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Weddin Pic

Marvin J Ashton

Wow..

Impressive! You remembered all of the photos! You most likely have what's called an "eidetic" memory. This means that you have a remarkable ability to recall images. You pay attention to detail, you notice the small things, and you have a gut intuition that kicks in when you've seen something more than once. You have a great analytic abilities and you're a natural born problem solver.

New Zealand...How Ironic? :p

You are an adventurous individual who enjoys being outdoors and spending time being active. You are a risk taker and have no problem striking up a conversation with a total stranger. When you travel you love to get to know the locals, and their customs, and are always up for a challenge. You thrive in a culture where others share your deep appreciation for land, and believe life is best lived outdoors. You love a hard hike, but also love the water and are happy to spend a day beach side. You thrive in a society with diversity and appreciate a simpler way of living. You are keen on learning about cultures and customs that are different than your own, and enjoy a deep conversation, whether it be philosophical or spiritual. You are not a city dweller by any means, and definitely believe that life is something to explore and experience firsthand. This country gives you endless opportunities to live both an active lifestyle and enjoy the company of new found friends.

Boys...

Lions fall too..

Charlie Brown Hug

So True... :)

Gross..but yeah!

Karma.

September 24, 2014

What lies within :)

What lies before us and what lies behind us is small compared to what lies within us.

Just Because

Your subconscious is obsessed with the fear of losing someone close.
The pictures you have selected suggest that from a very early age you have been a very emotional person. You have matured fast, and realized that people sometimes get hurt. This realization has made you worry for the people close to you, and that has only grown as you've matured. 
Your subconscious in constantly running disaster scenarios and comes up with new tragedies that will affect you and your family.
It also tells you that you should do something in order to save the people who are closest to you. 
There is no real way to let this feeling go, but instead of worrying, you should try to channel those feelings into something positive. For example: Treat the people in your life with great love and care, show them that you love them and that you appreciate them being in your life.

MyMish19

Dear Sister Jones:
You are hereby to serve as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  You are assigned to labor in the New Zealand Hamilton Mission.  it is anticipated that you will serve for a period of 18 months.
You should report to the New Zealand Missionary Training Center on Thursday, January 29, 2015.  You will prepare to preach the gospel in the English language.

Still trying to gain control of everything; I haven't been able to think about anything since I got the letter.  Thoughts going through my head: its foreign, its a 24 hour flight, I leave in 5 months, I can't think, I'm freaking out!!!!  I Am A Missionary!!!!!!!!  AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Black Widow

You're a brilliant person.  You can get yourself in and out of anything easily and know how to get what you want.  You're not selfish...  You're independent.  You tend to block out your feelings because you don't like feeling vulnerable.  You've got your eye on the prize and will do what you need to do to get it.  But sometimes you feel guilty about what lengths you're willing to go in order to succeed.  You don't like getting too close to people because, again, you don't like to feel vulnerable.  But with like-minded people, you can easily have their backs, so long as they don't get in your way.

Be Not Afraid

Like children who have lost their way

Alone and comfortless we wander.

Stumbling through woods that grow deep & ever darker,

With no direction, we cry for help

and hear our pleas echo through the canyons.

Is there anyone who can hear us?

Then, like a rushing wind, a voice whispers to our heart,

And through tear filled eyes we see an outstretched hand, 

There to lead us home.

Though swirling streams may block our way

And slippery stones betray our feet

He leads us on.  He knows the way, His feet are sure,

And in Him we find safe passage.

My Best Friend :')

For Your Spouse

1. Remember often, why you married him instead of why you shouldn’t have. Remind yourself of the good feelings you had before it got hard and complicated — for example when you experiencedraising children, changing jobs as well as diapers, housework, division of labor and had more bills than money.
2. Look past the love handles, spare tire and crow’s feet. Everyone gets those over time, but if you love your spouse deep enough, and don’t point out his flaws, your vision will change and each new wrinkle or gray hair will become beautiful to you.
3. Communicate by restraining yourself from doing all the talking. Give your spouse the courtesy to share in the conversation. Listen well, and listen more than you talk.
4. If you think you know your spouse so well that you can complete his sentences… Don’t!
5. Make weekly date night a priority. Take turns asking each other out and planning your dates. Don’t let other things get in the way of your date night.
6. Serve your spouse! When you lose yourself in the service of your spouse, love grows deeper and happiness is the result!
7. Develop an attitude for gratitude. When your spouse makes the effort to do something nice for you, show your appreciation and acknowledge it. It is a wonderful feeling to know that you have been thought about warmly during the day, and it is also heartening to know your thoughts and actions have been appreciated.
8. Smile and laugh a lot. A sense of humor keeps a marriage fun.
9. Don’t dwell on past mistakes. Learn to forgive, and forget, then move on.
10. Take turns enjoying and discovering each other’s individual interests. Participate equally in these.
11. Pick your nose if you have to, but don’t pick a fight. My grandmother use to say, “The first fault finder smells his own behinder.” Let the small things go, and choose your battles wisely.
12. How would you like it if every little thing about you was examined under a magnifying glass? Forget the lint in his navel, oiliness of his skin, nose hairs, and extended length eyebrows. He’ll be more apt to let you trim them if you aren’t constantly nagging.
13. Remember the three finger rule. If you are pointing at him all the time, be quick to remember that three fingers are pointing back at you. You have as many or more faults, so start by cleaning out your own closet before you begin working on his.
14. Learn to say I’m sorry. Don’t keep track of who says it the most.
15. Compromise by definition means to negotiate or agree upon by making concessions. A happy marriage is give and take, so be sure to give more than you take.
16. Be a me firster! Don’t wait for your spouse to say I love you, and don’t keep track of who says it the most.
17. A soft answer turneth away wrath _(Proverbs 15:1)._The louder it gets, the worse things become. Speak softly, especially during times of anger and stress.
18. Don’t pretend to know it all. Think about how happy it would make your spouse, if you let him think he taught you something, every once in a while.
19. Always kiss good night, good morning and good bye. You never know when it will be your last chance to do so.
20. Be your spouse’s greatest and most trusted, loyal fan.

