Weekend of fun

I was so happy when friday came, even though my friday psychology class is TERRIBLE and I was put through the ringer with finn at work, it made driving home to meet my husband so much better! Friday, Eric and I came home and were starving. We have a tendency to do that, after a long day of work and often find ourselves un willing to make food at home. It is really affecting my "eat healthy, change of lifestyle" sort of thing I am working on right now. It's okay though, we all have our cheat days and I am still proud of myself for sticking with it during the week! So, Eric and I always always always decide on pizza for our weekend meal because it is our absolute favorite. However, this time we decided to venture off and try something new and I was in serious need of protein! So we headed off to american fork and hit up gandolfos. They have really yummy sandwiches and I was pleased to see my sandwich was BIGGER than erics! I shared with Eric, so I didn't eat the entire thing but I was a happy girl when I was finished!

On saturday, as much as my mind and body were telling me to sleep in...I couldn't. Eric and I woke up around 5:30 am to go to the airport and his paintball tournament. I had to pick up my parents because they were flying home from Hawaii, and then they dropped me off at Eric's tournament! I had a lot of fun, even though I got really bored and tired, I was so happy to be there to support Eric in something he loves to do. Him and his team took second, and he was always the last man standing on his team. He is such a good player and I love hearing about his excitement towards the game!

After the 6.5 hour tournament, Eric and I headed to the mall to buy his birthday presents. I am terrible at keeping secrets, so he found out part of it but thats okay! We went out to dinner to one of our favorite restaurants, Chili's, and then came home to watch the jazz game! I loved spending the entire day with my hubby, but can't wait to crawl into bed tonight and fall asleep! I hope everyone had as good of a weekend as I did!

xo Ashley

BUSY BUSY BUSY

hello readers,

I have felt mixed emotions about this blogging thing but have decided I should stick with it, if I can, during mine & eric's busy lives. A little update on us, still happy as can be as a still somewhat new married couple. We have been busy with school and work, and are anxious to see some sun as summer slowly creeps up on us! Eric is at the University of Utah and working hard at National Benefit Services. He is planning on majoring in economics, possible minor in math...we'll see what happens! He is such a hard worker and I can't thank him enough for all that he does! I am at Utah Valley University in my first semester in the Elementary Education program and I know that in the end, this hard work will pay off! I am super busy, making lesson plans, working on assignments, learning teacher things and even though it's hectic, I absolutely love it. I am so excited and nervous to start "field" work in a few weeks where I will get to go into the elementary school and teach a bit, observe and be around students! It won't be my first time in the classroom but I can't help but be nervous to know I may be the teacher for a solid 3 weeks. I am nannying right now for a cute family, not far from home and they keep me busy too! I feel like a little mom, like they are my own kids and I find myself dealing with the frustrations and exciting moments a mom would feel. It's been a really great experience and I am enjoying the time I get to spend with the kids each day! I am currently working on potty training Finn, the little 2 1/2 year old and so far its me-0 finn-1 haha. I have been proud to say I have got him going #1 in the toilet....not so much #2. We are still working on it, but no more diapers for him! It's been a teaching experience and I can't wait to have a family of my own with eric! It won't be planned for any crazy time soon but when it happens, i'll be ready! I am anxious for this weekend, even though eric and I hardly make crazy plans because we are so exhausted and in desperate need of quality time together, we enjoy every second of it. 

I hope you all keep updated with us, so I know this blog isn't a complete waste! 

xo.Ashley

Last Day

 Today I have been in a bit of a slump mood. I don't know if it's because I am tired of going to school and have had a bad week of attending or if it's because I know that after today, I will have a lot of free time on my hands now that I won't have a job.

Today is my last day working at the daycare. It's a bittersweet feeling. I have worked there for over 3 years and I have really had a lot of great experiences working there. Besides the stress, tears, hard feelings and constant complaints it's caused me, I will miss it. It's hard to let go of something you are used to, a routine that you know and a place/job you feel safe in. I have met so many great people while working there and really developed a lot of amazing friendships. It's been a challenge working with all girls because we are dramatic, sensitive, rude, nice, happy, sad, crazy. I will miss everyone very much and want to thank them all for putting up with me and my moods these last 3 years. I will miss the kids even though they make me crazy and cause me to cry somedays. They are all fighting their own battles and are going through so much as little kids. I have had such a great time teaching in all of the classrooms and I learn something new from them each day.

 I am glad I took so many pictures the whole time I was working there so that I can look back and remember all of the good times. I will miss the daycare but I am very excited to have other opportunities working in other fields and making new friends where I find my next job. I will always remember the daycare and will take all that I have learned from there with me as I continue through life.