Lately...

This month is just flying by!! I am happy to say that on Saturday, December 19, 2009 I will be a college graduate!! I am so excited to be finally done with school. Also, I went to my dr appointment last Thursday and Dr. Logan said that everything looks great! Mom, Emily and Tripp went with me so they could hear sweet baby's heartbeat (144-146 bmp)! It was music to my ears- very peaceful!! They drew some labs to check for Downs syndrome and other things, but I am at peace with it. We should find out he results tommorrow. In other news, I have one Christmas gift so far! I have got to get busy! Until next time... I hope everyone is enjoying the Christmas Season!!

Merry Christmas!!
Love, The Powell Family

What I'm Thankful for!!!!!!

This year I am thankful for many things some of them are......

My God- I am thankful that I have the freedom to worship the Almighty God. I am thankful that He gave Josh and me and precious baby to love. I am thankful for his listening ear and undying love for all of us.

My Husband- He is a providing, hard working, and loving man that is going to make a great Daddy to our baby!!

My Unborn Baby- I am thankful for this sweet baby that we know nothing about yet. I cannot wait to be a Mom and show this baby the love my parents have shown me.

My Parents- I am thankful for my parents who have provided for me, loved me, stood behind me, listened to me, and is there on matter what. They taught me that blood is thicker than water.

My Sister- I am thankful for my sister eventhough, we might not always see eye-to-eye but we do have fun. I know without a doubt that she has my back.

My Brother- I am thankful for my brother who is one of the most kindest, gentle, loving, young man I know.

My Family- Who shows support and loves me.

I hope everyone has a HAPPY THANKSGIVING and think about what you are thankful for!!

Introducing.....

I am so excited to share some great news! Josh and I are going to have a baby!! I thought I was only 5-6 week turns out at my first OB appointment we found out I am 11 weeks and 2 days today!!!! We had been trying for a while and my doctor put me on Chlomid because I was not ovulating. The doctor was monitoring my levels and decided my levels were not getting high enough. We made an appointment for December 21st with the ART Program in Birmingham. Well at my doctor's appointment yesterday we got to see our sweet angel. We went back and looked at the charts and figured out that my FSH level was so low because I was already pregnant and my brain was not longer telling my body to ovulate! Crazy!! We are beyond excited and cannot wait until June to meet "Baby Powell." I go back to the doctor December the 10th until then....

Abandoned!

I don't really know how many people read my blog, but I am sorry but my blog has not been top priority lately!! I am 3 weeks into my internship and I AM LOVING IT!!! I am having so much and know with out a shout-of-a-doubt this is what I am suppose to be doing!! August was a super busy months and it doesn't look like things will be slowing up anytime soon! My cousin William got married August 1st and we are excited to welcome his wife Jessica to our family!! We are almost at the 3 month mark until GRADUATION!!! I am so excited and I cannot believe it is almost here! I am also excited that FOOTBALL season is here - can I say ROLL TIDE ROLL!!! We are staying super busy here at the Powell house, but I will try and update more often here are some pictures from the Griggs' Wedding!


The Girl Cousins



The Siblings



The Groom, E and Me


The Blushing Bride, Jessica

I hope everyone has a great week!! Until next time!

Toes in the Sand - Beach 2009

This could be a postcard!!


My parents and brother (Tripp) were already down in Destin, Fl so Friday night at 11:15 pm Emily (my sis) and I headed to the beach after I got home from babysitting. We were all excited and got down there about 2:15 am!! We were back up headed to the beach at 9:30. We had a wonderful day a the beach and then went to take picture at the public beach of my brother (Clay, sis-in-law (Angela) and their baby Bryant (CUTIE!!!) Anyway we then went to Captain Kids and eat way to much!! The snow crab legs were WONDERFUL!!! We then went to Baytowne and had lots of fun there!! There is a video to prove it!! We came back home Sunday afternoon wishing we could stay longer!! Here are some pictures from the weekend!! Enjoy!


My nephew Bryant and me on the beach!!


Emily, me and Tripp at Baytowne!!


The sunset was beautiful!!


Mom and my toes in the sand (one of my favorite pictures!!

This and That

It has been quite a few weeks since my last post. This has been a busy past few weeks. My newphew KB celebrated his 1st birthday. We had a BBQ in his honor and had a wonderful time.




