a dillightful adventure

Merry Christmas, with love from j + a

December 27, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, dear family and friends! May your days be merry and bright, and may Christ always be your hope and your light.

Long Overdue: Thanksgiving Photo Update

December 27, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Celebration, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Not having internet at home is fantastic. Liberating, really. But it does tend to cramp my blogging style. So I apologize for delayed updates. But know that the decreased time behind a screen at home has done a wonderful good for my soul and our marriage! And for that, dear friends, I know you don't … Continue reading Long Overdue: Thanksgiving Photo Update

Happy Advent

December 4, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Advent, Catholicism, Faith, The Blessed Mother

Our Lady adoring Christ in her womb.

Duluth, Minnesota

November 15, 2012November 3, 2014 by Ashlie, posted in Travel

Last week sometime Josh asked if I would like to go to Duluth, a small city along the edge of Lake Superior, for the long weekend. Pleasantly surprised, I replied in the affirmative (YESSSS!). And so it was decided. While there are many difficult parts about being in the military, one awesome thing is that … Continue reading Duluth, Minnesota

Foiled Again.

October 31, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Joshua, Marriage

Josh has this new game that he likes to play. It's called Call-Ashlie-At-Work-And-Pretend-I'm-Someone-Else-From-the-Parish. At first I had no problem detecting my clever husband's tricks. Either the voice was too ridiculous, the story unbelievable, or he would start laughing. Until yesterday. I answered the phone with my usual greeting, "Saint Michael's, this is Ashlie" and I … Continue reading Foiled Again.

Odds and Ends

October 4, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Boring Update

Just a brief little update for you. Last weekend Josh ran in a 1/2 marathon like the CHAMP that he is. He finished in 1 hour 41 minutes and 36 seconds (I do believe). And I think his split time was 7 minutes and 46 seconds per mile. While the idea of running 13 miles … Continue reading Odds and Ends

More YOMO

September 18, 2012November 3, 2014 by Ashlie, posted in Travel

Sarah Doyle provided more photos from YOMO. And I gladly post. Since I know all of you are waiting on the edge of your seat for more photos of us minnesota-ing.

Crazy week. Let’s wrap it up with some 7 Quick Takes

September 14, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Seven Quick Takes

As usual, my blogging habits have been sporadic and lacking. Oh well. Actually, I'm a little sad that my ship of Awkward and Awesome sailed away yesterday without me on board, but alas, I will incorporate some of my shiningly embarrassing moments into the 7Quakes. 1. YOMO WAS GLORIOUS. For all the curious out there.. YOMO is You Only … Continue reading Crazy week. Let’s wrap it up with some 7 Quick Takes

Awkward & Awesome Thursday: August 30th Edition

August 30, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in Awkward and Awesome Thursday

Alright, I've been slacking major on my a&a posts these last two weeks. AKA they were non-existent. Additionally, I have not done a thorough job of noting awkward interactions over the past 14 days. But I will share some awesomes with you. 1. It was my Nana and Poppy's Anniversary yesterday! Happy Anniversary N+P! 2. Two … Continue reading Awkward & Awesome Thursday: August 30th Edition

Salve Regina!

August 22, 2012July 20, 2015 by Ashlie, posted in The Blessed Mother

Today we celebrate the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven. I'll be rocking out to this all day and thanking God for our beautiful, wonderful Mother and Queen!