tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479839685703828502024-03-13T09:13:40.908-06:00Ashley Skousenthis is meAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-17433446084969243512010-05-24T10:23:00.000-06:002010-05-24T10:23:55.926-06:00Ants in my pants...I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait! Is it Wednesday yet? Oh, this is torture. I need it to be Wednesday right now!!!!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-90901586190661786342010-05-19T09:27:00.000-06:002010-05-19T09:27:00.417-06:00Think Thin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S_LOLBz5EgI/AAAAAAAABY4/qBwviJcB6_4/s1600/tkp-701264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="94" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S_LOLBz5EgI/AAAAAAAABY4/qBwviJcB6_4/s320/tkp-701264.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in love with these<a href="http://shop.thinkproducts.com/"> bars</a>. They make the perfect breakfast and actually keep me full until lunch. I have been using them for about two weeks and ran out on yesterday. I was starving by ten. Today I am feeling much better and still full. The peanut butter ones are the best.</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-47790816973913470352010-05-18T10:21:00.001-06:002010-05-18T10:23:24.396-06:00Its gonna be magic....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S_K99GoRvTI/AAAAAAAABYw/lheUneIoP-4/s1600/n689884988_1208160_435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="427" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S_K99GoRvTI/AAAAAAAABYw/lheUneIoP-4/s640/n689884988_1208160_435.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I know I am am broken record but this is all I can think about. Eight days until sweet paradise. I am beyond excited. Its just what the doctor ordered. And when I return the sisters will be here to commence the best summer ever. Its gonna be magic.<br />
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P.S. This is the celestial Hamoa beach. One of my favorite spots on earth.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-84088216303293307292010-05-13T08:15:00.001-06:002010-05-13T08:17:33.371-06:00For Real?<object height="385" width="640"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Udi-WTQvbGY&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Udi-WTQvbGY&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xd0d0d0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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Um, people this talented make me feel so uncreative and so unoriginal. This totally blew me out of the water. I found it on <a href="http://blog.toryburch.com/">Tory Burch's blog</a>. Check her out. She's classy. Apparently this was their Mothers Day display. The inspiration was a picture of her mother.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-24243161599979192202010-05-12T08:08:00.000-06:002010-05-12T08:08:19.363-06:00Treasures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found these little treasures on a cd my brother in law burned for me a few years ago. She is probably about 2 1/2 here and sooooo cute. I miss my tiny little girl. She is all grown up and baptized....How did this happen?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-qy1mUDY_I/AAAAAAAABYo/wlJTSKDIjrQ/s1600/0117807-R1-E011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-qy1mUDY_I/AAAAAAAABYo/wlJTSKDIjrQ/s400/0117807-R1-E011.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-qyyn40lCI/AAAAAAAABYg/X_2gLBqtfDU/s1600/0117807-R3-E017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-qyyn40lCI/AAAAAAAABYg/X_2gLBqtfDU/s400/0117807-R3-E017.jpg" width="308" /></a></div>She looks so stinkn cute in this pic with her cousin Caleb. I am so grateful for pictures and the way they help you not forget. :)Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-64660740171860441482010-05-10T08:00:00.000-06:002010-05-10T08:00:09.130-06:00Big PlanSo I was talking to Presley the other day and she wanted me in on her big plan. I of course was all about hearing this plan. She said," Mom I can't wait to turn sixteen." I then asked," Why? So you can drive?" She said," YES, and do you know the first thing I am going to do is? I am going to go and get my ears pierced!" I then laughed my head off. I love her scheming. I asked her what her Dad thought about this plan and she said," He said nothing. His jaw just dropped open." Then she asked,"Do you think I could really do it? Bella already has her ears pierced." I said," We shall see." I really plan on letting her choose when she is twelve. I just need to work on getting her Dad to chill out and get on board with my plan. She has wanted to have them pierced since she was about four. How long can this Mom hold out? I love my little chica and I love the way her little mind thinks. :)Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-24780336263757797682010-05-07T09:34:00.001-06:002010-05-07T09:36:21.845-06:00Happy Friday and Happy Mothers Day to all the lovely ladies out there. And a big Happy Mothers Day to the lady that birthed me! This video is so beautiful. Please take a few moments and enjoy all the lovelyness that is <a href="http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/">Nie Nie</a>. She is such an inspiration. Watching this made me want to be a better Mom.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-BEx33gX7I/AAAAAAAABYI/JdjZzzyq8lc/s1600/IMG_1546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S-BEx33gX7I/AAAAAAAABYI/JdjZzzyq8lc/s400/IMG_1546.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, how I miss her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">22 more days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its been over a month since I have seen her face.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to squeeze, snuggle, and kiss her sweet cheeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also can't wait to spend a week on the beach.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I might even finally try to surf. Oye! </div><div><br />
