100 Days Of Bridal Bliss

78 days

2010-08-06T05:40:00.001-07:00

Mike and I are having people over tonight so excited about it I will fill you in tomorrow

81 Days

2010-08-03T08:53:00.001-07:00

Sorry there has been a little set back with my blogging in the past week a lot has happened with wedding plans and plans after our vows. I got a phone call a few days ago from Erin Moss from Wildwood and she told me that she was leaving the Metroparks due to health reasons and that she is hoping that her position is filled before our big day gets here. Now your wondering why this is a set back well as you know we have been engaged for almost 2 years already and I have created relationships with our vendors and they have me down to a T as a person my likes and dislikes they know how to keep me calm when things worry me.Erin is the head of all of our vendors, she has set up connections for me. The manor house was going to bend some rules for me because they respect Erins judgement and now she is gone I have a last meeting with her tonight and I am hoping this calms my nerves a little.
Another huge thing that has happened is Michael came home from a meeting with his boss yesterday and said he was let go from Erie West. He would be paid through the month but after that we would be without an income. My first reaction was anger then sadness and now I just feel like we have to move on this is just a small mountain in our life and once we arrive on the other side we will be grateful for it, because it made us stronger human beings and closer to the Lord. I ask that you pray for Michael and I through this glitche, that we will lean on the Lord and he will provide all we NEED!

83 days

2010-07-31T20:01:00.001-07:00

I have a lot to blog about but need a second to do it I will catch up with everyone tomorow

Skin was in the Free Press

2010-07-28T20:10:00.001-07:00

Business
Lambertville’s Skin Laser and Day Spa expands
Written by Mary Petrides | | mpetrides@toledofreepress.com
Vanessa Williams said the best part of the spa business is helping people feel good about themselves — and it’s something she does well.

“I call her my little angel,” said Suzi Miller, who owns a barber shop just up the street from Williams’ Skin Laser and Day Spa. She’s seen Williams for laser facial treatments for three or four years and has been pleased with the results.

“She made me feel a whole lot better about myself,” Miller said.

“I said, ‘If anybody puts fire near my face, you do it’ — I have to trust them,” she said.

The spa, located in Lambertville, Mich., recently expanded, almost doubling in size and adding about 1,500 square feet to its facility. The expansion includes new manicure and pedicure stations, two new massage stations and fresh paint.

“It took me about four and a half hours to pick the colors,” Williams said.

Skin offers more services than most spas, Williams said. Its menu lists dozens of services, including laser hair removal, massages, manicures and pedicures.

On a busy day, between 50 and 75 people come to the spa, Williams said, and the store has seen a 65 percent increase in traffic since the expansion was completed. She said 98.9 percent of her clients return.

Miller said she knows why.

“It’s Vanessa,” she said. “She’ll bend over backwards for you. I just think she’s a wonderful person.”

Miller said the spa has a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Miller has cut hair for 34 years at various barbershops. She had a falling out with one barbershop, she said, and she called Williams. Williams allowed her to work at the spa as a subcontractor, cutting hair.

“I would have lost everything if it wasn’t for her,” Miller said.

Miller has since opened her own barbershop up the street and said she’s in good hands at Skin.

“You know when you go there, you know it’s going to be perfect,” Miller said.

94- 89 days

2010-07-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Okay Okay so I haven't blogged in a few days I was in upper MI with friends and family it was a blast. Being there this weekend made me look at life completely differant as I was sitting around the campfire and looking at all the faces I realized how life flies by and how those people have been in my life for a long time and it feels like yesterday that I met them. I was chatting with two of the groomsmen about the guest situation (situation being guest or no guest on invite) I have limited seating so I have to put on the invitation "due to limited seating we request that only the people addressed on the envelope come to the reception." My guests and some of Mikes guests were saying that isn't fair but it is totally fair, I am only putting the people I want there ,names on the invitation. For instance some of my friends and Mikes friends have not been dating anyone for any length of time so therefore what good would it be for me to kick someone off the guest list that means something to us for someone we don't know to come to the wedding. I know it sounds bratty but if you really think about it it makes a lot of sence when you can only invite 250 people to your wedding.

95 Days

2010-07-20T05:50:00.000-07:00

Today I woke up and felt very unorganized. I have so many things left to do before the wedding gets here but part of me feels like it is still far enough away that I can breathe until after our trip this coming weekend. My shower stuff is taking up an entire room in our humble abode. I love looking at it all and thinking about using it in a few months and I get so excited. Yesterday I took the day off and just reorganized my life, well not really my life just Mikes closet.His closet was horrible, old basketball shorts from basketall season on the floor winter pajama pants. Then I went to the store and bought him some new swim trunks and some new white T-shirts for work. I know I know boring stuff, but that is what my day off consisted of. Andrea and Michelle came over and we watched bathelorette. It was fun because before that we sat around and talked about my shower and looked at andrea's pictures from the shower. Then I went to bed ugh man was I sleepy. Boring entry ha ha

Until Tomorow
Bride to Be

Just a few more pictures from the shower

2010-07-19T07:02:00.000-07:00

96 Days

2010-07-19T06:22:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was one of those days in the history of my life that will go down as one of the best days of my life. It is the weirdest feeling to have all these woman that love you and want to honor you that they shower you with gifts. I loved it don't get me wrong but it was a starnge feeling I guess every bride feels differant but for me it was the event that triggered the Bride inside of me. I will list all the things I got because I was so excited.
Alicia and Trina got us 12 Libby Glass Cups, they are amazing and I can't wait to use them in October, and also red and black oven mits and glass beer mugs
Kim Neyhart- Got us this amazing Live Laugh Love picture frame it is so adorable
Connie Neyhart- Got us a gift card to bed bath and beyond LOVE IT
Sue and Jackie Kujawa- Purchased one of our Mikasa Place Settings
Grandma Bomar- got me heart measuring spoons, and Calphalon 4 qt soup pot, and a 5qt soup pot AMAZING!
Linda and Megan Lucas- Got us this amazing cooking TOOLS rolling pin, and mini spatula a measuring cup and the best a 7 speed hand mixer
Aunt Lori- her gift was so cute because she got Hendrix a toy box and dishes and this Mr Bill doll that when you push it he says "OH NO"
Marilynn and Diana Stevenson- Calphalon Frying Pan (my collection is almost complete)
Grace Houghton- she is so cute she got me a Keepsake New Home Ornament from Hallmark
Aunt Trista- I love this gift its a Mandolin Slicer and cooling rack she said she got me the things she uses the most Awesome Idea!
Jessica- 2 cereal containers that keep cereal fresh LOVE IT!
Bette Nutter and Elizabeth Richards- Cheeseball Mix, and Pyrex glass bakeware I am so excited to bake in the fall knowing I have those and she got Hendrix some bones that he loved!
Holly and Heather- They came to the shower that was an amazing gift and also this gorgous hamper mike and I registered for that matches our room and hangers you can never have enough hangers
Aunt Christie- This amazing speech about traditions and then she pulls out this apron that has polka dots all over it and then all these amazing ice cream dishes that makes me want to go home and have an ice cream party
Aunt Michelle- One of the gifts that I will always remember opening these gorgous champagne flutes from things remembered that have our names and wedding date engraved I had goosebumps all over my body
Then Andrea and Michelle decided to make me cry by writing me the most amazing card and then I opened the cake serving set that were engraved and just as beautiful as the flutes.
Aunt Nina and my Grandma Houghton- wrote this beautifil story about this sewing box and how it was my great grandmas and now it is mine and it has this original thread and some amazing buttons and it made everyone cry it was amazing
My Mother- got me a pandora charm and a necklace to wear on our wedding day that will look perfect with the earings from Tiffany and my dress
Lisa and Lauren got me a Bed Bath and Beyond gift card LOVE THOSE

Thank you everyone that came for making my day so special!

