Follow Back Friday

It's Friday (finally!) and NYC Island Gal is having a 'blog hop' so head on over to her blog and join in the fun.  I absolutely love her blog, she always has something interesting to write about.

For the blog hop you are to give some random facts about yourself, so here goes.

1.  I strongly dislike when people are not polite and make it known

2.  I snort when I laugh really hard

3.  I love tequila

4.  I have a son who is the love of my life

5.  My favorite scent is vanilla

6.  I am a tea junkie

7.  I hate to iron, I burn myself EVERY time

8.  I love milk chocolate and chocolate milk

9.  I wish Derek & Meredith were a real-life couple

10.  I love Isla Fisher

11.  As of Saturday I will have been married for 3 weeks

There are some random facts about me, now link up and play along.

Have a great weekend!

Blog Design/Header

I have been playing with my blog design (as you can probably tell), although, apart from downloading a free background I haven't really done much.  I am not talented when it comes to all things computer like, heck, who am I kidding, I am not talented in a lot of things.  Possibly only eating and drinking...is that a bad thing?!

I am looking to create a new header/banner/watchyamacallit and would love any ideas, suggestions, etc.  Oh and maybe a signature too, if that's not asking too much.

Even if you have nothing pop in to say hi, I love the comments.

Top 2 Tuesday & Weekend Recap

It's (almost) Top 2 Tuesday over at Taylor's blog and this week is your top 2 reality t.v. shows.  This is definitely an easy one as I am a reality t.v. junkie.  Who doesn't love to watch a little bit of drama every night now and then?!

Number 1 - BIG BROTHER...this is definitely one of my favs!  I could not turn the channel or miss an episode when Evil Dick and Danielle were on the show.  Then there was Jeff and Jordan - how cute are they?!?!

Number 2 - THE HILLS...now I know that this isn't a 'reality' show, just a bunch of drama but for some reason I still have to watch it.  And every single time after it's over I ask myself why I still watch it...again, please do not judge.  Haha...

Since Lauren left it's just not the same...

I also love the Bachelorette/Bachelor, America's Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser...but I am just supposed to pick 2. :)

Head on over to Taylor's to link up and join the fun.  All of these girls have me curious about The Real Housewives shows, which I have never seen.

Okay, on to weekend recap.  Friday night I hung out with C and got some housework done and then Saturday was an early start.  I met Jamie and Katie for breakfast and we headed to the Fire Fighter Games for the day.  Erin came out for the day and we had a great visit, it turned out to be a beautiful day.  Here is a picture of all the fire wives/girlfriends and our shirts for the year, we are the only ladies who do it and there were a lot of comments on our shirts this year.

The men gearing up for the games to start.

Friday night I came home to C with a new hair cut!  We figured that with it being so warm outside we should get his hair trimmed, also he's been constantly pushing it out of his eyes.  We decided it is time he has a little boy hair cut and it started out that way, but then he got a little excited and apparently he started flailing around in the chair and well, it's a little butchered.  While we still aren't used to it we will have to wait it out and see, but we both prefer his 'surfer/hockey hair'.  Regardless, he's still damn adorable and hilarious!  Here he is with my dad on Father's Day.  We went to visit my parents yesterday afternoon with all of my siblings and it was nice to see everyone.

Hope every one's week is going well so far!

Friday Five and Blog Help

This week over at Just Me and My Life, Beth is hosting Friday Five and it's your 5 favorite songs ever.  This is my first time participating in Friday Five, not quite sure why it's taken me so long as I love Beth's blog and read it often.

So, here we go:

1.  Radar - Britney Spears

I am a little bit of a Britney addict, she, along with reality TV, are my 'guilty pleasures'.  I mean who doesn't love themselves some Britney, she's one hot mess.

2. Chasing Pavements - Adele

I love this song and I don't know why, it's been one of my favorites for some time now.

3 - Britney Spears

Once again, how can you not love this girl?!

4 - Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

I grew up listening to this music thanks to my sisters and my brother, it's a classic and a fantastic one at that.

5 - If You Seek Amy - Britney

I'm sure this comes as no surprise, so please don't judge.

There you have it, my top 5.  I could go on and on with songs I like, but these are 5 that I just love to dance/sing along to on my drive to work.  Yes, I'm that girl...

I am looking at getting a blog 'makeover' as the current design isn't very 'me'.  Any suggestions, tips or tricks?  All are appreciated!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Mrs. Johnston Is Back!

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G.

That is the only way to sum up the past week and a half of my life.  Our wedding and honeymoon have both come and gone and I do not have one single complaint.  It was one of the most wonderful days from what I can remember.  Has anyone else found that the day just flies by and it all seems to be a blur?  All went well, no problems at all, the weather was perfect, everyone had a blast and I really couldn't have imagined a better day with almost everyone that means so much to us.

This is a picture of our wedding party that someone snapped when we were doing our pictures after the ceremony.  From left to right (ladies) Christy (my brother's wife), Meegan (my sister), Shannon (Ryan's sister), Moi, Erin (MOH - my bestest) and Melissa (my sister)...(men) Robert (my brother), Chris (friend of Ryan), Mark (friend of Ryan), my HUSBAND, Lee (BM - Ryan's Brother-in-Law).  By this time C was running wild and was so tired of being what told what to do that we just let him be.  He was sooo well behaved all weekend considering nap time was non-existent.  Here are a few more pictures take by guests, I can't wait to see the ones from the photographer.

My Dad and I. I just love him so much. We did a little grove before heading down the aisle when the music started. He cracks me up!

My immediate family, this picture is golden as I cannot even remember the last time we all got a picture together, possibly 2 years ago at my brother's wedding.  L-R.  My brother, his wife and 2 girls, Ryan, Mom, Dad and I, my sister and her husband, my other sister, her husband, 2 boys and C.  It's such a great picture even though not all of the kids are smiling and looking in the same direction, it's so us.

Another fun wedding party shot

Our drive away from the ceremony (R's a volunteer firefighter)

Our first dance and Mr & Mrs (I Want To Grow Old With You - Adam Sandler, R's pick)

The crazy twins and C (who looks less than thrilled) love this picture!

Awwwwwww

On to the honeymoon...ahhhh...refreshing, beautiful, amazing.  Sailing, snorkeling, starfish, dolphin, sea turtles, sting rays, barracudas, drinks, great food, bright blue water and hot white sand.  Need I go on?  Here is R and I on a sailing trip we took one afternoon to 'Iguana Island'.

And here is me ready for a night out, please ignore my hair as it was very unruly in the humidity.

Well that's all for tonight, just wanted to say hi and I'm back.

Ashley xo

T-3 Sleeps!

I know I have been a terrible, terrible blogger but I really have been doing nothing but running around lately and finalizing everything, therefore, all thoughts in my mind have been a blur and you don't want to read that mess - really!

So, just a quick note to say 'Hi!', 'Bye!' and 'I am getting married this weekend!' Wow...

I am super excited and not at all stressed - yet.

Also, my sweet, sweet husband to be ended up booking us a honeymoon to Turks and Caicos...we leave Monday.  Please be very jealous while I am gone and I promise to fill you in after.

Can't wait to read up on your happenings upon my return!