Ferrari 458

You're an upbeat person. Life to you is thrilling, exciting, and a tad bit scary because you've been at its edges a few times. Regardless, you keep an ecstatic, can't-complain attitude and like to have fun in everything you do. The memories you've created with people and the breadth of experiences you've had always keep you pumped for more. You're gonna have a wild ride for sure but one would be a fool to think you're not gonna spend every minute of it laughing and smiling!

Its Alright. Just Breathe.

RESPECT

I Miss My Puppy

My Girl Friends!!!

Just Be You.

I wish... :(

Stay Calm & Let Go

Modesty :)

Complications..

Do it to it!!

Cheshire Cat

Smile, everyone needs it.

Love Yourself. Be Patient.

Don't be so Hard on yourself.  You're doing the best you can.  One step at a time.

I Am.

One step at a time

Rise Above

Remember the Light

T-REX @ the shop

Daily Prayer

Matt's Advice...

Country Kiss

Country Love

Forget About It!

JBR

Mom ;)

Wow....just WOW!!

Do you ever have that feeling when you're so excited for something that when the day actually gets close, that excitement turns into crazy emotional nervous jitter bugs?  If you do, Congratulations, you're Human!  If you don't....I suggest you seek some professional help.
Everyone has their own reasons for having jitter bugs: new job, school, moving, a big presentation, etc.  My big thing right now is being able to turn in my Mission Papers.  I've had a countdown going for a while now and I'm finally to a point where I don't know what to do.  I've prepared and my papers are done, I've waited and waited and taken on each day with as much patience and faith as I can manage.  I'm well spent.  I'm ready to do it!!  I can smell victory just around the corner!  I'm nervous.  I'm actually doing this, there's no stopping me now!
On the other hand, after I submit my papers its just more waiting, patience and faith until I can actually leave.  One countdown at a time... :(  I'm taking it all one day at a time because I don't have another choice.  Maybe I'm the only one to notice, but you can complain all you want but it doesn't change anything.  You can mope around and whine all you want, but you're gonna have to keep going either way.

Make it count!!!  Giving up isn't considered an option.  The new guy in the shop (Satan) isn't bringing me down, if anything, I'll be the one to fire him!!  Make sense? ;)

A New Day

The twinkle of stars began to fade, their light dimming.  The mountains stood tall as the blinding light began to rise.  The ground warmed and the trees stretch their limbs.  The dew on the grass glistened as the light shone through.
~Victoria Jones (October 19, 2012)

Sunshine & Whiskey

I wouldn't mind gettin a DWK ;)

The Cat

My paws hit the ground with a thud as I jumped.  I almost toppled over but quickly rolled to my feet and raced off.  Afraid to look behind me, in fear that he was there, I pushed myself farther.. faster..  I ducked, scurried and trampled through everything in front of me.  Just around the corner I spotted my cave.  Finally!  I was so anxious to find safety I came in too fast.  I slipped on the way in and hit the back wall.  Breathing heavily, I laid on the floor attempting to calm myself.  My breathing started to slow and I could see clearly again.  A high pitch squeak came out of my mouth when I looked up to see glowing green eyes in front of me.
~Victoria Jones (October 19, 2012)

Purple

My white tattered dress shimmered through the lights as I twisted and twirled; watching Mom's face fade from astonishment into awe as she watched me.  I began to slide around the floor while the music blasted and the lights blinded me.  I watched in amazement as my tattered maid's dress dyed itself purple.  The dress itself was long and flowing but still stretchy.  I back-flipped; watching the lace swirl with me.  I stretched my arm over my head as my legs melted into the floor.  My sleeves, periwinkle in color, moved with the flow of the music.
~Victoria Jones (October 19, 2012)

Kodi Case ;)

Kodi, Meghan & Sara

Reminds me of John...for some reason..

Thanks Mom :)

Hmmm....?