Miles got the news that he could take off Monday and Tuesday so we hit the road for Tybee Island.
We go there around 4. The water was great. Nice and warm, perfect for swimming.
Ate at StingRay’s. I love see food.
Love,
Ashley
Heather’s Graduation Party
Tom, Hilary and I meet up and carpooled together to Heather Kinney’s graduation party. I had fun watching Hilary do card tricks and play piano.
Later we all came back to my house to play CatchPhrase and jam.
Wish Heather happy travels. She leaves July 17th for London to study abroad.
Love,
Ashley
The Collegian Meeting and Winning the Scholoarship
Miles and I ate some delicious ribs from Spiced Right. That’s some serious barbecue.
He dropped me off and I went to my Collegian meeting with Mr. David. Zoe was supposed to meet us but had to rush to the hospital because of serious back pain. Please be praying for her.
Mr. David and I talked about where the paper was headed for the Orientation issue. This is going to be an awesome issue. Very arty.
Hilary and I began working on designing the campus maps. Looking forward to cranking out the paper.
Got a call from GPC today. I won the Ann M. Knight Memorial Scholarship! I wrote an essay, the supporters really liked it and picked me. This money will help me buy my textbooks.
Love,
Ashley
Supplies, Safes and Thai
Jesse, Miles and I took the cookout supplies over to Huntington Village off Jimmy Carter.
Then we went to check on safes at Armors Locks and Safes.
Went to eat Thai. It was the most delicious yellow curry I’ve ever eaten. Thanks to J who bought it. Way to go little bro.
Love,
Ashley
Cookout Wednesday
The kids only have 2 more days of school so I thought they’d enjoy a begining of summer cookout.Dad and I went to Kroger to pick up the supplies.
The bus rolled up and the kids came running up the hill so excited to see me, the grill master, cooking them something bigger than a snack.
They ate it all up.
Then the girls did a stomp dance.
Went to hang out with Heather and Alyssa at Nacho Daddy’s.
Love,
Ashley
Popsicles and Newspapers
Like see food?
Miles and I ate at our favorite garden market, Always Fresh. They have the best squash and brochlie soup.
Looked at hiking gear for our Costa Rica trip in July.
Surprised the kids with Popsicles today at Kensington. They only have 3 days left until summer break. Please pray that God will grant me a creative idea for the summer backyard Bible club. I’m thinking about planting a garden and growing in God’s love.
None of the kids had homework. The girls and I sat on a blanket while Alexia practiced reading. Jocelyn did my hair and listened while the boys played football.
I’m listening to Lexi read and I hear Mrs. Opal blow her whistle. I had to jump up quick and break up a few fight between Nick and Malik. Instead of fighting I encouraged each of them to scream as loud as they could to get their anger out. Then we did push ups. This seemed to help ease tensions.
The girls had a great time painting their nails on the picnic table with Mrs. Opal. She taught them a magic trick with disappearing nail polish. Click here to watch the movie.
And as always she brought a healthy snack for the hungry kids.
Worked on laying out the Orientation newspaper issue. Designing and writing is the fun part.
Love,
Ashley
Mexican Crochet
Bad Eye
The whole family went to Madina today to meet with some new missionary partners.
Chop Chop chicken, goat meat and Tibis beef are always good.
I scratched my eye somehow and it got really red that I couldn’t open it. Mo took me to Walgreen’s to get some eye drops. I was in pain so she went to Kensington for me. I just got up from resting and feel a lot better now.
Anna and I walked 3 miles around Stone Mountian.
Went shopping for sunglasses. Need to protect your eyes.
Went to Movie Tavern and watched Iron Man 2.
Ever tried a Ginger Chew? Sweet and Spicy.
Love,
Ashley
Lynsie’s 21st Birthday
Mama, Dad and I went to CIBC to hear Pastor Phil preach. He’s always really dynamic and fun to listen to.
Ate Picadilly with the parents then went to spent time with Miles.
Around 4, we left to celebrate Lynsie’s 21st birthday at a cookout at her house. Her mom cooked delisious steak wrapped in bacon and carrots with cream.
Click here to see all the birthday pictures.
Love,
Ashley
Pop’s New Truck
Pop drove up from Dublin, Ga to spend time with the family. He just got a brand new 2010 Ford F150. It’s huge!
Took Lynsie to get our nails done for her birthday. This was me getting bored and trying to decide on a color.
Went over to Ashley’s and hung out with her and Lee on the porch while the rain came down.
Love,
Ashley
The Collegian Picnic at Stone Mountian
Miles and I picked up about $40 worth of KFC for the staff picnic. We had fun eating in the shade with the news crew. I enjoyed showing Miles all off. For some of us this will be the last time we see eachother.
Love,
Ashley
Video Editing
Dad started teaching me how to edit some of the Costa Rica video this morning. I’m realy enjoying it so far. I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned and use it for The Collegian.
Went to eat Metro Cafe with the family.
Worked on creating a training page for The Collegian. It’s call the 3 minute Student Sound Bite. It teaches what to say to people when you’re interview, what questions to ask and how to frame your picture.
