love me some eric church but what i love more is how songs bring back memories and smiles and maybe tears. It makes you think of the past and wonder about the future.
Seems like every song (expecially county) has at least one line in it that just "fits"
like those "fly over states" sometimes if gives me goosebumps because it may just be a fly over state to you but to me these miles and miles of cornfields are what i call home
or "dreaming about babies" some of the words in that song gets me everytime!!
then we make the song associates.
like when you hear "truley madely deeply" ...that takes me back to 5th grade dances.
and there is one song that i hear and can never remember the name of it but i get visions of that crazy fun at my bachelorette party.
all in all music is a melody that sounds like a memory. Memories that otherwise may be lost in the past
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Pistachio Crusted Chicken
Pistachio Crusted Chicken.
Cut chicken breasts into strips.
Take 2 cups of shelled pistachios and put them into a food processor to chop them finely.
1 cup of Hellmans Mayo.
Coat chicken with Hellmans and roll in Pistachios. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until chicken is done.
Cut chicken breasts into strips.
Take 2 cups of shelled pistachios and put them into a food processor to chop them finely.
1 cup of Hellmans Mayo.
Coat chicken with Hellmans and roll in Pistachios. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until chicken is done.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Moments like this..
Moments like these goes to show you that God works in amazing ways. You may not always know that he's on your side or that you're being treated fairly in this crazy world. But when you see a sunset like this one how can you not believe in miracles? Bad things happen, you lose people you love it's all part of life. I for one thought that my life was heading in a horrible direction a few years ago. I lost one of the most important people in my life, my best friend Heidi. I loved her more than I ever loved myself. I miss her more and more each day and sometimes think that I'm forgetting what she looks like. But then I see things like this and know that she 's watching over me and helping me get through life with out her. I'm not saying that it's a miracle by any means, I am just saying that I believe. Faith is all some people have to hold on to. I am not a church goer, but I dont think you have to attend church to believe in the existance of something more than ourselves. Pictures like this one make me believe.
Monday, January 9, 2012
This wouldnt be so hard to take...
if heaven wasnt so far away... the song is playing right now and causes me to day dream about the past month of events.
On 12-12-11 My husband and I lost an amazing lady in our life. A christian woman with a heart of gold. Aarons grandma anna. I am so blessed to have such great in-laws but Anna was amazing to me. The first time aaron took me to meet her she hugged me before I left and said I am so glad you came to him... Its like she knew that 4 years down the road she would watch as I married her grandson and the love of my life.
Anna went into the hospital this summer and thats when we got the news that would devastate the family but bring us closer together as a family. Anna sat in the hospital room surrounded by family as my mother in law told her that she had weeks to months left. The Pulmonary Fibrosis had hit hard... That was the moment that I saw one of the most amazing and strong woman in my life break down saying the words "im not ready to die" We all cried on each other but we knew we're here to support each other. The rest of the year included lots of family dinners, laughs, stories and tears. Not just tears of sadness but tears of joy because of the time we got to spend with her that nothing else can replace.
On Sunday December 11th all 9 of her brothers and sisters along with other family came over for a dinner. A dinner that she has been looking forward to. She loved being surrounded by family especially her brothers and sisters that had been there through all the years.
December 12 she died in her sleep...
The night of the funeral we were all at her house looking through pictures. I found a paper in the bottom of the box that said "I love you all dearly now dont shed a tear im spending my Christmas with Jesus this year. Merry Christmas from Heaven. Christmas
was not the same. I kept looking for her or waiting for her to walk in the door.... but i know shes in a better place where she can breath without pain and smell a flower without sneezing.
I also found a picture album of her wedding day. Her sister Hellen said I remember that say like it was yesterday. Her dress was a light blue color. Of course these pictures were in black and white and i couldnt help but wonder what that day was like in color. I thought about that day a little over a year ago when I married Aaron. The happiest day of my life....
It was amazing to see how our family came together to get through a tough time. Last saturday some of us got together at her house to start going through things. It was bitter sweet to hold some of her life in my hands. If only that necklace that I got or aarons grandpas flag that sits on our living room could tell a story, the emotions of the day it touched her hands or the meaning that it had to her. The most amazing part of the day was the birds. There was a shelf that hung in the house with these glass birds. Kristen, aarons cousin, has always loved those birds but Julie had bought them for her and part of annas wishes was everyone got back everything they bought for her so Kristen knew that. Well Julie told kristen she could have them. The look on her face was something that "thank you" couldnt even compare to
I know that i will always carry her memory in my heart and that something that can never be taken away. Our future children will know how amazing of a lady she was and i know that a piece of her will be in our children.
If I listen closely i can hear the rustling of angel wings and i know your still with us. Love you anna
On 12-12-11 My husband and I lost an amazing lady in our life. A christian woman with a heart of gold. Aarons grandma anna. I am so blessed to have such great in-laws but Anna was amazing to me. The first time aaron took me to meet her she hugged me before I left and said I am so glad you came to him... Its like she knew that 4 years down the road she would watch as I married her grandson and the love of my life.
Anna went into the hospital this summer and thats when we got the news that would devastate the family but bring us closer together as a family. Anna sat in the hospital room surrounded by family as my mother in law told her that she had weeks to months left. The Pulmonary Fibrosis had hit hard... That was the moment that I saw one of the most amazing and strong woman in my life break down saying the words "im not ready to die" We all cried on each other but we knew we're here to support each other. The rest of the year included lots of family dinners, laughs, stories and tears. Not just tears of sadness but tears of joy because of the time we got to spend with her that nothing else can replace.