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So my little sis Morgan is getting married. Which is so weird to me. She was like 10 when I got married. Ok, now I feel old. I digress....anyway.... The cogs in the sisters heads have been turning. We are thinking pink. Thats the color of choice for us bridesmaids. We are also thinking retro. I have my heart set on <a href="http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=223">this little number</a>. I also love <a href="http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=208">this one</a> and love that its the "Classic Ashley dress". I think its destiny. Check out the whole site. <a href="http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/">Stop Staring Clothing</a>. I love the retro look. :)<br />
P.S. I would like to take this time to brag that I picked out her wedding ring and she loves it! She is currently chilling in NC with her honey. As soon as she gets back I will get a good pic of the fancy little sucker.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-26496126870067049522010-04-14T09:52:00.000-06:002010-04-14T09:52:46.606-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8XiPqDigPI/AAAAAAAABW4/I4yFBK_1WTQ/s1600/p6624542reg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8XiPqDigPI/AAAAAAAABW4/I4yFBK_1WTQ/s200/p6624542reg.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got this <a href="http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3773956&cp=1179624&sr=1&origkw=polar&parentPage=family">watch</a> last week and I love it. Its a heart rate monitor and it tells me how many calories I am burning. I don't know why I held out for so long. It really is helping take my fitness to a new level. Hello, when I see I burned 1000 calories in one session it makes me want to come back and rock it again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
I also got a <a href="http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3445589&cp=&sr=1&kw=klean+kanteen&origkw=klean+kanteen&parentPage=search">Klean Kanteen</a> cause I can be a bit of a health nut. I also adore it. Its all stainless steel. No BPAs which makes me feel so much better. And it really keeps the water tasting fresh. I like to rock the 40 oz. I say go big or go home. :) They also have a little baby sippy which is adorable. </div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-7552846447918993212010-04-13T08:08:00.002-06:002010-04-13T08:08:00.563-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8OL9Hfeg-I/AAAAAAAABWw/Y2050V7QdrQ/s1600/acc_bra_bag_small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8OL9Hfeg-I/AAAAAAAABWw/Y2050V7QdrQ/s320/acc_bra_bag_small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can I tell you I love my <a href="http://www.tide.com/en-US/accessory/bra-bag.jspx">tide bra bag</a>? I do. It so easy to use and it really keeps you bra safe. Try it. You won't sorry.</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-23505760851580940082010-04-12T14:52:00.000-06:002010-04-12T14:52:28.986-06:00Happy Monday all. I am feeling like I need to pound it out this week at my favorite <a href="http://goldsgym.com/">gym</a>. That is how I deal with my baby being gone.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8OHTph35MI/AAAAAAAABWo/Ni5_nuILIIM/s1600/view_resource.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S8OHTph35MI/AAAAAAAABWo/Ni5_nuILIIM/s200/view_resource.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The gloves are coming off. Game on. On this weeks agenda. Spinning, treadmill, Zumba, weights, running, Zumba, and more running. I am going to feel.the.burn. Ouch.</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-56190873255489622092010-04-09T11:36:00.002-06:002010-04-09T11:38:08.395-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S79l-RYiKkI/AAAAAAAABWg/rd8Yp0J6hU8/s1600/karaokePhoto_000.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S79l-RYiKkI/AAAAAAAABWg/rd8Yp0J6hU8/s320/karaokePhoto_000.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Happy Friday all! Have a great weekend. I think I see some karaoke in mine. :)Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-4601328368146190902010-04-08T08:00:00.000-06:002010-04-08T08:00:02.006-06:00Jamie Oliver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7ttbC53ikI/AAAAAAAABWY/UiKFBU0791U/s1600/jamie_oliver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7ttbC53ikI/AAAAAAAABWY/UiKFBU0791U/s320/jamie_oliver.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><br />
