Amazing photography. Check out the rest of the be-autiful day here. I also managed to catch the bouquet. True story.
I know... I need to blog.
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I know. I know dear faithful readers. I need to update you all. It's been... a journey. In the mean time, please enjoy a lovely photograph of some of the hottest young ladies I know and love dearly.
Amazing photography. Check out the rest of the be-autiful day here. I also managed to catch the bouquet. True story.
Amazing photography. Check out the rest of the be-autiful day here. I also managed to catch the bouquet. True story.
Selena Day is almost here
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Hello faithful blog followers,
Did you know that it's almost Selena Day in Texas? Yep, April 12th. The girls and I will be watching the 1997 blockbuster to remember our beloved Selena. I've posted my favorite Selena song below... Please note that this is the J-Lo version to psych you all up to watch the movie yourself. If you haven't seen it before, you should really get on that. For real.
Did you know that it's almost Selena Day in Texas? Yep, April 12th. The girls and I will be watching the 1997 blockbuster to remember our beloved Selena. I've posted my favorite Selena song below... Please note that this is the J-Lo version to psych you all up to watch the movie yourself. If you haven't seen it before, you should really get on that. For real.
A day at the market...or a few minutes
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Just a little shout out to Seattle and Portland. Obviously, I enjoyed my time at Pike Place... (I'm too shy to actually approach one of these guys for a real picture so this is my best attempt at the 'rad fish photo'.) Amber and I scouted out parking after my college fair on Saturday. After walking down the hill and venturing to the Puget Sound, we ate a quick sea-worthy dinner then zipped through Pike Place to give Amber a taste of the goodness (literally because we bought a few chocolates from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and fresh tulips to take to our aunt's in Portland.)
Cow chapels and Seattletown
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Every now and again I get sent out and about the great United States of America for work. I was fortunate enough to be able to take my sister along with me for the long drive to Seattle. Aside from forgetting to Google the longest leg of the journey (not to mention the stretch I was most concerned about), my favorite quotes from the journey occured even before we left Nampatown.
Amber and I were on our way from our house to pick up the college car when we passed an old chapel off of Ustick and CanAda Road. I drive this stretch every morning, and I've never seen the church. Amber and I were quick to debate if it was actually a church.
Ashlee: "What? That's a really pretty little church out there."
Amber: "That's not a church, it's a barn."
Ashlee: "But it has a steeple. It can't be a barn."
Amber: "Nope, it's a barn."
Ashlee: "Ok that doesn't make sense, but I suppose cows can worship Jesus too."
Amber and I were on our way from our house to pick up the college car when we passed an old chapel off of Ustick and CanAda Road. I drive this stretch every morning, and I've never seen the church. Amber and I were quick to debate if it was actually a church.
Ashlee: "What? That's a really pretty little church out there."
Amber: "That's not a church, it's a barn."
Ashlee: "But it has a steeple. It can't be a barn."
Amber: "Nope, it's a barn."
Ashlee: "Ok that doesn't make sense, but I suppose cows can worship Jesus too."
A classic... for your viewing pleasure
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...and because I told Steve I wouldn't post this on Facebook ;o)
Who is Christ loving you through? And who are you showing His love to?
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One of the books I'm reading continues to amaze me with how it feels like God has placed a special message in it just for me each time I pick it up. The other day, I was reminded that God uses each one of us to show His love to another... The author calls these people "other lovers." I know... She's clearly my BFF because I frequently refer to friends as "lovers."
Here is an excerpt from Angela Thomas' Do You Think I'm Beautiful that I hope will bless you:
We have come to know the other lovers as vessels of God's love for us, and we can treat them with patience and kindness, realizing their limitations, their purpose, and our responsibility.
But when we get this baby turned upside down, we can easily push away from the strong arms of God in search of another lover. Women can lust for relationship with the same intensity that men lust for sex. We can take what was intended for good and make it an idol. We can keep running from relationship to relationship trying to find someone who can kiss like ka-boom or take us where we've never been or fill the cup of our soul.
The other lovers have their place. Sometimes God uses the arms of a man to hold you. Sometimes He calls on the strength of a father to shape you. Sometimes He props you up with the finger paintings of a child. Sometimes He calls you on the phone through the voice of your friend to tell you He loves you. They are vessels, all of them, beautiful vessels of His blessing. Each intended for your delight.
