SOLD!

Excuse me...Hi! In case you forgot, my name is Ashley. I occasionally cook, occasionally craft, occasionally clean, and most importantly occasionally find time to fulfil my love for BLOGGING! Yes, it has been a few weeks since my last post!! I am sure everyone reading was wondering what happen to me? No? Probably not? Ok....I am just going to pretend that someone (anyone) out of the many that follow my blog did at some point in time question if or when I fell off the face of the earth! Anyways...I have been SOO busy with life believe it or not that I have not found time to write! I have however, found time to sit down several times and begin to type...to no sooner than figuring out my first paragraph and have some little stinker crying or needing me...imagine that?!

Now to get on with the BIG BOHALL NEWS!!....

We bought our house coming up on two years ago in August, when we purchased our home we actually bought two homes which are neighbors to each other. For the entire time we have been living here we have had the other home (the farmhouse as we call it) rented out. Last month on a whim we made the decision to sell our home and renovate the farmhouse...and to answer your question, yes we are crazy! We didn't feel that listing our house was necessary considering the high demand of people wanting to live in this area of  Dudleytown or paradise as I like to refer to it;) so I simply text a few of my friends and let them know we were interested in selling. Within the first day of sending the text, I received a phone call from a girl wanting to come take a look and within 9 days we had a offer:) We couldn't be more thrilled, nervous, and most of all excited about what's to come!

We will begin renovation (aka complete gut job) the beginning of July! The offer on our home is contingent therefore, we are unsure on when the actual move will take place. Renovations and moving with an 8 month old will be a challenge, I am sure of that! BUT...the reward when it is complete will (fingers crossed) make it all worth while! Stay tuned this summer for updates on "The Farmhouse Renovation"!

Oh and might I add...the new neighbs are wonderful and have a cute little boy who is just a little older than our sweet Sawyer!!!

XOXO- Ashley

May Blessings

Oh the month of May. What once brought me so much joy, is now overshadowed by even more joy! The month of May was once set aside for my birthday however, now that I am a Momma, the number one excitement for May is now MOTHERS DAY! I have an overwhelming amount of guilt that I have neglected to write ANY post what so ever about both...my day of birth and most of all Momma's day!! I had a story book kind of day on May 11th! Woke up to one happy baby boy, went to church, had lunch with my Mom, Daniel's Mom, and my Grandma, relaxed at home with my lovies, and then ended the night having dinner with my little family at home and heading to bed! It was wonderful! My hubs put so much thought into my first Momma's day by sending me flowers to work the Friday before and surprising me with two new charms in my necklace!

 

As for my birthday I celebrated more than once! The night before we went to Greenwood and did a little shopping then met my Mom for dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Sunday the 18th we went to church, had lunch at my mother in laws and then had dinner with m Dad:) It was also wonderful! I am so blessed to have so many amazing people in my family!

 

 

My new charms! Blog. MOM. LOVE THEM!

My beautiful flowers from Sawyer and also my Dad!

 

 

 

BIG fat bully

 I may be jumping off a limb here but I just can't stay quiet any longer! I attempt to stay clear of "ranting" post like this on my blog but something has been weighing on my mind a lot lately and has recently come up with a few of my fellow Momma's! So here I go...I am sick and tired of grown ass men and women claiming to be bullied or playing the victim in everyday LIFE situations! Now I will attempt to plead my case in detail for everyone to fully understand what I mean here. 

As a child I was taught to stand up for myself, I was also taught that when someone does something to directly hurt me or anger me in any way I was to stand up for myself. Not one time did my parents say Ashley, if someone at school isn't being very nice you go to the corner and cry about it and then when you get home be sure and tell us that you were bullied! No! They told me to stick up for myself and not let anyone tell me I wasn't worth just as much as the next person! So I ask myself, WHY!? WHY as a society have we became so worried about sheltering our children from being bullied? Having someone disagree or try and hold you back from something is all part of life!! What happens when these children who have been taught that it is ok to play the victim, get out in the real world where quit frankly no one really gives a sh*t if something makes you "sad" or if you "feel" like you are being bullied? Part of life is finding yourself in this big mean world! And mean is just what it is! If kids don't learn how to stand on their own two feet, they will crumble at the face of life. I know in many unfortunate situations today that kids are made fun of and bullied every single day! And don't get me wrong, that breaks my heart however, I can only hope that parents use this as a stepping stone to teach these children that life isn't always perfect or fun and people are mean! Yes I know the first time my son comes home and tells me that someone was mean or did something to him, I will want to beat the daylight right out of whoever looked at him crossways and then call the parent and go all white trash however, I hope to refrain from letting him feel sorry for himself and in return teach him how to cope with the situation and stand up for himself! 