On Sunday December 11th all 9 of her brothers and sisters along with other family came over for a dinner. A dinner that she has been looking forward to. She loved being surrounded by family especially her brothers and sisters that had been there through all the years.
December 12 she died in her sleep...
The night of the funeral we were all at her house looking through pictures. I found a paper in the bottom of the box that said "I love you all dearly now dont shed a tear im spending my Christmas with Jesus this year. Merry Christmas from Heaven. Christmas
was not the same. I kept looking for her or waiting for her to walk in the door.... but i know shes in a better place where she can breath without pain and smell a flower without sneezing.
I also found a picture album of her wedding day. Her sister Hellen said I remember that say like it was yesterday. Her dress was a light blue color. Of course these pictures were in black and white and i couldnt help but wonder what that day was like in color. I thought about that day a little over a year ago when I married Aaron. The happiest day of my life....
It was amazing to see how our family came together to get through a tough time. Last saturday some of us got together at her house to start going through things. It was bitter sweet to hold some of her life in my hands. If only that necklace that I got or aarons grandpas flag that sits on our living room could tell a story, the emotions of the day it touched her hands or the meaning that it had to her. The most amazing part of the day was the birds. There was a shelf that hung in the house with these glass birds. Kristen, aarons cousin, has always loved those birds but Julie had bought them for her and part of annas wishes was everyone got back everything they bought for her so Kristen knew that. Well Julie told kristen she could have them. The look on her face was something that "thank you" couldnt even compare to
I know that i will always carry her memory in my heart and that something that can never be taken away. Our future children will know how amazing of a lady she was and i know that a piece of her will be in our children.
If I listen closely i can hear the rustling of angel wings and i know your still with us. Love you anna
Friday, January 6, 2012
Nicole here..
Today January 6,2012 marks two life changing moments in my life. 5 years ago today my 'little' big brother Joshua Wayne married the love of his life Shelby Lynn. They have given me the privilege of being an aunt to two amazing kids, Adrian Lynn and Wyatt Wayne. I love them more than words can describe.
4 years ago on this same day God received another angel, one of my best friends from high school died in a tragic car accident. There is not a day that goes by that I haven't thought about her and the woman she would have been today. She and I shared a lot of special moments together and had some great times. I miss her very much but I know she is in a better place where addiction will not get the best of her. She's watching over all of us now and I'm thankful to have had her as a friend all of those years.
Tell people how you feel about them regardless, you may never know when they will be taken from you.
4 years ago on this same day God received another angel, one of my best friends from high school died in a tragic car accident. There is not a day that goes by that I haven't thought about her and the woman she would have been today. She and I shared a lot of special moments together and had some great times. I miss her very much but I know she is in a better place where addiction will not get the best of her. She's watching over all of us now and I'm thankful to have had her as a friend all of those years.
Tell people how you feel about them regardless, you may never know when they will be taken from you.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Ashlee Here..
the bestie and I are pretty much hooked at the hip. Shes basically the mac to my cheese.
Last year or so I have drove into photography head first and love every minute of it. Its not uncommon for the two of us to jump in the car and drive and capture whatever we drive by. Photography is my escape.
Little bit about me... well i am a wife, a daughter, a friend. I have the best support system I could ever ask for. September 18th marked one year since my dad walked down the aisle to my best friend and husband Aaron. We also have a four legged, tail waggin, happy go lucky yellow bassador named Audrey.
Lets see... What you will see on here from me?
pictures that i take
crafty items
organizational fun
EASY & Quick recipes. What I live by! I'm not a traditional stay at home farmers wife. I (like many of you) live a fun busy life!
Most of all just little things that make this crazy little life I live such a blessing!
Last year or so I have drove into photography head first and love every minute of it. Its not uncommon for the two of us to jump in the car and drive and capture whatever we drive by. Photography is my escape.
Little bit about me... well i am a wife, a daughter, a friend. I have the best support system I could ever ask for. September 18th marked one year since my dad walked down the aisle to my best friend and husband Aaron. We also have a four legged, tail waggin, happy go lucky yellow bassador named Audrey.
Lets see... What you will see on here from me?
pictures that i take
crafty items
organizational fun
EASY & Quick recipes. What I live by! I'm not a traditional stay at home farmers wife. I (like many of you) live a fun busy life!
Most of all just little things that make this crazy little life I live such a blessing!
Welcome!
Welcome to Two Friends , One Crazy Life-
We are Ashlee (Moore) Bertan and Nicole (Reno) Rust. We spend a lot of time together exchanging recipies, crafts, photos, etc. We have a ball together. We are married to two guys who are also very good friends which makes our lives more interesting.
We will be posting recipes, craft projects, photo ideas and just every day life experiences.
Ashlee and Nicole
We are Ashlee (Moore) Bertan and Nicole (Reno) Rust. We spend a lot of time together exchanging recipies, crafts, photos, etc. We have a ball together. We are married to two guys who are also very good friends which makes our lives more interesting.
We will be posting recipes, craft projects, photo ideas and just every day life experiences.
Ashlee and Nicole
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