North Dakota – a dillightful adventure

Um, Remember That One Time I Said I Don’t Know How to Pump Gas?

May 11, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Marriage, Military Life, North Dakota

On April 20th I wrote post in which I informed my readers that I had only used half a tank of gas since Josh left, and that I was hoping that the second half would last me until Josh got home....because I don't know how to pump gas. It's illegal to pump your own gas … Continue reading Um, Remember That One Time I Said I Don’t Know How to Pump Gas?

Beautiful Afternoon

January 28, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Friendship, North Dakota

January 27: Last night it snowed a few inches here in Grand Forks. When I first peered out the window this morning, fog still clinging to the glass, I did not expect the sun to come out. I'm glad I was wrong, because it turned out to be a lovely day of about 30 degrees. … Continue reading Beautiful Afternoon

Second Semester and Such

January 22, 2012January 22, 2012 by Ashlie, posted in Friendship, North Dakota

Hello, all. It's been quite awhile since I posted a normal update...something that doesn't include soap operas or something about the new Mass translation. Anyways, here's a quick run down of January. January 1st: We flew home from visiting the Dill/Hammer family in New York, New Hampshire and New Jersey (yes lots of the new … Continue reading Second Semester and Such

Grand Forks, Breaking Records.

September 23, 2011October 17, 2011 by Ashlie, posted in French Fries, North Dakota, Wives

Last weekend I got together with the newly formed New Wives Club - Kristie, Megan and Bethany and myself, although Bethany could not be with us at our last meeting. As many of you may know, marriage is both fantastically exciting but very challenging. So we're getting together for formation, accountability, friendship and of course, … Continue reading Grand Forks, Breaking Records.

Just Another Day in the Annex

September 7, 2011July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Marriage, Newlyweds, North Dakota

It's official folks! We have a bed! Woohoo! Or, I should say, we have a mattress. After venturing to Furniture row a couple weeks ago, we picked out the mattress and the bed frame we want. But we decided to hold off on the bed frame because, well, it wouldn't fit into our apartment to … Continue reading Just Another Day in the Annex

First Week at School: Observations and Happenings

August 27, 2011September 19, 2011 by Ashlie, posted in Friendship, North Dakota, Squirrels, University of North Dakota

August 26, 2011 Tuesday was the first full day of classes. I woke up at 7:30, because I had Spanish at 9:00. Now, let's set something straight. Regardless of the fact that Emmanuel's Spanish course was pretty easy, I drove the struggle bus on the regular. When I say easy, I mean my professor hardly … Continue reading First Week at School: Observations and Happenings