tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5925726696422461202024-02-06T22:55:13.130-06:00Ashley Running | Life's Adventures One Mile At a TimeAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-75970036816243821882013-08-21T12:22:00.000-05:002013-08-21T12:22:02.112-05:00Wedding Recap 5: The Reception<div style="text-align: center;">
I know-I’m the world’s worst procrastinator! It’s been a really busy
summer but I want to finish these wedding recaps! (Even though I’ve been
married for 5 months-ha!)</div>
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After the ceremony, we split off to take photos of Zach and me as
well as us with our families and the wedding party while the guests
enjoyed cocktail hour.</div>
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We
chose two drinks to have as our signature drinks and also served beer
and Mississippi muscadine wine. The bride’s drink was a strawberry
mojito and the groom’s drink was Captain and Coke!</div>
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The whole wedding party! From right, Jim, Danielle, Jonathon, Emily,
Scott, Amanda, Shawn, Chelsea, me, Zach, Caitlin, Dan, Mary Catherine,
Kevin, Brianna, and Andy! We had the funniest wedding party-they kept
the party going all weekend and we all had so much fun!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-022.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-022" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2609" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-022.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Us with my parents and sister <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" /> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-035.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-035" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2611" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-035.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach’s pink socks! I had to have him wear some pink!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-041.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-041" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2612" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-041.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Us with Zach’s parents, sister, and brother <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" /> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-043.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-043" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2613" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-043.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach’s sweet grandparents Grammy and Poppy! I love them! <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-056.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-056" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2614" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-056.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach’s socks and my shoes <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" /> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-057.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-057" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2615" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-057.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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We had a wedding cowbell that we made and we didn’t ring it until our wedding day!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-065.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-065" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2618" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-065.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Chelsea and Shawn had the most hilarious best man-maid of honor entrance! <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-111.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-111" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2623" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-111.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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The new Mr. and Mrs.!</div>
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First dance!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-116.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-116" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2627" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-116.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-121.jpg"><img alt="Reception1-121" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2628" height="750" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception1-121.jpg?w=500&h=750" width="500" /></a></div>
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Time to cut the cake! The flavor of our cake was amazing! It was a
creamy vanilla cake with fresh strawberry filling and vanilla
buttercream. <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-061.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-061" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2638" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-061.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Scott wins the award for best dance moves!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-104.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-104" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2640" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-104.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Tossing the bouquet! Mary Catherine caught the bouquet and she
actually was the next one to get married! Her and Kevin were married in
June!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-150.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-150" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2642" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-150.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Also, the our friend who caught the garter proposed to his girlfriend only a few weeks after our wedding!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-155.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-155" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2643" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-155.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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We had an MSU pom pom and cowbell send off after the wedding! The whole group sang the MSU fight song and it made us smile <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" /> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-194.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-194" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2645" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-194.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Of course I had to say bye to my dad post-wedding! The poor guy had
the Noro virus and was suffering the whole day. What a trooper!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-198.jpg"><img alt="Reception2-198" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2646" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/reception2-198.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a> </div>
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After
our wedding everyone went to a local favorite restaurant, Red’s Ice
House, and continued the party there! The place wasn’t busy, so we had
the band and a whole section of the restaurant to ourselves! We had SUCH
a blast! Our reception ended at 9 and we wound up staying at Red’s past
midnight. Zach and I walked to our hotel which was right down the
street and everyone was honking and yelling to us since we were in our
wedding gear! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" />
We were so fortunate that we had so many people who mean so much to us
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-79608356880393634452013-06-26T12:53:00.004-05:002013-06-26T12:53:40.504-05:00Wedding Recap 4: The Ceremony<div style="text-align: center;">
From downtown, we traveled to the ceremony and reception site, the
Pavilion at Patriot’s Point. Since we had separate limos, the girls went
inside the clubhouse at the golf club to wait for the ceremony to
begin, while the guys waited in the reception area. Thankfully we only
had about 25 minutes before the ceremony! I was too excited to wait any
longer!<br />
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Our ceremony decor was pink and cheerful!<br />
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Pink and champagne ribbons on all the chairs, large flowers for the reserved rows, flower petals lining the aisle…<br />
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Signs
leading the way to the aisle that had vows on them, such as “To have
and to hold”, “In sickness and in health”, with the last sign before the
aisle saying “Here comes the bride”.<br />
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I also made the paper flower garland that was strung between the trees!<br />
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My dad made 3 foot A&Z signs for us that we had in the ceremony and reception areas!</div>
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Before we knew it, it was time to walk down the aisle!<br />
Here go the guys!</div>
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And the girls!<br />
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I love how you can see Fort Sumter, the decor of the ceremony, Caitlin, and the groomsmen in this photo.<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/ceremony-071.jpg"><img alt="Ceremony-071" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2583" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/ceremony-071.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a> </div>
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Here comes the bride!<br />
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loved our vows. We started with the traditional vows the pastor
provided us and changed it around to make it more “us”. We both felt it
had a lot about our personalities and also our relationship in the vows
and the guests both laughed and thought they were sweet at the same
time.<br />
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My aunt Mary Kate read a poem that Zach wrote during the ceremony as well!<br />
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Before I knew it, we were exchanging rings!<br />
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We are husband and wife!<br />
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Clearly I was very excited about this!<br />
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Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Wynne!<br />
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After the ceremony, we made it official and signed our marriage license! Zach’s face in this picture is HILARIOUS!<br />
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Time to celebrate!!</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-67332739386362241632013-05-16T08:28:00.001-05:002013-05-16T08:28:10.183-05:00Wedding Recap 3: Getting Ready and Pre-Ceremony<div style="text-align: center;">
I’m finally getting around to posting our wedding pictures from the
actual big day! Our photographer was the always-fabulous Jen Smith from <a href="http://carolinaphotosmith.com/">Carolina Photosmith</a>.