As children grow and get older in life the only life's lessons they know are those they have learned as a child therefore, leaving them to face the world with just that. If parents have "cushioned" the fall every time someone knocked them down in life, they will never be able to get up once living life on their own. In everyday life I personally come across people who play the victim, the victim of everyday struggles. These people are constantly looking for someone to say "I'm sorry" or "oh no your great at this or that" or what about those looking for the "oh no your not ugly" after bashing themselves just so you will pay a compliment! I can't stand it!! Your an adult! Stop trying to be a victim! And no, no one is "bulling" you when they simply give you their personal opion, because it's just that...AN OPINON! And guess what sugarplum everyone has one, so get used to it! These are the people that as children were "cushioned" through life! And now struggle in the reality of how people really are! 

I apologize for the rant I really do but, this is simply how I feel! And guess what...I am sure there will be those who disagree however, that's your opion and your entitled to it! That is the beautiful thing about America, we don't have to agree! 😊 Enjoy your day friends!!

Xoxo 

Meet Winne!

Where Bohall family memories are made! For a few years now my husband and I have dreamed of owning a camper! I have longed for that experience to hit the open road and find the closest camp site and make those lasting memories our kids will never forget! 

This past weekend those dreams became reality as we took our "new" 1994 Winnebago Vectra out for a test spin at Starve Hallow, a park not far from us! Now, our dreams technically consist of a new travel trailer on a smaller scale however, when the "gettin is good" you get it, so that's just what we did...we came home with this beaut...

She may not look like much, compared to what's out there but her motor runs good and she's got amenities you wouldn't believe! Including my personal favorite...a radio on the outside with a table that pulls out! She's all that and a little more than what we need! 

It was beautiful weather!! And even Sawyer at nearly 7 months old loved it! Camping is definitely something we love! I can't wait till our next venture!

Here are a few more pictures of Winne..

And here are a few pictures of Sawyer! It's safe to say, he enjoyed himself also!

Soo...whose ready to go camping!???

Christ has RISEN!

Sawyer's first Easter has came and gone! And of course, all too quickly like everything else! :( Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays for obvious reasons and now being able to share that with our Sawyer was...AMAZING! I love that he will grow knowing the Lord and all the sacrifices that have been made so that he could live!

 

Here are a few pictures of our Easter holiday...

 

 

I hope you all had a blessed Easter holiday!

 



BEACH BABY!

Sawyer's first trip to ocean=complete! Though he is only 6 months and will have zero recollection of seeing the ocean for the first time, something inside of me LOVES being able to experience these "first" with my sweet baby boy! I am constantly looking forward to all the "first" that Daniel and I will have with Sawyer! I have to say it was a success! He was such a good boy and absolutely loved the sand! Here are a few pictures of his first time to the beach:)!

Beach Boy!

Sandy Baby Toes!!

His First Time With his Feet In The Ocean!

Mommy Love!<3

Playing With Daddy<3

And of course no beach trip is complete without a nap!

I <3 The Beach!!!! 

How To Survive A Road Trip With A 6 Month Old!

This past week my family including my Mom, Stepdad, Sister, her boyfriend, my husband Daniel, our sweet Sawyer, and myself traveled to Gulf Shores, AL for family vacation! While planning this trip, my biggest worry was how will my 6 month old handle the dreary 12 hour drive!?? Well good news is WE SURVIVED! Here are my top 5 tips for traveling a long distance with a little one!:)

1. Plan Ahead! Being prepared is a sure way to eliminate unnecessary stress! We planned to start our journey at Sawyer's 2nd to last feeding before bed time and drive thru the night. He ate his dinner at 6:00pm and we were on the road about 8:00pm (the time he lays down for bed) he usually sleeps for two hours and then eats again at 10:00pm and is out for the night! It seemed to work for us this way! Obviously every baby is different so adjusting times based on your baby's sleeping and eating habits are probably going to work best;)

2. Pack Accordingly!! I packed everything he could need including extra food, clothes, and diapers in the diaper bag to stay easily accessible. (This came in handy when he had a massive blow out on the way home and had to do a complete wardrobe change!) The rest went in the suit case stored on the luggage rack. 

3. Dress Comfy! Make sure baby is as comfy as can be! 

Here is Sawyer all comfy in his onesie and cotton pants:)

4. Make The Most Of Every Stop! We stopped when it was feeding time and filled up, stretched, bought junk food, etc,. Making the most of every stop insured spending the least time possible wasting time off the road!

5. Bring Entertainment! On the way home we got an earlier start which meant we had to entertain Sawyer a little more than on the way down. I packed plenty of toys but his favorite was his Nene's phone of course! ( 6 months and already loving electronics...We may be in trouble!!) He loved watching this video of a dog doing tricks for its owner! He watched it and laughed over and over! 

....passed out!! Haha 

Good luck on your next venture! Enjoy every moment!!😘💨

Have a BLESSED day!!