making the years count

Bye, bye Making the Years Count =(

2011-08-29T15:51:00.003-05:00

Yes I just titled my blog post bye, because I am no longer going to be posting to this blog. I have started a new blog that doesn't have and problems and that gives me a fresh start in the blogging world.

Please join me at my new blog Sharing Sunshine I will be doing things a little bit different there and have already posted why on my new blog. Please come check me out, I would really appreciated it!

I will be leaving this blog up for those who may still want to go back and see my past posts, I will be reposing some of them every now and than with a new take things. A past a present sort of thing.

See you at Sharing Sunshine!

Laura Story

2011-08-12T14:06:00.004-05:00

You might remember about a year ago I posted a Laura Story song. It was a song that meant a lot to me in that time. I was going through a lot and to know the grace of the Lord over shines that really helped me! And my sweet friend gave me a CD of her songs! I love it and listen to it all of the time on my phone.

But today I was listening to grace again on my computer(it isn't on the CD) and this other song started playing! You will just have to listen for yourself!

Adorable Modest Clothing Site

2011-07-29T09:41:00.004-05:00

This Web site has all kinds of stuff that is just too cute, these people do a really good job of taking the styles and making them really modest. There shirts are a little overdone they bring the shirt up to your neck and don't show your arms, but other than that they have some really great stuff! Here are some samples to wet your pallet!

See what I mean they have really cute stuff that is modest, and here is the shocker they are all reasonably priced. no different than the good old stores in town! Most of the time when you find cute modest stuff it costs a fortune!! Anyway I will stop yapping about these people just go check them out!

blog at you later,
Ashley Roy

stuff

2011-07-22T13:45:00.003-05:00

Okay well I have a TON of stuff to post, since my last post my life has been non-stop! But i wanted to tell you about a new blog! One of my best friends started a blog, she is one of the best people i know and she is really talented so go over and check her out @ Snapshots & Slipknots ! She has all kinds of things posted she has workout stuff, food, clothing, crafts and on top of that she is an awesome photographer! I think that you get the picture by now so I will stop ranting just GO!

blairs fix-it plan

2011-06-20T13:54:00.002-05:00

Blair thought tha she could stop my grandpa from bitting his nails....if you know my grandpa....enough said!

one guess!

2011-06-17T13:44:00.002-05:00

100 buck to the person who knows what is in this bottle of Kumbucha! just kidding! I went out to the refrigerator in our garage and this Kumbucha was sitting in the front! there is a beetle floating on the top....and i don't think that my mom added this for extra flavor! Do you have any funny food stories?

Anyone want a buggy drink ??

Blog at you later,
Ashley

A School Project

2011-05-02T21:05:00.000-05:00

This is a video that my friend and I made for a school project. We had a couple hours to do the whole thing and for the time that we had I think that we did a pretty good job! There it is!

I am WAY overdue

2011-04-25T15:58:00.005-05:00

Yup! that is right I haven't posted in over a month! So please forgive me for being such a terrible blogger! Any-who The past month has been a blur of school and social life! I have a TON of pictures to post. To see all of them you can look at my Picasa.

Over the last month I have been to a 50's party, taken TAKs tests, volunteered at WOH, and become partly scuba certified.

Also, I have changed my look for spring!

I Promise that there is more to come this week!

A tisket a tasket...

2011-03-08T10:05:00.004-06:00

....a little black basket!

Well at first it was a nasty copper thing that we kept our dog grooming supplies in, than came the black spray paint. Now it is my new favorite thing in my room!

Here are some pics of it finished and some decor ideas I had for it!

I heart balls

2011-02-24T10:21:00.005-06:00

Hey there! I haven't been blogging for a while, but the in no way means I haven't been busy! I have several post that I need to get up here! but first I have fallen in love with balls! They are so AWESOME!

But all of my dreams come to a screeching halt when I go tot the store and look at the price of one ball! They are WAY out of my league....well not really i just don't like paying for them. lol!

So I have been thinking about how I can make them cheaper! Yesterday I was making a clay art project and I had a good amount of clay left so I rounded three balls off and they are sitting on the counter drying so that I can get to decorate. The best part because it was school clay and I have stuff around the house to decorate them with they are totally FREE!

Check back soon for makeovers, and other great stuff!

I don't know where the pics came from? sorry!

New Look!

2011-02-10T11:44:00.002-06:00

Shabby Blogs, changed their server over the new year so I changed my background! I wanted to keep what I had but when the change was mad my design was discontinued and my second favorite was on another friends blog so I decided to do something new! Tell me what you think! And I promise I will start blogging again soon!

--Ashley

Tired of this....

2011-01-03T20:54:00.003-06:00

Yup! I am officially sick and tried of Kleenexes, medicine, humidifiers, ect. We so have to get well!

