Quirky Things

Ash Quirky-ness

Okay, so maybe the first quirky thing about me is that I didn't ask my husband about my quirky-ness because I already know WAY to many but he of course had some things to add that I didn't knew I did.

1. I sleep with my eyes open randomly and look like a dead person.

2. You flip a movie on after 9pm and I'm a gonner. I have even tried to make my husband think that I am still awake by looking at him every now and then so he won't think I'm sleeping.

3. Traffic is one of my enemies and I talk to the people in the other cars, who can't hear me. This started because I live in AKRON, not Chicago, so WHY why why are there so many traffic jams and accidents, especially when I have to be at work on time? I think people in Akron are weird drivers, seriously.

4. When I walk in the door from work I throw my coat on the floor instantly and throw my purse down and forget about it for awhile. I arrogantly think that it's not "my job" to hang my coat up. Who is? Not sure, I just don't want to do it. :)

5. I have HAVE to sleep with a fan by my head in order for me to get a good sleep.

6. I used to collect football and basketball cards until I was in high school and even got John Elway's autograph.

I'm positive there are many more, but Drew had to read for class so the list ends here and off to the dishes I go! My house needs some picking up love. I am a working mom to my house and barely can make time for it but here we go!!

Christmas Time

I am getting so excited but cannot believe that Christmas will be next week!
I still have some shopping to do. Next year I would rather people donate
goats, sheep, or school supplies in my name than have to run around to
find me a present that I don't really need.

Seriously, the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that the presents
do not make the day. I love being with family, eating great meals, and keeping Christ
the central focus and reason for all of this!

What I am excited for this Christmas:

1. being w/ both families (1 on Eve and 1 on the day)
2. seeing my sister after a whole year (but VERY sad that
I won't get to see Linds for Christmas :( )
3. meeting Roger, Jess's bf, for the first time
4. making my new Caramel Sticky Buns that will be a Belden tradition
5. sleeping under the Christmas tree w/ my husband on Christmas Eve

Drew and I get to drive to Perrysburg, OH where my parents are
for the night of the 23rd until early Christmas morning. Then all of
Christmas day we'll be with Drew's family.
Then the day after I have to work, I need prayer about that.

Merry Christmas one and all if I don't get back on here before!!!

picture just a little big?

I hope to change the size of our picture soon. Sorry if it's been an eye-sore and the nasty green! I was rushing out the door when I did that a long time ago and never changed it. Updates to come soon!