97 Days

2010-07-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

My shower is today yay yay yay. Back to blogging tommorow

98 Days

2010-07-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

Setting up for your own shower is a very strange feeling it was weird because I keep thinking it is Andreas shower or someone elses. I know its mine it just doesn't feel like mine. I really hope our wedding feels like our wedding because I don't like this feeling. I hope tommorow on the actual day of the shower I get some sort of attachment to the shower. We went to my Aunt Christies and had so much fun. Andrea has worked so hard to make it such an amazing day for me I could not of asked for a better Maid of Honor. I ate carbs today and I am feeling pretty yuck and I am eating them again tommorow.We were taking pictures and I finally feel like I am looking good in pictures again. Andrea and I ended the evening in bed again sippping bubbly and watching How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (OUR FAV)

Until Tomorow
Bride to Be

99 Days

2010-07-18T05:50:00.000-07:00

Busy busy busy! Me my mother grace and andrea all ran around the world today getting things for the shower and man was it a busy day. But it was so fun. Andrea and I finished the games and all of the decor and we are ready for the shower to be here. I ended the day in bed with Andrea watching DC Cupcakes and crying through say yes to the dress.

Until Tomorow
Bride to Be

100 Days Of Bridal Bliss

2010-07-15T07:38:00.001-07:00

I have decided as the intelligent human being that I am, I am going to blog the next 100 days of singledom. I thought it would be interesting to have people read the things that go through a brides head everyday up until the day I take the plunge.It is so interesting that I think this will be interesting but if you don't like it don't read it.

It is so crazy to me that 100 days from now I will no longer be Ashlea Christine Bomar but I will be Ashlea Christine Nicol it feels like a whole new identity would take place the second your name changes.For 26 years now I have been a Bomar, and it is such a strong family name. I know that when I actually change my name it wont feel any different, but it is fun to think about the day I actually change it. Michael and I have had the discussion about name changing a lot, how some girls hyphenate and how some girls just don't ever change there name.There has actually been instances in this fine country of ours where the girl refuses to change her name and demands that the man change his. Well don't get offended woman of America but I think that taking a mans name is a privilege and has nothing to do with being "HIS". Taking his name isn't a watermark or branding, it is an amazing privilege.Becoming a Nicol is like a step up from what I was. Mikes last name becoming my last name it excites me just thinking about it.

Today waking up I had the worst headache in the history of my life and I of course plopped on the scale and I was stuck at 168.4 like I have been for the past week. I knew that within those ten minutes of my morning the day would be interesting . I don't have bad days so I don't want to say I knew it would be bad I think interesting explains it well. So I got ready for my massage and new that it would probably help and I should of told Kim to work on my head but then the rest of the body just feels deprived. Just so you know my massage therapist is really my therapist I know I don't need one but when someone is pulling toxins out of your body and releasing energy you have this feeling like, I can tell this person anything. Massage is a really spiritual experience. Every one in my life says I should let out feelings more then I do and then all that congestion wouldn't be sitting in my back. But at this time getting upset over the silly little things seems so trivial to me if I am looking at the bigger picture. Most things are not "a hill to die on" as my mother says ,they are just speed bumps and you drive over them and pick up speed again. So this is why I had congestion in my neck and back. After my massage my headache was worse in fact it was one of those nauseating ones ugh I hate it. Kim gave me Excedrin Migraine and told me to drink gallons of water, so I did and it worked and just in time for my first appointment of the day. Mom. I love when my mom comes to get her nails done, it is so fun who wouldn't love having there mom at work for 2 hours with them? Well anyway she was getting all pretty because I have my first shower on Sunday. This shower is going to be amazing. It is themed Breakfast at Tiffanys. Andrea and I put in the invites to wear; a big hat ,black dress and fancy jewelry. I am so excited to see what everyone shows up in.I just got my dress last night ,that might have something to do with the congestion in my back. I am so excited about it. After work I went to dinner with Mike and stuck to salad and chicken, because I am a faithful dieter, while he ate pancakes, men they disgust me.

Until tomorrow friends

Bride to be

Things are Coming together

2010-06-22T06:10:00.000-07:00

I am loving that the wedding is only 123 days away. Things are really coming together and it is so exciting I am happy about everything and the big glitches that have happened have been very small compaired to some horror stories I have heard. My showers will be here soon and I feel like those are really going to make me feel like a bride I am so excited. I will keep everyone updated about these things.

My Inner Bride

2010-05-31T08:15:00.000-07:00

I got my dress

2010-05-12T18:11:00.000-07:00

I am so happy I cannot believe I got my dress. I really thought it was going to be way harder but it really was an easier process then I thought. Everyone told me that I would just know and I didn't think that with me this would happen. I tried on some dresses and thought that it could be that dress and then the lady brought me a dress and it was way smaller then my size and so I was already turned off by it and she told me that I should just try it, because she felt like I would like it if I could just get it on I had trouble gettng it over my boobs and I wanted it off because I was feeling self conscience and then it was on and I turned around and I started crying and got goosepimples all over my body this was it this dress was the one and there was no turning back my mom was cryng and so was andrea it was a really great moment.

2010-05-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

This is my new bridesmaid Connie Neyhart we have been friends for 8 years she and I lived together for a couple of years and have just started to hang out again a lot. We have had so much fun together as friends and she has been there since Michael and I's relationship started. I am so glad she said yes to being in the wedding.

I think these are the shoes for my girls I am still deciding

2010-05-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

2010-04-23T06:32:00.000-07:00

This free invite made with Smilebox

Give me an S Give me a K Give me a I give me an N whats that spell SKIN

2010-04-10T14:02:00.000-07:00

All I have to say is AMAZIIIING this is Skins pedicure area

Just a few Ideas for our Save The Dates

2010-04-08T05:44:00.001-07:00

I need people to tell the one they like the best Please let me know.

Hollywood Regency Style Woman Cave

2010-04-06T15:31:00.000-07:00

Michael and I decided that until the wedding is paid for we are going to do some small renovating on the house so I decided to do the sitting room first because that is the room that I have my girl time in with the girls and watching all my old movies and girly movies I have dedicated the room to Sandra Dee I have all of my memorabilia of her accenting the room and it is done a little crazy but Hollywood regency style is very over the top and that is definitely what I went for. Here is a before and after look.

Before and after

Hendrix Winston

2010-04-05T03:59:00.001-07:00

Michael and I adopted Hendrix from a rescue called a labor of love and she rescued Hendrix and his brother chowder and there mother when Hendrix was a month old from a hoarder that had the three of them and 10 other dogs on chains in her back yard Hendrix spent the first month of his life in the snow in a wet cold box and his brother chowder and him were found asleep on top of there dead brothers and siters. I love knowing that Hendrix is a rescue dog. He is the greatest thing. He is so good and we potty trained him right away and he has been really good with going to the door when he has to go. Sometimes he just wants to go outside and chase leaves but then we eventually get a potty out of him. He is such a great addition to our little family. I love him.

Just a few pictures of our new home

2010-04-05T03:47:00.000-07:00

these are obviously before pictures because I am going to be putting ashlea touches on every room. In the near future. But here is a look.

MOVING

2010-02-22T04:32:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone it has been awhile since I blogged and I apologize I realize all of our posts are so gripping that yall hang on waiting for the next one to post but we have been really busy planning our wedding and planning to move. We bought a house in Temperance MI right in Bedford (I can't believe I will be living in Bedford) Its on Sandywell and it is set back from the road a ways and has three huge pine trees in the front yard (great for christmas decor and those future Nicol family christmas cards) It has a white porch that I am planning on putting two rocking chairs on this summer and a deck and huge backyard with a woods. Its nice because we don't have and neighbors behind us. I love the kitchen its so big and the finished basement will be nice for Michaels man cave where all his buddies can come over and hang out. I am so blessed to be living this life. Michael and my life has changed so dramatically since the day we got engaged and will continue to change after the wedding I am so excited about what the Lord has in store for us and I can't wait to get into that house after the wedding.

