It's been a while.. again, I know. I don't even know how many people read this - so perhaps these posts are not missed anyways. If you have, then say so - just post a comment - because then it will entice to me do this more often! Sometimes it's nice to just ramble on - but I'm afraid I don't always have positive things to say.. so sometimes, I do the "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all"... if I start this will end up far too much emotional baggage, so instead.. we're going to stay positive.. because that's what 2013 is all about! Stay positive and have hope..
A quick update..
I'm so glad 2013 has arrived, 13 isn't always a lucky number - but for us, we are hoping it is lucky! I won't ramble on and on about why 2012 wasn't the best year in the books, but if you know me at all, you know why it just wasn't! If there was anything positive come from it, it's that Neil and I made it through the first year of marriage AMAZINGLY- we hit the ground running from the time of our wedding to now with tons of life lessons, and some really great times and some really sucky times! One positive thing, is that it has brought our marriage stronger and turned my amazing supportive husband into and supercalifragilistic support, and an encouraging voice and open arms always beside me that was exactly what I needed when I needed it. So here's a shout-out to my wonderful husband, you are my rock and I seriously may have went to the nut-house without you - never stop loving me the way you do - I love you.
Other then that.. well, I'm addicted to PINTEREST. Like I am seriously addicted. I love the recipes, I love the DIY projects, I love it all. You'll find me under Ashleigh Milliner-Cowan - follow me if you like! I seriously want to do everything DIY with the help of my husband.. I could turn the insides of my home upside down with all the ideas!
We have some nearby travel plans that we hope to do before spring - we greatly miss Mandi (Neil's youngest sister), who I can PROUDLY say, is in Ottawa working on her masters. We hope to visit Ottawa for a weekend in the near future. We also profoundly miss our friends in Michigan, Natalie & Erik. They are seriously the busiest couple I know right now, working always on their education - seriously jealous of your brains you two! The planning of our wedding had us visiting them in Michigan often, and due to the fact we bought my dress there - upped our visiting times there by more then double the usual. I would also love to visit my friend Julie, who is doing her residency in Ohio right now - I would love to visit there as well! So many travel plans, and that doesn't include camping this summer.. which I cannot wait for!!
Speaking of travelling.. I am dying to go back to Mexico, I want to relive our honeymoon all over again! It was the most amazing resort, with amazing staff, delicious food and clean facilities! So questions.. when you find a place you loved, do you tend to return again and again, or do you try other places with great reviews? It's not a in place plan that we return right now, but I would love to sometime.
Two of my very dear friends are saying their marriage vows this summer, with their wonderful husbands-to-be. I cannot wait to watch Lindsay & Graham as they promise to be together forever! Then two weeks later Neil and I have the privilege to to stand beside my life-long friend, and her amazing man to watch them vow to love one another until the end of time... Meredith & Sonny, we cannot wait!! I just love weddings so much! Ours was the most amazing day of my life - and I think once you're married a wedding is so much more then the dresses, flowers, decorations and food.. at least that's what I think!
I also wanted to put a quick word in about how proud I am of our dear friends, Andrew & Jessica on their big move today to Cairns, Australia as Andrew starts his 5 years at dental school. Just before Christmas, Andrew asked Jessica to marry him - and I couldn't be happier for the couple! This is just the beginning to the rest of their lives together and no better way to start this amazing journey, then to do this amazing 5 year adventure together. I couldn't be happier to see my friend Andrew, so happy and in love with such a bright, beautiful and amazing women! Oh, and speaking of weddings.. I am helping them plan their wedding which will take place next summer back here at home! I cannot wait to do this for this amazing couple!!
But seriously, I am so proud of ALL of our friends & family.. we have so many smart, successful friends & family.. and we have SO MANY WONDERFULLY SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS & FAMILY.. you all are amazing - you have been strong for us when we needed you, we could not ask for better!!
Well - I think that might be it for now . I wish you all the best for 2013 - Neil and I are hoping and praying this is "our year" and that many blessings come your way, and ours this year! If you pray, pray for us, if you hope, hope for us.. Love you all.. xo
