whew!

I am glad to see that I am not the only one a little behind on blogging!
So, we are settled in! Our things got here on the 12th and Josh was able to take that Thursday off and we got everything in its place except 1 or 2 boxes and they were in their place within a few days! We are waiting to hear news back from the realtor to see if she has shown the house lately...oh, I hope so! It is pretty warm here...Monday it was 103! It is a lot dryer out here though. My allergies are so much better than what they were the first 2 weeks we were here....but they still act up daily. I have an appointment on the 31st...hopefully we will get it all smoothed out! I have been itching for company. Mom and Nathan are soposed to be coming in October on Nates fall break and I think NeeNaw and Bpa are thinking about coming in Sept. unless they go to Minnesota. It doesn't really feel like it is that far, I think that is because we haven't driven it yet....oh, well...it doesn't have to be forever!
Well, thats all the news for now!

Arrived!

We have made it to Texas. We are at a hotel tonight until we can move into our apartment tomorrow. The catch is, the moving company didn't tell us until the day that they moved us that we get a two week delivery window. So we will move in tomorrow but may not have any of our things until Aug. 13! Crazy huh?! Not to mention they broke the pane of glass out of one of my end table and didn't bother to tell us! gggrrr...
So, we left yesterday morning at 6 am and got in last night at 9...we were soposed to get in at 8 but it rained almost the whole way here! They say that it is good luck that it rained...it has rained EVERY time we came! We pulled out our suitcases last night and mine, only mine, was soaked. My unmentionalbles are hanging all over the hotel room to dry out. Anyway...We were greeted by one of the elders and his wife last night with a fruit basket and a snack basket. (Go, immediately to Wal Mart and but puffed Corn made by Cheeto I think...AMAZING!!) Also, today they had a potluck and a cake there for us. Everyone is so sweet and welcoming. A few of the members have said they like to hear us talk...they can tell we are from the other side of the Mississippi! haha.
I am dealing with it better now that we are here....ironically I get more homesick when I am home. I am ok now...maybe once we begin moving in things I won't be..but for now ok.
Also, one of Josh's 2nd (I think) cousins committed suicide last Friday. So, if you will remember the Carter family in your prayers.
Well, after today we won't have internet for a few days so I will write when they get it hooked back up at the house.
Love you all!
The Texans....haha

Ready...no

Well, here is the newest news. Josh and I are moving next Saturday. The moving truck will be here on Thursday and Friday...we drive down Saturday and stay in a hotel Saturday and Sunday. Then the truck will be there on Monday so we can move into the apartment. Molly, Josh's sister, is riding with us to help keep us company and help me get some of the apt. situated. I am really hoping the house sells soon! I am trying not to think about the whole situation too much....:( I am kinda ready to already be there and settled in and past all of the emotional ups and downs. I know the Lord will take care of us and get us through the transition. The hard part is that I am human and I feel the need to be in control.
On a different note...Josh and I spent last week at ICYC (Indian Creek Youth Camp). The weather was wonderful last week! It was cool in the mornings and evenings and didn't get too hot during the days. So, all was going well until Monday (day 1) I felt the beginnings of a UTI! WONDERFUL! So, after a long, painful night.....I went to Urgent Care on Tuesday morning and was lucky enough to get a shot, antibiotic and those nifty pills that turn your urine blue. So, on drugs the rest of camp. I am finally feeling almost normal again....but I am so tired of water!!! Anyway, we had 2 baptisms and one restoration last week!
I will be out of pocket for a few weeks. I will try to keep everyone posted!

horrible

I think about blogging every time I get on the internet...but I feel like the ones reading this, I already talk to and keep up with....but just in case.
Josh and I have taken a job in San Angelo, TX. We will be moving August 1. We are excited about the new adventure...but I have a few reservations (to be expected). We have our house in AL up for sale (so if you know anyone looking) so we will be staying in an apartment until it sells. Then when the house sells...hopefully I will be able to get a new car.
We have been spending time with family in TN for the past two weeks...went swimming today and roasted myself....yes I know they make sunscreen.
So we have another church camp next week then we will make one more quick trip to TN....then on July 30 and 31 we will begin loading up the trailer to move.
Sorry I have been slacking.
I will update soon with a new address and phone numbers.

Hey guys!

We are getting ready for another busy two weeks. Week before last Josh and I and the college group from Jacksonville headed to Darien, GA to do a little mission work. We went door knocking and knocked 791 doors and spoke with 291 people. We had a few visitors from the community come to the gospel meeting. I saw the beach for the first time at Jekkyl Island. On the way to the beach on Sunday night we saw the space shuttle launch! We had a long, productive, fun filled week.
We stayed home last week. We left Friday headed to my moms in TN. Josh is hunting with his dad and brother at Duck River. Then Sunday evening we head to Memphis for the MSOP Lectures until Thursday. Then we get up on Friday and begin the drive to Disney World! We will pribably split the drive into 2 days so we will actually arrive on Saturday and stay until the next Saturday! It will be the first time for Josh and I to go to Disney. Hopefully we will be able to spend Wednesday at the Gulf.
We hope everyone is doing well. Lord willing these are our plans for the next 2 weeks. Keep us in your prayers as we travel. We love and miss you all!

plans for the future

We haven't been on in about a month I think. We are really getting into the busiest time of the year for us! I think we will only be home a week and a half in march! Usually Feb. is my month to spend with Josh because there aren't many sports or hunting activities....that hasn't been true this feb.!
I am so excited about Disney World in April! I think I mention it to Josh at least once a day. Just about an hour ago actually! He responded sarcastically "Are you excited, baby?" Nope....not at all....YES!!! This is one of the biggest trips ever for me! This was also going to be the first time I would have seen the beach. But, we are taking the college students on a mission trip to GA and we will be having some devotionals on the coast. So, that will actually be the first time. We have a lot of fun activities coming up, Lord willing. Keep us in your prayers as we travel.
We love you all!
Josh and ash

It's been so long!

Wow, time flies! Things are going well. I remember at this time last year things were so busy and they are no different this year. I am planning about 5 different church activities at once. I think March was the busiest month...bring it on...I will be ready!
Mom and Nathan came to visit last weekend! We had a lot of fun! Mom and I painted the kitchen on Saturday while Nathan and Josh went hunting...all they got was one squirrel. Nathan did see a 6 point buck...but not in enough time to shoot it. Mom made us homemade chicken and dumplins!
We are heading to Gatlinburg in a few weeks for the Marriage Retreat the Jacksonville puts on every year. It is so awesome! I wish everyone that is married could be there! I think we are heading back on Friday instead of Saturday because Hank and Angie are coming to visit! Then the very next weekend we are heading back up there to take the College group to a retreat called Family Matters. Josh and I have never been so it will be new for us!
We are getting very excited about the trip to Disney World in April! It will be so nice to be able to spend a week with Matt, Stacy and the kids, and Mom, David and Nathan!
Well, I am fixing to get started on planning the Sweetheart Banquet for the elderly. I only have 2 weeks...eeek!
Love and Miss you all!
josh and ashley