We are almost Home Owners

2010-02-13T19:25:00.000-08:00

Michael and I started the process of buying a house and it is so exciting and so scary at the same time. We had our inspection on thursday the 11th and it was really cool to find out where everything is in the house and just looking at it in a differant way then just the frame. The Inspector was a really nice guy and he said like 15 times this is a really great house this is a really great house. That made us feel so good I mean we knew it was but not knowing that much about houses it was nice to see that someone else thought so. Ed Green was our inspector and he was a great guy and I am glad we met him he had some good stories from past inspections that made our house sound look like a castle. I just wanted to share with everyone whats going on.

Long Week

2010-01-31T20:16:00.000-08:00

This past week has been an emotional rollarcoaster for Mike and I we made an offer on the house we chose on thursday and found out at noon on saturday after that wait that our offer was countered and they wanted 10,000 more then our offer and wouldn't budge we put the deal to sleep tonight and it was so sad for me because I was attached and ready to move in and start putting the Ashlea Michael touch on the house. I guess I realized that finding a home not just a house was an emotional process but not like this after Sue (our realitor) called and told us the news I just hung up the phone looked at Mike and a small tear sneaked out, he told me that was Gods way of letting us know that He knows what is best for us and that we might of been getting in over our heads, then he said that this process is fun because its with me and he wouldn't want to go through it with anyone else and that of course made me smile. So we decided to look at our second choice house again tommorow with Coventry completely out of our minds. So I am excited and sad all in one emotion.

loving these

2010-01-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

Flat Rectangle Wedding Invitations - Traditional Damask

2010-01-24T22:46:00.000-08:00

Flat Rectangle Wedding Invitations - Traditional Damask

Coventry is the one now we just need to get the process moving

2010-01-24T18:36:00.000-08:00

Property Information for 1531 Coventry
Property Features
•Single Family Property
•Status: Active
•Area: 35 BEDFORD TWP
•County: MONROE
•Subdivision: COVERED BRIDGE
•Year Built: 1967
•3 total bedroom(s)
•1.5 total bath(s)
•1 total full bath(s)
•1 total half bath(s)
•6 total rooms
•Approximately 1538 sq. ft.
•Style: Traditional
•Master bedroom
•Living room
•Family room
•Kitchen
•Basement
•Bathroom(s) on main floor
•Bedroom(s) on main floor
•Master bedroom is 13 x 12, On Main Level, has Ceiling Fan, Wood Flooring
•Living room is 16 x 13, On Main Level, Carpet Flooring
•Family room is 22 x 13, On Main Level, has Fireplace, Carpet Flooring
•Kitchen is 16 x 10, On Main Level, has Eat-In, Laminate Flooring
•Basement is Full
•Fireplace(s)
•Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Glass
•Parking features: Asphalt driveway
•Heating features: Gas WaterHeater
•Forced air heat
•Central air conditioning
•Inclusions: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
•Exterior construction: Brick
•Roofing: Shingle
•Approximate lot is 146 x 150
•Lot features: Regular, Trees
•Approximately 0.5 acre(s)
•Lot size is between 1/2 and 1 acre
•Utilities present: Public Water, Sanitary Sewer
•School District: BEDFORD
•Elementary School: JACKMAN
•High School: BEDFORD

The bridesmaid dresses and Junior Bridesmaid dress

2010-01-21T10:22:00.000-08:00

Coventry

2010-01-21T10:08:00.000-08:00

Coventry is in Lou and Rose's neighberhood and it is the cutest neighborhood in MI well in temperance and I am so excited about the house we looked at. Its funny because every house we go into and look at it gets bigger and better so its hard because this process is taking so long. But I really like the house on coventry and the neighborhood and being close to rose and lou.

I didn't realize finding a house was so much like dating

2010-01-19T20:42:00.000-08:00

This is one of the houses that is in the running

Its has been such a fun and crazy two weeks between all the wedding meetings and all the showings with the realitors in MI and OH Mike and I haven't had a conversation that doesn't have to do with the wedding or a house. I feel like a boy crazy teenager again because I walk into a house and fall in love with it and can see my being carried over the threshhold and bringing my babies home from the hospital. I know total dork I know that I am not the only woman that house hunts like this. In one of the houses I was downstairs and yelled for Mike and he couldn't hear me so we marked it off the list. I hve fallen in love with two and one was vetoed tonight because the lack of yard and bathrooms. Its funny because Mike looks for yards and I look for kitchens. So we are waiting for that one house that has it all. I am so excited to continue on this process. But I also excited about finding one and starting the moving process.

I am so excited we have finally chosen the dresses

2010-01-17T20:33:00.000-08:00

On Saturday my bridesmaids and I went to Davids Bridal and narrowed the dresses down to two and we then picked a dress I never thought it would happen but it did and I am so excited. Something I can mark off my list of 500 things left to do before the BIG DAY!!!! So here they are with the mens suits

2010-01-14T21:07:00.000-08:00

On Saturday the bridesmaids and I are going to go to Davids Bridal and figure out what dress we really want. I know the dress I want but I just want to be 100% sure.

The House of My dreams

2010-01-14T21:01:00.000-08:00

Michael and I started looking for houses last sunday and we found one on Sabra and I walked in and fell in love. We were approved to start making offers on it. But Mike wants to look around a little more. I seriously am head over heels in love with this house there is a few things that need updated but we for sure can do it with out loosing and arm and a leg. I really am excited to see what is to come of this dream of mine.

My Very First and Def not Last cookie swap

2010-01-09T22:58:00.000-08:00

With a new tradition there comes some glitches, but I am glad know one noticed them and next year they will be all fixed. I had such a blast planning and throwing my very first cookie swap. The evening was so nice and went very smoothly. Our apartment is small but it held everyone nicely. I can't wait until next year yaaaay.

Its beginning to look a lot like christmas

2010-01-09T22:53:00.000-08:00

A weekend with the Lakes is never dull. We always have so much fun not just with Ben but with Holly and Dennis. Mike and Dennis are like the same person and well Holly is just the bomb so obviously we just get along so well. It was great because we went and saw Santa at the mall with Ben and it was such a great day. Holly and I did some shopping and some getting lost in parking garages but it was so fun.

christmas coming soon

2010-01-09T22:04:00.000-08:00

We are trying for a Dog

2010-01-09T20:49:00.000-08:00

This is such a funny thing to say we have decided because we can not have a dog until we have a house with a fenced in yard. Mike is totally in love with english bulldogs (well dogs in general) he is so adorable because he has this thing were he will fascinate about what our dog will be like and how cute he will be, and how he can't wait to get him. I can't wait either because I hear about it every day and it is getting old. We want to look for a house but I suggest signing another year lease on the apt, one because I could live there forever because of the location the fact that it has a huge kitchen and I love it. I don't want to move again, right before the wedding. But Mike is the man of the house and I will do whatever he wants LOL.

Man it has been awhile

2010-01-09T20:39:00.000-08:00

Tonight was so amazing. Michael and I went to Zias and had dinner then walked on the docks just like last at this time. I can't believe it has been a year since we got engaged. So much has happened since last year at this time.