She was an amazing photographer with a fun personality and I love how
she captures such vibrant colors in her photos. I also like that she has
such great ideas for pictures downtown and in Mount Pleasant since she
lives in the area and is familiar with many hidden gems for photo
locations!</div>
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Our day started bright and early with hair and makeup in the hotel
suite. We all rotated between a makeup lady and two hair stylists.</div>
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Jen came right as my hair and makeup were finishing up and she got right to work capturing our wedding day!</div>
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The
bride and bridesmaids bouquet had all pink flowers in varying shades
with palmetto roses for South Carolina and cotton for Mississippi.</div>
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My sister in law Emily.<br />
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Mom doing the buttons on my gown. </div>
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Tying my sash</div>
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Putting on the veil!</div>
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Off we go!</div>
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My sister the maid of honor looks like she’s having so much fun carrying my train!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-063.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_JHS-063" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2530" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-063.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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We headed downtown to the Battery/Whitepoint Gardens for some pictures.</div>
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My beautiful bridesmaids: Emily, Brianna, Danielle, Chelsea, Amanda, Caitlin, and Mary Catherine.</div>
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A few example shots of me with individual bridesmaids: Chelsea<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-098.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_JHS-098" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2536" height="750" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-098.jpg?w=500&h=750" width="500" /></a></div>
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Amanda</div>
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and Caitlin.</div>
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Don’t they all look beautiful in pink!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-133.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_JHS-133" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2541" height="749" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-133.jpg?w=500&h=749" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach
and I didn’t do a first look, but we did a photo where we can’t see
each other but we’re in the same shot. This was the place and time I got
emotional-I knew it would happen at some point during the day! I was
anxious and very ready to see my groom. Knowing he was there made me
want to peek at him!!</div>
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Then we swapped for me to take photos with the groomsmen while Zach took a few pictures with the bridesmaids</div>
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Our groomsmen are hilarious. I couldn’t stop laughing the whole time!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-156.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_JHS-156" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2547" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-156.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Off to the ceremony we go!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-160.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_JHS-160" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2548" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_jhs-160.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Here are a few pre-ceremony pictures of Zach and the groomsmen:<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-001.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_AC-001" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2549" height="750" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-001.jpg?w=500&h=750" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach and his dad<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-004.jpg"></a></div>
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I love this picture of his mom pinning on the boutonniere!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-009.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_AC-009" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2551" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-009.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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The groom had a cotton boutonniere and the groomsmen had palmetto roses.<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-017.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_AC-017" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2553" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-017.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Scott is an absolute riot! He was stretching in preparation for the day's events!</div>
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Zach and Dan (Caitlin's husband!) </div>
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Zach and the best man, his cousin Shawn. <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-067.jpg"></a><a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-067.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_AC-067" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2560" height="750" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-067.jpg?w=500&h=750" width="500" /></a></div>
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Zach and Scott<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-069.jpg"></a></div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-084.jpg"><img alt="AshZach_Pre_AC-084" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2564" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/ashzach_pre_ac-084.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a></div>
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Next up-the ceremony!</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-45813735472764220482013-04-30T11:24:00.001-05:002013-04-30T11:25:32.824-05:00Wedding Recap 2: Ladies Lunch, Rehearsal and Rehearsal Dinner<div style="text-align: center;">
Friday morning started out nice and relaxed. We woke up at a decent
hour but not too early, and enjoyed breakfast with Mary Catherine and
Kevin before getting ready for our fun day ahead!</div>
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I headed to downtown Charleston with the ladies of our wedding party
for lunch and mani/pedis. We had a delicious lunch at 39 Rue du Jean
right off King Street, where we got to chat, make any remaining
introductions, and I gave my bridesmaids their gifts!</div>
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I gave them a fuchsia pashmina, a necklace for the wedding day, and a
redneck martini glass! Also included in the bags were personalized
huggies with each girl’s initial, so thoughtfully gifted to them by my
sweet friend Suzanne! I also wrote each girl a note in a card thanking
them for being a part of our wedding.</div>
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After lunch we walked down King Street to get our nails done! I got pink on both my hands and toes. I love pink polish!</div>
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After our mani pedis and a stop at Starbucks, we headed back to the
suite at the hotel and got to relax with the groomsmen before making our
way to the rehearsal! The groomsmen had been out at lunch and picking
up their tuxedos!</div>
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We had a fairly quick rehearsal with gorgeous weather. I took charge
of the rehearsal and gave overall instructions, we practiced once, fixed
any kinks we ran into, practiced a second time, and called it
successful.</div>
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Our huge an amazing wedding party (minus Dan, who was en route!)</div>
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On to the rehearsal dinner!</div>
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We had a Mississippi State tailgate for our rehearsal dinner, and we
held it at the Sweetgrass Memorial Arts Pavilion in Mount Pleasant. It
was a gorgeous venue with plenty of outside space for tables, tailgating
tents, and cornhole games!</div>
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We served lowcountry boil and barbeque pulled pork for dinner, with
mac and cheese and green beans as the sides. Our caterer, Erica Davis
Lowcountry Catering, did an amazing job! The food was delicious and they
served everything hot and on time! For drinks we served sweet tea, Lazy
Magnolia beer (a Mississippi original) and Coke and other soft drinks.</div>
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The overall feel we were going with was completely informal, fun,
laid back, maroon and white tailgate. Our friends and families had a
great time playing cornhole and chatting.</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1613-copy.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1613 - Copy" class="aligncenter" height="375" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1613-copy.jpg?w=500&h=375" width="500" /></a></div>
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The venue was gorgeous and had an amazing view of the Ravenel Bridge.</div>
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We decorated using maroon tablecloths with
burlap runners and MSU centerpieces, which included mason jars, pom
poms, and an MSU item.</div>
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We had a special table for the grooms cake,
which was made by Publix. I had drawn pictures of what I wanted the cake
to look like and they did an amazing job! Zach was very surprised!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/734321_10100607176630226_1099700833_n-copy.jpg"><img alt="734321_10100607176630226_1099700833_n - Copy" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2490" height="333" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/734321_10100607176630226_1099700833_n-copy.jpg?w=500&h=333" width="500" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1640.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1640" class="aligncenter" height="375" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1640.jpg?w=500&h=375" width="500" /></a></div>
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I had napkins made for the rehearsal dinner!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1605-copy.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1605 - Copy" class="aligncenter wp-image-2494" height="533" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1605-copy.jpg?w=400&h=533" width="400" /></a></div>
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Everyone was really into the theme of the event. My parents’ friends even came in MSU shirts they ordered online! </div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1673.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1673" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-2506" height="375" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1673.jpg?w=500&h=375" width="500" /></a></div>
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We had so much fun getting to visit with
everyone that came into town and loved getting to be able to catch up
with everyone and welcome them before the hectic few hours of the
wedding!</div>
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After the rehearsal dinner, the bridal party
and a few close friends went downtown with us for a ghost tour! It was a
fun way to hang out with each other as well as see downtown Charleston!
We had such a great time with our friends!</div>
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After that it was back to the suites to get some sleep-tomorrow was wedding day!</div>
<a href="http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/ash115ley/?action=view&current=BlogSignature.png" target="_blank"></a><br />Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-77605906272418365222013-04-29T09:22:00.001-05:002013-04-29T09:22:12.381-05:00Wedding Recap 1: Off to Charleston!<div style="text-align: center;">
I have several wedding recaps lined up for y’all! Thanks so much for
being so patient with me while we recuperated from our wedding and
settled into our new house (and I moved positions in my company yet
again-more to come). It’s been a huge adjustment period but
nevertheless, here come the wedding recaps!</div>
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The Wednesday before the wedding was the last day of work for both of
us. I had been running around all week making sure everything was
packed up and ready to go to Charleston! After work on Wednesday I got a
massage, then headed home to eat dinner with Zach and wait for our best
man, Shawn, to arrive from Kentucky!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1567.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1567" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2473" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1567.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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Thursday morning we all woke up, got ready, and packed up Shawn’s
truck full of our wedding stuff. We had tons of decor items for both the
wedding and rehearsal dinner. We headed out to Charleston to meet up
with our families and friends who were starting to arrive!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1575.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1575" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2474" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1575.jpg?w=300&h=300" width="300" /></a>
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As soon as we arrived at our hotel in Mount Pleasant, Zach and Shawn
brought Zoe to Zach’s grandparents, who were so kind to watch our sweet
girl all weekend. My mom and I got down to business making the welcome
bags for our guests. I also had my wedding gown steamed in the hotel
while we were working on the welcome bags. Cacky of Cacky’s Bride + Aid
steamed my dress and she was awesome! She was such a lifesaver and did a
wonderful job on my gown-it looked perfect! She was also funny and as
sweet as can be! I highly recommend her for any brides in Charleston!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1576.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1576" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2475" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1576-e1367243179576.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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I
included a Traveler’s Guide to Charleston, a Charleston map, a
“Greetings from Charleston” postcard where we handwrote welcoming notes
to our guests…</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1577.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1577" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2476" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1577-e1367243205701.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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…homemade benne wafers…</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1579.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1579" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2477" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/img_1579.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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…a
