Tuesday, May 12, 2009

10 Things That Make Me Happy Today

1. Chasing bubbles

2. Hugs and kisses from my babies
3. "Make You Feel My Love" by Bob Dylan
4. Encouraging words from my momma
5. Peanut M&Ms
6. A clean kitchen
7. Knowing my hard work payed off this semester
8. Positive attitudes
9. "I love you" from the hubby
10. Reading a new book 

Monday, May 11, 2009

Getting to Know The Ones I Love: My Bro

This past weekend my little brother and his wife Ashley graduated with their bachelors from ISU. Both of them are going on to grad school in the fall, a huge accomplishment for them both. Aaron is studying to be an Occupational Therapist, which suites him so well. He has always taken a genuine interest in people. He is always there to lend a helping hand and truly makes others feel comfortable and loved no matter what their circumstances might be. I see my father in him, which if you know my father you know how amazing he is. I am so proud of you Aaron, I love you. 


Here is a little bit more about my brother:

1. What is your favorite color?

      A mix of Green-Blue

2. Where are you from?

      Longmont CO

3. What is your favorite restaurant?

      P.F. Changs

4. What is your favorite comfort food?

      Chocolate

5. What is the one thing you can’t live without?

      Family-Ashley

6. What is one movie you can recite from heart?

      Enchanted (not by choice but hear it every day at work)

7. What is your favorite T.V show?

      Mark and Olly Living With The Matchiganga

8. What book are you currently reading?

      Resilience

9. If you had to choose a movie title for your life story, what would it be?

      The Good Life of Aaron and Ashley

10. What song is your favorite at the moment?

      I Do It For Hip-Hop, Ludacris

11. Who or what inspires you?

      Family/ Smart people

12. What place would you like to visit?

      Greece

12. Which concert that you attended was your favorite?

      Summer Jam

13. Chocolate or Vanilla?

      Chocolate

14. What are some of your favorite memories of us?

      Driving to Idaho

      Hanging out

      Going on vacation

15. What is one thing we have in common? 

      Our taste in good music

Mother's Day

Playing Dress Up
How many times can a mom tell her child to stop pickin in one day?
Aww my babies are sooo cute!
Isn't John such a pretty princess!
John decided to customize a shirt for me this mother's day.





My BBQn' Man


John definitely has a gift for making the most deliciously delectable meat, just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The man is serious about his BBQ! Some of his delicacies include a killer brisket, smoked meatloaf, ribs, pulled pork, moink balls (meatballs wrapped in bacon, rolled in a special rub and then smoked to perfection), and beans. Oh and not to mention he makes all his own sauces and rubs.  I've never been a big meat eater but DANG this boy can smoke it up!

Cinco de Mayo Fire



 Forseys, who we gonna burn stuff with when you're gone?

Sunday, May 3, 2009

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Nothing brings a smile faster to my face than when Nanna asks to hold my hand. Ahh the small and simple things are what make life wonderful!

* I am having way to much fun with THIS application! I want the real deal!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

The Gift Of Gab

This conversation took place while checking out at the grocery store:

Ashlyn: (to the cashier) Hello Lady, how are you?
Cashier: I'm good, what is your name?
Ashlyn: My name is Ashlyn Nicole Perkes and I am a daughter. This is my mother Kellie Nicole Perkes, she's kinda like me. And this is my sister Nanna Bean Perkes. She has blue eyes and blond hair and is really silly! My dad is working and at school, his name is Bumpy Perkes. Oh and we're going to grandmas today to eat some french fries and lemonade and watch Pinocchio. Hey lady will you give me my apple juice, I'm thirsty. I'm going to play at the park with Wormy, Madeline, Sandy and Nanna. We are going to have lots of fun. Did you know that I'm Ariel?
Cashier: Oh wow!


Yes, she is just a little bit like her momma.