March 09 I graduated from MCB Finally
April 09 I got a job at Hair Co. and Mike got a job at UCB
August 09 we moved into the apt. on Main St.
September 09 Michael got a new (amazing) job at Erie West Hospice
October 09 Marked our Year till the big day and we bought my Ford Escape
Oh and within this year completely planned our wedding

Big Year and man has it gone by really fast.

really need to update

2009-12-22T13:46:00.000-08:00

Just a peek at our pics

2009-10-29T19:53:00.000-07:00

Man its been awhile

2009-10-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

Mike and I are having such a fun time. This Halloween we are not going to our parties as anything planned we decided to just do what we want because next year we will be on our honeymoon during Halloween so we wanted to get the most out of this one. Last weekend we went and visited the Lakes and that was amazing as usual they are always so fun to hang out with. I told them that we could shovel manure and it would still be fun, of we were there with them. They are such a cute couple and Ben is always an entertainment. This past week we did our traditional 13 days of Halloween and it was great we took a walk through a cemetery at night, them watched all of the great horror films went to halloweekends at cedar point, and carved pumpkins. This year was especially fun because I hand made Mikes costume, pictures will come soon. here are a few pics from our fun Halloween.

Our Engagement pictures are ready to view

2009-10-14T10:38:00.000-07:00

http://www.pictage.com/733889

Check out our pictures and give us ur favs by signing into the guestbook and let us know what you think. Thanks enjoy!!!

Michael and Ashlea

Our Engagement Party was so much fun!!!!!

2009-10-04T18:04:00.000-07:00

My girls

We are so in love.... thank you Lord for blessing me with such an amazing man
Apparently no one else got the black shirt memo

Our tent turned out beautiful the Nicols backyard was the perfect place

Our party was just perfect. Everyone seemed to have a great time and even though the whole wedding party could not be there the ones that came were such a blessing. Thank you everyone who played a part in it. Michael and I are so grateful.

My whole life is in boxes

2009-08-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

Last friday Michael and I moved into our new place and we will be staying here for the next couple years until we decide to move into a house or until we start our family. It is so nice to move its exciting and exhausting all in one. We had some friends help move and they were awesome. Michaels parents also helped it was a jam packed weekend. The place is far from being finished and it will take awhile, but it is a process. Here a few pictures.My bedroom at my parents house before we moved it all.The N matt my mother purchased for us at Jacobs Garden This is in the Kitchen our table is coming soon The Bathroom The office

Pictures of our new place coming soon

2009-08-25T05:39:00.001-07:00

Red Wall

2009-08-15T04:11:00.000-07:00

Mike and I when we signed our lease for the number one door they told us that we could choose two colors and two walls in the apartment and they would have them professionally painted for a small fee. Mike and I talked it over and decided that sounded like and amazing idea, especially if we can't paint it, it would be nice if we could have some dimension to the apartment. So we met with Chris (our really cool lady that got us the place) and she gave us five colors to choose from and one of them was red. I am so excited and Mike agrees and so we go with it. Yesterday I ran over to the apartment and confirmed which wall it was and they are going to go ahead and do it Yaaay.

Small Tent Revival

2009-08-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

So when Kim (my best friend of 9 years) and I were in high school we started a tradition every summer towards the end of August right before school would start, where we would set up a tent in my backyard and make s'mores and hot dogs and basically camp out, reflect on the past school year and project goals and scenarios of what the new school year would bring. We literally have done this every summer for eight years I think I can point to maybe two that it didn't work out due to scheduling or just being in different places in our lives. So last night we continued our tradition and its funny because we always end up talking about the same things ; boys, girls we don't get along with, and the past summers of our tradition. Now its funny because I don't know if you have ever heard of evangelists having what they call a big tent revival for there churches in the summer to get them back on fire for the Lord and quote on quote REVIVED if you will. Well that is what Kim and I do and we just call ours a small tent revival get it?

And the Menu is.........

2009-08-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

Zeilers that is what my in laws my parents and Michael and I have decided on for the caterers the food that we tried is so good and the best part is they have really good prices.

Menu
*Broasted Chicken (dark or white meat)
*Broasted Potatoes
*Green Beans
*Side Salad (with 3 choices of dressing Ranch French and Italian)
*Rolls with butter

just some ideas for the design of the cake

2009-08-13T19:27:00.000-07:00

I like this cake but do it round and instead of the beads that seperate the layers do ribbon

I love this cake and I think it would look really cook with some green on it like the frosting or the ribbon being green

This cake is so cool it just needs some green sorry I am all about the green

This cake is really pretty I love how big the dots are they would look even cooler being brown

We are getting an Estons Wedding Cake

2009-08-13T19:10:00.001-07:00

I am so excited this is the first wedding meeting that Mike has attended and because Mike is such a sweets lover he decided that this was one meeting he would not miss. It was so cute because we got there and my mom and I and Mike sat there waiting for the Wedding coordinator to come out and start with the cake testing. Mike was like a little boy in a candy shop. He got his own little cup of each flavor of cake and my mom and I shared. He loved everyone so I did the rating and then we decided together for our dark cake that we would go with Chocolate Raspberry and for our light cake we would go with the Key Lime they all tasted really good but we decided on those two flavors. I am so happy that we chose Estons because now I will have the best tasting cake ever at our reception plus Estons is so great with everything

Meetings

2009-08-10T08:54:00.000-07:00

Today I have two meetings that have to do with our wedding food and invitations two things that are so up in the air right now. I will let everyone know how it goes.

Goergia

2009-08-09T06:04:00.000-07:00

My family vacation was very fun, even though it was suppose to be more then me and my parents it didn't really end up that way. The reason I wanted to go on vacation with my parents is because this is going to be the last vacation I will take with them due Michael and I starting our own and family and therefore "Family Vacations". The week really did become a Family Vacation because we ended up spending the whole week with the Bomar family then on the way home passing through Bell buckle Tennessee and War trace where the Bomars were originated. The Bomars are well known there because they had and airport and a cemetary named after them I thought that was really cool. We found out that my family was also Horse theives not a good thing to know about your ancestors but hey you take the good with the bad I guess. My mom and dad are so great and they are so fun to travel with. My mom and I laugh about everything my dad says and my dad rolls his eyes at everything my mom and I say. I had so much fun. I really missed mike but I had fun. It was really nice to hang out with my cousins for more then an hour, seeing Jack and Max. Also shopping with Linda you can't go wrong it was a great time.When we were in Wartrace I took this picure of main st because that is the street that Mike and I will live on.I thought it was cool.

Whats behind the Number One Door

2009-07-30T18:24:00.001-07:00

Today Michael and I signed our lease and boy was it fun. It was actually a lot more emotional for me then I thought it would be. I guess I just realized today that this is really happening and my life has changed so much since I met Michael and it will continue to change more and more or the nest few years. We left the apartment and my mom goes that was kinda sad as a mother. I realized as I was watching the two of you walking around "wow they are really going to do this and soon" I thought it was cute that my mom was a little upset because I want her to miss me LOL!

Living in Paradise with a walk in closet

2009-07-29T17:51:00.001-07:00

Another huge step was taken today. Michael and I started looking for an apartment or townhouse for him or us to rent before we got married. Just so we can play house during the day and then at night I go home and sleep at my house. We have been looking for some time now and in fact his parents have even pitched in and started helping us look. Well its a funny story because about two weeks ago Mike and I looked at these one apartments that his grandpa used to live in and we had to decide the next day and we wanted to think it over for awhile and so we decide against it. Well when we called her to let her know that we didn't want the place she said that there was an opening in Sylvania on Main St ( I love main st by the way) So that was selling me on it but I don't think Mike really has that much for the location as much as what the apartment looks like. So we just had to wait it out until August 1st when the people that live there turn in the keys. So we were just going to wait.
Well when I actually stopped and sat down and started thinking I figured that Mike and I would save thousands if he moved out closer to the wedding and I wouldn't get so impatient about having to live at home so yesterday we talked and I told him my thoughts and he agreed. So then I get a phone call from Chris and she says the girls were turning in the keys and that if we wanted to come by today that would be fine. So Mike and I went to breakfast and talked it through and decided for sure that we were going to wait until January to take this huge step. So we got to the apartment and we are walking up and I could see myself walking that walk every night and I asked Mike later and he said the same thing. So then we get to the door and I am nervous that we are going to love it and we walk in and it has a sit in kitchen new appliances and cupboards and then we walk back to the master bedroom and it has a walk in closet I AM SOLD and at this point there is no turning back. When an apartment makes us that happy it is meant to be. So I called my mom because she is the bomb and she is always straight with me and she said Ashlea this is meant to be. So Mike and I went home and figured up our budget and we decided we could do it. I am so excited and could not imagine living anywhere else for being our first place. I am so excited and for Mike he is excited too.