water, a glass bottle Coke, Charleston chews, an itinerary for the
weekend, a Charleston Breakfast tea bag from Charleston Tea Plantation,
and a nip of Firefly vodka in the welcome bags. I hand stamped A&Z
on the welcome bags as well!</div>
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Zach and Shawn arrived back at the hotel and we headed out to meet
with our weekend coordinator, Shannon (A Timeless Event) to give her our
decor for the weekend and pick up Amanda from the airport! We then
headed downtown for dinner. We met my mom (dad was en route at this time
with sister), Zach’s parents, Zach’s sister Emily and brother Jonathon,
Zach’s Aunt Beth (Shawn’s mom), and Caitlin! It was a fun dinner and a
great way to unwind before the craziness of the next two days began! It
was also great to be able to get some introductions started before more
people arrived the next morning/later that night.</div>
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After dinner we headed back to the hotel and got to see Mary
Catherine and Kevin arrive, as well as Brianna and my sister and dad,
and see them for a little while before crashing. We needed extra sleep
for Friday and Saturday’s busy schedules began!</div>
<a href="http://s604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/ash115ley/?action=view&current=BlogSignature.png" target="_blank"></a>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-60982360412181506912013-02-28T13:17:00.000-06:002013-02-28T13:18:28.398-06:00Oops I did it again!<div style="text-align: center;">
I disappeared!<br />
I feel so bad I keep posting sporadically. I am just so busy that when I
have any downtime I just crash. I promise after the wedding posting
will resume to how it used to be!<br />
I have a few wedding planning pictures for y’all as well as a big announcement!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wedding planning is going really well. We only have small things left
to finish plus packing everything up. Our to do list is long but I can
tackle a good amount of small tasks in a short amount of time. However,
this weekend, next week and next weekend will definitely be busy!</div>
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Since our rehearsal dinner is an MSU tailgate, we have been stocking
up on maroon and white around here! We also made two sets of cornhole
boards! I still have one left to paint but here is the first set:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/image2.jpeg"><img alt="image2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2458" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/image2.jpeg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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Our giant pink letters are finally completed! A&Z is a recurring theme in our wedding.<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1328.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1328" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2459" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1328.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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The signs are all made, clear coated, and the posts built and painted. Check!<br />
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Groomsmen and bridesmaids gifts are all purchased. I wrapped the
groomsmen gifts last week and will finish wrapping the bridesmaids gift
this weekend!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1430.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1430" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2462" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1430.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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We had an appointment in Charleston a few weekends ago to do table
setups and make sure everything works well together. Here is the
cocktail table setup</div>
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:<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1434.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1434" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2463" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1434.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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And the guest table setup (picture more napkins for each guest):</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1436.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1436" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2464" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1436.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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We also setup a rehearsal dinner table as well:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1437.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1437" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2465" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1437.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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Lots to do, so little time! Only 16 days from today I will be a Mrs.!</div>
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In other news, Zach and I took the plunge and bought a house!<br />
<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1426.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1426" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2467" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1426.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> </div>
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We were looking for another rental house but after lots of thinking and research and several houses later, we found the one!<br />
<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1345.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1345" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2466" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1345.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a> </div>
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We
are aiming for a late March closing date so keep your fingers crossed
for us that it happens! I can’t wait to take y’all on a tour through the
house! It’s a new construction, so the floors aren’t finished yet and
it needs one more coat of paint, but it’s beautiful and I can’t wait to
see it completed!</div>
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How have y’all been? Sorry for my absence!</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-15858158842568696402013-02-07T10:40:00.006-06:002013-02-07T10:45:29.984-06:00Mega Wedding Work Workout Update!<div style="text-align: center;">
This is going to be a major catch up post! I’ve been a blog-slacker
(which seems to be the usual this past year-I realllllyyyy want to get
better at posting regularly again!).</div>
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Mostly wedding updates, but some work and running/workout updates thrown in there.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On the wedding front, Zach and I have been knocking out wedding
to-dos like it’s our job over here! We still have a ton left to do, but
pretty much nothing left to buy except for vendor payments and our
favors.</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_0793.jpg"><img alt="IMG_0793" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2433" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_0793.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> </div>
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Invitations
were sent out in the beginning of January, and we’ve gotten many
responses so far! It’s always so much fun to check the mailbox every day
for RSVPs! I do feel like I’ll be having to make some phone calls
though, I’m still waiting on 44 out of 79 responses. They only have 9
days left! <img alt=";)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif?m=1129645325g" /> </div>
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In the second week of January, Zach and I traveled to Charleston to
do some wedding activties, like meet with our Pastor and our DJ, and
take some measurements of things at the venue, and for me to have my
hair and makeup trial.</div>
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I hope the trees grow some leaves before the big day!</div>
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Such a pretty place!</div>
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I had my hair and makeup trial on Saturday after meeting with the
pastor and going to the venue. Here was my inspiration picture:</div>
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<img alt="IMG_0752" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2432" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_0752.jpg?w=222&h=300" width="222" /></a></div>
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And here is the result:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1120.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1120" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2437" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1120.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1125.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1125" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2440" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1125.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1122.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1122" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2439" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1122.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1121.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1121" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2438" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1121.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> </div>
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Here
are my honest thoughts on the outcome:We chose Ulta to do our hair and
makeup because they were affordable for all members of the bridal party
for hair and makeup. A lot of other people I had contacted were out of
the price range that was ok for everyone. My stylist was very friendly,
funny, and a lot of fun to talk to. I do like very much what she did
with my hair. I think it looks very pretty. But the more I think about
it, the more I realize that while my trial was very pretty, it wasn’t
what I wanted. I’d like more defined eye makeup and I want my hair to
look like the updo inspiration I brought, not a bun. The problem is, I
have no time at all for another trial. Help! Suggestions??</div>
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On another topic, my beautiful hanger for my wedding gown arrived! I just love it!</div>
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Zach and I have a lot of DIY projects we are incorporating into our
wedding. We have 3 foot A&Z letters, signs, cornhole boards for our
rehearsal dinner and reception, etc. Tons of wood work projects!</div>
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Zach’s best friend and our groomsmen Scott came to help us out a few weekends ago. Dude kills me he’s so funny.</div>
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Zach making cornhole boards, while I painted signs!</div>
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This past weekend we hit up TJ Maxx for some additional candy bar jars, and also worked more on our signs.</div>
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Zoe supervised.</div>
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Here is one of the signs we are using! More details to come once they are finished!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1283.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2451" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1300.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a></div>
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We (and by we I mean I) finally decided on the groomsmen attire. We
are going through Men’s Wearhouse for our tuxedos, and my original idea
was that I wanted pink ties and pink vests on the groomsmen. However, I
hated the pink tie they had! It was pretty ugly! After many
trial-and-error sessions, we finally found an awesome pink tie that
matched the bridesmaids and decided on a black vest. Zach modeled the groomsmen outfits so I could see how they would look. I’m so happy with
how it turned out! Best looking bridal party!</div>
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A couple of weekends ago, we headed south to good ole Mississippi!</div>
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We stopped in Starkville for a couple of hours to pick up the wine
for our wedding (MS muscadine-the best there is!) and the beer for our
rehearsal dinner (Lazy Magnolia), and we also stopped by a few local
stores to pick up a few additional decor items for the rehearsal dinner.
We also got to have lunch at my favorite restaurant-The Grille!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1228.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1228" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2447" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1228.jpg?w=300&h=225" width="300" /></a> </div>
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I miss Starkville! But I LOVE Greenville!</div>
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Speaking of Greenville, on the work front:As many of you know, in
July I started working for Milliken & Company in Spartanburg. I
started in the research division, and while it was a great experience
and I met a lot of great people, I wasn’t loving it. Since I only have a
masters degree and not a PhD, I felt like I couldn’t get any further
than the job I started in. An opportunity opened up for me right after
Thanksgiving to move to the Performance Products division/one of the
business sides of Milliken and work on product development for the
Milliken Military group. While I do still spend a significant amount of
time at the headquarters in Spartanburg, I also now spend a lot of time
at one of the manufacturing facilities, the Enterprise plant in
Marietta!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1206.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1206" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2444" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1206.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a> <a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1214.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1214" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2445" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1214.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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It’s been an awesome adjustment and I love my new position! Its much
more “up my alley”, with product design, still incorporating lab scale
trials, and plant scale up!</div>
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On the workout front, this week has been amazing weather for running!
I got in 4.25 miles Tuesday and 3 last night! I’m loving the weather
and I am looking forward to my Saturday morning run! I’ve also been
still going to Body Pump! Gotta pump up those arms for the big day!<br />
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I was having a lot of trouble losing weight. I was working out and
eating well and frustrated I wasn’t seeing any results. I got a heart
rate monitor, and it has been instrumental in me realizing that I burned
more calories than I realized and was subsequently undereating.
