FREE PHOTO SHOOT

I am giving away a photo shoot - if you would like to be entered into the drawing, please email me: ashley.warner88@gmail.com GOOD LUCK TO ALL! (visit my photography blog: http://www.ashleywarnerphotography.blogspot.com)

The WINNER will be announced on January 10th, 2010!

Best of luck and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

hopeless romantic

hopeless romantic: Someone who believes in the fairy tale love story and the happy endings. Very romantic and stuff like that.


Yes, that's me.
And in spite of it being Monday morning, work is slow, and I am bored, I decided to get my feelings down.

Yes, I admit it, I am a hopeless romantic.

I dream of meeting that Prince Charming, of being swept off my feet, of meeting that one person who makes time stop, of that man who'se smile makes everything in the world happpy. I dream of happily ever after, I want to be loved, but be loved for my personality, my faith, my dreams, ambitions, for my values, for my good nature, for my quirky sense of humor, I want to be loved for me.

So what's a girl to do? Sign up for the latest online dating service? Desperately reach out to long lost friends and ask to be set up? Always be on the prowl? Be seen in public, in a desperate attempt to find Mr. Right?

WRONG! I am done playing this whole so-called game of love.
I have been hurt and broken hearted for the past little while and I have decided that there is beauty and goodness to life - regardless of having someone to share it with. Yes, it would be nice to have that one person whom you would do anything for, have that one person who makes your world go round, but I have decided that life is too short to be passed up.
I want to live life to the fullest - I want to check off points on my bucket list. I want to make each day acceptable, meaning make each day count. Make sure that I do something good for the world.
Life is too short, so I say that when you're depressed about being single, when you're down and out because you don't have a hot date on Friday night, take my advice and check into reality. Make your life what you want it to be. Who cares if you're a hopeless romantic? Live life for YOU!

I know I am going on and on, but it's taken me awhile to learn this lesson. But I know that with good friends, a great family, awesome parents, a great support system, working out, listening to MADONNA, becoming a better member of my faith, and serving others (just to name a few) that LIFE IS GOOD.

The world is a good place. "Life is meant to be enjoyed, not just endured"
Life is a constant journey, not a destination, happiness is what you make it up to be. No one can live your life for you, so start living today!!!

Country Girl's Heart

Times like this, driving on a little two-lane road in the country make me wish I was a country girl (but only for a brief moment...

Giving Thanks

happy thanksgiving all ya'll!

Vitamin C

This is the best source of Vitamin C! :-)
Don't believe me, go to the grocery store and get some!
If this isn't the best O.J. you've ever had, I'll *buy it for you!


*Disclaimer: I won't actually buy your orange juice for you, but I thought if I said I would, maybe it would prove to you just how AMAZING it is!*

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!