married life

So the wedding and everything surrounding it went perfectly. Here is a link to pictures from my 3 week trip home. My camera broke halfway through so sorry I don't have more.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222353&id=18400916&l=5ef3d36611

I am supposed to be getting a link soon of the wedding pictures and I'll post that here when I get it. Here's a recap over the last 10 days...

After Peter and I got home we were in LA for 2 days and then left for Catalina Island for our honeymoon on Thursday. We were there until Sunday night and we had an amazing time. We did a lot of walking, hung out on the beach, stood in the ocean, got couples massages on the beach, played mini golf, drank margaritas at happy hour ever day, went out at night, and enjoyed our QT together. Catalina was the most beautiful place I have ever been with the best weather. It was so relaxing and the days went by very slowly. Click the link below for pics!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2230507&id=18400916&l=311d818d96

After we got home on Sunday we finally officially settled into our house together. Everything is unpacked. Yesterday we drove two hours northeast to Apple Valley to pick up our first addition to the family - our new pug puppy. Summer "Princess Sparkle" Roberts-Cohen Harmon is 7 weeks old and adorable! We just call her "Summer" for short though. So far Summer has adjusted well to living with the Harmons and sleeps a lot like her mommy.

Summer!

For the next two weeks we plan to chill and catch up with our west coast friends. We also hope to meet up with Maddy and Chris at some point on their cross country drive. Married life thus far has been amazing and Pete and I are having a blast! We are missing everyone from the east coast but we are so happy we got to visit with you all this summer. Now its up to you to come out and stay in our guest bedroom and meet our puppy!

Love.

MRS. ASHLEA HARMON!

I'm married!!!!!!

Had the best day of my life. Flying to CA now then leaving for Catalina Island on the 30th for our honeymoon. So happy to be called Mrs. Ashlea Harmon.


Thanks to everyone who helped out/came to the wedding...it wouldn't have been the same without you! For those who weren't with us on the special day please know that you were in our hearts.

Love.

july

I'M GETTING MARRIED THIS MONTH!

Wow, a lot has happened. School has ended and I am very much enjoying my summer vacation. I recently celebrated my 23rd bday with Peruvian food, Korean Karaoke, Red Lobster, Disneyland, Red Robin, and a party at my place. Thanks to everyone for all of the bday wishes and celebrating!

I also had to visit the dentist recently to get some cavaties filled...but I'm doing much better. This weekend Peter and I are going to San Diego/Coronado to celebrate the 4th of July then on Monday I'm flying back to MD.

I'll be in MD for 3 weeks. It is going to be another busy trip finalizing all of the wedding plans and going to the beach for the bachelorette party. I can't believe that I'm getting married so soon. I am very excited and I also can't wait to go to Catalina for our honeymoon. I'm finally uploading some new pictures and there will be a lot more to post after the trip to MD and the wedding. (I also got a new camera from money that my students gave me!)

Enjoy...

Bridal Shower
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222349&id=18400916&l=42835e7a4d


Gifts
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2204575&id=18400916&l=903762a201


Rando Summer 09
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222353&id=18400916&l=5ef3d36611


New pictures of Townhouse Apt
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2201405&id=18400916&l=8811961eb4


My 23rd bday weekend!
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2222355&id=18400916&l=75363d31bd

See you on the east coast.

Love!

dunzo

i finished my first year teaching! i am so pleased with myself. turning 23 on june 27th and getting MARRIED july 26. can't wait!!!
09 is perfect.

p.s. happy bday to my MIA! she's 1!

smallergies

home sick with allergies turned sinus infection. all of this happened in the course of one day. no matter what i'm still going to the beach tomorrow. i've been trying to go to the beach on saturday for the past two weeks but it has been cloudy. you can see how this would be annoying since its been in the 80s, 90s, or even the 100s during the week and then on the weekend its like 60s and cloudy. also i really want a fried oreo...its amazing. right kel?

in other news, i'm still loving my new place. there is a lot of stuff we still need to make it home-y but we are getting there. wedding plans are pretty much at a halt. things are happening in the background (dress, flowers, cake, etc.) but nothing really needs to get done until a few weeks before the wedding. its good because it gives me time to focus on the end of the year. i can't believe i'm almost finished with my first year teaching! i'm definitely going to be celebrating that. also i still can't believe that i'm going to be a wife, thats just insane. aside from being sick, life is great. peter and i feel so blessed for how our young adult lives have turned out and we continue to be thankful every day.

i'm going to be booking my flight home soon. i'm trying to come back july 6th after spending the 4th in coronado. see you in two months! happy mother's day too :)

xoxo,
ash

links

pics of our new place!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2201405&id=18400916&l=8811961eb4

some of our engagement photos.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2197340&id=18400313&l=0494831f45


xoxo,
ash

update

a lot has happened since my last post. here are a few highlights.

*wedding details:
-date: July 26, 2009
-place: Fairfax Community Church then Waterford at Springfield
-registry: Target and Macy's
- still finalizing details (dress, flowers, cake, etc.)

