It's Those Little Moments...

I don't mean to get too deep but I just cant help but write about those little moments. You know, the moments when your wrapped up around each other and cant help but say those three words over and over and over. You never wanna let go and just cant stop smiling at each other. Or its those little moments when your in the car singing Dixie Chicks at the top of our lungs which ends in the longest laugh, one of those laughs where you never think your going to stop and catch your breath and the second you do, you start laughing all over again.  That one moment that I look forward to each day when he walks right through that door from a long day at work. We cant help but kiss each other all over. Its the little moments when I look over at him while were in the temple together... I cant stop tears from streaming down my face cause I have never loved someone so much in my entire life.  Ahhh those little moments... They keep me going... and remind me that LIFE IS SOOO GOOD. I have the best husband that any wife could ask for.

Crazy Town

I cant help by laugh my head off when he throws THIS sign at me, right before he leaves.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!! xoxo
Love, The Richards

OUR FIRST LOVE DAY.

AH! What a fun weekend! It was full of surprises, celebrations, shopping, sledding, family, yummy food, snow and just time well spent. Chase and I have been crazy busy so we officially celebrated Valentines this past weekend. It was definitely one of the best valentines I have ever had. I owe it all to chase and his romantic date planning. I love that boy so much!

HAPPY 1ST VALENTINES CHASER!!

We woke up in the morning to the sweet smell of pancakes and sausage, then we went up to soldier hollow and went sledding. We ended our date by eating a romantic dinner on main street in Park City. It was in one word... perfect.

The 12 "LAYS" of valentines day was a hoot!!

WHEN WE FIRST MET, I HAD 

NO IDEA YOU WOULD BE SO 

IMPORTANT TO ME.

February... I've Missed You!

HAPPY FEBRUARY!!!

Mmm... I am so pleased with this month.

Its the month of LOVE.

Heres to: snow, warm clothes, valentines, sledding, hearts, hot chocolate, movie nights, the super-bowl, forts, warm clothes, take out, school, one month closer to summer, and to BEING IN LOVE!

Im mostly grateful for my sweet valentine. So lucky that he is mine every year. xoxo

Ps. LOOK WHAT I MADE!!-------->

That is my personal "BUTTON"

Grab it why don't cha? Add it to the side of your blog!! haha I dont really know what Im doing but.. their cute!! xoxo

I've Got Sunshine...On A Cloudy Day!

     Today I feel inspired, touched, blessed and loved. I came across this little gem and It was a great reminder of how I should be living my life. I feel like it is easy to forget how much I have been blessed. Its easy to forget about talents and gifts that were specifically given to me. Please watch this video and hopefully you will be as inspired as I was! Ah it gives me chills!!

             

Have a wonderful day! xoxo

Love, Ash

Dear Prancer...

Thanks for being the best gift under the christmas tree 13 years ago. Thank you for loving us girls even though we dressed you up in doll clothes.  Thanks for always protecting me whenever there was a thunderstorm. Thank you for always warming up my cold feetsies. Thank you for always playing and jumping in the snow with us. Thank you for laying right on top of our board games. Thank you for having 5 adorable puppies. Thank you for always catching people toilet papering us. Thank you for being apart of our family for so many years! You were the best dog us Carroll girls could ever asked for and we will forever miss you.
Sincerely, 
          Ashley.

RIP PRANCEY!!! LOVE YOU, YOU CUTE ESKIMO YOU!!

2012 Resolutions

              So.. Here I go blogging again. I act like this is normal or something....but the truth is, I kinda like blogging! haha I like to organize all my thoughts in this crazy head of mine. Plus, I am convinced that ONE DAY,(yes...one day), I will be grateful that I can look back on all these memories of Chase and I.
               Over Thanksgiving, I got talking to Chase's amazing Grandpa. That man seems to have everything in life figured out.  He is such a wise, spiritual giant. But we got talking about school and its importance. I explained that with two and half more years to go, I feel like there is no light at the end of that dang tunnel. Grandpa Kent was quick to tell me that his absolute favorite part to look back on was when he and his cute wife first got married. He said that it was really hard and sometimes stressful to go to school, make a living and still have time for each other. But he added that it really was the greatest time in life. He sat back and told me to enjoy ever minute of it.  I don't think Grandpa Kent knew how much he influenced me that day. Its almost like an electric shock went right through me and made every inch of my body realize that fancy cars, clothes or anything materialistic really didn't matter. Life is about the people we surround ourselves with and who we become. Anyway. that kind of got serious. Aaaand Im not saying that I am perfect. By all means, I love to shop and get new things but I think that conversation was a great jump start to a new year. I walked away feeling more wise and dedicated to school, and the people around me.  The point is, I have a feeling that 2012 has so much in store for me!
Here is to 2012 and kicking resolution boootayy.

Ashley Richards Resolutions For 2012:

Be Strong- Work out AT LEAST 4x a week- strengthen every muscle group once a week. Be faithful to cardio. AND train/run at least 1 marathon this year.
Be Smart- Dedicate 100% to school. Don't miss class and get good grades. Also, this year is the year to Apply and get accepted to a Dental Hygiene school. yay!
Be Healthy- Learn to cook at least 30 new meals that are healthy, delicious and nutritious! I want to have a wonderful list of dinners that both Chase and I love to cook and eat! Also, I cant forget to eat healthy snacks!
Be Wise- Devote more time to daily scripture study with and without Chase. Continue to go to the temple once a week. Be sure to really kneel in prayer morning & night. Exceed in church callings by being a great sunday school teacher.
Be Happy- Remember to be grateful & humble, date Chase regularly, treasure the small things, look for beauty in everything, do things I enjoy, and always put others first.
xoxo