I know I have posted recently about how much I love <a href="http://goop.com/">GOOP</a> but heck I do. And I feel fancy for just reading it. I will also admit I am a bit of a natural girl (I'll write more about that later) and Gwyneth Paltrow the author of said GOOP newsletter is too. Which also makes me feel a little fancy. Anyway this post is more about Jamie than Gwyneth so I will get on with it. In her <a href="http://goop.com/newsletter/77/en/">most recent newsletter</a> she has an interview with renowned British chef and uber cutie Jamie Oliver and his <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/campaigns/jamies-food-revolution/petition">Food Revolution</a>. Basically he is on a campaign to change to way we eat. Especially the food in our schools. I applaud Jamie and his brilliant efforts. Please take minute to check this stuff out. You won't be sorry at least I hope you won't and you might end up feeling a little fancy. ;)Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-83056578697318382082010-04-07T08:00:00.000-06:002010-04-07T08:00:00.503-06:00Resolutions UpdateSo I was talking to Pres on Monday night and she had a some news for me. Big news. Very big news for an eight year old. She told me she had won something. She has won $100! I know right! Bam! <a href="http://ashleyskousen.blogspot.com/2010/04/resolutions.html">Resolution number four</a> done. I couldn't believe it. I thought that one would never happen. Apparently Presley knows the "secret" and knows how to use it.<br />
One of her neighbors there in Hana invited some of the neighborhood kids over for an Easter egg hunt on Sunday. Who ever found the silver egg won the $100 buckaroos. Presley decided she was going to hang back and not really participate but then one of the little girls there needed help and she was all about that. She only found three eggs in all. She was a little bummed she only got two pieces of candy. ha So lesson learned put your resolution out into the universe and help a small child and you will be there. I was a little concerned that she has taken that much money from someone. Then I learned that these kind folks had won the lottery and are now high rollers.<br />
Does anyone find this story bizarre and unbelievable? But it really is true. Move to Hana and you will believe anything is possible.<br />
The best part is when I asked her what she was going to do with the money she said,"I think I am going to give it to the <a href="http://lds.org/">church</a> or the poor. What do you think Mom?" So cute. I then explained to her that she could do both and keep a some for herself too. Dan told me that he had argued about this the day before with her because she couldn't understand that the bill could be broken up into smaller bills. Oh, the words of a wise Mother trumped her Dad again. ha haAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-66261372034219911682010-04-06T08:00:00.003-06:002010-04-06T10:22:39.051-06:00Jeans vs Leggings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UHfVCUy4I/AAAAAAAABWI/gUlwhUY3JTc/s1600/_5981112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UHfVCUy4I/AAAAAAAABWI/gUlwhUY3JTc/s320/_5981112.jpg" width="209" /></a></div>I have to say it. I don't like jeans. Don't get me wrong I love the look of jeans its the feel of jeans I hate. The just feel so restrictive to me. I however love leggings. I could live in them. So when I found jean leggings I was all about trying them on. Sold. I loved them. Plus they were on sale and girls love a sale. I chose black over blue but I might have to go back and give them a try. I couldn't find a good pic of the black ones. Hence the pic of blue. I found the <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3068404?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=hue&origin=searchresults">HUE </a>brand at my local <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/?origin=tab-logo">Nordstom</a> in the hosiery department.<br />
So in the battle of jeans and leggings.....leggings win hands down for me.<br />
But there is a time and a place and I am sure if I looked hard enough, long enough, and spent enough money I could find that comfy cute pair of jeans.<br />
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Your thoughts ladies?Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-92010524584242495962010-04-05T08:00:00.000-06:002010-04-05T08:00:04.292-06:00Resolutions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UBuY5BoNI/AAAAAAAABVw/uaKOw2MM2g4/s1600/Feb2010+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UBuY5BoNI/AAAAAAAABVw/uaKOw2MM2g4/s320/Feb2010+016.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Resolutions, we all have them. One of mine was a goal to run a half marathon and that is coming up soon. I didn't realize even Presley had some. It is quite cute actually. Her teacher had her write 2010 and under each number was a resolution. Are you ready for them? I was dying when I first read them.<br />
1. I am going to eat more fruits.<br />
2. I am going to exercise.<br />
3. I am going to read more.<br />
4. I am going to make more money.<br />
Apparently she listens to me more than I realize. This sounds like a 40 year old womans list not an eight year olds. The kicker for me was number four....really more money. I was unaware that she had made much last year. lol<br />
