Category Archives: Friends

ICE!

Posted on 01/23/2014 by ashleekiser

In December, Joy and I got together to take Ian to Nashville for his first visit to Ice.  Joy lives for these types of outings.  This was actually her second trip last year to Opryland for the ice exhibit. We … Continue reading →

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See Rock City

Posted on 01/17/2014 by ashleekiser

Growing up in East TN, I frequently encountered barns painted with the iconic Rock City sign across their roofs. While the signs were a familiar presence, I never actually visited Rock City as a child.  It wasn’t until my late … Continue reading →

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October…

Posted on 11/06/2013 by ashleekiser

October sidled in to this year at the end of summer, and slipped back out amidst warm temps and green leaves.  October graced us with pleasant temperatures bordering on warm, but only a few yellow, orange, or red leaves.  Tennessee always provides … Continue reading →

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Summer Days with Aunt Joy

Posted on 08/28/2013 by ashleekiser

Summer is slowly winding down, but Ian’s soaking as much of it in as he can.  We’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t had much of a chance to stop and share all of our goings on.  Hopefully I … Continue reading →

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“So rock me momma like a wagon wheel…”

Posted on 06/19/2013 by ashleekiser

Let’s back up to the middle of May now so I can catch up on some of our happenings.  If you’ll remember back to Ian’s birthday, my wonderful and generous coworkers brought him some  gifts to work on that Monday.  Ian came … Continue reading →

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Ian turns 1!

Posted on 05/13/2013 by ashleekiser

One year ago today, I woke up at 5:00 am Sunday morning feeling uncomfortable.  More so than the typical beached whale discomfort I’d been feeling in the final days of pregnancy.  The weekend had already started with a bit of … Continue reading →

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Ian’s First Easter

Posted on 04/04/2013 by ashleekiser

Easter came, and has already gone for this year.  Fortunately we didn’t put much thought into planning our Easter festivities this year, or I might have been highly disappointed with the cold, wet, rainy conditions Tennessee experienced.  But planning or … Continue reading →

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To be loved

Posted on 03/05/2013 by ashleekiser

It’s a pretty powerful thing to know that you are loved.  I’ve been fortunate throughout my entire life that I’ve always felt appreciated and cherished.  As a child, my parents lavished attention on me, whether it was to praise my … Continue reading →

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Growing up wears a boy out

Posted on 02/21/2013 by ashleekiser

Despite the upset surrounding the loss of Star, Ian has been resting well this week.  Perhaps a little too well.  He’s been so tired that he’s conking out in oddest of places.  While playing in his bouncer Sunday morning, he … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday, the third installment

Posted on 02/20/2013 by ashleekiser
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