Hi Again!!!!

2011-01-01T16:09:00.004-06:00

Ok, now I know that I haven't posted in almost a month but it has been a crazy hectic month. There has been a lot going on with the Roy clan! In the last month we have had field trips, end of year school stuff, camp, break, sickness, new years, etc. So right now I have the chance to be on the computer for a few minutes and am glad for the break (except for the being sick)! So Maybe later when I get to feeling better I will write about all the the exciting things that happened in the month I was gone, but for now I think I am going to blow my nose and go back to bed.

Blog @ U later!
Ashley

I AM SO EXCITED!!!

2010-12-08T10:01:00.001-06:00

Yup! I got my permit yesterday and I can't believe it is happening....so look out world here I come!

Tomorrows the Big Day!

2010-12-06T11:50:00.003-06:00

Yup that's right! Tomorrow I get my permit(well if I pass the test)! I can't wait! one of my best friends is going with me, our other friend took hers on Thursday or Friday! So maybe in the next year I can take all of my buddies shopping in this awesome car!Wish me luck on my big day!

Awesome Giveaway!

2010-12-03T11:34:00.002-06:00

The Virginia House is hosting a giveaway! They are giving away a $35 shopping spree CSN STORES!!! They have some awesome stuff over there so go check them out, and enter the give away! You just have to see there stuff! It's AWESOME!

A Drive Through The Country!

2010-12-02T08:07:00.003-06:00

On a drive through the country this last weekend I dicovered that people so creative! there mailboxes were so creative! They used all kinds of stuff to create there mailboxes! Here are a few of them! There was a pig but I was sparing it embarrassment! (it lost it's head!)

This one is a plow....
Than something else that I don't recognize....

Some engine part!.....

Is this a Camaro or a gate? This car is a Camaro gate! Yup! you should see it from down the road it looks like a real car!Special thanks to Lynda for taking me back to get these pictures! Hope you enjoyed these!

The Flu Shot

2010-11-18T08:34:00.002-06:00

It is starting to get colder here in Texas, and people are going to get vaccinations. What do you think about the flu shot? I found this short video on another blog and thought I would share it with you! Please Watch!

This has some awesome points! Isn't it crazy that the even with the flu shot people are still nerves about germs! And the things that are in there are so bad for you! We would never think about putting these substances in our body! But the government says that you should do it so we blindly follow! I think that we should each do our own research! Thanks for watching!

Day 7 and an awesome blog!

2010-11-16T14:06:00.003-06:00

Day 7

Today I was at Misty's so I just did school and made dinner. so not very proverbs 31ish!

Blog

my best friend just started up a blog, she is an an awesome photographer and she is sharing here pictures and life with you! She is a bubbly, fun and encouraging! So go check her out @ Sundrop Photography. Enjoy her as much as I have!!!

Days 5 & 6

2010-11-15T18:38:00.003-06:00

I am going to share days five and six but first I want to give you a new version of Proverbs 31 that another blogger posted Here.

A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long. She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises. She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day. She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day. She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops. Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile. When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive. Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise: "Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!" Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises! [The Message]

Day 5
On Friday we got up and did school stuff all day (I watched 16 kids so I guess I was busy) than we came home, I did school, and went to bed! I was about to fall over DEAD!

Day 6
I woke up, cleaned house, did laundry, packed and went to bed....doesn't sound busy....but was a full day!

Sorry this was late! hope you enjoyed the different version of Proverbs 31!

Days 3 & 4

2010-11-15T09:41:00.004-06:00

I am so ashamed! I am so behind on my blog posting it is unbelievable! So any way here are days three and four!

Day 3

I woke up at 6:00 to start making doughnuts for Blair's birthday!......I was busy until 9:30. I had to quickly do my school because we were going bowling @ 12:00. We got do with all of that then my mom and I ran errands and went back home for dinner.

When we got home we discovered that our dog had eaten an entire bar of dark chocolate!(3.5 ounces!) So as we were eating dinner and later sitting in the living room, our dog starts acting really weird! So after a little research we took her into the animal ER and she had to stay there over night!

We went home, Blair opened gifts and we went to bed.

Day 4

I woke up and hit the ground running! I packed, got school done, cleaned up the house, jumped in the shower, ran out the door to be at a school event by 1! We got there hung out for a while, went and got a snack, went to the hotel, got back out to fight traffic to buy snacks for the next day, came back, got dinner, when back to the room to play games and talk, than to bed!

Sorry these aren't very good examples of what I have done the last few days but......well......I'm not very good at these kinds of things!

Challeng day 2

2010-11-10T07:08:00.003-06:00

Sorry I am a little late on this post!