Hopefully the scale will show a positive reflection of my changes this
week!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1307.jpg"><img alt="IMG_1307" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2453" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/02/img_1307.jpg?w=225&h=300" width="225" /></a></div>
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Zoe the running queen hates one of the bridges on the Swamp Rabbit
Trail downtown! She crouches low, moves as slow as molasses, and spreads
her paws out as far as they will go to get over the bridge! It’s
HILARIOUS!</div>
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Happy Thursday!</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-34887132457171175122013-01-20T19:58:00.001-06:002013-01-20T19:58:48.825-06:00I just keep going, and going, and going<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
What a whirlwind of a few weeks! So sorry for my disappearance! I’ve been going and going like the energizer bunny and this is the first weekend I’ve been home since before Christmas!</div>
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I left y’all off with my bridal shower recap <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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The weekend after that post, Zach and I headed to Jacksonville to see my sweet beautiful grandmother.</div>
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When we went to Florida, she did have the strength to open her eyes and see me and Zach. She knew we were there, which was so special to me. I had brought my wedding gown to put on for her since I know she wanted to see it, but I wasn’t sure if she would be able to get the strength to look. My mom and aunts told me to put it on for her (Zach left the room) and she opened her eyes and smiled and I knew she was so happy to see it, which meant the world to me <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> She mouthed the words “Oh my God” and I knew she loved seeing it. It was so so special to me. I’ll never forget it. My mom and aunts were so happy as well. It meant a lot to all of us. Three days later, she passed away.</div>
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Having a packed already-planned schedule was tough when all I wanted to do was lay in my bed at home. After working all week (there is a memorial planned for the beginning of February, just so no one thinks I didn’t attend any services or anything), Zach and I went to Charleston for a weekend of wedding planning. We met with the pastor, I had my hair and makeup trial, and we met with the DJ. On Friday and Saturday nights, we enjoyed Restaurant Week with Caitlin and her brother, Jack. We went to Magnolia’s on Friday and Slightly North of Broad on Saturday. Both restaurants were fantastic-it was so much fun to try out two new places! I also missed Caitlin like crazy! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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This past week was busy as well with work as usual, and on Friday, Scott came to visit and we headed to downtown Greenville for dinner. Zach and I always look for the hidden bronze mice when we are downtown (there are 9 bronze mice hidden around downtown Greenville from the book “Mice on Main”) and we found another one this trip!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/photo2.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="photo2" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2428" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/photo2.jpg?w=225&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="225" /></a>I think they are too precious!<br />Saturday morning I ran my first race of 2013-the Greenville News Downtown 5k!</div>
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Saturday afternoon Zach, Scott and I stocked up on supplies at Home Depot and got to work-we have several DIYs we are working on for the wedding this weekend! Only 55 days to go! More details to come on Wedding Wednesday:)</div>
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Happy Sunday everyone!</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-74987466422807860572013-01-02T19:40:00.002-06:002013-01-02T19:40:33.426-06:00Wedding Wednesday- A Very Pink Bridal Shower!<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Having the week of Christmas off from work gave me lots of extra time surrounded by my mom, sister, and wonderful friends to check some wedding to-dos off my list as well as celebrate our upcoming wedding and marriage.</div>
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I was able to help my mom choose her mother-of-the-bride dress, which we found at a local bridal salon and <strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">love</strong>!! It really looks amazing on her. I am so glad I was able to help her pick her dress! The same day, I finally got a veil! I tried on dozens of veils before I found one I really loved. The bridal salon I was at happened to have my gown in stock so I was able to hold the veil up and see how it went with the gown. It was amazing-the veil looked like it was made for that dress!</div>
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I also got all of my wedding invitations put together and stuffed inside the envelopes! Amanda and I stamped all of the response card envelopes with our address stamp as well as put postage on all the response card envelopes.</div>
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We also embossed belly bands to wrap around our invitations, response cards, and rehearsal dinner invitations. Embossing 80 belly bands is no easy task!</div>
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On Saturday, my mom and sister threw me a bridal shower with some of my closest friends and family members. I had such an amazing time getting to see so many people that are so special to me!</div>
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Just part of the spread of food!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/03/wedding-wednesday-a-very-pink-bridal-shower/img_0881/" rel="attachment wp-att-2417" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_0881" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2417" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_0881.jpg?w=225&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="225" /></a>Funfetti (my favorite!) cupcakes with rose swirl and bride and groom paper people.</div>
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Wedding bells donut cake (amazing…there are no words).</div>
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Personalized m&ms!!</div>
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The details in the decor were amazing! Pink and white lights and pink and gold balloons!<br /><a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/03/wedding-wednesday-a-very-pink-bridal-shower/img_0811/" rel="attachment wp-att-2410" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_0811" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2410" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_0811.jpg?w=225&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="225" /></a>m&m candy favors in mini jars for the guests!</div>
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Beautiful pink flowers from my sweet grandmother!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/03/wedding-wednesday-a-very-pink-bridal-shower/img_0843-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-2412" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_0843" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2412" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_08431.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /></a>With 4 of my beautiful bridesmaids! From left, Amanda, me, Chelsea, Danielle, and Brianna!</div>
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With my bow bouquet for the rehearsal.</div>
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Having fun with Amanda, Chelsea, and my aunt Mary Kate (who came from Florida for the shower!!).</div>
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Like my MS shower, I was absolutely spoiled by all my friends and family. We were given such beautiful gifts. They all put so much thought and time into the gifts they gave us and were so absolutely generous. I’m so grateful they are here to celebrate this exciting time for us!</div>
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Only 73 more days to go!!</div>
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2012 was such a great year! I feel like I’ve experienced so many things and I’m so grateful to be where I am now.</div>
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In January, we rang in the New Year with great friends Dan and Caitlin in Charleston:</div>
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And I ran my second half marathon:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/02/2012-a-year-of-great-change/img_3764/" rel="attachment wp-att-2366" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_3764" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2366" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_3764.jpg?w=223&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="223" /></a>In February, I did a lot of wedding planning and a lot of thesis/defense preparation:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/02/2012-a-year-of-great-change/img_4209/" rel="attachment wp-att-2367" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_4209" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2367" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_4209.jpg?w=223&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="223" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/02/2012-a-year-of-great-change/img_4314/" rel="attachment wp-att-2398" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_4314" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2398" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_4314.jpg?w=223&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="223" /></a>In March, I passed my defense:</div>
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And we chose a wedding date and took our engagement pictures at MSU:</div>
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In April, we celebrated Easter:</div>
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Took our engagement pictures in Charleston:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2013/01/02/2012-a-year-of-great-change/ashzach_engaged-66/" rel="attachment wp-att-2379" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="AshZach_Engaged-66" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2379" height="200" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/ashzach_engaged-66.jpg?w=300&h=200" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /></a></div>
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And had an engagement party:</div>
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In May, I graduated from MSU:</div>
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And got my wedding dress (no pictures of that though!)</div>
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In June, we went to Greenville and I accepted a job:</div>
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We also did some wedding planning and friend time in Charleston <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> :</div>
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And at the very end of June, we said goodbye to Starkville and moved to Greenville:</div>
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In July, we celebrated the 4th with great friends in Charleston:</div>
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I turned 25:</div>
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And two days later, so did Zach:</div>
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I also started work:</div>
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In August, I spent a lot of time adjusting to my new schedule and exploring our new city:</div>
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In September, we started the month out right with friends and football:</div>
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Amanda visited and we went to a Clemson game:</div>
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And we went to a Tennessee game with Jim and Margot:</div>
