Oh. My. Weekend.

We had such a good time in Kansas City this past weekend! We went with lots of things on the "maybe" list and just played the rest by ear.


 
One of the obvious  things on the "certain" list was the James Taylor/ Carole King Troubadour Reunion concert. I don't care who you are. That music will make you smile. I grew up with that era of music (For real ya'll, until I was about 13 I let a pretty sheltered music life--filled with the Beatles, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison. Bob Dylan, and James Taylor--just to name a few), so getting to see them live was kind-of like? A dream come true! We were probably some of the youngest people in the room..but even so, I still teared up when they walked on the stage holding hands...They just seem? like such sweet people! I thought I might delight your senses with some blurry pictures of this. once-in-a-lifetime. I mean once-in-MY-lifetime event!

 

Pre-show. We had a little trouble keeping our eyes open during the flash.

Yep. There you are. (so exciting!)

Original band. Grey hair and all. (Totally awesome).

Is it too soon to say "I Love You"? I mean, I've only known you my whole life!

Not an empty seat in the house. A lot of grandparents, but no empty seats.

Intermission. They even had a wardrobe change (haha)!

So, there you have it. James Taylor and Carole King live in concert. Just like you were there...okay, not really but it was. Amazing. And so, because I love you. And because posting these pics brought back warm, fuzzy feelings, and because I am done with my paper.  I leave you with my favorite Carole King tune (Which I ALSO plan to use as my morning anthem for the kiddos someday). 
So Enjoy, rest up, and sing happy songs tomorrow!

Til the sun rises again,

*Ash*

To Eat? Or Not To Eat?

We just returned home from our awesome weekend in KC---which I will post more about later (Right now, I have a paper on the ethics of bankruptcy to finish... work on... start). But I wanted to delight you with my recent delectably bad decisions. As I lay here, pouting about my tummy-ache (and my paper to write), I realized that my current pain is simply the result of a day of over-indulgence, which I loved. And now hate.

My day began with THIS delightful Asian concoction, at the KC City Market (mine had a little less cream on top but was JUST as amazing as this one looks to be!)

Followed by a piece of this awesome, gooey, goodness. In my defense, the fudge-bearing vendor who lured me over with a free sample, put this fudge goodness into a mini ice-cream cone, making it an unstoppable force. "Don't look into the light, Ashley!"

Then, my snack-genius husband picked me up these so that I wouldn't grow faint from lack of nourishment at the prayer room... or, something like that...

And then, if that weren't enough nonsense in my digestive system for ONE DAY...On the ride home, I had this:

 

And this:

And a few of these: 

And a half a bag of these:

And now I feel like this:

Lesson to all, when at an awesomely stocked farmer's market? Grab an apple.

'Til I feel better again,

*Ash*

Recent Lessons

Today, I learned a few things about God....I learned that:

He always hears my cries--even the irrational ones.

He loves me unconditionally.

He isn't going make me learn everything there is to know about patience, all at once.(Dear Lord, please let it be gradual!)

So..what does all this mean?

Well---It means we have our first Home Study interview Monday at 10am!! Praise the Lord (not sure my indigestional issues could have taken much longer...)

Thank you, Jesus.

Ashley

Letter of Patience

Dear Adoption Agency,

    
       Please call me today to schedule the homestudy that I paid for almost a month ago. I have no more nails to chew on, and my brain is slowly turning to mush.

Sincerely,

   Crazy Woman/PAP.

Anniversary Weekend Plans

Folks, I know you're just dying to hear all about our anniversary plans, so...since my week is going to be crazy busy..and since I am deliriously tired. and since I love ya...here it is..in true picture book fashion. Enjoy.

We start our Anniversary Weekend here:

James Taylor/ Carole King Troubadour Reunion Tour: 

As if they needed an introduction.

I know..You're already So. So. Jealous.

Then we will (weather permitting) hit this place up:

Schlitterbahn: Every water-part connoisseur's dream

And if the weather DOESN'T permit (by obviously not getting the memo that this was my..er..our anniversary)...

We will end up here: 

*and might anyways just 'cause it's super-cool*

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. 

They had me at "Giant Badminton Shuttlecock"

Then probably here:

Harrah's Buffet: Steak and Shrimp. Need I say more?

Yummy. Steak AND Shrimp... Every carnivore girl's dream!

Then, the plan is to soak for a while here:

The International House of Prayer 24/7 Prayer Room

Then head back to the hotel for some rest before going here on Sunday A.M. before we head back to the casa:

The International House of Prayer (duh) in Kansas City

So there you have it. Our amazing weekend plans... So now the only question is? 

Is it Friday yet??

Oh yah, and here's the hotel I really. REALLY. wanted to stay in..but apparently, even after 5 years, I am still not worth $200/night =(

Chateau Avalon: Pirate's Cove

It's a pirate's ship. And It's Amazing. And actually, the hubs didn't say we *couldn't* stay there, he just said IF we did, we couldn't eat. Or go to the museum. Or go to the waterpark. But he had me at *eat*...I mean, did you SEE that buffet??!?!?!

Goodbye 'til breakfast,

Ashley