Monthly Archives: November 2012

It’s been half a year!

Posted on 11/29/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian’s funnest age so far is definitely the six month mark.  This little boy is so full of grins and giggles now, and has just started reaching for us.  There’s just not much to make you feel better inside than … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2012

Posted on 11/28/2012 by ashleekiser

Ian celebrated his first Thanksgiving last week!  We had a big day of friends, family, and food!  The day started with a mad dash to do a quick once over on the house to try to make it presentable before … Continue reading →

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I said it’s great/to be/a Tennessee Vol!

Posted on 11/26/2012 by ashleekiser

Saturday found us at Neyland Stadium to watch the vols end their losing streak and avoid a season with no SEC wins.  Ian and I loaded up with Preston and some of the boys from the ranch and headed off … Continue reading →

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Twas the busy day before Thanksgiving…

Posted on 11/21/2012 by ashleekiser

What an amazing holiday we Americans get to celebrate.  There are no presents, no egg hunts, no trick or treating; it’s a day to simply give thanks with our friends and family.  I have enjoyed everyone’s daily Facebook status of … Continue reading →

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Control your muzzle

Posted on 11/21/2012 by ashleekiser

Our country has divided on several issues lately, and one of those issues regards firearms.  As a girl raised in the sticks and married to a taxidermist, I’ve spent a great deal of my life around guns, and have come to … Continue reading →

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Grandpoppa

Posted on 11/20/2012 by ashleekiser

Today is my dad’s 61st birthday and his first birthday as a grandfather.  Ian’s a pretty lucky kid to have such enthusiastic (great)grandparents.  Unfortunately I live 90 minutes away from most of my family, so once a week is about … Continue reading →

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Ian’s four month pictures

Posted on 11/17/2012 by ashleekiser

Back in September we had family pictures taken, a few of which I’ve posted on here, but I thought I’d throw up some of my favorites this morning.

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Happy Trails

Posted on 11/16/2012 by ashleekiser

Friday afternoons take Ian and I to the ranch for the kids’ weekly riding lesson.  Tabitha and the ranch school’s director have set up a great schedule for the kids.  They have split the kids into two groups and the … Continue reading →

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Yarn over and draw through

Posted on 11/14/2012 by ashleekiser

I FINALLY finished a crochet project I started last year.  Before we knew Ian was going to be a boy, I wanted to go ahead and get a head start on crocheting an afghan for him.  My mom made Preston and … Continue reading →

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It’s easy to love the lovely

Posted on 11/13/2012 by ashleekiser

Tis the season of student registration!  Advisement is going strong and registration opened for athletes yesterday morning.  Last Friday at 4:00 pm was the deadline for students to drop a class with a “W.”  What all this means is that my life … Continue reading →

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