Wedding Dress (Matt Nathanson)

2009-07-27T19:44:00.000-07:00

So we lie here in the dark
All the wrong things on fire
In sickness and in health
To be with you, just to be with you

In your wedding dress
To have and to hold
'Cause even at my best
I wanna let go

And you hold me in your arms
And all that I can see
Is my future in your hands
And all that I can feel
Is how long ever after is
It's all that I can do
To be with you, just to be with you

In your wedding dress
To have and to hold
'Cause even at my best
I wanna let go

Thought I'd lost you
Thought I'd lost you
I gave you away
Thought I'd lost you
I'm jealous of the moon
For how it moves the waves

'Cause in your wedding dress
To have and to hold
'Cause even at my best
I wanna let go

And I wanna be somebody else now
And I wanna thicken my skin
And I wanna wish it all
Just wish it all away again

Ernie Halter Song (I love it)

2009-07-27T19:21:00.000-07:00

I'll buy a house
on the better side of town
our names on the mailbox outside
oh the sound of tiny feet
running through the yard
how does that sound so far?

All you need to do to get away
is close your eyes and wander
is close your eyes and wander away
close your eyes and wander away
to me

When I think of love
I can picture you and I
walking hand in hand
in the autumn of our lives
The children are grown
they all have flown away
They have children of their own

Baby just close your eyes and wander
Close your eyes and wander away
close your eyes and wander
close your eyes and wander away
close your eyes and wander away

with me

Meredith Party Rental

2009-07-27T11:45:00.001-07:00

My mom and I went today to Meredith Party Rental and figured out everything we need for the reception all the linens and tables and the dishes. We spent two hours picking things out it was a lot of fun and made me realize that weddings have so many details to it, like paying for the gas that goes the heaters in the tent. The lighting, the dance floor the cake table all these things put together make an expensive bill LOL. I just want everyone to know the wedding so far is going to be really cool and classy and I am so stinken excited.

MASH

2009-07-25T05:29:00.001-07:00

Its so funny the whole transitioning thing that happens when your planning your life with the man of dreams. We went from discussing marriage then me just waiting for the moment he popped the question and then deciding a date then waking up the next morning and chillen because you realize there is a year and nine months until the big day and that seems like a long time. And then things slowly but surely start coming into place and you realize oh wow there is now only a year and a couple months. It is been such a great ride this far I can't wait for the rest.
These next couple months are going to be busy, because we are anticipating our big engagement blowout (aka our wedding party meeting and our families meeting party) I have rescheduled this event twice now so when it gets here it will be so exciting. The party is the 25th of September and the day before that is our pictures for the newspaper and the save the dates. I am nervous about these because I have only lost seven pounds and I feel kind of stuck at this weight but it will workout because I will workout it off LOL!! That month is also the month we will be moving Mike into his first place that is not a dorm on campus and most likely OUR first place. Now as you all know I will continue living with my amazing parents until the wedding but don't think that I wont always be there playing wife ha ha! So these next few weeks Mike and I with the help of our parental units will be looking for a house or apartment or a town house kind of deal. We have decided on renting the first year married because we just want to be together and settled before we start looking for the house where we want to start our big family (LOL). So just pray guidence and that we wont jump into something without thinking about it and weighing options.

Congrats Tanner

2009-07-06T14:35:00.000-07:00

Mike was so tired from Cedar Point that he actually fell asleep after he ate he is like a baby awww

Great picture of my parents

My grandpa and Gracie sat by each other the whole day she has gotten so big

Yaaaay Tanner graduated

My cousin Mark and his girlfriend Hillary and My other cousin Michelle, Jason and Andrea and Gracie she is so cute eating broccoli

Cedar Point

2009-07-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

Mike was so amazing he tried roller coasters for the first time and he ended up really liking them he had so much fun and I am so excited that we get to share Cedar Point now.

I love this picture it is so cute

Andrea and I are such crazy picture takers

I did my nails festive for the holiday yaaaay

Fort Meigs

2009-07-06T14:18:00.000-07:00

We went to Fort Meigs on July 3rd and we got there so late that we had to walk so far to get to the fort but we made it there right in time to see the fireworks. They were amazing and I love being at Fort Meigs on the 3rd every year you know me and traditions lol!!!
My mom is so adorable

Bad picture of me but a great one of my dad

This is a memorable day for me because it is the anniversary of when my grandpa died but the first year with Mike when we saw fireworks I realized I wanted to spend every holiday for the rest of our lives with him and I realized I loved him so I am glad I replaced the sadness of my grandpas death with such an amazing love for Mike.

My brother cracks me up Diana has her hands full

I love her

awwww so cute together

Meet me in St Louis

2009-07-06T13:55:00.000-07:00

Lauren and I stopped in St Louis for a few hours on the way home and walked around downtown and toured the Cardinals Stadium and the Arch it was so much fun. I have driven through downtown and admired it from a distance but never got to enjoy it like this.

I think this building is so cool

Lauren and I took a tour of Busch Stadium and it was really fun

This is so funny because this is one of the whale posters Jessica Alba put up and is now facing charges for defacing property

This is the view from the top of the Arch it was so cool

The arch from the ground

A weekend with Tiffers

2009-07-06T13:40:00.000-07:00

Tiff got so many bibs

One of Jeffs cousins embroidered these for baby Callaway

She is so beautiful

Tiff and her momma

She cracks me up!!!

I took a mini trip to Missouri to go to Tiffanys baby shower. It was such a fun trip and being with Tiff and seeing her ever growing belly made me so happy for her but sad at the same time that I don't get to be around her and watch her family grow. Her shower was so great and it was so nice to hang out with her and Jeff.

Have I mentioned yet that I have the worlds cutest ring king

2009-06-10T09:59:00.001-07:00

My cousin Holly is such an amazing friend of mine. Not only is she such a good friend she is also my family so I get the best of both worlds. I also have Ben probably the cutest kid I have ever met he is so well behaved he is so smart and has the best personality for a little person. I asked Holly a few months ago if Ben could be our ring bearer and she was so excited that we jumped up and down and caused a seen at the Nunny Bunnies house when we went to visit my Aunty
La for her big birthday bash. Now Holly is not my first cousin she is my second but she has always felt closer then that. I have always looked up to her and now she is living my dream and I have officially made her my mentor slash role model and I am sorry but you would be hard pressed to find a better role model then Holly. I love you Holl your wonderful and I am so excited about seeing you and the rest of the Lakes this weekend.

Ben I love him so much

Austin is back on his back

2009-06-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

I know this is disgusting but this is a picture from his last surgery

I need everyone to pray for my brother Austin he is having another surgery tomorrow he had a really hard time to get back on his feet after the last one and we just hope this one is successful so he doesn't need another one.

Weekend Pics

2009-06-10T07:30:00.000-07:00

Michael and I were walking into the graduation party and the paparazzi got to us right away (aka Lynn McNeal) Oh and I am pregnant apparantly

My brother Adam and two guys that could be my brothers they have always been in my life and always in my parking spot ha ha

Such a great family picture I thought it was a good one

Austin and Diana are so cute together

Jordan Congrats on graduating. Your party was really fun and it was awesome to catch up with everyone.

