What were you doing 8 years ago?
8 years ago today I celebrated my grandpa’s birthday. He is a master woodsman, Littlest brother shares his middle name and he sure loves my grandma…
Grandpa is also a daily blog reader. How fun is that?! Happy Birthday Grandpa! 
Today is also pretty special for another reason…
I love that my anniversary is on my grandpa’s birthday…there is always a great reminder of what a marriage can be.
Yesterday no one guessed what I have up my sleeve..though making a quilt is a good guess. I have been buying fabric to attempt one – in all my non-existent spare time. There is another clue today…
by AshleyAnn
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Mandy Metcalf - Happy Anniversary to you two! You are a blessing and a joy to all around you. And Happy Birthday Grandpa! Hope you had a wonderful day! Oh the 8 makes me also think of some kind of swing or zip line or something fun for the backyard.
Carrie - Tree house was a good guess…….
Carrie - Not sure yet. Send another clue. I know the first clue but not todays.
Julie Williams - Happy Anniversary!!!! How about 8years ago yesterday I was celebrating being with Sterling 4 years.
AshleyAnn - First my grandpa (Ken) comments on my blog, then my bridesmaid Rachel writes ‘pitting out’ in her comment. What a day for blog comments!
Rachel - Wow — I didn’ even realize it was September yet — until, I checked your blog! Yikes! I need to get with it! A very happy anniversary to my sweet friends. I’m glad it’s not as hot today as it was 8 years ago — I remember pitting out my bridesmaid dress!
Cheers!
Lauren - Happy Anniversary Chris and Ashley!
Tara - Congrats. A swing hanging from your sycamore tree.
Ken - Oh yes I remember that day 8 years ago. I’ve had so many birthday anniversaries but this one I’ll allways remember, not because of my birthday, but because of what else took place. Happy anniversay, Chris and Ashley. You two have been a great blessing to us. And thanks for the great grandkids-if I start writing about them, I’ll run out of space.
steph anne - Awww, that is an adorable picture of your grandma & grandpa! Happy Birthday to your Grandpa and Happy Anniversary to you two! <3
christina larsen - Maybe a tree house? 8 years ago today, I was pregnant with my son and thankful that he wasn’t born on my birthday. HA.
Natasha Perryman - the OH MY WORD and Babe from the last two posts.
You are starting the adoption process and you will have little one in about two years???
: )
p.s. I am working on a quilt too!
Natasha
lesley - 8 years ago I got a brother!! Happy Anniversary Ashley and Chris and happy Birthday Grandpa! I don’t know what you are crafting up & where are these clues you speak of?
Megan - 8 years ago today…I was also celebrating with you and Chris. Happy Anniversary! Hope you have many, many, more happy years to come.
Amy - Happy anniversary!
(I’m a relatively new reader to your wonderful blog, so hello!)
Liz - Happy Anniversary!
Jessica - WOW!!! 8 years ago today I was married to my best friend, and high school sweetheart! How awesome is that! Congrats!
jen - happy anniversary chris & ashley!
Sandy - Happy Anniversary. I am going to have to guess: A tree house. Even if I’m not right, it would be a fun thing to have. I always wanted a tree house. Somewhere to go and let your imagination run wild. Wow, just thinking about it makes me want to be a kid again.
sheridan - I have no clue and it is driven me nuts! Happy Anniversary and I’m so stinkin curious!
Kari - Happy Anniversary Chris & Ashley!!! Happy Birthday Grandpa!
My guess is that you are going to build a tree house. With advice from Grandpa, your husband’s tool and your creativity and skill- it would be the bomb!
melanie - Happy Anniversary!!
Shannon Phillips - Oh, and have a wonderful day enjoying the love that you share. Happy Anniversary!
Shannon Phillips - I think you are going to make a picnic table.
Andrea Jett - Well guess what happened to me a few years ago today? I got married! So happy anniversary, girl and may God bless your marriage in some small way everyday.
Jamie - oh, and happy happy anniversary…..we just celebrated our eighth anniv. too:) what a blessing!
Jamie - I’m guessing something to do with trees or wood…..maybe making something using wood?
Courtney Connelly - Ash, I do remember exactly where I was 8 years ago today… being a part of the fun wedding that was so you and Chris! What wonderful memories, hope you all have a little time to celebrate today!