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In October, we cheered on the Dawgs in Starkville:</div>
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In November, we celebrated Thanksgiving and I had my first bridal shower:</div>
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And in December, we celebrated one year of being engaged:</div>
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Celebrated Christmas as a little family with my family:</div>
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I had my second bridal shower:</div>
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And Zoe saw snow for the first time!:</div>
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2013 is sure to be an amazing year. It’s our wedding year (!!) plus an exciting year for the people in our lives as well as a great year to reach some goals I’ve set for myself. I’ll be posting about those later this week. I hope you all enjoyed an amazing New Year’s Eve and a restorative and relaxing New Year’s Day to begin 2013. Happy New Year y’all!</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-30505874125121873632012-12-21T16:01:00.002-06:002012-12-21T16:02:18.888-06:00Have a Holly Jolly Christmas!<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Since so many of us will be unplugging this weekend or traveling to see family and friends, I thought I would stop by early to say Merry Christmas! <a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/21/have-a-holly-jolly-christmas/2012christmascard/" rel="attachment wp-att-2361" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="2012ChristmasCard" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2361" height="500" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/2012christmascard.jpg?w=500&h=500" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="500" /></a>Thank you all for being supportive of my very random blog journey this year. I’m so glad to be more active in the blogging community again after a much needed break.</div>
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We are headed north to spend Christmas in New England. Many pictures of our adventure to come!</div>
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Safe travels to everyone on the road or on a plane!</div>
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Merry merry Christmas from myself, Zach, and sweet Zoe!</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-36058089147472181432012-12-19T19:16:00.002-06:002012-12-19T19:16:42.208-06:00Wedding Wednesday: Our Guest "Book"<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">
When it came time for Zach and I to think of an idea for a guest book, we knew we wanted a non-traditional book, as well as a guest book that was unique to us.</div>
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After months of thinking about various ideas, I stumbled upon an Etsy seller that had created photo alphabets at several universities. As luck would have it, she had an alphabet for Mississippi State! We knew we had found a winning idea!</div>
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We chose letters that spell out WYNNE, for our new family’s last name.</div>
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I love that I know exactly on campus where all the photos were taken!<br />The W is Bully’s paw at the statue at the stadium<br />The Y is the goal posts at the stadium<br />The first N is the gates outside the stadium<br />The second N is the door at the entrance to the dining hall<br />The E is a Bully paw print near the stadium</div>
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We took the images to Hobby Lobby, where we bought a frame and then had them add maroon and white matting so we could put the pictures in the frame. We plan on having a maroon pen for guests to sign the white part of the matting.</div>
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I can’t wait to have this hanging on our walls as a wonderful reminder of our big day!</div>
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What is the most creative guest book you’ve seen? What did you use for a guest book at your own wedding?</div>
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Last year, I wrote a post on what to give your favorite runner for Christmas, so this year, I thought I would write another gift guide-but for yogis this time! The suggestions I made last year for runners are still among my favorite running must-haves. Since I’m still fairly new on my yoga journey (almost a year come February!), I’ve compiled several products that I can’t live without as well as few I have on my own wish list!</div>
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1. A Yoga Mat</div>
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A yoga mat is one of the most important items that is essential to your yoga practice. While most studios or gyms loan or rent mats out to those who don’t have their own, I think for my own peace of mind, I’d prefer to practice (and sweat) on my own mat.</div>
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Mats can range in price from $10 to well over $100. I personally have a pink mat that I got at TJ Maxx. From the experiences I’ve had over the past several months, my mat gets the job done but it isn’t by any means the best mat. I like how sticky my mat is for room temperature, standard intensity classes or home practices. I don’t slip and slide too much in these types of practices. However, without a mat towel for a hot class, I would have been slipping and sliding all over the place. Also, this mat isn’t very thick. Pros and cons!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/12/holiday-gifts-for-the-yogi-in-your-life/joshua-withers/" rel="attachment wp-att-2341" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="Joshua Withers" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2341" height="198" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/products-2012-11-09-black_mat_roll_with_heat_transfer.jpg?w=300&h=198" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /></a>This mat is very stereotypical to feature on a gift guide, but for a good reason. The <a href="http://www.manduka.com/us/shop/categories/products/mats/black-mat-pro/" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Manduka Black Mat Pro </a>($84 on Amazon to $94 on manduka.com) is thicker, wider and longer than “regular” mats and is very grippy and very high quality. I used one in a recent yoga class and I could tell the huge difference it made in my comfort during my practice. Manduka also makes other variations of mats that are less expensive, as well as several other companies. This mat is on my Christmas list! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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2. Yoga Mat Towel</div>
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These things make a much bigger difference during a hot class than I ever imagined! I thought for the longest time that a regular beach towel would suffice and that there was no need for a special mat towel. I was so wrong! The gripping of the towels to the mats makes slipping and sliding during a hot class a thing of the past! I have a Manduka eQua towel in Thunder (~$38-$40). Yogitoes is also another popular brand, as well as yogarat.</div>
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3. Blocks and straps</div>
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Blocks and straps can add so much to poses you’re still working into. Proper form is so important, and blocks and straps help so much to deepen the pose while you work your way fully into the pose. Blocks and straps can be bought anywhere from Walmart to Target to Amazon to a yoga studio. The prices range from ~$10-$25. Good blocks and straps don’t need to cost a lot.</div>
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4. Yoga Mat Bag</div>
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I love having a place to store my mat and accessories in between classes. It also helps keeping Zoe’s fur off my mat at home! <img alt=";)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> This gift is another case where you can choose how much to spend. Bags can be bought at Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, etc or at more specialized stores like lululemon. Up to you on how much to spend! There are so many cute designs!</div>
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5. A Yoga DVD</div>
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There are hundreds of DVDs out there that offer great yoga practices right from home! It’s nice to have at-home options for nights when you can’t make it to a class. I have the Bob Harper Warrior Yoga ($10) and it is definitely killer! I like how there are alterations to challenging poses, so there is always something to work towards. I asked for the Tara Stiles “This Is Yoga” DVD set ($20) for my own collection after hearing great reviews. There are so many styles and options to choose from!</div>
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6. Yoga Cookie Cutters!</div>
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I think these yoga cookie cutters from <a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/12/holiday-gifts-for-the-yogi-in-your-life/yummiyogi.com" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Yummi Yogi</a> are so precious! I love the cute ideas they have for using the cookie cutters ranging from pancakes to cookies to jack o lanterns! You can buy them individually ($8.50) or as a set ($40)</div>
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7. Namaste Bracelet</div>
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Etsy is such a great website for finding cute, unique jewelry. There are many yogi-inspired jewelry pieces I was able to find. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/45071296/namaste-handstamped-hemp-tied-bracelet?ref=sr_gallery_36&ga_search_query=namaste+bracelet&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=auto1&ga_search_type=all" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">This particular bracelet</a> is wallet friendly at $8 while still being cute!</div>
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9. Lululemon</div>
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I know, I know, I did it again. I added another stereotypical “yogi must have” item to this list. I know lululemon is expensive, but for me, the quality is worth the price. You definitely get what you pay for. Lulu makes my all time favorite workout crops, the Astro Wunder Under crops ($78). I live in these pants. The fit, quality, and flattering waistband are so worth it. Lulu also makes so many great tops that I love to run, practice yoga, and do Body Pump in. Athleta also makes some great quality clothing items. I supplement my pricier purchases with some awesome pieces from Target and Old Navy. Mix and match my friends! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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10. Yoga Magnetic Poetry<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/12/holiday-gifts-for-the-yogi-in-your-life/magnetic-yoga-kit/" rel="attachment wp-att-2342" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="magnetic-yoga-kit" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2342" height="205" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/magnetic-yoga-kit.png?w=300&h=205" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /></a></div>
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These crack me up! How much fun would these be in the kitchen? You could make yoga sentences while your yummi yogi cookies are baking! An affordable, fun gift guaranteed to provide some entertainment! ($12 on<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033SXYWC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=yoga0b4-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B0033SXYWC" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">Amazon</a>)</div>
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11. More Yoga</div>