We have made our decision

2009-06-02T04:28:00.001-07:00

waist line of this dress

the bow size of this dress

the top of this dress without the straps

we are using the bottom of this dress

Saundance Kid Drive In

2009-06-02T04:19:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night Mike and I Andrea and Jason went to the drive in it was so much fun I used to do this all the time when I was in High school but being an adult made me appreciate it so much more. Maybe it had to do with the fact that I love that whole era of the old cars and the black and white movies or the fact that I am 25 now and being home after 1:00 is okay and I can stay for both movies or just the fact that I was with my best friend and the love of my life eating popcorn a huge pickle and watching a really cute movie. It doesn't take much for me to be happy about life. Especially if Mike is on the same planet how could I possibly be bored.andrea and jason

Bridesmaid Fair

2009-05-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

I love this one
this is probably the first contender I still need more opinions

This one is going to be really cute in brown

Today my bridesmaid and amazing cousin and friend went to Davids Bridal for the Bridesmaid Fair it was fun we weeded through all the dresses and I picked the styles I was looking at and wanting. Michelle was such a sport she is so cute she was so excited to try on all the dresses and I was excited to be the one deciding the ones I liked today was another thing that made me feel like a bride and I love these events every part of this process I love. I even tried a veil on today and continued wearing it the whole time ha ha.

we upgraded our website check it out

2009-05-13T12:38:00.001-07:00

www.michaelandashlea.com

I got the Moon

2009-05-07T15:51:00.000-07:00

Last night I was spending the night at my grandmas and it is rare that Michael and I go a day without seeing each other or without kissing goodnight. This is something we have done since he has been out of school especially since the first two years of our relationship he was an hour and 30 minutes away. We make it a priority to see each other everyday. Well last night it was so cute I got a picture text from mike and it said "Baby I got the Moon for you" I thought it was the cutest thing because he took the picture from inside his bedroom and the picture is a black background with a white dot that is so small.

Caledonia makes me happy

2009-05-07T15:02:00.000-07:00

My adorable holly who is shrinking as the weeks pass

Me and Benny Buddy

She is so great

This past Friday my adorable Aunt Nina and I left at 6:30 in the evening and headed to Holly and Dennis' and took Katie (my aunts dog) with us she was so good in the car. We got to the Lakes around 9ish and went right to bed we were all so sleepy. It was so exciting to see Holly and be back at there house I really love every second of being with that family. I think the reason I love being there because it is the picture of what I want Michael and I to have they are seriously the cutest little family and Holly is such an amazing mother. The next morning my aunt got up and went to visit my Aunt Mary Lou and the Nunny Bunnies. Holly and I caught up later after a big day of shopping. I played with Ben all day he is so perfect. Then that night I did Holly's toes and we went to bed. The next day holly and I got up and went for a 5k walk it was nice then to target and I showered and left. I hate leaving there but I have so much fun when I am there. My aunt nina and I didn't see very much of each other the whole weekend but had a nice drive home.This little boy and his treats he is so cuteBen was so sweet he was tired after such a long day of shopping

blogging

2009-05-04T10:57:00.001-07:00

I had such an amazing weekend I will blog later about it so stay tuned...

what a great weekend

2009-04-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

This weekend was a lot of fun!!!! On Friday night I got done working and my mom was out of town and Michael was having a guys night at Matts so I decided to hang out with my dad we haven't done that in awhile and it was really nice. Saturday I went to work and had an awesome business day made a lot oh money. Then that evening my mom got back in town in time for the four of us (my parents and Mike and I) to make it to a Toledo Mud Hens game. It was really fun, even though they were loosing, Baseball being Americas past time is just that a past time and very enjoyable. I got a hot dog and spent wedding money on Mud Hens parafanalia it was a fantastic evening. Sunday morning Michael had football and missed church ( tisk tisk) and then after church we went to my grandmas for her birthday cookout. It was so much fun. Being there with the weather the way it was and yummy grill cooked food made it feel like summer and I love that feeling. So I had a wonderful weekend thanks to all who participated in the fore mentioned events.poor Michael food and football can make a man tired

3 Years Today

2009-04-23T05:31:00.000-07:00

Today Michael and I have been together for 3 years I realize that is not a really long time but we have grown up so much in the past 3 years. I started school and finished. Michael finished college and has a job now and so do I. We are getting married in a year and 5 months and it is just crazy how far we have come since that night at Jakes when we decided to make it official. I found this picture from that night at Jakes man I was skinny and Mikes hair is funny.what is with those eyes mike and cool hat ash (LOL)

What an amazing weekend

2009-04-20T15:49:00.000-07:00

This weekend Michael and I headed to Caledonia to visit my cousin Holly and Dennis and there little boy Ben. Ben is the ring bearer in our wedding and I wanted Mike to meet him and get close to him. My plan worked so nicely Ben and Mike were inseparable all weekend. Ben pretty much gets along with everyone and so does Michael so it worked out great. Here are some adorable pictures of Ben and Mike.
So that night we all hung out outside and my other cousin Heather and her hubby came by and visited and we all ate dinner together it was so fun. The next day Michael and I went to downtown Grand Rapids MI and just hung out down town and it was so much fun

An Undone Example of our tent

2009-04-13T11:02:00.001-07:00

The actual picture of the tent that I took at the Bridal Fair at Wildwood.

I Love getting ideas from past Wedding Alum

2009-04-08T06:19:00.000-07:00

My friend Natalie Noss is getting married next month and I asked her if she had any advice. She sent me a picture that I thought was so cool instead of a guest book it is the guest treeThey call it a wishing tree. Your guests write wishes or advice for your happiness on individual cards, and hang them from a small tree, which can double as a welcoming decoration at your reception. If you can't swing the tree, pick up some branches from a craft store and display them in a vase. For a more cost-efficient idea, try a "Wishing Bowl" instead, and instruct guests to toss their cards into a glass bowl.

What to do after the wedding? You could use the cards to create a wedding scrapbook, combined with photos, invitations and other mementos from your wedding. Or, store the cards in a memory box and break them out on anniversaries.

I just thought it was such a cute idea (thanks Natalie)

The Flowers Michael got me for Graduation

2009-04-07T09:33:00.000-07:00

I love that my amazing fiance has such amazing taste in flowers he is so great he always picks out the most beautiful arrangement. I just decided that I love hydrangeas. And the flowers he got me has blue hydrangeas and I love them.

Some cakes I have been looking at

2009-04-07T08:32:00.000-07:00

I love this cake but what I would do is put green ribbon on instead of pink

This cake is so cool because it has apples on it and we are getting married in the fall it seems perfect

Out of all of the cakes this is my favorite it just looks really costly (LOL)

I call this cake chocolate heaven

I am finished with MCB

2009-04-05T05:44:00.000-07:00

Yaaay I got my diploma

Yesterday was such an amazing day in my life a total mile stone that I will look back and be so glad I did, and was blessed to have people pushing me along the way. I graduated after 450 hours with a total of 900 hours combined with nails and esthetics. I am so happy that I am finished and now I have to pay for and take my boards I am so excited.Me and the girls is my esthetics class

2009-04-03T18:39:00.000-07:00

How Mike and I met

Michael and I met in the Winter of 2006. When I think about our story it is so funny how it all came together.

I was hanging out with this group of guys that I met through my friend Adam who I met through my ex boyfriend. Adam and I started hanging out all the time and was part of a group that went bowling and hung out every friday night at this guy Sandersons house (aka MR SANDERSON he was a teacher at Bedford) Anyway Adam invited these two guys that I always referred to as "those basketball guys" I didn't know them I just knew they were tall and looked like they played college basketball.

