It's time for Santa Claus

We had a lot of fun with friends and Santa Claus (aka Pat Prillhart) last night. Merry Christmas everyone!

My baby boy's homemade video.

OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY

Kendrick | MySpace Music Videos

Omg i am n the dentist office waiting area and theres a woman who keeps chomping smacking and popping her bubble gum i want to smack her. Ugh!

My Halloween Party was full of fun!!!

We had a great Halloween party this year. I made my house spooky, had finger foods and invited my closest friends. It was a blast!!! Already thinking about what to do next year.

Pigeon Forge Fall Trip

Had a blast in Pigeon Forge this weekend with my Dad and Sister and our families. We had a beautiful cabin in Wear's Valley and a great time was had by all.

Ashley Wins Again!!!!

This past weekend while in Pigeon Forge with my family one of my very best friends informed me that I got yet another ribbon for one of my photos. This was Nature Weekend at Steele Creek Park & Nature Center and they held a photo contest. The picture above that I submitted one 2nd Place. I was so happy!!! I got a beautiful red ribbon and note from the judges and $50. They will keep the picture for display at the Nature Center for everyone to see. Thanks again to Cheri and my Mom for encouraging me to keep it up on the photography front.

Fall Festival 2009

Our family's church Fall Festival 2009 was a huge hit once again. A great time was had by all. From the games, to the hayrides, the food and fellowship, and the biscuits on a stick around the bonfire, then the grand finale the Haunted Barn. It was once again amazing!! Bravo to all of the church members who put on a great show.

Ashley get's a promotion!!! YAY!

FYI...I just had to update everyone on my latest good fortune. I got a promotion at work. I am now full time but I still have great hours...I'm home by 3:45 pm everyday. I got a generous pay increase, salary, vacation package, insurance, etc... I am now the EMR Accounts Administrator and the Production Control Mgr. for the Machinery Components Division and I'm very excited about my new responsibilities.

Rhythm and Roots 2009

Rhythm and Roots rolled into our town with so many fun things to do and concerts to see. Saturday morning, still basking in our glory from winning in the photo contest, Cheri and I did the 2 mile walk. It was a great way to start off the morning. My sister in law, Jennie, did the walk with us while my brother Doug did the 5k race. Later on that day Amber, Ed, Noah, and my clan headed out to go through main street and visit all of the vendors and see all of the many concerts that we possibly could. Brian and I ended up on our own Saturday night and the mood got even more exciting downtown as the night went on. I had the most awesome time there. There are so many amazing things to see and do and if you love music and you have the opportunity make sure you put Rhythm and Roots on your list of things to do.

Rhythm & Roots Photo Competition Winners!!!

Last night was GREAT!!!! My super awesome friend Cheri talked me into entering the Rhythm and Roots Festival's Annual Photo Competition and I never dreamed that out of all of those entries that I would get a ribbon for one of my photos. I knew Cheri would because she is very talented and has a great eye for photographic opportunities. Cheri and I met for the reception last night and we browsed through all of the amazing photos and then we spotted one of mine with a 3rd place ribbon on it. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! I was so excited! Then when we wandered into the back room where they were serving refreshments we saw the Blue Ribbon winning photos and there it was...my friend Cheri had done it! So she took home a blue ribbon in the monochrome category and I took home a 3rd place ribbon in the Best of Bristol category. It was a great night for 2 amateur photographers and friends.

Summertime Flew By

Wow! Where did the summer go? We have been so busy with remodeling the house next door that before I blinked the summer is now gone. And I have some catching up to do on this blog. Hmmm...where to start? Ok...we've enjoyed spending time downtown this year with family and friends. Love the concerts and Border Bash and can't wait for the Rhythm and Roots this weekend. My friend Cheri and I are walking in the 2 mile walk in the morning then going to have a blast downtown for the rest of the day and night on Saturday. I love it! My neice Taylor turned 16 years old and got a really sweet Toyota Avalon! My neice Courtney made head cheerleader! The company picnic was this past weekend...we had a blast...Pat K. took his son Emory and we took Noah...the kids have a blast at this thing and so do the parents. I even won some money this time...woot! Woot! Also Noah has become a huge Dukes fan and on the way to the picnic his uncle Brian took him to a car show and he got to see the General Lee up close and personal. He was in awe!