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There is no greater gift than more yoga. A gift card for classes or an unlimited month of classes would be an amazing gift for any yogi to grow their practice. Groupon and Living Social are great places to get good deals on unlimited classes at various studios in the area.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed my gift guide for yoga lovers! If anyone has ever given or received a great yoga, running, or active in general gift pass it along!</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-86119511705243116132012-12-06T20:44:00.001-06:002012-12-06T20:44:39.885-06:00A Christmas Tree is a Memory Tree<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite seasonal activities. It’s right up there with watching Elf and baking Christmas cookies!</div>
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The ornaments Zach and I have on our tree are so special to us. We make it a point to pick up an ornament at the places we visit and also buy any ornaments we see that correspond to a special memory we have or something we’ve done that year.</div>
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I love the “Merry Christmas Y’all” ornament since we live in the south! Same with the rocking chair ornament-so cute! And of course you know I have many Gators on our tree!<a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/07/a-christmas-tree-is-a-memory-tree/img_0348/" rel="attachment wp-att-2332" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="IMG_0348" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2332" height="300" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/img_0348.jpg?w=300&h=300" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="300" /></a><a href="http://ashleyrunning.com/2012/12/07/a-christmas-tree-is-a-memory-tree/img_0347/" rel="attachment wp-att-2331" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></a>The top right is a very special ornament-our engagement ornament my parents gave us last year when we had just gotten engaged a few days before Christmas! The m&m ornament we picked up in NYC at the m&m store. I thought Zach was asking me if I was excited to go the m&m store (they are my favorite candy) but he was about to propose! <img alt=";)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s1.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> The South Carolina ornament is a new one this year since we just moved here in June, and the New York ornament is from our visit last December <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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All of the above ornaments are football or MSU-a very special place to us since that’s where we met!</div>
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Decorating the tree is so much fun! Definitely a trip down memory lane!<br />We’ve also had fun decorating the rest of our house as well!</div>
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Dining room table</div>
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Coffee table</div>
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Kitchen</div>
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Front door wreath</div>
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Even Zoe loves helping us decorate! That’s her posing with her “Zoe” ornament-a little black dog just like her! Even the ornament is running just like she does!</div>
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How has your holiday decorating been going? Do you buy special ornaments also?</div>
Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-90608274083487858092012-12-03T20:23:00.002-06:002012-12-03T20:23:32.322-06:00A Yoga-Filled Weekend<div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: 23px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Happy Monday!</div>
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I had quite the yoga filled weekend!</div>
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Saturday morning, I started my day with a short 2 mile run before heading to the community yoga class at our local Lululemon store!</div>
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(Side note-how pretty is downtown Greenville? We have a beautiful park downtown and an amazing running trail/walkway)</div>
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The swamp rabbit trail runs through a large part of Greenville county and is available for runners, walkers, and bikers.</div>
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I love running through Falls Park and seeing the beautiful foliage as well as the gardens, bridge, and falls.</div>
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Downtown Greenville is so cute!</div>
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Ok, tangent about running in Greenville over! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /></div>
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After my run, I headed to lululemon for the class. They offer it most Saturdays and it’s taught by various yoga instructors from studios around Greenville. I love the variety and different styles of the teachers each week. I think it is so great for lululemon to offer this to the community (among many other community events!). While it is somewhat basic and appropriate for every level of yoga student, it is a great way to begin the weekend!</div>
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I spent the rest of Saturday around the house with Zach and his friend Scott watching football. That Alabama-Georgia game was intense!</div>
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Sunday I headed to Southern Om for a 75 minute hot flow class. I hadn’t been to a hot class before Sunday, and let me tell y’all-holy intense! I was dripping sweat. Literally coated head to toe and dripping all over my mat and mat towel. It was such a great experience though. It was really hard work and it had me concentrating more on the breathing aspect of yoga that I always seem to overlook and neglect during my practice. If you enjoy yoga, I highly recommend taking a hot class! Just make sure to drink a ton of water before, during, and after.</div>
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I have a Living Social voucher I purchased for another hot yoga studio that I’m really looking forward to using. 4 weeks of unlimited classes! I’m going to begin using the voucher in January since we will be traveling for a week for Christmas.<br />I started my week off with a killer Body Pump class! Between yoga, running, and Body Pump, I am a sore girl!</div>
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I’ll leave y’all with this picture from lululemon. It cracks me up! I definitely went both ways this weekend! <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> Have a great week!</div>
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Have you ever been to a hot yoga class? How about a lululemon community class? Is yoga your thing or do you have another favorite way to workout?</div>
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Yesterday, I had my first bridal shower!</div>
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The Baptist Women group at Zach’s family’s church in Mississippi threw me a beautiful bridal shower with all the ladies from the church, plus some of Zach’s relatives.</div>
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They set up the cutest decorations! I love the rustic look with the burlap and neutral colors.</div>
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I love the Mr. & Mrs. sign! Everything looked so pretty!</div>
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They had some sparkling juice and a delicious cake. Everyone was so thoughtful and spoiled Zach and I with such nice gifts! I was so floored with all we received! Everyone in Zach’s church is so welcoming and I appreciate all that they did for us with this shower!</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/484234_10100432647737404_744404430_n.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2305" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/484234_10100432647737404_744404430_n.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" title="484234_10100432647737404_744404430_n" width="300" /></a>The ladies of my almost-family! From right, my future mother in law, Brenda, me, my future aunt in law ( <img alt=":)" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> ) Beth (and the mother of our best man!), and my future sister in law, Emily (who is also a bride-to-be)!</div>
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All of the ladies from Zach’s family: his cousin Megan, his grandmother Lynn, sister Emily, me, Zach, his grandmother Grammy, mom Brenda, and aunt Beth.</div>
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Thanks everyone for throwing us such a beautiful and generous shower! We are so grateful for everything!</div>
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The shower capped off a great weekend! After a loooonnnggg drive to MS on Wednesday (I took a half day, we left at 11 AM central time and still didn’t arrive until 10 pm central time), we had a great Thanksgiving. Zach and I had our own Turkey Trot and ran a 5k around his town’s train junction. Then we enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner and had fun spending time with his family. I also got to go with Emily, Brenda, Grammy, and Emily’s future mother in law to see their wedding venue. Their wedding next October will be beautiful!</div>
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Friday we had a relaxing start to the day before heading to Jackson to visit more with Grammy and Poppy. We also stopped by a few stores and I finally found the latest issue of Southern Wedding!</div>
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Saturday started out great with a run and a Gator win. But MSU?! We got our butts kicked by ole miss. <img alt=":(" class="wp-smiley" src="http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif?m=1129645325g" style="margin-bottom: 0px;" /> They broke my heart! How did your team do this weekend? How was your Thanksgiving?</div>
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I have been baking up a storm the past few days! Between a holiday function for work and bringing goodies for Thanksgiving, I have spent some serious quality time in my kitchen!</div>
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My department at work had an International Thanksgiving lunch on Monday. Everyone brought a dish representative of their culture/home country. I brought Mississippi Mud cupcakes since Zach and I moved to South Carolina from Mississippi.</div>
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They were so rich and chocolatey and delicious! I loved trying all the different foods!</div>
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For Thanksgiving, we’re bringing quite a few items so after work today I got busy in the kitchen.</div>
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I made cinnamon loaf and pumpkin loaf for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning:</div>
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<a href="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/photo_4.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #1c9bdc; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2296" height="225" src="http://ashleyrunning.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/photo_4.jpg?w=300&h=225" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin-bottom: 2px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" title="photo_4" width="300" /></a>And for desserts on Thanksgiving, I made red velvet gooey butter cookies:</div>
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The picture in the recipe always looks so much prettier than how my baked goods turn out haha!</div>
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Here’s a peak at my Thanksgiving decorations I have around the house:</div>
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I made the wreath but I think it needs more volume. I’ll add more next year!</div>
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We are heading out tomorrow to Mississippi to see Zach’s family for Thanksgiving. I’m taking a half day at work so we can get on the road as early as possible. We want to avoid as much traffic in Atlanta as possible!</div>
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We are going to have a relaxing weekend visiting Zach’s family and cheering on our Dawgs (and my Gators!!) this Saturday during the rivalry week. I’m also having my first bridal shower this weekend! Zach’s mom and the women at their church are throwing it for me. They are so sweet to have a shower for me! I’m really excited!</div>