Lets put it out there. What were some of your resolutions you have stuck with?Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-39792661110417175942010-04-02T08:00:00.001-06:002010-04-02T08:00:07.187-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UMgWQ_FvI/AAAAAAAABWQ/SdDXlH8yPJM/s1600/presfacial.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7UMgWQ_FvI/AAAAAAAABWQ/SdDXlH8yPJM/s320/presfacial.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Happy Friday! I just wanted to share a creepy picture of Presley while getting a "facial" from her aunties. Ha ha I love this chick. Have a great weekend.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-15838344643619469722010-04-01T14:01:00.000-06:002010-04-01T14:01:17.548-06:00AHHHMAZING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0fWPbVeI/AAAAAAAABVQ/0TvUfk-MJg0/s1600/Michael+Buble+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0fWPbVeI/AAAAAAAABVQ/0TvUfk-MJg0/s320/Michael+Buble+006.JPG" /></a></div> Oh yes, I saw Michael Buble` in concert last night. Be still my beating heart. He is oh so dreamy. Swoon.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0ms39OOI/AAAAAAAABVg/yrqAti-iAeI/s1600/Michael+Buble+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0ms39OOI/AAAAAAAABVg/yrqAti-iAeI/s320/Michael+Buble+018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0ms39OOI/AAAAAAAABVg/yrqAti-iAeI/s1600/Michael+Buble+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>He was so ahhhmazing live. His voice ah his voice its like velvet or silk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I definitely fell in love with him all over last night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0jMR39RI/AAAAAAAABVY/UcJB1nvPjnI/s1600/Michael+Buble+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0jMR39RI/AAAAAAAABVY/UcJB1nvPjnI/s320/Michael+Buble+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I was so lucky to score a ticket from my sis Morgan since she ran away to North Carolina to see her now fiancé . Lucky me! I ended up going with my Mom (she is 3rd from the left), my sis Kat (2nd from the left), my Aunt Venisa (4th from the left), and four cousins. We were running so late we didn't get a whole group picture and also because we weren't all seated together.<br />
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We started the night at The Cheesecake Factory which is always a good choice. I also already knew they had a sugar free cheesecake option and I was all about that. I splurged and had a virgin margarita and it was fantastic! Then it was off to all that Michael yummyness.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0q4cnkwI/AAAAAAAABVo/-lG3_0DFhMo/s1600/Michael+Buble+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7T0q4cnkwI/AAAAAAAABVo/-lG3_0DFhMo/s320/Michael+Buble+004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I am so bushed from being sick and staying up late but it was so great! If you have the chance to go....GO! You won't regret it.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-55183183850811325462010-03-31T09:00:00.006-06:002010-03-31T09:00:08.226-06:00Babycakes Yum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7Day7X9B2I/AAAAAAAABVI/Z5OnSb6IzNI/s1600/cookbookcover-medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7Day7X9B2I/AAAAAAAABVI/Z5OnSb6IzNI/s320/cookbookcover-medium.jpg" width="267" /></a></div><br />
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I think I died and went to heaven and it is dark chocolate and dense and fudgey. I saw a plaque in a chocolate shop that said "If there is no chocolate in Heaven, I don't want be there" I have to say I completely agree. I love chocolate. LOVE.IT. I have been shunning wheat and sugar once again due to my allergies. This really cuts into my chocolate affair. We need each other. We love each other. We might be star-crossed lovers. Is that over the top? Whatever....<br />
Uggg its not fun.at.all.<br />
The End.<br />
But I heard about a vegan, gluten free, mostly sugar free cookbook over at <a href="http://goop.com/newsletter/49/en/">GOOP</a>. I love GOOP! Anyway the cookbook is<a href="http://www.babycakesnyc.com/books.html"> Babycakes</a>. I love it. I have made the banana bread a few times and it the best banana bread ever. I have also made the chocolate cupcakes and I kid you not they are the bomb! So good. I have eaten at least 8-9 but who cares they're healthy. Stop judging me. I have been clean for 6 weeks. I needed a fix. If you have allergies you need this cookbook. Or if you want to gorge on delicious healthy treats to your hearts content, you need this book. Plus she has testimonials from famous peoples who have allergies and love her stuff and that will make you feel totally fabulous and part of some exclusive club. I can't wait to try more of the recipes.<br />
P.S. Be fore warned....I tried the frosting and was not in love but the cupcakes are so good I don't care.Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147983968570382850.post-18961567621798579642010-03-30T09:00:00.003-06:002010-03-30T09:00:07.415-06:00Wishing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7DRoVxwEKI/AAAAAAAABU4/aBMI4BUsLxY/s1600/shoecloset-mariah2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pFk1PTuwoiU/S7DRoVxwEKI/AAAAAAAABU4/aBMI4BUsLxY/s400/shoecloset-mariah2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Oh, I would just die to have a closet like this. Organized to the T and soooo beautiful. Maybe one day...Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044162418966093466noreply@blogger.com0