Well summer has come and gone and now its time for school again, and I should be excited that it is my last semester for my RN but I know that I want to continue on with my education which means school isn't ending for me anytime soon. This is the first week back to school and I am swamped with work to do. Several projects and papers, test next week and oh one tomorrow (that's just the stuff I can think of that I have to do) oh yeah and the several chapters to read each day that we go over. Did I mention that I am already behind on my school work. So much to do and I am overwhelmed. On another note, I'm glad I have been busy this week because Blaine is at his dad's and with the extra school distraction it has made it easier to deal with him not being home. I am soooo ready for him to come home!


Well as most people know that I am pregnant and I am at 13 weeks. I went to the Dr. on Tues. heard the heartbeat which was 150. The Dr. made a comment of this being a very active child because we could hear the movements from the doppler when she was trying to get the heart beat. And I would have to agree because I am only 13 weeks however I have felt quite a bit of fluttering and movement from this little one. Blaine is very excited. The other day he put his head just below my chest and said "I can hear the baby's heart mom" I had to laugh and told him that was my heart and that he couldn't hear or feel the baby yet but he did it again and said well I can hear her moving. (Blaine wants a sister so he interchanges the baby for she a lot but occasionally he will call it a he so I hope he will be excited about a brother or a sister, well just have to wait and see.)

The begining of summer fun!

Wedding Pictures

Waiting for things to come together...

I'm still trying to get everything situated at the house since the wedding. It's been a slow process going through things and getting rid of things. I threw my back out about a month ago rearranging the bedroom one night while Dustin was at work (I knew I was going to hurt my back but I was determined to do it by myself... not the smartest idea but its easier to do by myself) Anyways my back is still out and I'm not sure what to do about it.



I have officially quit my old job that I would have been at for four years. It was a good move to make for us and with gas it was not worth driving Blaine to daycare and then to evansville and back on $4.oo a gallon for gas. when I made a little above minimum wage. But I do have a summer internship at St. Marys. I have been there for 3 weeks now and I love it. I was told once I was done with the internship and I found a unit I liked I just need to apply for the job and the would find me one! So that is exciting for me! Monday I went looking for graduate schools when I finish my RN. Its kind of exciting and depressing all at the same time. I'm excited to do what I feel that I was put here to do but sad because I have been in school forever and it seems that I'm never going to get done. I'm also debating on taking Blaine out of daycare for the summer because it is a waste of gas to drive to elberfeld when we live in boonville plus only working 2 days a week. I'm not sure what to do. Blaine doesn't seem to want to go anymore and cries every time I tell him we are going. I don't want to take him out because I will need a daycare in the fall and I want to make sure I have one before I take him out. I'm just going to keep praying and see what happens.



The other day God has placed me in a situation that I am struggling with. I know He knows what is best and that everything will be okay however I am still having a hard time excepting His will. I know He has been and will always be there for me. My heart knows everything will be just fine but what I feel is the right thing isn't agreeing with what God has planned. I know what I think is right isn't up to me because I don't see His full plan. Please keep me in your prays while I am struggling through this situation.

Day 4 of the Honeymoon

Well day 4 has come and gone and it was another awesome day. Words cannot discribe it. We went to Telum and Xal-Ha. Xal-Ha was our first stop and it was great. We wish we could have spent more time there but we were on a time scheudle with the tour bus even though they were late and we arrived late, and the guy talked forever we has less time than we were suppose to have about both locations so we were a little upset about that but hey what can you do. Xal-Ha is a ecological park where you can swim in underwater caves, swim with the dophines, scuba dive, walk across the river on a rope,jump off cliffs and all kinds of other things (which Dustin and I both jumped off the 15ft cliff so when I get pictures from the underwater camera I'll have to post them) Telum is one of the Mayan ruins and it was really interesting. The view was absoulutley breathtaking and our tour guide was a hoot! ( I do have pics posted on my myspace if anyone wants to see those.) When we got back we ate at the Itialian resturant which wasn't that great but it wasn't horrible either but once again Dustin and I are not three course meal people either so we should have just stuck the the buffets. Well we leave tomorrow at 1130 and are flight isn't until 3 so we won't get home until about 11 at night so tomorrow is going to be a long day. I am planning on getting up to watch the sunrise and walk on the beach before we have to go.

