My Cup Runneth Over

I cannot find the words to express how grateful I am to my Heavenly Father for His unfailing love, His goodness and His faithfulness. Yesterday E's Mom's rights were terminated and we can now move towards the adoption process so that she can be a part of our forever family!!! I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of your thoughts and prayers on behalf of E and our family. It really means so much to us. 

I Am a Mormon Monday: Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley and I blog over at The Power of One Girl (link). I have competed in nine different pageants and never took the crown, it was after the last pageant that I realized I was never meant to win, it was all about the journey. After trying to please and impress judge after judge, I came to the realization that Christ was the only one I ever need to please. Now I'm making it my life mission to empower girls to have strong self esteem through being comfortable in their own skin as they get on the journey to draw closer to Christ. I love speaking to young women groups about this message as well as writing down my life lessons and adventures. I am a Mormon because this gospel brings me a sense of peace and hope that can't be imitated. I am forever changed day by day through this gospel.

How do you live your faith?

I live my faith by striving to focus on my Savior daily. Christ-like attributes are something I strive to live my life around. The more I focus on humility and integrity, two attributes Jesus Christ was perfect at, the more my I draw closer to Christ and my confidence grows. As I devote my life to the will of my Heavenly Father, I find a greater sense of peace and happiness that can't be found anywhere else in this world. Making my faith part of my every thought, every word, every action, and every aspiration is what draws me closer to my Savior and builds a greater strength in my life that I would be lost without. 

What is hope to you?

Hope to me is believing things will get better and work out when you are at your lowest point. Hope is moving forward and always believing there is room for self improvement. Hope is the desire and expectation that promised blessings will come. Hope is the belief that Christ is always there and He will carry you through the difficult times in your life.

I hope to get married and become a mother. I hope to make an impact on teen girls and the way they feel about who they are and what they look like. I hope to make every day of my life a day for self improvement and becoming my absolute best self. I hope for success, happiness, love, and many opportunities to give of myself and serve others.

Blog - www.ashleyfrederickson.blogspot.com

Website - www.powerofonegirl.com

Twitter - www.twitter.com/powerofonegirl

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/powerofonegirl

Instagram - http://instagram.com/ashleymariefrederickson/

Pinterest www.pinterest.com/ashley5524

First Ultrasound

On Wednesday we had our first ultrasound. As I saw these pictures of our little one up on the screen, I was in completely awe. Speechless to say nonetheless.  I feel so blessed and blown away by God's grace.....by His awesomeness. I am awestruck by His constant hand in my life and by this little miracle that is growing inside of me. 

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.

-Psalm 139:13 

This Is a Pregnancy Announcement Post

Its true!! We are over the moon excited! God is so good!

My Christmas Wish List

With Christmas right around the corner, my Husband asked me what I wanted. Well here you go sweetheart! A whole list for you! Love you!

The Shine Project: Birthday Party

Our company, Gamez on Wheelz was featured on The Shine Project blog today. Ashley's son loved our Game truck! See Ashley's pictures and company review below. To book your party or event, visit our website for pricing and specials!

Birthdays are a fun and magical time around our house. Zoe and Shiloh have brought in a new excitement for every holiday, and I love celebrating things with them. Last month Shiloh turned 8 years old, and he's been anticipating it for a long time! I always grew up having the most exciting birthday because my parents really put time into them, and I wanted to do the same for my kids. Last year was the first time I threw them parties, and it stressed me out SO bad. So, for this year, I knew that I needed something fun, different, and also low maintenance so that I wouldn't get all stressed with kids running everywhere and needing a million different activities planned.

The first time I talked to the crew over at Gamez On Wheelz, I knew that I had found the ultimate birthday party jackpot! The huge game truck pulled up to our house 15 minutes before Shilohs party started. They have a staff member who sets everything up, and helps the kids with the games throughout the party. When Shiloh walked into the truck, he started SCREAMING. Actually, all of the kids did, they loved it! They had TONS of games to choose from, and I personalized it so that they didn't have access to games that were rated Mature. In the back of the truck is a stage and another TV for the kids to play DDR. The girls were dancing on that stage the whole party, it was the cutest thing. Inside the truck are four huge TVs, which can accommodate 4 players per TV. At one point I looked inside to find my brother, brother-in-law and husband all playing the new Madden football game. It really is perfect for any age, and it is probably the best party that Shiloh will ever have!

The Gamez on Wheelz crew can go anywhere in Phoenix, and do parties, staff events, block parties… anything! I highly recommend it, and we had a blast!