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I hope you all have an amazing Thanksgiving! I’ll update y’all as I can!</div>
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And since y’all haven’t seen Zoe lately, here’s a sneak peak at the pictures we took of her for our Christmas card!</div>
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Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-83767674041147550112012-11-19T06:22:00.001-06:002012-11-19T06:22:11.403-06:00Where to Begin?<br />
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Where do I begin?</div>
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I haven’t blogged in months and months. My blog used to be such a huge part of my life and all of a sudden, it wasn’t. I had every intention of blogging, of running, of tweeting, etc. But I just didn’t.</div>
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I needed to figure some things out. I had just had a pretty big life transition. I went from being a recent graduate waiting things out in Mississippi to working full time in South Carolina within a couple of weeks. I was having an amazing time exploring my new city, starting my job, and planning my wedding. I gained some weight, felt like I “lost” my identity as a runner, and left a lot of familiar faces and places behind. I was satisfied with my current place in life but dissatisfied at the same time.</div>
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I have taken quite a break from running. I started training for a half marathon this fall but lack of time and motivation after work left me weeks from the event completely unprepared. So I deferred my entry to next year. I didn’t want to blog about it because I was so disappointed in myself and my laziness. I was embarrassed to share that I gave up. I got a Groupon for a gym in September and started Body Pump, which I love and have been going to regularly since September. Body Pump is hard work and actually fun! But I still need that cardio to lose some weight before my wedding. How did I let all this time pass??</div>
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I think after this hiatus from the blog world, I’m back to my old self. My motivation is back. I’ve been running regularly lately (it’s SO HARD to rebuild the foundation!!), as well as practicing yoga and going to Body Pump. I’ve lost a few pounds (just a few, but it’s more motivating when the effort pays off!) and I WANT to blog again. I want to run again, I want to do yoga, I want to lift weights.</div>
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Zach and I have had a pretty busy fall! We’ve spent a lot of time exploring our new city as well as heading out of town on several adventures!</div>
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Exploring downtown Greenville:</div>
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Cheering on the Dawgs with MC and Kevin (who came to visit us in Greenville!):</div>
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Spontaneous adventuring to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway:</div>
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Amanda visiting!!!:</div>
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We cheered on Clemson!</div>
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And went apple picking in Hendersonville, NC!:</div>
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Cheering on the Vols in Knoxville and visiting Jimmy for the weekend:</div>
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Watching our DAWGS beat Tennessee (sorry Vols!) during a weekend in Starkville!!!:</div>
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I sure do miss Starkville!</div>
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Going to a second Clemson game! This time with MC and Kevin:</div>
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Spending a weekend in Charleston wedding planning with my parents:</div>
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We climbed to the top of the Ravenel Bridge and I immediately decided I was running the Cooper River Bridge 10k this April (my first race as a Mrs!):</div>
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Finding mice on Main Street:</div>
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Seeing downtown from a new perspective (horse and carraige!):</div>
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As y’all can see, I’ve had a busy and fun fall! I’ve missed the blogging community so much and interacting with all of you! I’m so glad to be back in my old-self groove!!</div>
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So in the past few months, I've defended, graduated, moved, started a job, turned 25...lots going on! Except one thing that used to be very prominent on my blog-running. </div>
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After my defense and running two half marathons within 8 weeks of each other, I was just burnt out. </div>
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But instead of remaining active (I did do yoga while I was still a student, but once I couldn't use the gym anymore I stopped), I legit sat on my butt and ate whatever I wanted for the past 4 months. </div>
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Before we left MS, I did really well for about 2 weeks with eating and being active. Then it was our last week there and I wanted to eat at all our favorite restaurants. Then we moved and had no kitchen for 3 days while we lived in a hotel. Then we went to Charleston for 5 days and it was our birthdays. Excuses, excuses. </div>
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The other morning I stepped on the scale and was surprised/not at all surprised to see I had gained weight since my defense. Not a ton, but a decent number. I'm not going to beat myself up about it because honestly, there's no point. The weight is there now and it needs to go.</div>
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Time to get my ass in gear, to put it plainly. I have a wedding gown to rock in less than 8 months!</div>
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Races are very motivating for me. I like having a goal in place and a date on the calendar with a commitment. I signed up for my third half marathon, the Run Town USA Half Marathon, which is part of the Spinx Run Fest here in Greenville! The race is at the end of October. </div>
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Greenville is such a beautiful city! There are endless trails and the community is very active. Zach, Zoe and I live just north of Greenville, so we have wonderful suburb neighborhoods to run in plus we can hit up the Greenville trails within 10 minutes. Perfect!</div>
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Now comes the hard part: actually going out and running.</div>
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After work today, Zoe and I hit the pavement for 2.15 brutal humid, hot, hilly miles. We were dying. Her probably because of the heat and me because I haven't ran in months combined with the hills...we are used to Mississippi flatland!</div>
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The run was short, tough, and slow, but I got out there and did it. I know I can only improve from here. It's really <b>really</b> tough "starting over". </div>
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But at least views like this make it a little easier.</div>
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Happy Wedding Wednesday! </div>
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I recently sent our wedding party the first volume of "Zashapalooza: The Wedding Party Newsletter". I included information about who everyone is and how we know all the members of our wedding party, our venues, the wedding weekend tentative timeline, and just an overall information overload of what we have planned so far. We also included what the wedding party will be wearing!</div>
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I picked one bridesmaid dress, a Bill Levkoff dress style 183, in watermelon satin. The girls will wear champagne gold shoes with it. I absolutely love the dress and how flattering the style is to each of them!</div>
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The groomsmen will be wearing tradition black tuxedos with a watermelon vest and tie! They will all look so dashing. </div>
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I love how our wedding planning is coming along and I look forward to sharing more details with y'all!</div>
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What did your bridal party wear in your wedding? If you aren't married, what do you envision them wearing? What has been your favorite outfit to wear as a member of a bridal party?</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-84835587599161230922012-07-09T21:20:00.003-05:002012-07-09T21:20:49.599-05:00Palmetto State of Mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hello everyone!</div>
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Per usual (lately), sorry for the absence! </div>
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This will be a picture-intense recap of the last couple of weeks!</div>
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First, we moved the hottest weekend of the summer from Starkville to Greenville.</div>
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Saying goodbye to our first apartment together. </div>
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We packed up the Budget truck and headed to South Carolina!</div>
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Zach's dad came with us to help us unpack and also to spend a few days with us during the holiday week. </div>
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We arrived late Saturday night (June 30) in Greenville and stayed at a hotel. Sunday we checked out the potential houses we had found as well as the route from the area to my job and then we went to downtown Greenville for dinner. </div>
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I just love downtown Greenville and especially Falls Park!</div>
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Monday we moved all of our things out of the Budget truck and into the garage of the house we chose. The painters and carpet cleaners were still in there cleaning the house but we wanted to get rid of the Budget truck as soon as possible. </div>
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Tuesday we ran some errands for utilities we had to get set up in our names and then we went to the house and moved tons of stuff in! Mostly the large furniture, unloaded all the kitchen stuff, and began unpacking boxes and decor. </div>
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We got almost everything unloaded Tuesday afternoon/evening! About 90%! We were a great team. </div>
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Our house is so cute:) Excuse the messy yard and garden! The previous tenants didn't care for the yard but there are some landscaping people coming this week to fix the yard. The garden has already been worked on. I'll be sure to give y'all an updated picture as well as a house tour soon!</div>
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Wednesday morning we slept in a little, then woke up and drove the short ride to Charleston!</div>
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Caitlin and Dan hosted a 4th of July cookout at their house for the holiday. </div>
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Yummy burgers and a festive cake made the cookout fantastic!</div>
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Patriotic pup!</div>
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After lunch/dinner we headed downtown to set up to wait on the fireworks. We got an fantastic spot right on the water with lucky parking spots and only waited about 2 hours. </div>
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The time passed by really fast catching up with friends!</div>
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The fireworks were so pretty over the water!</div>
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Thursday was my 25th birthday!</div>
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We headed to Sullivan's Island in the morning. It was so relaxing! We just floated in the water for hours and then we went to Red's Ice House for lunch. After lunch we stopped by the outlets and went into a few shops before relaxing at Dan and Caitlin's before dinner. </div>