Drove to Azalea to work with the kids. I helped Rebecca on her book report.
Talked to Mrs. Zana about working with her horses this summer. I can’t wait to be around the big guys again. I designed her website. Take a look http://www.brookwoodranch.com.
Love,
Ashley
Religions Final
Studied a long time for this final and it really paid off. I know I did well on the written conrast, comparison essay.
Meet Hannah outside the library. She’s trying to get enrolled for summer classes.
Sold my books back.
Took Josh and Hannah out to Madina for some roast goat. Hannah liked the injera. Yuck.
Hung out with the kids at Kensington. They don’t have much homework now that it’s almost the end of school.
Samara was making some crazy faces.
Later we all celebrated the end of school at Miles’.
Anna points out a pig.
Love,
Ashley
CPR Final
This class was really easy, a slack teacher, and no homework. That makes the tests and quizzes hard. I studied all day. Took it and I think I did OK.
Talked to Zoe in the newspaper office. Did some planning for the Orientation Issue.
Studied Religions at the library for about 2 hours.
Came home went for a 2 miles run then back to studying for 3 more hours.
Love,
Ashley
Hanging Belts
Super simple all yet need are some belts and push pins.
Push the pins where you want to hang the belts.
This makes it instantly easier to make a new outfit.
Flowers and Jeans
Daniel’s Story By Carol Matas
Daniel’s Story By Carol Matas
Even though it’s written at a 9th grade level this short read was really inspiring. It follows a boy through his struggle living in internment camps during the holocaust.
Geology Final
Studied 2 days for the Geology final. I feel confident about it. I won the Outstanding Student Award for Geology. Sweet!
Miles and I climbed Stone Mountain together in 40 mins. Woo! Are my legs burning.
Picked up Mo on her bike and we went to work with the kids at Kensington.
Played football with Malik.
Love,
Ashley
Mother’s Day
Went to Mountain Park First Baptist for church this morning. Richard King spoke. I always like to listen to him since he was one of the track coaches at Parkview.
He talked about journaling with God. When you look back over the months you see what direction your heart is pulling you in.
Picked up Jesse and meet Mama’s brothers and sisters at Old Hickory house. Yum.
Gave Mo her Mother’s day picture. She really liked it.
Love,
Ashley
Mother’s Day Pictures and The Estate Sale
Jesse and I went to an estate sale looking for silver.
Came home and took pictures for our mama’s day present.
Ate Quizno’s with Miles and then took he and Roxy’s pictures for their mom.
College Fashion
I’m a web surfer and when I find a great site I want to share it. I know all my fashionistas out there will appreciate this one. 
Click here to visit College Fashion. 
Wheatgrass Shots and Sushi
Jessica and I spent the day together.
Roxy ate sushi for the first time and LOVED it!
Love,
Ashley
Hippie Chick
Missionary Care Center
Ate at Madina with the whole family.
Went over to FBC Atlanta and spent about 2 hours thrifting through clothes. We all got some great stuff.
Helped the kids and mothers at Azalea with their homework.
Had fun watching Dad and Jesse race the kids.
Love,
Ashley
Cinco de Mayo
No school today. It’s supposed to be a study day.
Mama rode her bike to work so I took the van and meet her at CIBC before heading to Kensington.
Had a good time with the kids. They’re having field day tomorrow. I know they are looking forward to that.
A bunch of us went to Eastside to hang out on the wrap around porch.
Love,
Ashley
School Girl Blues
Tuesdays with Mrs. Opal
Went to school early to listen to a lecture about nanotechnoloy and the environment.
Click here to read the Collegian blog I posted about it.
Took a quiz in CPR class.
Mo went to Azalea with the boys. I was sure glad to have Mrs. Opal’s help.
After working on homework we prayed that Dajuan’s mom would find a new home and then we all enjoyed buttery crackers.
Love,
Ashley
Religions Exam
Today was the last day of Geology class. I can hardly believe it’s been 5 months.
We talked about the oil spill that just hit. Good thing I got my shirmp fix yesterday because prices will be going up, up, up.
Took the Religions written exam. I feel really confident about it. I must have written the study guide over 3 times.
Ate lunch with Nathan and Tom at Madina. It was their first time to eat roast goat.
The comedian Damon Wayans is coming to GPC see the blog I wrote about him here.
About to start working on my Geology test corrections.
Love,
Ashley
Satin Blue Rain Jacket
Studying for Relgion’s Exam
Yay! Momo and Daddy got home today.
Miles and I went to Red Lobster to eat. Shrimp yumbo. Watched the Brave’s game. We won 7 to 1.
Miles went to cook so I came home to work on my religion’s study guide. Tomorrow I have an exam.
Just about finished with all my classes. I’ve really learned a lot from my Geology, World Religions and CPR classes.
Love,
Ashley
The Collegian “Training Day”
I had fun at our all day training today. Yes, it was long but helpful.
Click here to see my The Collegian blog post.
Came home and worked on email while Jesse worked on his computer.
Made dinner for J and I now I’m starting to work on some Religions and Geo homework.
Love,
Ashley
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