...He calls you by name and invites you into the center of His grand plans for your life. HE is swept away by your beauty. He has give you other lovers as gifts, but He is the only Lover who can fill your soul. He is the only One who will ever be enough.
With that, I hope you see the gift of God's love in your other lovers, and I challenge you to pour out into those in your life who need to see a glimpse of God's love in their life. Remember, He is the ultimate lover.
Here is an excerpt from Angela Thomas' Do You Think I'm Beautiful that I hope will bless you:
We have come to know the other lovers as vessels of God's love for us, and we can treat them with patience and kindness, realizing their limitations, their purpose, and our responsibility.
But when we get this baby turned upside down, we can easily push away from the strong arms of God in search of another lover. Women can lust for relationship with the same intensity that men lust for sex. We can take what was intended for good and make it an idol. We can keep running from relationship to relationship trying to find someone who can kiss like ka-boom or take us where we've never been or fill the cup of our soul.
The other lovers have their place. Sometimes God uses the arms of a man to hold you. Sometimes He calls on the strength of a father to shape you. Sometimes He props you up with the finger paintings of a child. Sometimes He calls you on the phone through the voice of your friend to tell you He loves you. They are vessels, all of them, beautiful vessels of His blessing. Each intended for your delight.
...He calls you by name and invites you into the center of His grand plans for your life. HE is swept away by your beauty. He has give you other lovers as gifts, but He is the only Lover who can fill your soul. He is the only One who will ever be enough.
With that, I hope you see the gift of God's love in your other lovers, and I challenge you to pour out into those in your life who need to see a glimpse of God's love in their life. Remember, He is the ultimate lover.
The epitomy, the recap, the rant and the response
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Lately, I've been thinking A LOT. Sometimes I feel like blogging, and the more I think about blogging, the more I've come to realize that there are four types of blogs (at least for me). Please allow me to elaborate.
The Epitomy
My best thoughts come to me at the most random times. (Shocking, I know.) The worst part is that I'm often in such random places and times that I end up not remembering half of what I come up with. If I did happen to remember one of these, however, I'd be sure to share all of my wisdom with my faithful blog followers for sure.
The Recap
This is the blog where I tell you all about my silly life. Like today, I was driving to work... just minding my own business, when I was pulled over by a copper. Yes, I admit it. I am a sinful speeder. Horrible I know.
The funny part is that this was my first time ever being pulled over so I was a little shaky as I thumbed through all 85 million of my old insurance cards to try and find my registration. Thank you gracious female Canyon County cop for not giving me a ticket. You are loved.
The Rant
A "rant" blog would occur when one was very angered with something about life or an experience. I don't think I've ever actually been brave enough to do this, but you know... We'll see. Kimberlea did this once with a bad restaurant experience, and she got a free meal out of it. Kudos to the manager for that.
The Response
Thought-provoking reading can trigger "the response" blog. I did this just the other day when I wanted to share something that really hit home from some extra curricular reading I was doing.
Hmmmm...gotta love blogs
The Epitomy
My best thoughts come to me at the most random times. (Shocking, I know.) The worst part is that I'm often in such random places and times that I end up not remembering half of what I come up with. If I did happen to remember one of these, however, I'd be sure to share all of my wisdom with my faithful blog followers for sure.
The Recap
This is the blog where I tell you all about my silly life. Like today, I was driving to work... just minding my own business, when I was pulled over by a copper. Yes, I admit it. I am a sinful speeder. Horrible I know.
The funny part is that this was my first time ever being pulled over so I was a little shaky as I thumbed through all 85 million of my old insurance cards to try and find my registration. Thank you gracious female Canyon County cop for not giving me a ticket. You are loved.
The Rant
A "rant" blog would occur when one was very angered with something about life or an experience. I don't think I've ever actually been brave enough to do this, but you know... We'll see. Kimberlea did this once with a bad restaurant experience, and she got a free meal out of it. Kudos to the manager for that.
The Response
Thought-provoking reading can trigger "the response" blog. I did this just the other day when I wanted to share something that really hit home from some extra curricular reading I was doing.
Hmmmm...gotta love blogs
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