I'm Thankful For....

I've got a lot to be thankful for!

I'm trying something new (thanks to my dear friend Joey!). Every single day this month, I've tried to focus on something I'm thankful for. It's made all the difference in the world for me. I started out today feeling kinda bummed, but then I remembered her challenge and I thought of something I was truly thankful for.

Today, I am thankful for: President Thomas S. Monson.
I'm so grateful for his leadership, his dedication to the LDS church, for his wisdom, his example, his love for me (he prays for me and you, ya know?), his love for the Savior, his love for the temple, his love for God. He is a wonderful, inspiring man and I am so grateful for him.

Take a minute and click on this link: What-Matters-Most

There are so many things in our day to day life that don't really matter - this was a great reminder to me to take a second and get back to the things and people in my life that truly matter.

Have a great Wednesday, and remember to be thankful, it might just change your attitude!

R.I.P. little mouse

EEEEEEKKKKKKK! That's exactly the squeal that came from my mouth this morning when I walked into my office. There was this mouse (which was very much dead) strewn on the ground. I was scared at first, but then I felt terrible for the little guy. I hope he didn't have a painful death (because I noticed the mouse poison under my desk had been consumed...)

I thought about having a funeral like the "Grief Counseling" episode on The Office ...but I decided against it and just buried him --- in the dumpster.

R.I.P. furry friend

TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW

Hey ya'll fellow bloggers...

Wanted to let you know about a killer SCRAPBOOKING sale my company is having for the next three weeks!!!

Crate Paper, Inc. (http://www.cratepaper.com/home.html)is having a HUGE Warehouse Sale!

Starting November 5 - November 30.
Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Everything is marked down anywhere from 20%-80% off.
It's a GREAT deal!

So tell everyone you know about this fabulous sale!

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=8623161&cat=74&lpid=

cookie cookie

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 C Sugar
2 C Brown Sugar
2 C Butter
4 Eggs
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
4 C Flour
2-3 C Oatmeal
1 bag chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar until well mixed. Combine dry ingredients into separate bowl and mix well. Slowly add to the rest of the ingredients. Add oatmeal and chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 9 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes and remove to wire cooling rack. Makes a LOT! Enjoy!

Sigma 24-70mm Lens

I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO happy!!!!!




I just spoiled myself, again, and I bought this fabulous lens for my camera!
I'm trying to get back into photography and I decided that I probably needed a better lens if I wanted to get anywhere with my skills.

If anyone is interested in booking me for a family shoot, portraits, engagements, or just wants some great head shots, shoot me an email and we can get ya booked.

Ashley Warner ashley.warner88@gmail.com

Thanks for your support everyone!

Girls Night Out

Last Night, Ash and I had a girls night out! Talk about FUN!!!!

We started off the glorious evening with massages! I've never had a massage before and it was incredible! I highly recommend getting one!

Then we went to dinner at our favorite place, Mag's! I had the usual...Blackened Chicken Pasta and a Ceasar Salad. It was so yummy and it was fun to chat and catch up!

Then we hit the mall - I'm a white female addicted to retail! Seriously, it was so much fun to go shopping!!
We hit the jackpot at Nordy's last night - I spent a certain amount of cashola and I landed these fabulous NEW MOON premier tickets!!!
I am not that huge of a fan, but now I am super ultra excited to go to the movie!
Here's to another GREAT girls night out!




Yes, I bought this NEW MOON shirt...I had to! It's darling!

Adieu, Sayonara, Ciao, Hasta Luego, Tchau, Goodbye

Elder Allen Warner is embarking on his 2 year LDS mission on Wednesday. On Sunday he had the opportunity to speak in church before he leaves for this great journey. We had a great family/friend get-together at our house afterward!

Here are a few photos from the joyous occasion....

A Change of Pace...

Yes, the rumors are true! I quit my job! I'm leaving my job as the surgery scheduler/receptionist at Riverwoods Surgery Center (www.rwsurgery.com). I've been with the Center for 4 years, which have been so wonderful! I couldn't have asked for better co-workers, job opportunities, and the various things I've learned. However, I've been offered a fabulous opportunity to be the Office/Warehouse/Marketing Manager at Crate Paper (www.cratepaper.com) and I'm very excited for this career move. Along with changing jobs, I've also been able to start a better focus on my other love in life - photography!

photo courtesy of flikr.


I'd like to announce that I'm going to be focusing more on my photography 'career'. I've already been booked for the first two weeks of October and I couldn't be any happier! I've been very blessed and looked after, and for that I am very grateful. (my blog address is: ashleywarnerphotography.blogspot.com)

If anyone is interested in being a model for me for some 'practice' shoots, please leave me a comment with your information, or simply email me and let me know!

Here's to a happy FALL and a exciting change! I hope everyone is doing great! Until next time...

Happy 25th Anniversary

My parents celebrated 25 years of marriage in August! Allen and I threw them a surprise party, which was a lot of fun! here are some photos from the big day!

musical bliss

Yet again, I have found a new band that I am IN LOVE WITH! Meg and Dia. Allen and I were having a music party on the way home from the cabin yesterday and he showed me this song by them: "Bored of Your Love". I LOVE this song (and no its got nothing to do with my feelings for me hunny - I still love him!) But I just love this song! Check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9hErSfk4Uk