hey, did you mean to call me and hangup or what...glad that you got the money...i will have to take you back to school early because i am in charge for the four days that weekend...it seemed to me that there was something else i wanted to tell you but it probably was not that important...can't wait until you are home...love mom

Ash, you're slacking on the info dept. Just going to assume that you're too busy having fun and don't have time to write. Can't wait to hear all about your travels and see your pics. Been sharing your blogs w/d*** and Annie. Their son is a world traveler who takes some of the most amazing pics. I don't know if I ever showed you his work. Absolutely stunning. Love you. See you soon. Love, Aunt T

hey baby, let me know who is going to pick you up at the airport...did you talk to devon? let me know...put money in your acct today...probably won't post till monday...love mom

ashe, i need your intinerary for your original flight from rdu to newark to los angeles...i explained to them that because of your delay, we had to pay an additional 110 dollars for your hotel stay, but they want to confirm the delay and then maybe i can get them to refund your ticket money...ali is going to the beach with ariana this weekend...i am working overtime as usual...stopped at the dentist and grandma's this am...she is doing well and will be heading with deb to the grand canyon in september...i will talk to you soon...love mom

ashe - remember to call me and give me your original confirmation number so that i can contact continental and see about refunding your money though i think this is probably not likely...will never use their services again...thanks for calling ali, i know that she was glad to hear from you and excited to tell you about her trip...grandma joan was sorry that she missed you but said hello and to give to hugs and kisses but we will see her on our return trip to pa...i love you lots...thanks for calling...it is always so good to hear your voice...counting the days...suzette is going to pick you up at the airport since i will be working...you will have to call her when you leave chicago and let her know if you will arrive on time because she will have to come get my car because hers is too small for luggage...bye for now

Hello, down there! So.....did you feel the earthquake? When nobody's hurt and all is ok, they're kinda cool, huh? Just amazing that the ground moves like that. Anyway, hope you enjoyed the ride and all is well. Looking forward to more blogging and pics.....Love you! Aunt Debbi

You sound like you are making the most of your adventure and getting a great education at the same time! Beautiful pics! Have you looked up "Cooksley" in the phone book yet? Be interested to see how many there are. G'pa corresponded with a few from there. So was the Roo huge? How about the bugs & snakes - is it bad or exaggerated? Katie & Maddy are here for a week - she's getting married 8/22 & they move to Washington State. Your dad broke his neck and is immobile for at least 6 wks. Lucky not paralyzed or dead. G'ma still isn't walking well but we are off to the Grand Canyon 9/1-5, hope she's more mobile by then. I will print off your pics etc and mail them to her as she misses you very much. Me too! Love you and keep exploring! Sounds like you won't be gaining any weight - except maybe with the pastries and ice cream! Can you smell the eucalyptus in the air? Hugs & Kisses

dear ash, have checking this blog regularly to see what your phone msg was about, but i am either doing something wrong or i will have to check at email at work...alexis is also having trouble getting from rdu to newark...i am sorry and hope that whatever yuou needed was not a dire emergency.

its about time you wrote something. mom has been so anal asking me to check like 3 times a day!haha. but i love how you flew all the way to australia to drink :P hopefully my travels will not be as awful as yours. i went to see "year one" and to dinner with a girl from my travel group. we had a lot of fun. im trying to squeeze in as many visits with people before i go so hopefully i will be busy this week. still kinda nervous about packing. i feel like im going to pack the things i want but dont need and forget the essentials. but im excited to be away for 19 days. your blog just ask me to add...hm. luckily i passed kindergarden math and can add 2 and 3. well im glad you are having fun, put up some pictures cuz i want to see the city! i shall live vicariously through you