we've got skills.

Ashley has been one busy girl, showing off just how amazing she is.

First of all was her concert at Sammy's! The first of many to come :)

Seriously, she ROCKED it. Everyone looooved her. Her voice sounded amazing, and she looked so poised and beautiful on stage. She played guitar and sang, and even included two originals! It was definitely a night to remember.

If you missed it, do not fear! She's coming back soon for a second appearance by popular demand to the Sammy's in Rexburg, ID this weekend!

(p.s. she also brought down the house at the ward musical fireside the next day with a stunning rendition of I Know That My Remember Lives. I need more than my fingers and toes to count the number of boys I saw drool this weekend . . .)

Ash has also been workin' it out with her calling as Activity/Service Co-Chair. One of her many responsibilities included the Tri-Ward Halloween Party Monday night. Needless to say, it was a smashing success. There were caramel apples, pulled-pork, donuts on a string, dancing, giant twister, tug-a-war, and a pie eating contest -- that Ashley participated it! She looked good doing it too ;)

As for Sarah? Umm well, she made this cool pumpkin?

Okay, now it's obvious who is composing this post. I guess I should try and find something else more interesting.

I got a internship for next semester!! It's the exact one I wanted, which is very exciting for me because they were only hiring two interns after three weeks of interviews. I will be working the the Wellness Programs at Utah Valley University, doing my FAVORITE part of public health: planning programs and getting to work one-on-one with people on the basics of health that are so essential to a happy life, and what better population to work with than college students who are just beginning to make those important decisions and form habits that will impact the rest of their lives! Ahh, okay, stop bearing public-health-testimony. Plus, it comes with a stipend at the end, which a rarity in the public health internship world. Anyway, I can't wait to start :)

And of course we HAD to celebrate by going to Tucanos. . .

That's all for now! We hope you all are anticipating November 1st as much as we are! (aka beginning of Christmas music + Justin Bieber's Christmas CD comes out. . .)

peace, love, and temple marriage

the boys in our lives

I know a lot of our followers are probably wondering about the boys in our lives. It seems to be an element that is often lacking in our posts. Well I am here to clear up all questions and give you a full and complete description of all of the most important boys in the lives of Sarah and Ashley as of late.

(in no particular order)

1) General Authorities

We got to go to General Conference last weekend! We were able to watch/listen to all four sessions (and we'll be catching up on the Priesthood session shortly) and loved every minute. We seriously have a countdown each year for Conference, and we can't wait until April. Some personal favs were the talks of Elder Uchtdorf, Sister Dalton, Elder Christofferson, and Elder Callister. To read/listen to any of the talks from this and other conferences, go here!

Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures during Conference weekend (sad!). So, I thought I would share the background of both of our computers - a very cool depiction of the most used words from all 5 sessions last weekend, made by our good friend Samuel.

2) BYU football players

It's that time of year again. We LOVE going to BYU footballs games. It is seriously such a blast. Of course, we love some players more than others. . .

While Jake Heaps was playing QB. . .

Once they put in Riley Nelson!

3) Rascal Flatts

Fulfilling Sarah's lifelong dream (not exaggerating), and letting Ashley's experience their wonder for the second time, we spontaneously bought tickets to the Rascal Flatts back in September. Three words: Ah.ma.zing

4) Santa Claus

Anyone that is around us during this time of year knows that we have INTENSE love affair with Christmas. We are already anxiously waiting for when this guy comes to town. . .

Well, there you have it! We hope it wasn't too much a let down for you ;) We hope you all are enjoying your Fall season!

peace, love, and temple marriage

oh hey... remember us??

remember that one time when sarah and ashley updated their blog?? yeah, me neither. epic fail on our part. but we're back!! better late then never, right? well we'll update you on what's been going on since... march. wow, really?? march?? dang. okay well hmm... let's make this fun so we don't lose all of our (three) followers. true or false....

1. sarah and i are terrible at updating our blog.... true. (oh yeah, this is ashley btw. i guess i'll just speak in third person from now on so no one gets confused. oh, i forgot only moms look at our blog.... btw = by the way).
2. sarah was the most amazing, spiritual, and BEAUTIFUL efy counselor out of every counselor that counseled this summer (and every other summer) ....... true. duh.
3.ashley got married, moved to alaska to pursue her dream of igloo building and has two children..... HAHAHA false. (if any of you answered true we will be religiously updating this blog everyday.. and we'll keep you in our prayers).
4. sarah is graduating from BYU this coming april..... TRUE! :]
5. ashley is graduating from UVU this coming april.... FALSE! hahaha oh if only...
6. ashley's parents are moving to utah next month..... false. THEY'RE MOVING HERE THIS MONTH!!!!!!! as in the month of october, as in three weeks, as in 21 days!!!!!!! :]
7. ashley got a white iphone 4..... true.
8. sarah got a white iphone 4..... true.
10. sarah and ashley are pretty much in a relationship.... true.
11. ashley is the man in the relationship.... most definitely true. (she specializes in sports and opening jars/water bottles).
12. sarah has a poster of justin bieber above her bed..... false.
13. ashley has a poster of justin bieber above her bed..... true.
14. god frowns upon those who judge.... TRUE. (apply to #13)
15. sarah went on a cruise to mexico with her family...... si! (true)
16. sarah wants to go back on her cruise to mexico with her family... false. she would never ever want to go anywhere without ashley... okay fine, true.
17. ashley went to lake powell for the first time.... TRUE.
18. ashley wants to go back to lake powell..... TRUE.
19. ashley wants to get married in lake powell..... TR- okay false. unfortunately, they didn't announce a new temple being built in lake powell this weekend in conference.
20. sarah got a promotion at her job.... true true true!!! she has an office... so legit.
21. ashley now has THREE nieces and they are the cutest girls in the entire world.... 100% true.
22. sarah looks cute... SHE LOOKS NICE!!!!! ...... true. (inside joke... just move on to the next question).
23. sarah replaced ashley with a new best friend. his name is harold..... true. (not an inside joke.... harold = library at byu).
24. ashley wants to buy a hamster and name it hamsterdam..... true. (refer back to #14).
25. you have been entertained by reading this long overdue blog post..... true, or else you wouldn't have even read this far.



well there you have it. our lives over the past 7 months in a nutshell.... more or less. we sincerely apologize for our long absence, but have no fear! we have most definitely returned to the world of blogging. hopefully this time for good.. instead of months at a time. but nevertheless, we're back. more to come soon. :] but until then.....




peace, love and temple marriage.