Yesterday was my moms birthday, so ALL day I was in the kitchen! jk Not really all day but a log time!

You can hear about my day @ Texas Family of Four

Yes today I was one busy lady!

Later I will post to recipe for the meat loaf, bread and cheese cake!

Challenge Day 1

2010-11-08T10:31:00.007-06:00

Today was the first day of the Proverbs 31 Challenge!

I woke up at 7:00 and started my day with my room and reading Pr 31:10-31. My mom had cleaned the kitchen before I got up (shame, shame) so I ate breakfast and got my school done.

My school load was light so I redid a couple of English essays (ICK!) I also doubled up so that I could be out a couple of days this week.

I cleaned up the school room! (Man what a mess), than I took care of a bank problem, made lunch, cleaned the kitchen, picked up the house, and sent an email, looked up a recipe, checked up on my blogging friends, watered the grass, then hurried to a last minute to volunteer at a therapy center, came home took a shower, ate dinner, cleaned up the kitchen, read a book, now posting what I did!

What a run-on sentence!

I really need to find more things to-do! Maybe some sewing I have wanted to get done for a long time....I don't know!

Hope your day went well! Don't forget to read proverbs 31:10-31 in the morning!

The Challenge!

2010-11-08T07:45:00.001-06:00

The Proverbs 31 challenge starts today so be on your best behavior!

A Challenge For Us Ladies

2010-11-04T07:28:00.005-06:00

The Challenge

At girls camp Jeff Grove gave us girls a very important challenge! He read proverbs 31 to us and told us to examine our lives and see how we were doing. He also read it and timed himself......you can read it slow in 3 min! He told us that every one of us should have 3 min in our lives.

Here is the challenge!

Print off proverbs 31:10-31
Read it every day before you leave your room
For 7 days (this is just to give you a start) be the proverbs 31 women
Record you days on your blog and use the button on the side bar.
leave me a comment every day that you write you experiences and give me the link to your blog!

Join in the fun! I am starting this challenge on Monday November the 8th!

Proverbs 31

10 An excellent wife who can find?
She is far more precious than jewels.

11 The heart of her husband trusts in her,
and he will have no lack of gain.

12 She does him good, and not harm,
all the days of her life.

13 She seeks wool and flax,
and works with willing hands.

14 She is like the ships of the merchant;
she brings her food from afar.

15 She rises while it is yet night
and provides food for her household
and portions for her maidens.

16 She considers a field and buys it;
with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.

17 She dresses herself [5] with strength
and makes her arms strong.

18 She perceives that her merchandise is profitable.
Her lamp does not go out at night.

19 She puts her hands to the distaff,
and her hands hold the spindle.

20 She opens her hand to the poor
and reaches out her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of snow for her household,
for all her household are clothed in scarlet. [6]

22 She makes bed coverings for herself;
her clothing is fine linen and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates
when he sits among the elders of the land.

24 She makes linen garments and sells them;
she delivers sashes to the merchant.

25 Strength and dignity are her clothing,
and she laughs at the time to come.

26 She opens her mouth with wisdom,
and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.

27 She looks well to the ways of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

29 “Many women have done excellently,
but you surpass them all.”

30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain,
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands,
and let her works praise her in the gates.

"Indescribable" by Laura Story

2010-10-26T12:03:00.000-05:00

Take Me Out To the Ball Game.....

2010-10-19T11:56:00.002-05:00

Last Sunday night we went to the local base ball fields to play and watch base ball.

We has a LOT of fun....here are some of the people that joined me in the stands!

There was also a BEAUTIFUL sunset!

And a cute little boy! ;)

He tried to climb the fence...

Showed his La-La

Than came down rubbing his hands...

OUCH!!!

Hope you enjoyed the game!!

Ahhhh...Falll!

2010-10-07T14:21:00.005-05:00

My favorite time of the year is here!! I love the fall, not cold not hot! It has been really lovely here lately....very nice! Ok....I guess I am boring....I talk about the weather!

Here are some fall pictures to get you in the mood!

WOW!

Ahhh!

Oh Man!

WOW...I love the leaves and their colors!

You in the mood yet? I sure am....leave me a comment and tell me what you like most about this session!

Blog at you later!

The Healer

2010-10-04T18:42:00.001-05:00

This is a song that a friend introduced me to, and Ii thought It would share it with you!

The Healer

She pressed through the crowd so weak and so frail
So often she'd reached out but her efforts failed
With faith so persistent determined she must touch Jesus
Her friends said, Just give up, for after 12 years
Of heartache and failure, disappointments and fears
Accept your condition with the multitude He will not see us

I can hear her rejoicing as she looks down the lane
She sees someone coming and their calling His Name
Son of David, Messiah, she heard someone call Him
The Healer

The crippled and lame were now leaping for joy
Those who were blind were beholding the Lord
Would this be the moment
Or would hindrances many conceal her?

