I cannot stand to do is dust. It is my least favorite (not that any of it is the greatest). We have wooden faux blinds throughout our house and they collect dust like no other…They really irritate me when it comes to cleaning them. I usually just clean them once a month. I put an old sock on my hand, spray some Pledge, and go to wiping each and every blind.

One of my favorite tips to share is…I have the hardest time cleaning mirrors and windows without streaking them. My Mama shared this tip with me: Wet a tea towel with warm water and pour about a cup of ammonia over the tea towel, ring it out, and begin cleaning your mirror and window. I then wipe the wet consistency off with a paper towel, and wa lah…NO STREAKS!







I also use bleach while cleaning…and I know one day with children I will be using even more! I wipe our countertops down with a soapy bleach rag! I just feel better knowing that the bleach is KILLING all the unwanted germs!

What are your cleaning tips?

St. Patricks Day

I spent my St. Patty's Day teaching little leprechauns! This day has to be one of the toughest for school teachers, although, I didn't have to get onto ANYONE for pinching their classmates and friends. I did walk past a classroom with a teacher lecturing a student NOT TO PINCH! haha! I was laughing inside.

I did have this little guy come to my 4th hour class wearing a leprechaun hat! hahaha! I laughed until I hurt. It doesn't take much for me to laugh at these kiddos!



Josh and I spent St. Patty's Day grilling burgers, grilling potatoes, and having my favorite...PORK and BEANS! mmmm! We then took a two mile walk. We ARE getting are fannies in shape for the SUMMER!

It was a great St. Patrick's Day and survived without any pinching!!

ZUMBA!

One of my new favorite addictions...ZUMBA!

Zumba has became a popular BIG thing in West Plains. A girl that I graduated high school with and another WP native are the instructors of this class. Zumba is a dance fitness activity that has bloomed over the past few years. It has been out for several years and just now becoming popular in WP. I have attended the past two Monday evenings with my Mama. I Mom is so dedicated to it and I am thrilled. She is on a roll too, she has lost 15 pounds! Big SHOUT OUT to her!

We dance to several Latin songs as well as other popular music. I have really enjoyed it and I believe it is helping me. I am definitely sore today. My thighs were burning last night (WOO HOO...that is what I am trying so hard to tone up)

Has anyone else participated in ZUMBA in their communities? Tell me what ya think!

Weekend Recap

This was one of the most fun weekends I have had in awhile. Friday night Josh and I went to a local independently owned steak house for dinner. The Thompson’s joined us. We had a great dinner and set and talked for a long time. Great catch up time. Josh and I then went home and watched an inspirational and uplifting movie; Fireproof. Have any of ya’ll seen this movie?

Saturday I attended one of my 3rd grade students birthday party at the bowling alley. I wish I would have taken pictures. I am loved it! And the students were so SHOCKED to see me there…I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. My Mom met me at, At Home Market to look at the new spring arrivals of Yellow Box. No such luck for me…It’s really hard to find a 10 in any type of shoe. It’s pretty irritating. I then went home and baked sugar cookies for Josh to take on his business trip. Josh worked in the yard Saturday afternoon! I am so anxious for spring and flowers!!!! Saturday night we attended our local communities meeting supporting our local fire department. My Mom made two scrumptious hams and we also had fried fish. I made a cherry cheese cake...One of Josh’s favorites. It was a great event!

Sunday Josh left to work out of town this week…it just had to be the week of my SPRING BREAK! Ahh! I attended church, went through Taco Bell for lunch, and then came home to clean and catch up on laundry. I got all of that done and then came to my parents and got their laundry and ironing caught up. My parents own a fertilizer business and this is one of their busiest times of the year. I try to help them out as much as possible during the spring. We grilled steaks and chicken for dinner and Heather came over. It was a fun night. Kate and Heather then came home with me and we had a girls night/sleepover! We watched the Oscars! WOO HOO Sandra Bullock! I am so happy for her! The Blind Side is by far my favorite movie!! We were all zonked out by 11:30, but HEY that’s late for me!

I am really enjoying Spring Break! I miss the kiddos at school, but am truly enjoying my time off! Hope everyone had a SUPER weekend!!