HAPPY SANDY TURKEY DAY

We are in Hawaii, so what a better way to start the day then a walk on the beach. That's what we did and brought Molly along to play with other dogs. It was a beautiful day and I wondered if Maw Lucy was looking down on us. Cort ran around with Josh and they mushed man of wars with coconut shells and sticks. Kenny talked to John and I had some girl talk with Karen and little Sailor. Kelsey decided not to some she said she would rather sleep. On the way back form the beach we stopped and picked up some pumpkin, chocolate chip bread for desert from Great Harvest Bread. Of course me and Cort had a little piece in the car on the ride home.

Then the cooking began.... Kenny had the turkey in the oven, he had some basting sauce on the stove and he was looking hot cooking it all. I can honestly say that I did nothing, he made all of it and the sides and it was awesome. We all sat down to eat and enjoyed each others company. I can't believe that I did not take any pictures from yesterday. I guess I am so behind on scrap booking that one less page ain't gonna hurt..

I am so thankful for my family and the time we spend together...the only other thing that could of made this day better was my Louisiana family to be here too.. I thought about this family pictures from 8 years ago and how much we have all grown. As Maw Lucy would say Thank ya Jesus...

Used and Abused & New York

I am tired of people only wanting to talk when they need something. If I am your friend, I will be there during the good and the bad. This has nothing to do with my new job either.. Ever notice you all of a sudden have more friends when you can offer them something. I also don't like people who are mean to other people even when they know that person wears there heart on their sleeve. I also have another complaint to go along with my pity party. I am not liking this weather. I can't get in the Christmas spirit with 80 degree and people still in swimsuits everywhere. I listen to Christmas music and just wanna laugh and still thinking that it is way to early to be listening or playing it on the radio. Just a FYI, this pertains to know no one that reads my blog. I have balls, but lately they have gotten cold and have ascended up a little.

New York, New york... I was invited to go to New York with a person who only brings out the best in me. it will just be a group of 4 girls for a 4 day three night fun extravaganza. I have never been to New York, but have always wanted to go. i never thought Kenny would agree to let me go. Most of all because of money, but just because the logistics of it all. He does have to work and his wife needing a couple days away just isn't a good excuse to take off. I know for sure he has way more stress in every day life than I do. I just am blessed that he is always so willing to do whatever he can to see me smile. All that he asks is for me to find a plane ticket under six hundred.

Not over till the fat lady sings...

Kelsey and Natalyia (piano teacher)

Kelsey had her first piano recital in Sunday and it was fabulous. She played three songs and remembered them though all her nerves and looked composed and all times. It was at the Mid Pacific Country Club in Lanikai and there were gorgeous views. I am not sure how she went to a competitive gymnast to a piano player but it fits her well. She really likes it and has inspired Cort to want to learn to play the guitar. I guess Kenny and myself need to learn something too and we can have a real live rock band.

Things over here are going by fast. I am happy for that because I am already to move on in more ways. Kenny is working like a crazy man all the time and I just got a new job yesterday and they are willing to work around the kids schedule. It is only temporary but hey it's a job with money and adults. I can't image Thanksgiving is next week and then Christmas. It just doesn't feel like Christmas with this kind of weather. As any one from back home would say it is just not gumbo weather. My car finally went in the shop from my car accident and I am in a rental -Ughh. I am off to start my day and make it a good one..

Ashley

I am still here... I think

I think I fell off the earth for a little while there. Sorry we had some computer issues and two new computers later I should be good to go. I also got in a car accident and then thought we were gonna have baby number three. Several phone calls later and understanding what a no fault state means I guess we still do learn something new everyday. Two pregnancy tests later and an IUD that needs to come out we are NOT having another baby. We had our oh shit baby first, so we should be good unless God has something else in mind for us. I have been going to the gym very religiously and working out with a trainer once a week and have gained weight. What the hell : ( I really don't care if it muscle, i just wanna see some changes. I think I like another friends idea about it being winter weight, except for the fact that i am in Hawaii. There is no winter here just flip flop weather and maybe I need to weight to shelter me from the sun... I am not even sure that makes sense to me but it sure makes me smile. (thanks Kristen) I miss home allot lately. I think my parents visit just made me realize how much I miss my family that I have back home. My older brother is newly married and I love his wife. I think I would marry her too. My little brother is graduating high school this year. My little sister is in love and he is a great guy too. My paw paw is growing old and I miss him and want my kids to know him. Just to be able to call my mom and go to lunch.. OK i am getting all sappy so I will call it a night..

Ashley

Family come and gone

It's all me again. My visit with my Mom and Dad has come to an end. They were here for three short weeks and we had a blast. I have always wanted my kids to have special memories of their grandparents. Being so far away it makes me sad to know they miss out on so much. I think this time, this visit they made lots of memories that the kids will remember forever. I can say how lucky we are just to have great family, crazy at times but great. We got to celebrate both their birthdays while they were here. Dad turned 53 on the 26th and Mom turned 52 on the 24th. We baked them a cake and got them something special for them to open. My best part of the time they spent here is all the pictures we took and I had them all developed and put them in an album they bought. They are not that savvy to go home and actually order all their pictures and then put them in an album.. that would of taken them forever.

Now on to other news... We had a great Halloween and went to a party at a friends house and stayed till 1 in the am. The kids had a blast. I had fun just watching Kenny have a good time and laugh a little. Being one of the only sober couples there was pretty fun too. The kids made their way up and down our street and a little more on the next street before calling it quits. This is our first Halloween in this house and I think we live in a great kid infested area. I also made plans at this party to start tennis lessons with Derick, a tennis guru, that should be a blast. My favorite picture of my Dad and Cort doing their daily check on their laptops.

It has been a lazy weekend, I think all I did is eat and change PJ's and maybe did a batch of clothes here and there. I am not sure what it is about having a husband home that makes me lazy. It is like whoa I can take a nap and not worry about the kids. I also started playing a bunco group and it was a really interesting group of ladies.

Promise it won't be this long in between post again,

Ashley