I can't believe, looking back now, that I haven't posted since October of 2011...what's wrong with me?? Blogging used to be my thing; a release of sorts where I could jot down any number of ramblings I wanted in a day. I guess life just got the best of me...Now, here I am, a mother already graduated high school about to get married in a year with no college education and a little less than three years left in the National Guard. Where has time gone?? I'm not complaining by any means, I love the life that I have and I wouldn't change it for the world. So much has happened and I'm not even sure where to begin...
1) I'm a mom!! My daughter turned two months old yesterday; she's getting so big already. I found myself, just the other day, worrying about which college she'd choose because I knew once she's decided, I have to let her go. I felt so crazy to be thinking of that already when she hasn't even begun to crawl but when you're a parent, there's never enough time to be with your child. Her name is Lilia Marie Evans...Lilia after my mother's favorite flower, the lilac and Marie after her grandma's middle name (from her daddy's side). Yes, her father is still in the picture and happily so; we're getting married next year and he loves both of us to death. She is the most beautiful yet terrifying thing that has ever happened to me. I could never ask for a better life with her. I feel so spoiled now because I get every day with her which means I can watch her grow. It's amazing just the changes that occur in only two months time. She looks a lot like her daddy; including his adorable dimples and beautiful eyes but she has my nose, ears, and toes. We haven't decided if she's a brunette or red head yet; maybe a bit of both?? Whatever it turns out to be, she's going to be a heart breaker. Her daddy says, "just like her momma."
2) I'm engaged!! I'm getting married May 30, 2014 to the love of my life. He and I have made it through some really rough times as both friends and lovers. He's an amazing, honest, funny, supportive, hard working, strong, protective, yet ornery man. I couldn't live without him. His name is Daniel Scott Evans, or Dan. He proposed to me after I'd been away to training for a week. I was still in my sweaty uniform from the summer heat as I walked through the front door to our house. I heard the radio blaring and thought that our roommate Devin was home and I was so tired I couldn't remember if I'd seen any vehicles outside. I dropped my bags in the back room and walked through the kitchen calling out, "Devin??" I got no response so I went into her room and turned the stereo off. I turned around, back into the kitchen, and I jumped. Dan had crept out of our bedroom and into the kitchen behind me. "Oh my God, Dan, you scared me!!" He just smiled and dropped a pillow on the hard floor before kneeling on his knee. My heart sped up as he took my hand and looked up at me with his beautiful eyes. "Ashley, you are the love of my life and I want to spend the rest of our lives together. Will you marry me??" Of course I smiled and pulled him to his feet for a hug and said, "Yes!!" Ever since then, I've been looking around and inspiring myself with pictures and ideas for the wedding and reception and I can't wait till next spring!!
3) I'm getting a house!! The loan is finalized in the middle of June so we can buy our own house here in Pierce, where we've decided to settle down and raise Lilia. It's a small looking but rather big white country house near the grain elevator. It has a plentiful yard, two car garage, a basement, main floor, and upstairs. We have some big plans for this place!! We're adding: a porch, flower bed, dog kennel, trampoline, play fort/sand box combination, and hot tub. Of course there's work to be done, the house was built in 1949 and everything is still original; including the toilet. Our first order of business is the bathroom, then we'll move onto appliances, making two bedrooms, a laundry room, and a bathroom in the basement, putty, and paint. Lilia will have her own room and I even get to paint the kitchen my favorite color orange to match all of the homemade cupcake décor. Dan will get the garage for his 'man cave' where we may eventually put a pool table; that we're undecided about. Needless to say, we are stoked to become home owners!!
4) Now for some family news!! My oldest brother finally got married to Christina Woodbury in October 2012 and they had their first child together in January. Chris's daughter Olivia makes a great big sister to Peighton Renee. My nephew, Drake, turned two in March this year; it's amazing how much he's grown but he's still my little Bubby!! My twin brother, Dakota is marrying his girlfriend of a little over a year, Emily Chamberlin on June 22, 2013. It'll be a small but grand occasion and we're all very happy for them!! He proposed to her in front of literally the entire family at Christmas dinner; her mom even got to be there.
I'd say we've had a pretty good couple of years, my family and I, with many more to come I'm sure. I'm ready for whatever the future holds because I have such an amazing support system. I don't know what I'd do without them all...
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