Her heart beat so fast as He came into sight
Her emotions were filled with both joy and with fright
She let Him pass by but not out of reach
As she touched His garment, He turned to speak

Chorus:
Someone's been healed today
A miracle passed your way
Who touched my clothes?
You now are made whole
Step forward and claim
Your faith has pulled you through
Your healing has come to you
You can receive today
Right now, in Jesus Name

Bridge:
Though Satan says, Give Up
You're close to a miracle
Jesus is passing your way
God's still in business and does the impossible
Sending out blessings each day

Chorus 2:
You can be healed today
He'll let a miracle pass your way
Reach out, touch His clothes
You can be made whole
Step forward and claim
Your faith has pulled you through
Your healing has come to you
You can receive today
Right now, in Jesus Name

Tag:
You can receive today
Right now, in Jesus Name
The Healer is passing your way

Packing and Update

2010-09-29T11:55:00.003-05:00

I have had a pretty busy week.....I had to get the weeks school done in three days! We are leaving tomorrow for CAMP!!! I will be three and a half days in cool weather and good times! Right now I am doing laundry, packing, finishing school, and running around.

Room:
Last night I made my first ball and my dad hung hung this up!

I will give you the scoop on camp when I get back!

A little redo for my room!

2010-09-23T10:58:00.003-05:00

Last Saturday we were cleaning out our shed (correction, my other family was, I wasn't feeling well). I walked out side and my sister told me she wanted to show me something. She lead me to this beautiful book case! Well maybe it was a little ugly.

My parents were going to burn it!! I told my dad that was like sinning! They were also going to throw out two cans of white paint!

So i painted it and sanded it and decorated it! Here is the final result for FREE!!

It turned out just like i wanted it to! I LOVE IT! I look at it and it just makes me so happy!

I am linking up to these AMAZING blogs!

Thanks for stopping by!

Room Update!

2010-09-20T14:21:00.002-05:00

I know that I am late on this update! Well better late than never!

This is a close up of my quilt!

See these cute little pillows!

See the boxes this is was all my junk that I had to decorate with!

OK ready for the final result?

And ahhhh! the boxes are GONE!!!!

Check back soon! I have a redo for you! here is a quick sneak peak!

Sorry that some of the pics are sideways! Blogger won't let me change it!

There Was a Little Bird

2010-09-15T14:08:00.003-05:00

I promise that pictures of my room are coming, but first a little something I bought!

I bought this cute little bird from The Virginia House, head on over there and check her out! You can also check out her Etsy store HERE!

Thanks Jillian for this cut little bird! It looks AWESOME in my room!

MY ROOM!!

2010-09-13T17:00:00.003-05:00

OK, So as some of you know I have wanted my own room for about 1,000,000,000,000,000 years...well maybe not that long, but for a long time! So as some of you also know a few weeks ago I went on a trip with some good friends for a week! when I got home my sister was acting really weird and when I went in "our" room she told me to get out of HER room! Than she pulled me across the hall to the guest room and turned on the light! There was the cutest little room you ever did see.....well all there was, was a new quilt and pillows on the bed but still. So now I have my own room and I will be decorating it! So I will try to keep you you posted!

Lots of love to my little sister and my mom for shopping around to find the stuff that I wanted!!!!

back to school....

2010-08-30T11:35:00.004-05:00

Yup! Last week was back to school, This year I am a sophomore and proud of it JK! Since school has started you might st art to hear more from me! anyway, we were eating dove dark chocolate a couple weeks ago and the wrappers said this!

BEST!

BETTER!
BEST!
Hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!

blog at you later! lol!

2010-08-16T11:55:00.002-05:00

I know I said that I wouldn't be posting for a while but I had to show you this!

I can't believe I took this picture!!!!! Yes, and with a little help from Picnik I have a WONDERFUL picture!!! I LOVE IT!

Busy Summer

2010-08-16T10:28:00.002-05:00

I haven't been posting lately because we have been really busy, and in the summer we don't have as much computer time! So next week I am starting up school and I should be posting more!!

"See" you than!

We Can Do It Cheaper!!

2010-07-15T17:41:00.005-05:00

I saw this photo collage and I just HAD to make it!! With some help from my Trusty Sidekick I got it done!!!

I used an old, ugly picture frame from a garage sale, a leftover can of spray paint, wire and a few little clothes pins!

This is a look at how we put it together(I know you can't see it but being the business and not a hammer sort of guy my dad put this thing together with office staples! Well whatever works!)

Add a photo and there you have it!!!

Special thanks to my dad for helping me and putting up with the bad math, ditsy me and other things I won't write about! lol!!!