Home Again...

After spending the past two months on an island, we are back in the city and I have FINALLY unpacked and hung all my clothes back up.

And I have to say....I am missing my island.

Yep, it's mine now.

I got married there, I lived there for a few months so I think I can claim it as my own. 

I really can't believe how quickly eight weeks passed by. Seems like just yesterday I was trying to figure out how many tank tops one needs for island living and how much of a tan I could achieve. I was going for Snooki, but left looking more slightly 'sun-kissed.' 

In my last week on the island, I hit up a thrift store and scored this little Banana Republic number for $5.00.

What I love most about this dress is that the bottom of it actually has a built in slip, so the jersey fabric doesn't cling and I don't have to worry about showing off too much of my goodies.  

(Sidenote: In the above photo, I had to edit out a massive boner on my parent's-in-law pup Bruno. He was  a bit excited for his first photo shoot).

Dress: Banana Republic 

Shoes: Blowfish Shoes

Silver Locket Necklace: My Sweet Nomsa

Sterling Silver Infinity Bracelet: My Sweet Nomsa

Here are some close ups of the jewelry that I am wearing in the above photos 

(click on the photo to be taken directly to the item).

It's good to be back home, but I know that I am not the only one missing island living...

 

Be prepared for a lot of island living recaps over the next week or so because I have a whole smorgosbord of photos to share. 

Crabbing adventures, family visits, beach time, farmer's markets and fort exploring. 

Have you guys been enjoying your summer so far?

~ With Love, Ashlee ~

High Five For Friday - Saturday Edition!

So guess who has two thumbs and writes a blog at 9pm on a Friday night?

This lady!

This photo was taken a few years ago at my first UGA football game. 

Go Dawgs!

My husband is currently enjoying the delicious food and drinks of Savannah with his co-workers while I sit at home lamenting the fact that I already ate the last of the ice cream earlier today.

But soon, yes soon, I will go and join him and we will enjoy the madness of Savannah on a Friday night together (and pick up ice cream on the way home. And wine. And beer). 

(Editor's note: It is now Saturday afternoon. Right after I typed that last sentance my husband called me to pick him up so now we have the 'High Five for Friday - Saturday Edition).

/one\

Friday was the last day of work for my husband at one of his summer jobs and he starts his next job July 8th. So for one week we get to enjoy the spoils of island living together!

I have already penned into our calender some sea kayaking, beach laying, bicycle riding, crabbing, spinning at the YMCA, boating, gallivanting around Savannah together and eating lots of ice cream.

I am very excited for our mini vacation together.

/two\

Yesterday I stopped by the Goodwill here and pursed their items. I don't buy clothes really ever (pretty much only when I am in Colorado with my mom) but I splurged yesterday and got a haul of new things for only $23.00.

Two dresses, two shirts, one skirt and one pair of jeans (for an upcoming DIY project).

       

/three\

I may or may not have beaten my husband's top score on 'Minon Rush.'

NBD

source

/four\

I finally figured out what all you young, hip people are talking about when you mention spotify.

You kids and your dang modern technology.

I now get to listen to all my pop music on repeat without making my husband's eyes bug out when he sees our Itune charges for the month.

I currently have these four songs on repeat...

 

/five\

I have always known I have a pretty cool mom, but I really just want to give a special shout-out to her right now because she has been especially awesome this week. 

I am a lucky kid that I get to have such a good looking, funny mom. 

She likes to stroke my ego by telling me that since I was so perfect as a child, she decided that she shouldn't bother having anymore children since they all wouldn't live up to the standard I set. 

I love the fact that since I am an only child I don't have to share her with anyone (except my stepdad, but he's cool, so I'm okay with that). 

One of the many reasons that she is cool is because she shows me photos of things she sees at work ...

She works as a code enforcement officer in a not so great area of Denver so she sees plenty of interesting things.  

She also shares status updates like these on facebook for everyone to see...

MOM - "My thought for the day....So...after all my thoughts about working out early.....I spent the entire morning wondering/ concerned why my new uniform shorts felt SO uncomfortable....I had to make a pit stop at the MLK building (where we keep our lunch in the fridge) and decided to use the facilities.....I discovered...and this may be tmi...that I had my underpants on BACKWARDS!!!! omg.....I am humbled."

MOM - "I asked my husband if he had planned an amazingly...wonderful....

weekend for my birthday....he just stared at me. I may need to kick his a$$....."

Did I mention that I get my good looks from her???

  My mom is on the left, her BFF is on the right.

 

So in conclusion....

Mom you rock!

Thanks for being so awesome and for making me feel incredibly loved this week. 

So that about ends this week's of 'High Five For Friday - Saturday Edition.' 

Better late than never I suppose.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend everyone!

~ With Love, Ashlee ~

Dear In-Laws...

Thanks for living on an island and not in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sorry to anyone who loves/lives in Omaha. I imagine though that it is not as awesome as an island. 

Today I walked, biked and laid all over this lovely island and just enjoyed life. 

I also got a wicked sunburn because I thought I was too cool for sunscreen. 

~ With Love, Ashlee ~