*bought some rollerblades and peter taught me how to blade

*saw some celebs
-mom from boy meets world
-some others...i'll ask pete

*moved into mine and peter's new place!! (pics coming soon)
-in Van Nuys, CA
-2 floors
-2 bedroom 2 bath
-hardwood floors and carpet
-Love it!

*report cards are due this week

*coming home for SB Monday April 6th - 14th
-mostly to do wedding stuff
-some visiting

*kelly is coming back with me for the second week of SB

*bridal shower is April 11th!

*Happy Bday to Elisa on March 31st. She'll be 7!

I think thats it really. I am loving life, my new apartment, my engagement...everything! I can't wait to get a taste of Maryland again for Spring Break and see everyone. Thanks for everyone who has helped me in this transitional time.

xoxo

We're Engaged!

So Peter and I have been dating for over 3 years and we've talked about getting married a lot. In fact, we (aka I) really wanted to get engaged sometime in 2009. Knowing Peter I thought that would mean getting engaged in Nov or Jan. To my surprise, Peter popped the question Saturday, January 31, 2009! (Justin Timberlakes Bday too haha).

Peter's Mom had apparently told him about her engagement ring/wedding band that she no longer wears b/c she has a new ring. She told him that he could have it if he planned on marrying me. So Peter has known this for a while and then over Christmas, he asked his Mom for it. Then, when his parents were in town (LA) they went out to breakfast (this Thursday) and he told them his plan of proposing on Saturday.

Saturday we went to visit his grandparents and parents in Coronado where they live. Peter and I went to the beach like usual and when we got there he blindfolded me with my sleep mask that he stole and i was like ok... I thought he might do it but I didn't want to assume so I was trying to think of other things it could be. But I did think, "This could be it!" Then when I opened my eyes he was on one knee and the song "Even though we aint got money...." was playing from his ipod speakers and he said "Ashlea Elizabeth Shelton will you marry me THIS SUMMER?!" I said yes and we were crying and shaking and hugging and laughing and I kept being like is this for real? Then we called everyone while running around on the beach and then went back and celebrated with his family by going out to lunch on the tugboat and having dinner, etc. My grandparents were able to stop by which was so amazing. I was so happy but I was also sad that my family (especially my mom) wasn't there to share it with us.

So that's where we stand now. I might set up a wedding website or whatever they're called if its worth it. But for now, here is the link to some pictures that are posted on facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2189013&l=006b2&id=18400916

We are so excited to begin our life together!

Love you all!

everything

mom, finally!

thanksgiving was fun this year, but also weird. i went to chicago with peter to visit his family. we had fun, but i obviously missed mine. it was nice to have cold weather too; i definitely miss it when its always sunny. the day after we left it snowed. in the airport on the way there we saw danny from NKOTB and the girl from the mentalist.

between thanksgiving and christmas i worked a lot and did christmas shopping.

for christmas, i went back home to maryland for the first time since i moved. it was great being back. i cried a lot when i saw my family. mom waited for me to help me decorate the tree! i had a blast hanging with my parents, brothers, nieces, extended family, and friends. eventually peter came and we hung out a lot too. i will post pictures soon, i promise! i was home for two weeks and it was great. i can't wait until spring break when i get to go back for a week again. its weird going home because a lot has happened since i left, but its almost like i've never gone. i already miss everyone, the smells, my room, my house. it is nice being back though where i have my life, work, friends here, and all of my things. when i came back to la, it was weird b/c i was coming back "home." it was different then when i moved her for the first time or when i have come to visit. this time, i was coming back to a life that already existed, not one that i was just beginning. really strange.

now its 2009 the inauguration is tomorrow and i have to go back to work after a 3 day weekend. it has been really hot in la and this weekend i was able to spend a lot of time outside: the park and the beach. i'm glad i had my taste of winter, but i'm happy that it is sunny and warm. this weekend i also celebrated my roommate, jess' 26th bday by seeing Annie at the Kodak theatre which was awesome. it is beautiful there. i kept thinking about all of the celebrities that have been there before for all of the oscars. cool. in 2 weeks, peter's parents are coming to visit and i'm excited to see them. i like spending time with family as much as i can and i definitely consider them family.

big news, i start grad school on wednesday. i've been thinking about it and i applied last week and classes start this week. i sent in the paperwork last minute b/c i was worrying about how i was going to be able to pay, etc etc, but nows the time to do it. i'm taking classes at CSUN california state university northridge. its between work and my apt but farther north. it will take me 6 semesters (3 years) to get my MA, but i will clear my credential at the same time. i'll be taking 2 classes a week and they are both wednesday after school. i'm going to be very busy, but after i complete classes, it will help me bump up on the pay scale. this semester i'm taking a class about lesson planning which will be like every other class i've ever taken, and one about english language learners, which i'm excited b/c i will be learning new stuff.

so things are going well for me. i really enjoy living here; its new and exciting and there is always a lot to do. the weather is great and i'm doing exactly what i always planned to do with my life.

love you mom