Adam came to visit me like a week later at work on a Saturday and he was with the one "basketball guy" and Matt Dobberstein. Adam was leaving his visit with me and said "Hey "Nicol" is having people over to his house tonight you and Connie should come" So I in turn said "who is Nicol?" Adam so graciously pointed up (Adam is a little man) and said "this is Nicol" So I said Hi and that I might be there I would have to check with Connie. So that night Connie and I got the directions from Adam and headed over to "Nicols" There were people everywhere and it was a good time. I remember sitting at the table with the group of guys I was familiar with and the basketball guys were there one of them being "Nicol"

The next week I was on Myspace (because that used to be cool) And I had a friend request from "Nicol" so I accepted it and proceeded to message him letting him know that I wanted to invite him and his other friend bowling on Friday night. He told me how he was away at school and I would be lucky if he came home and if he went bowling. Well sure enough the bowling plans fell through and we ended up going to Matts friends house for a little bonfire slash get together I remember flirting with Nicol all night but I was unfortunately not that interested (I am just a flirt) Well I ended up driving him to his car later that night and I remember thinking how funny it was that he had a curfew.

The next week he came home again on the weekend and me and my friends ended up meeting him at the driving range slash batting cages and we flirted some more nothing much. I had then went home that night and messaged him my phone number over myspace (so cool) and he ended up texting me that sunday night letting me know he was in a group project and it sucked really interesting stuff. I then said good night and for him to call me sometime.

Later that week it was a Thursday and he texted me and said I am coming home this weekend would you like to hang out. I said yes and sure enough that next day we hung out. At this point I was not feeling it Nicol had no car because it was getting fixed and I couldn't find his house, he didn't pay for my movie ticket to the dumbest movie I have ever wasted money on (scary movie 4) and our conversations were so boring and going no where. I told Adam who had been pushing this relationship for awhile that I was not interested, Adam was bummed and said oh well if you don't like him you don't like him.

The next night Adam had people over for some games and he invited "Nicol" and I was forced by Adam to be "Nicols" partner. We sure enough lost every round of the game "Nicol" showed no class by passing gas at both ends and I was over it.

The next weekend our friends had a bonfire at this old man Deanos house that we hung out at occasionally ( I don't know what it is with my friends and I hanging out at older peoples house) Everyone was there even Kim. That night was a weird night because I started out the night kind of going for the other basketball guy (Jake) because he had just come back from a hunting trip and Kim said something about how cute Jake was. I was supposedly dating "Nicol" but he wasn't talking to me or really making me feel like he was interested. Later that night I was sitting at the fire talking to Kim and I got a text and it was from "Nicol" he said "hey chud" I responded with thank you for calling me chud. (a word mike called me when he was flirting his friends called each other that) Anyway I asked Kim what I should do because he is just acting like we are friends and I am not sure where this is going. Kim suggested I flirt with him so I say.... "I want to kiss you right now" (now remember I can see his reaction because we are at the same bonfire texting back and forth (i know retards) He then text me back and says "bring it on" So i tell Kim this situation while everyone is discussing Taco Bell so I volunteer myself to go get it for everyone and text mike and tell him I am going to get taco bell does he want to come. He doesn't respond so I get up tell everyone I am leaving and suggest that someone come along. Matt needed something from his house so Lindsey (adams girlfriend at the time) decided to come with me I get nervous because I wanted Nicol to come. Well he comes running after us and says wait up that he is going to come along. I get excited but we have baggage (aka Lindsey) So we go to Matts and I suggest Lindsey run it and get whatever Matt needed that Nicol and I were going to stay out here and wait. So she is running into the house and I look at Nicol and I said "I would kiss you right now but" and I was saying "but" he kissed me. I was so excited because he finally made the move I was waiting for and that is all it took for me to start liking him. That night I took him home and he kissed me again and it was amazing. I was so excited but he had to go back to Defiance the next morning.

I seemed to continue thinking about this man and debating the likability of this guy they called "Nicol". The following weekend I went to a baseball party with Connie and didn't drive so was forced to stay, I was so bored and annoyed so I went out to Connie's car and just sat there hoping she would get the point and we would leave. So as I sat there I thought of who I could call and I started going through my phone and saw "Nicol" in there and decided to text him and say whats up. So we texted back and forth for a few minutes and then I decided to call him. I explained my situation and said he felt bad for me and we said good bye. Then a few moments go by and he calls me back and asks me if I want him to come and get me and I of course say yes. He came and picked me up and we went back to his place and I was so happy and I felt sp great because he started kissing me. He took me home later that night and I could not stop thinking about him I loved that feeling it had been awhile. The next night we went to Jake's house (the other basketball guy) and we went upstairs and we talked for a few minutes and he asked me what I was thinking and I said I really like you do you like me or are you just having fun. He told me if he didn't like me he would not of come and gotten me last night. So then he asked me to be his girlfriend it was really cute. From that moment on we were inseparable and I decided on July 4th of 2006 as I was watching the fireworks with him downtown that I wanted to spend every holiday from that moment on with Mike. He told me he loved me 3 months after that and it was after a huge misunderstanding and we actually broke up for 48 hours and it was the worst 48 hours of both of our lives we agreed and he decided he loved me and couldn't live without me. We have had some ups and downs and some things all couples work through and now that we are spending our lives together I am so excited and think it is funny how he went from basketball guy to "Nicol" to the Love of my life" I am so blessed.

Check it Out

2009-04-01T13:59:00.001-07:00

we started the Knot website to let our guest know more about our wedding so check it out
http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/AshleaBomar&MichaelNicol

Our Awesome Wedding Party

2009-03-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Mike and I have decided on something else that I thought I would share with everyone OUR WEDDING PARTY Yaaaay! So here it goes the Matron of Honor and Best Man are...Tiffany Trotter (best friend of the bride)Tony Nicol (brother of the groom)

The other Best Man and Maid of Honor is.....
Nick Nicol (brother of the Groom)Andrea Houghton (cousin and best friend of the bride)

The rest of the party is as follows

Groomsmen #1 Adam Bomar( brother of the bride)Bridesmaid # 1 Michelle Young (Cousin of the bride)

Groomsmen #2 Austin Bomar (brother of the bride)Bridesmaid #2 Reanne Harrell (friend of the bride)Groomsmen #3 Jake Welch (friend of the groom)Bridesmaid # 3 Kimberly Neyhart (friend of the bride)Groomsmen #4 Adam Brunella (friend of the groom)Bridesmaid #4 Lauren Tanner (friend of the bride)Groomsmen #5 Matt Dobberstein (friend of the groom)Groomsmen # 6 Derick Seymore (friend of the Groom)
Junior Bridesmaid Megan Lucas (I am so excited she is my junior bridesmaid)

Usher #1 Luke Dillon (played college football with mike)Usher #2 Mason Patrick (roomate of mikes and played football with mike)Usher #3 Jeremy Bayer (roomate of Mikes and played football with mike)Usher #4 Danny Rodriguez (roomate and college friend of mikes)flower girl
Grace Houghton (cousin of the bride
Benjamin Lake
Ring King (Cousin of the bride)

For Nick

2009-03-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

this is so funny today mikes brother texted me and said green and brown huh? So can I wear camo and I obviously responded with a NO but he said that his friend is in a wedding that they have camo vests and I could not imagine even picking something out like that. He then asked if at the reception could he wear camo because him and jake would both like that. I feel like this is a wedding in my dads dreams LOL! I thought I would share this. I thought it was really cute the things guys imagine.

Maybe a Tent????????????

2009-03-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

Michael and I have been talking and we decided that we are going to look into Meredith Party Rental and get a tent for the back of the manor house. I am excited about it because it will be like having it outside. The only thing is if we have it in the tent people will have to go downstairs for food and the bar so that we can fit 145 people in the tent. But like mike said we could invite 200 people to the wedding an have the reception be exclusive. I think that is a good idea I just don't want to hurt peoples feelings. If I didn't have 102 people on my family list this would be a lot easier ha ha. I love the tent idea.

