One.

I can't believe my little Emrie is one today!

I haven't blogged in forever because I have been lovin on this girl and planning for her fun pink lemonade party!

I wanted to make her 1st Birthday party special and one to remember, so I worked long and hard trying to make every little detail count! I might do a couple tutorials on some of the things I made for it.

This little one has brought so much joy into our lives and I couldn't imagine doing life without her! We love you Emrie bug!!

Next Month and a Psalm

Hi, my name is Emrie and I am going to be one next month!

This girl loves walking all by herself outside and picking up rocks.

She also has decided to play in the bath.  Before she would just sit there and not mind it but not play.  Now our whole bathroom after is soaking wet from all her splashing.

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer" Psalm 19:14

This is one of my favorite verses of all time and I try to stay true to this verse to my best ability. I fail, but good thing our God is gracious right? :)

This weekend...

I will be making a lot more of these

All are in the shop HERE

I will also be working on Emrie's 1st Birthday! I can't believe she will already be one next month.

The theme of her party is pink lemonade and here are some fun ideas I found all from pinterest.

So fun huh?

Happy weekend!

Questions

I have been tagged by Carly and Katie to answer 11 questions about myself.  The rules of the little game are to give 11 facts about your self and then answer the questions.  Since there are 2 sets, I am just going to answer those and save you from a REALLY long post :)

Let's start with Katie's questions...

1. What is your favorite food? This is hard, but I would have to say Mexican or sushi!

2. Would you rather not be able to taste anything or not hear anything? I would rather not be able to taste! I love hearing Emrie babble and wouldn't trade it for anything!

3. What's your favorite song? Right now that would have to be "Where I belong" by Building 429

4. What did you want to be when you were little? A fashion designer...wedding dresses to be exact lol

5. What's your favorite holiday and why? Christmas! I love all the cheer, decorations and time with family

7. How do you eat oreos? Grant usually eats them all before I get to them, but open them up eat the middle first and then eat the cookie part

8. How do most people spell your name? Ashley (pretty common name)

9. What is one of your biggest pet peeves? Hm...most things don't bother me, but slow drivers?

10. Besides a house or a car, what is the most expensive thing you have bought? This is a tough one because I really am pretty frugal, but maybe Emrie's BOB stroller? I have to think about that one

11. What's your dream car? Range rover hands down

Now for Carly's questions...

1. What was your first car? Mitsubishi Lancer

2. Where have you traveled to? Israel, Mexico, India, California, Washington, Texas, and Virginia (might be missing one, but I think that's it)

3. What color looks best on you? Hm...brighter colors maybe?

5. Do you prefer the mountains or the beach? Beach all the way...Grant would prefer the mountains :)

6. Are you a night owl or morning person? Night owl for sure, but wish I was more of a morning person

7. What is your biggest passion in life? Jesus is my biggest passion then family and serving others

8. What is your favorite drink? Diet coke a little too much

9. What was your favorite Christmas gift this year? Video camera from my parents

10. What is your greatest weakness? I am a huge people pleaser

11. What is your greatest strength? I am passionate and love to encourage and listen

Are you still here? :) If you are then tag you are it :) I would love to hear how you answer these questions! I am probably supposed to tag some people, but anyone who wants to join, answer some of the above questions :) 

Oh yeah and go say hi to Carly and Katie as well and thank them for some cool questions! :)

Follow up.

Tomorrow is a day I am not looking forward to...

This sweet girl has to be put under anesthesia and have an MRI of her brain.

If you remember this post, our sweet girl has something called "shudder attacks". The neurologist called a couple weeks ago and wants to cover all his bases and have an MRI done of her brain just to make sure we aren't missing anything.

 The EEG was enough for me, but I am hoping the MRI is the last of it.  

I have to remind myself that it could be worse and that God is in control no matter what.

This year

Happy New Year's!

I can't believe that is is 2012...wow!

What a year 2011 was, but I sure am ready for 2012 :)

In thinking about this upcoming year, I have BIG dreams and goals both personally and for my etsy shop.

Personally:

1. Put God first, then Grant and then Emrie. This is a tough one for me.  I sometimes get these all wrong and mixed up. 

2. Work out and eat better

3. Start serving with Emrie somewhere.  My thought it to take her to a retirement home once a month or more and just sit and talk with the elderly.  Whenever we are out, it is always the old people who she just smiles at and I can see the joy she brings them.

4. Spend more time in the Word and pray more.  I am loving the devotional "Jesus Calling", but I don't want that to take substitute of my actual Bible time.

5. Find joy in EVERY day and live with a purpose

Etsy Shop:

1. Sell more than just headbands. I have added a couple bracelets, but my goal is to offer headbands and clips for the little ones and then jewelry for the mamas! I love jewelry, so my thought is some more fun bracelets and necklaces! Anyone have any ideas of things you would like??

2. Only sell things that I LOVE, nothing short of that.

3. Hit 200 sales or more.  But if not, I will still be ok! It is fun to have a goal though.

4.  Market my shop a little better.

5.  Blessing others is one of my greatest joys, so make my shop a blessing to others!

These are just a few goals I have for this upcoming 2012!

It's gonna be a great year! I just know it :)

2011

January

Baby shower for Emrie

February

My sister got married!

March

Emrie was born

April

Easter

May

First place ride to California for Grant's brothers wedding

June

Afternoon tea with my mom

July

4th of July

August

Emrie decided it was time to sit up on her own

Etsy sales started taking off!

September

Fun photo shoot for The Pink Ruffle Shop and Emrie turns 6 months!

October

Our little flower

November

Thanksgiving in California and a trip to the ICU when we returned

December

Christmas at my parents