Sunday, June 14 lightning struck two trees in my yard. It also got the landscaping lights. I did not think about checking my car because Josh's Sheriff's truck was fine and closer to the tree and his personal truck was fine too. Little did I know!!! I woke up Monday morning extra early to study a little more for my Literacy test and get to school early. My car would not crank.... long story short... EVERYTHING electric was fried!!! I could not believe it!! Needless to say I just got my car back this past Friday!!

The Oak Tree


The Pine Tree



Both of them will have to be cut down which is going to be big project!!

This has been a fun but busy summer! Sorry this is so long --
later!!

Happy 3rd Anniversary!!

Josh and I celebrated our third anniversary yesterday. I am taking a summer class at AUM. I am taking Literacy and it is Monday thru Thursday 8:00-1:00!! So i had class yesterday :(!! We had planned to go out to eat in Troy to celebrate 3 years. Josh had been home all day and to my surprise had cleaned out the dishwasher and refilled it. He had picked up the den and kitchen! I am so glad I have a thoughtful and (usually) understanding husband. We went and got ice cream too-- so yummy!! We definetly have had our ups and downs, but overall we are building our lives together and hope that we have many more anniversaries together!



Me with my family on our Wedding Day!!


Cutting the Groom's Cake



Mr. and Mrs. Josh Powell!!

WILLIAM AND JESSICA'S ENGAGEMENT PARTY

On Friday, we began decorating for William and Jessica's engagement party at Conecuh Station. William is my first cousin and will be getting married August 1, 2009!! Emily, Mom, Ms. Cindy, and I decorated the Field House with burlap, votive candles, floating candles with pink and green flower petals, and tealight candles. It had a very rustic feel to it. The party began Saturday at 7:00 and some people didn't show up until 8:00. For dinner we had B-B-Q, potato salad (that I didn't eat!!), cole slaw, baked beans (the more you eat them the more you know what!), and a wonderful sour cream pound cake with cream cheese icing made by Mrs. Vicki Kyser.



The Common Ground Band played and we had so much fun dancing! Tripp has lots of practice for his graduation dance/party!



Here are some more pictures for your enjoyment!


The tables.



Josh and I dancing!


Emily, Tripp, and I



The cousins.



The Bride and Groom

Happy Mother's Day Mom

To my mom,

Mom,
I would like to thank you for all that you have done not only for me, but for the whole family. You are the glue that holds us all together. When ever I have a problem you are there to help me find a solution. We have had many laughs and tears together. You have been there to hold my and and pray with me through it all. I hope that as I get older and have children of my own I can be a MOM just like you. You are truly a Godly woman that I look up to.
Love you,
Ash

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers!!

Kids and their comments!

If you do not know I am currently doing my practicum at the AUM Early Childhood Center (ECC). The kids are so much fun and always have something funny to say. There is this one little boy at the ECC that has really started coming out of his shell. We will call him JW. Well JW was at my center this past week and we were talking about golf. I had drawn a picture of a person playing golf and had it there for the children in case one of them wanted to draw a picture like that. Well JW looked up at me with a serious look and said "Ms. Ashley how old are you?" I said, " I am 22." " He said well that picture is great for a 22 year old." I wanted to laugh so hard! I went and wrote that comment down -- so I could remember exactly what he said! Then he finished with his work and went on to another center. Before long JW was back at my center asking me "Ms. Ashley do you know what the computer says?" I was kind of scared to ask, but I said "What does the computer say?" JW says, " You've got mail!!!!" "But I do not ever have any!" I just laughed and he thought he was so funny! He is a cute kid! I really love the kids at the ECC!!! Hope everyone has a great rest of the weekend!!!

Easter Fun!!

Yesterday and Today were filled with Family Easter activities!! Yesterday we went over to Josh's parents house to eat lunch, and hide eggs for Kaylee our niece. It was so much fun watching her pick the eggs up and put them in her basket. The baby (K B) is too little to hunt eggs just yet we will have to wait until next year. Today was a fun day! I went to my parents house and to my grandparents house for lunch. The Easter Bunny brought me some candy, a new sunflower rug, and soem dish towels!! I enjoyed hanging out with my crazy yet fun family, especially at lunch!! Overall it has been a great weekend -- just went by entirely too fast!

Here are a few pictures from the weekend!

Hope you enjoy!

Kakie hunting eggs with Gunner looking on!

KB sitting with Josh -- to cute!!!

Joining In!

Hello Everyone!!
I decided to join the craze and start a blog. This is a way for me to share my feelings and opinions. I hope everyone will enjoy reading about me, my family, and our crazy yet fun life!!