7.02.2008


it's hard to know what is blog worthy these days, but i think we will all agree that todd's beard has made the cuts. ever since i went short, he has gone long beyond what i have ever dreamed. it is to the point of double takes from men in stores. the picture hardly gives it justice, considering we haven't bought a camera yet and we are still using photo booth for all of our pictures.

other than the beard, we are just existing. todd started his job and has been gone a lot which is a mix up from our peace corps routine of pretty much being together 24 hours a day. he left again this morning and is doing his first wilderness expedition in the grandydaddy basin. up until now he has just been training in duchesne and roosevelt mostly. so on his days off we tried to think of some exciting thing to do, but considering gas prices, we just spent most of our time going on runs and riding our bikes. last night we went on a little ride with creed that ended up being a 20 mile adventure. it was a little longer than we expected, but it was fun. i am back on the fuji right now, which some of you might be happy about because the twin schwin is in the shop. but it feels good to be reunited, and gilbert i haven't forgotten about the pump i owe you on campus that you won at the raffle.

other than that we have been spending a lot of time with family and friends which is fun, and we love you all!

13 comments:

wild murdocks said...

I'm exctited to get a glimpse of the apartment color and the ski picture! I like the green! It's kinda close to the boys room. And the ski photo has a 70's flair to it, which is always nice.

I also love Todd's beard, and that he choose to not smile for the photo. very edgy. Depending on what he wore, and what facial expression he had, the beard could provide a diversity of looks--homeless man, mentally ill person, alternative band member, polygamist leader, or philosophy professor. It's a very dynamic beard.

dana said...

I don't know, Todd. You've gone beyond mennonite now and on to scarey, crazed mennonite. It's quite an accomplishment, really. Ash, I love your hair. You clean up really nice! Take care guys! Miss you both.

Colby said...

I also dig the ski picture.
I am also pleased to know Team Fuji is still racking up some miles. Hope you guys use some of your days off this summer to pay us a visit.

Take Care...Colby & Laurie

"Not all Who Wander are Lost" said...

Hey guys, looks like you're settling back into things nicely. Love the beard Todd. Ashli, you do clean up nice, all this time I had thought...Well, nevermind. We hope all is wwll. We miss you in Belize! Keep in touch.

Unknown said...

was i really that bad???

J. Melody said...

Maybe I should volunteer Todd for our stake pioneer trek since he's getting the pioneer look down so well. I'm so glad you live close by. We love you guys. Sedona is always looking out the window in hopes of seeing you pull up on your bikes. Never move, K?

Lincoln and Alisia said...

wow, that is seriously one intense beard!

Kikkerts said...

Wow! I swear I thought I was looking at Che Guevara. That is crazy... Hope your job is going well Todd and Ashli is enjoying her breaks from you... oh you know I'm just kidding ?
-Ruth

miranda said...

Todd does scare me - just a little bit. We love you guys and glad your home in the U.S.!

creed said...

Todd! Stop looking at me that way!

Timothy & Kimberly Pettitt said...

Ashly smashly...I am always so intrigued by what you post...I would love to get inside your head sometime just for a fun adventure!

Kate said...

I hardly recognize you Todd...I don't know what to say about it. I think I would rather you without hte beard...but either way. I miss you guys, and I couldn't be happier that team Fugi is still around!

mare said...

i think some of the comments are weird. i think you've always looked cute ashleigh. kill me. hate the beard. too honest? woops.

oh, but rob definitely thinks it's sexy todd.