2009-03-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

So today was such an amazing day. I finished school I actually finished something I started. Oh MCB how the memories fill my mind. All those days wearing those amazing uniforms and sitting around watching everyone work on plastic heads and wishing they were real human beings with preferences. Looking outside the double doors wishing you were on the other side frolicking in the free world we once knew. Coming home everyday smelling like perm and subway. Being treated like a 5 year old rather then a 25 year old EVERY day. But besides all those things I probably wont miss much lol. Thank the Lord I am done...

yaaaay we picked our wedding colors

2009-03-23T17:38:00.000-07:00

So on Friday night my mother, aunt Nina, my future MIL , grandma and some of my bridesmaids went to the bridal fair at Wildwood Manor house and it was so much fun. I loved it because it was my first real bride thing and it was so fun. I talked to Erin who did my aunt loris wedding and she said she would reserve the manor house for mike and my reception for october 23rd I am so excited she is so sweet. We need the down payment the first business this october but thats okay we can do it. It was so exciting today we opened an account together to save and pay for the wedding it was such a married thing I was so excited.
So the colors we decided on were Green and Brown I know I know it sounds weird but it looks so cool together.I think it looks so different then anything I have seen at any other wedding.Mike even likes it and that is a plus. He said just no pink. LOL.

New Job

2009-03-16T04:54:00.000-07:00

Today I start my new job at Hair Co. and I am so nervous and excited at the same time. Alice and Henry the two people who hired me are so cute and just funny people to work for Alice reminds me of Nadji (my grandma) and Henry is this cute little Mexican man. I am so happy they hired me because this is just the place I need to start work at for experience. I can build my clientele there and get paid while doing it. I am excited because my mom and kim are coming in for pedicures today and I am so excited. I will let everyone know how it goes. Pray for Mike he has some interviews this week and hopefully something will come through for him.

what a fun weekend

2009-03-15T18:55:00.000-07:00

aunty la is 70

This weekend was so great. The Houghton clan minus a few left on Saturday morning and headed out to Grand rapids where some of the otherHoughtons live and had a surprise party for my aunt Mary Lou who turned 70. She was surprised and it was so cute to meet the sisters she lives with (my aunt is a nun) It was so great because we got to celebrate with her and a lot of relatives I never see. Like Holly and Heather and my aunt Karen who looks amazing.

My aunt Karen my grandfather and aunt la

It was so nice to see everybody and traveling with the Houghtons is always a good time the constant potty stops and needing things like drinks and food it was for sure an interesting ride there. I got to see my cousin holly who I absolutely adore with all my heart and asked her if Ben her adorable two year old son would be my ring king at the wedding she was so excited and could not believe I asked. but if you saw him you would know why.

my ring king and flower princess

That night went to holly and dennis and got to spend time with ben and holly and it was so nice I didnt want to leave. The next morning we got up and holly and I took ben for a walk and talked as usual LOL! Then my aunts and my mom picked me up and we headed home after we broke down do to well not getting gas.

we broke down right after the exit that had a gas station we could seebut no worries I am a gold card plus member of triple a and dealt with the situation very responsibly

My aunt Nina was so embarrassed she said this never happens to her and she was thanking mike the tow truck man

Mike the tow guy was very nice... we love those Mikes they are good to have in our lives

So all in all it was a very memorable weekend and such a fun time. I love the Hough Houghs and I am so glad I got to spend time with you all this weekend

Scary

2009-03-10T15:20:00.001-07:00

Today I had the most intimidating interview ever and it was at a salon that I had as part of my five year goal. It is perfect in there it just screams spa experience. The two woman that interviewed me had clip boards and questions and were marking down things the whole time I was talking I know now what a real professional interview is like. These woman were on it but I guess that is why there salon looks the way it does and is successful. I would be so surprised if they called me back and I will probably puke every where if I have to go through that again. I am usually a really confident person so that was weird for me. I hope I get a job soon so I don't have to do that again. Well anytime soon.

stephs baby shower

2009-03-08T21:22:00.000-07:00

(me and dre)
me steph and baby jase

dre and I made a diaper cake
we r so talented

almost into the five hundreds

2009-02-28T17:55:00.001-08:00

Mike and I as of tomorrow have only 599 days until we walk down the isle. Neither of us have our jobs set in place and I feel like there is so much to do. I am so excited because when everything comes together I am going to feel so relieved but wish that it had not gone so fast so I need to sit back and enjoy every second. My friend Kristen sent me a little encouragement she said...
Ashlea..
About the planning. Everything will be just fine. No matter how long you plan, there will always be something else to do. So, never get discouraged in any way by thinking that you failed. As you plan.. always keep in mind the real reason for the wedding in the first place. It is a time for you and Mike to publicly make a commitment to each other. The decorations and everything else is not even the icing on the cake - it is the confetti. Mike is the cake, your friends and family being there is the icing...... Just do the basics and rely on your friends and family to do whatever they offer to do. That is what they are for!! Everything is going to be beautiful and perfect - because no matter how many things are "forgotten" or "left out" you are marrying the one that is perfect for you. And as everyone sits and watches you two look at each other that will determine how beautiful the wedding was not if this was done or that was done etc. If there is anything I can do like over the internet please let me help. Seriously....
What is the update with Mike and the interview?

I thought it was cute... My girls I love them.

Valentines Day wedding

2009-02-16T17:01:00.000-08:00

My aunt lori got married on Saturday to her boyfriend of 8 years Lee he is such a fun guy and I am so happy for them. I got really excited about my wedding. They got married at the Manor House at Wildwood. I am thinking about it being the local for mike and my wedding. I am going to go to the bridal show that they are having there on the 20th of March with my future mother in law my aunts and my mom and dre my MOH! I had a great weekend it was fun and mike and I did get some romance we had a little date on friday night we saw a movie and went to dinner. and he got me flowers. Red Roses he is so romantic. I love you Michael.

Our Night out with our very excited friends

2009-01-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

On saturday night Mike and I called up our friends and decided to hit the town for a fun night to celebrate out engagement since we are not having our party until a June. We went to dinner and had fun talking about the wedding and laughing about the things that were going to happen or could happen with combining certain people in the same room. We had so much fun and I was so happy from head to toe all night lstening to people talking about how mike and I are going to be married I can't believe it. I love hearing him say it.

mike and I got engaged 1-9-09

2009-01-10T12:04:00.000-08:00

Mike picked me up around 6:00 and we he blind folded me with his tie and started driving. I had no idea where were going. We pulled into the parking lot of our destination and I took the blind fold off and we were at Zias downtown on the Docks it is one of my favorite spots in Toledo. We ate dinner by the window and the lights were reflecting on the snow and it was all lit up and very romantic. We split a pizza well a pizze. And it was so amazing every bite. Then we got done with dinner and decided to walk along the docks. I was taking pictures of us and he goes "why don't you take a picture of the bridge" so when I turned back around from taking the picture he was down on one knee. It was so romantic and so cute how nervous he was. I was so excited and the night was perfect.

christmas day

2008-12-25T19:04:00.000-08:00

Christmas morning every year now I have started a tradition with my parents and brothers were I buy everone the same pajama pants and this years were rudolph it is so fun to take pictures with all the same pants I am a dork but i love it.

some christmas memories

2008-12-25T18:32:00.000-08:00

my john boy is back from war what an awesome present that was and I love his fiance

my parents opened there dancing with the stars tickets

On Christmas Eve Michael and I went to his aunt and uncles and had dinner and opened gifts and then went to my aunt christies and spent some time with my family it was a very fun night then I went home and my brothers and I passed out our presents to each other.