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Dinner downtown at the Smokehouse Brewery was fantastic! Then we came back and had funfetti cake! Caitlin made a birthday cake for me with sparkly writing icing and animal print candles. I loved it! What a great birthday :)</div>
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Friday, which was the day in between my and Zach's birthdays, is dubbed Zashapalooza. We dropped Zach's dad off to get his rental car to get back to MS and then celebrated our invented holiday by using a Living Social voucher I had for a Charleston Harbor Tour. </div>
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The weather was sweltering but the views and history were fantastic! </div>
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We followed that activity by doing our food tasting for our wedding! We had a great time. That deserves a post of it's own, however, so more to come on that! </div>
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We stopped by the Boone Farm store and enjoyed homemade ice cream milkshakes and later that night went to dinner with Caitlin and Dan and some of their friends. Another great day!</div>
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Saturday was Zach's 25th birthday! He wanted to sleep in on his birthday, so we had a relaxing morning then hit up Firefly distillery for the afternoon!</div>
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The grounds were very rustic and cute I loved it! Tons of rocking chairs and tables and chairs to sit at and enjoy the grounds. They also had local vendors selling BBQ and a local singer entertaining outside. </div>
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We enjoyed the tasting and Zach picked out two types of Firefly he wanted to take home. </div>
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Saturday night we went to Sullivan's Island for dinner at Poe's Tavern. </div>
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Sorry about the unexpected blogging hiatus. I went to South Carolina for 5 days 2 weeks ago and it was a crazy 5 days! I flew that Wednesday to Charleston for a job interview, then drove a rental car to Greenville at the crack of dawn the next day for another job interview Thursday, then Zach met me in Greenville Thursday night because we both had another interview Friday! Then Friday afternoon we drove back to Charleston to spend the rest of the weekend with Caitlin and Dan and came back to Mississippi on Sunday. </div>
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I have accepted a job in Spartanburg and we are moving to the area this Saturday! We aren't living in Spartanburg but in a town in between Spartanburg and Greenville, in case Zach winds up working in Greenville.</div>
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We loved the area when we visited and we are really looking forward to arriving and getting settled. Bear with me as this will be another crazy few weeks, but I promise to update y'all as best I can!</div>
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We visited downtown Greenville when we were there and loved it!</div>
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It was such a nice city!</div>
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Smoke on the Water was great to Zoe. We sat out on the patio and they brought her a huge dog bowl of water and she just laid under the table and people watched. She's such a sweet, well-behaved dog! </div>
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We like how central Greenville is to a lot of people we love and care about! Caitlin and Dan are only 2.5 hours away in Charleston, Mary Catherine and Kevin are only a couple hours north in NC, Jimmy is less than three hours away in Knoxville, and Zach's cousin Shawn is only about 3.5 hours away in Kentucky. It will make road-tripping much easier!</div>
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Zach is moving with me this weekend and will spend July writing his thesis, but will return to MS for a few days in August to finish up any missing samples he has left to run in the lab. We will both come back for a long weekend in October for his defense and some MSU football ;)</div>
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Do any of y'all live near Greenville/Spartanburg? Charlotte is close too!</div>
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Thank you all so much for your sweet comments on our Charleston engagement pictures! We had a great time with them and I love how they turned out. A few people have asked me where I got my pink dress. It's from the Banana Republic Mad Men collection. I got it back in March. I have seen a few very similar dresses so if you are in the market for a hot pink dress let me know and I'll direct you :)</div>
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Today I'm going to show y'all how we asked our friends to be in our wedding party!</div>
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We have seven bridesmaids and seven groomsmen!</div>
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Each one of them is so important to us and we are thrilled to have them all be a part of our big day. </div>
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The first thing I did for my bridesmaids' cards was make the little accordion ladies like so many of us have seen on Pinterest. They took forever (especially to make 7!) but they turned out so cute I'm really glad I made them. Everyone seemed to really like them!</div>
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I also included mason jar "will you be my bridesmaid?" cards I ordered from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blueenvelope?ref=seller_info">The Blue Envelope</a> on Etsy. I love how they turned out!</div>
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For the ladies I don't get to talk to as often as I'd like, I wrote some of the wedding details on a palmetto moon notecard and sent that along with the accordion ladies and mason jar card. </div>
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And lastly, I packaged it all up together with a pink bellyband and sent them on their way!<br />
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They all loved them and they all said yes!</div>
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For Zach and his groomsmen, we got each guy a huggie with the palmetto moon on it (the palmetto moon will be a recurring theme in our wedding ;) ) and sent them to each of his groomsmen with a little Charleston card and a personal note Zach wrote to each of them. Guys are a little more low-key about wedding parties than girls are but it was important to me that Zach asked his groomsmen in a special way. It's a big commitment to be in a wedding and I want them to all know how glad we are that they are standing with us on the big day! Although Zach probably would have preferred to just call them, I think they all liked getting a little present in the mail and they all also said yes!</div>
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The members of our wedding party are: </div>
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Bridesmaids: Chelsea (maid of honor), Amanda, Emily, Caitlin, Mary Catherine, Brianna, and Danielle</div>
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Groomsmen: Shawn (best man), Scott, Jonathon, Dan, Kevin, Jim, and Andy</div>
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If you want to learn more about them please feel free to visit our wedding website at <a href="http://zachandashleywedding.com/">zachandashleywedding.com</a> :)</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-57028795148427146822012-06-04T10:53:00.002-05:002012-06-04T10:53:59.324-05:00Our Charleston Engagement Pictures!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As promised, I'm starting to catch up and share with y'all what's been going on in our lives the past few months. </div>
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We went to Charleston for a weekend in April to take care of a few wedding things and have our engagement session with our fabulous photographer, <a href="http://carolinaphotosmith.com/index2.php">Jen from Carolina Photosmith</a>!</div>
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We had a fantastic time spending a couple of hours strolling all over Charleston and taking some amazing pictures. I love Charleston as well as our photographer so it was tons of fun! Her pictures are so bright and vibrant! I love how they capture the colors of Charleston! </div>
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Here are a few of our favorites:</div>
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Gorgeous lanters and moss covered brick!</div>
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I love the color of the house behind us!</div>
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My amazing groom-to-be!</div>
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The bride-to-be! ;)</div>
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My favorite place in Charleston- Waterfront Park and THE fountain!</div>
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Zoe wasn't feeling photogenic but I love the Ravenel Bridge in the background!</div>
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Little family</div>
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Amazing Charleston brick</div>
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Cobblestone streets!</div>
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Kisses and wrought iron fences</div>
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Gorgeous turquoise house!</div>
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I love the greenery everywhere in Charleston!</div>
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Walking along the battery.</div>
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I love the gazebo in White Point Gardens!</div>
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Thanks so much for checking out our pictures :) We love them!</div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592572669642246120.post-34946172060196734862012-05-31T14:18:00.002-05:002012-05-31T14:18:19.455-05:00MIA...But I'm Back!Hi everyone!<br />
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Sorry I've been completely MIA since basically March. I had my defense then literally did not feel like doing a thing until about now. I made all the edits to my thesis, submitted it, then proceeded to sit on my butt for the next two months.<br />
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I'm kind of in a weird transition mode...I've graduated, I'm working part time at MSU until I find a permanent job elsewhere (anyone want to hire me? :) ) and I feel like I have a lot to do with extra time to do it but I haven't done anything. I haven't ran, cleaned, packed...nothing. I'm trying to get myself into more of a schedule so I get back to running and working out (I gained a few pounds :-O so mad at myself!) as well as organize our apartment so when the time comes to move my life is a little easier. Bear with me y'all! I've missed blogging!<br />
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There will be more in-depth posts on each of these, but here's what I've been up to for the past few months:<br />
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Holidays and spending time with family in MS before we move:<br />
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Had our engagement party at the church in Zach's hometown:<br />
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Visited Charleston and explored the Charleston Tea Plantation:<br />
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Took our engagement pictures in Charleston!:<br />
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And I graduated!!:<br />
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I also found my wedding dress! But no pictures of that until next March! ;)<br />
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I'll be catching up with more in-depth posts of the spring as well as my wedding planning and attempt to run again in 95 degree heat! See y'all soon!Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17124904011617774327noreply@blogger.com4