Home Again, Home Again...

I am back in GA. Ohio was a short, busy, and fun trip. I loved the snow. But I love sun and warm more.

I got into Atlanta this afternoon and had Rick pick me up there. If he didn't I would have had to sit around in the airport with Ben until 8ish waiting for my next flight.

We got back to Columbus at a decent time and drove around awhile trying to decide what we were hungry for. We decided on pizza..surprise. :)

We went to the airport to retrieve my bags...turns out, only one bag made it here and almost every person on the flight was missing one or both of their bags. A major Delta mix up. The guy said the next flight from Atlanta comes in at 10:45am tomorrow so we could stop back in then and see if my bag got on that flight. How annoying. I was happy to get the bag with my makeup and hair stuff rather than the bag full of clothes. I will be sad though if it doesn't turn up.

This whole trip with the flights was kind of miserable. On my way to Cleveland I got bumped due to canceled flights the night before. Even though I was confirmed AND traveling with a baby. I had a really nice lady help me out with Ben and also ended up getting an earlier flight and a 400 dollar travel voucher because of her.

Ben was great on all three flights and people were constantly telling me what a doll he is. He was smiling and talking to everyone.

I went home to stand in for Emily for Tara (friend from across the street our whole lives). Emily was supposed to be in the wedding, but since she is in Australia now, I filled in. It was nice. I missed out on a lot because I had to be nursing Ben and stuff. But, my mom was SO great and babysat him for just about the entire day. I really can't thank her enough. The wedding was nice, and Tara looked really pretty.

I also put Ben in the snow while we were home. He had a good time kicking it. Then again, he kicks everything! He only was out a couple minutes at a time bc the wind was cold. It was cute.

Overall, it was a nice trip. A little short. But nice. :)

Here is the link to the rest of the Pictures!

In Ohio

I'll post pics when I get back to GA. I'm having a good time here. Enjoying the snow. Wedding is tomorrow...and Katie's play. Ben's gonna hate me for leaving him behind so much in two days!

More later...

Pictures and Other things..

I'm flying home tomorrow. I am not ready. Rick is sick...I am semi-sick...Ben is better but will probably be sick again since Rick doesn't have what Ben and I had. Ugh. Georgia allergies? I don't know.

Apparently the flu is going around. At church on Sunday, the pastor said, "make sure you're all washing your hands and avoiding germs..someone threw up in the narthex this morning." Ew.

Rick is sleeping. Ben is munching on cheerios. I am blogging.



There are more pictures on facebook...

Yesterday we played tennis. I was truly amazed at how terrible I was. I suppose that is what happens when you don't play for 3+ years. Benjamin watched happily from the sidelines. Only possible because of the glorious three hour nap he took in the afternoon. It was all fun until Rick made me run laps. Apparently I am lacking in the exercise department. He was "helping" me.

Anyway. I need to finish doing laundry before I leave, decide what we're having for lunch, and put Ben down for his nap, and some how muster up the motivation to pack before bedtime. Maybe I'll even squeeze in a shower. I'm feeling lucky. :)

Normal

Today was a nice normal day. We woke up, had breakfast, got ready for church...drove the half hour to post and enjoyed a really nice service. Really good worship. I liked it. AND...Krispy Kreme donuts afterward. :) After church we came home, had some lunch and then we went for a walk and took Ben to a playground..He did not care to do anything but look at trees and birds from the stroller...Rick climbed a thing or two though. Then we cleaned out the truck and had dinner. I just put Ben to bed, we're watching the Academy Awards and I'm catching up on laundry...*sigh* My dream life...haha

Now let's talk about Columbus, GA. I swear to you everyone walks around here with a blue tooth headset. It's so annoying...well, I don't talk to strangers unless they address me directly, but more than once someone was chatting on their headset and Rick responded...it's socially awkward. Leave your blue tooth in the car.

I have pictures to post...but I don't feel like it right now. Maybe tomorrow! Goodnight!

Too Much Time...

Let's learn something about Ashley...

1. Who did you last shoot a dirty look at?
I don't really know...maybe the old lady on the motorized cart who told me " You put some shoes on that baby"

2. What kind of car do you drive?
2002 Chevy Trailblazer

4. Have you ever had a garage sale?
yeah..it was not my favorite thing.

5. What color is your iPod?
It was blue..but I sold it.

6. What kind of dog do you have?
I did have a golden retriever :(

7. What’s for dinner tonight?
We ordered a pizza. 6 dollar papa john's...can't beat it.

8. What is the last drink you drank?
water

9. Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
? I am careful with my electronic devices..

10. Last time you were sick?
I have a gross cold right now...

11. How long is your hair?
some layers are slightly below my shoulders

12. Are you happy right now?
pretty happy

13. What did you say last?
"yeah" in response to rick's disgust over the gas bill.

14. Who came over last?
The Danners

15. Do you drink beer?
No..smells like pee and I don't drink.

16. Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted?
I don't think so

17. What is your favorite key chain on your keys?
my pewter klompen from holland

18. What did you get for graduation?
I didn't graduate yet :(

19. What is in your pocket?
nada

20. Who introduced you to your spouse?
Mike V.

21. Who is the last person you had a conversation with?
Richard

22. What DVD is in your DVD player?
We don't have a dvd player right now

23. What’s something fun you did today?
We went to the grocery store

25. Has your house ever been TP’d?
Only once (my mom's house that is)

26. What do you think of when you hear the word “meow”?
Maggie and our freshman year at Malone

27. What are you listening to right now?
Zoolander on tbs

28. What have you had to drink so far today?
water, RC, and more water

29. What’s your goal in life?
finish college, raise my family

31. When is your birthday?
April 2

32. What’s the area code for your cell phone?
616

33. Where did you buy the shirt you’re wearing now?
H&M

34. Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror?
nope.

35. How many states in the U.S. have you been to?
a few less than half

36. What do you smell like?
my hair spray

37.What are you going to do after this?
drink more water and go to bed

>38. Who was the last person you went shopping with?
Rick

39. Who is your favorite person in this world?
I have too many

40. What about your favorite drink?
I love coke. LOVE it.

41. What is something you need to go shopping for?
A new wardrobe..haha

42. Do you have the same name as one of your relatives?
Nope..I'm the only ashley

44. Do you like pickles?
no. gross.

45. How about olives?
no.

46. What is your favorite kind of gum?
"the hot kind" and big red

47. What is your favorite kind of juice?
Juicy Juice Strawberry Kiwi

48. Do you have any tan lines?
nope

50. Do you remember the name of your kindergarten teacher?
Mrs. Smith.