Oh I forgot to post last night that Kid Rock is staying here at our hotel, he was a little obnoxious when I seen him and Dustin saw him a little later and he said the same thing. Oh well. And tonight we met a Professional football player who was super nice! So who knows who we will meet tomorrow before we leave.

Day 3 of the Honeymoon

Well today is day three and we have had all beautiful days here which I am so thankful for. I haven't gotten to talk to my little bug much since we have been here so I am missing him terribly. We didn't do much today besides lounge around which was nice. We stayed by the ocean and the pool all day long and when I say all day I mean from after breakfast until eight at night ( I am really going to miss that) We ate at the mexican restaurant which I must say is the best place we have ate at thus far... go figure. We ate at the seafood resturant last night and neither one of us liked it. We figured out we are not three course meal people and that we don't like our fish coming staight from the ocean to our plate! (I wish I was joking when I said that but unfortunatly I'm not, I don't like my dinner still having eyes and staring at me!) Needless to say we ordered room service at midnight which was a lot better than dinner. Tomorrow we are going to one of the Myan ruins called Telum. Dustin and I are really looking forward to going. It is about an hour bus ride from our hotel but it will be worth it. We where going to go to Chichen Itza which is the 7th wonder of the world but it is a three hour bus ride from here and you are only there for two hours so you spend six hours on a bus and two hours there, huh go figure, so we chose one that is closer. Well I'm off to sit in the whirlpool on the balcony before bed. Ahhh isn't vacation great!!!!

LOTS OF RANDOMNESS

Well where do I begin? The past month has been exrtreamliy busy and stressful, from school and with planning the wedding I haven't had anytime to blog on here so here's an update of whats been going on.

I passed my nursing classes so I now move on to my final semester YEA! I didn't do so well on the final but only 8 people got a B or a C and over 20 of us failed however no one failed the class which is great news.

Blaine started t-ball last week. His team is the Indians. He listened really well to his coach and I am excited about that. Blaine is looking forward to his first game which is this sat. the 17th. I am excited to watch him play!

Blaine graduated early pre-k last week. Here is Blaine with his buddy Mason. (aren't they handsome!)

On Sat. May 10th Dustin and I got married and I have to say that the wedding went well. One of my favorite parts was the bridal party playing musical chairs. It was soooo much fun. Our photographer has the pics on his website which is artisticimageryphotography.com. Click on events then weddings and in the drop down box click ashley and dusting then you need to type in dances for he password. (WARNING there are over 1200 pics so if you have dial up it will take a while to view them) I will be posting pics later from our camera once we get home.

Our honeymoon is going fantastic. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. Our resort is huge. I hope one day we are able to come back. Our first day here we sat on the beach and swam in the pool. It is just amazing here. Dustin got sunburned the first day here which I don't understand since we put on the same sunscreen at the same time. I guess because I am a darker complected than he is. However I missed a spot in my hairline and it is a little sunburned but I can live with that. Today we went shopping in Playa del Carmen and it was a neat experience. We walked on the beach both nights we have been here and I have to say I don't know what is much better than walking on the sand with the wind blowing and water rushing over your feet. We have missed Blaine since we have been here. I have only gotten to talk to him once since every time I call he is asleep. (that mamaw has been wearing him out, but he has had fun from what I understand) Oh and did I mention that our room has to jucuzzis in it. Yes not one but two. One is in the bathroom and the other is on the balcony, how awesome is that! Tomorrow we plan on spending the day outside on the beach and in the pool which I am looking forward to. The weather has been absoulutely gorgeous since we arrived here.

Well I guess thats enough of the randomness for now. I'll post more pics when I get home.