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Ashley — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:13:42 +0000

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Sweet Treats |Hawaii Photographer|

Ashley — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:06 +0000

I blogged Lunching With The Ladies a few days ago and mentioned how spoiled I was with Angie. Angie produced a short film called “Lychee Thieves“ She asked both my husband and myself to be a part of it and it played at this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF). This past weekend Lychee Thieves went to Hilo to be shown at the Palace Theatre. Angie went to Hilo and brought back Mika Mints from Big Island Candies and Strawberry Mochi from Two Ladies Kitchen. We loooove those treats! Angie and I had a great opportunity to work on a few movies in Hilo. First, we did Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull and then we did The Tempest. We love Hilo and yes, we claim it’s our hood:) Thanks Ang for running around Hilo to bring our FAVES back so our family could devour it in mere seconds..lol

These bad boys are so ono.

I got so excited about Mika Mints I could only think of throwing them in the air. Throwing things in the air = happy, happy, joy, joy!

He’s all about the Strawberry Mochi and I don’t blame him one bit.

When you have mochi on your mind you don’t care if your diaper is hanging low or your shorts are just about to come off.

The reason why the camera is always good to have around. I think I’ll keep this one for his future girlfriend..tee-hee!

A Chicken, A Dragon, and Tinkerbell |Hawaii Family Photographer|

Ashley — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:54:53 +0000

Every year I get nervous around Halloween time. The pressure of dressing up and what you’re going to dress the children as each year gives me an anxiety attack. It really comes down to the moola. I dont’ want to spend it. All the costumes that the kids wanted were upwards of $20 each. I know that’s not a lot but if they could use it for the rest of the year it wouldn’t be so bad…but one night. I have a hard time with that especially because they’re still younger. I know everyone reading this thinks I’m a mean mommy. I think so too..lol So, we’re all good. Just kidding! Whatever you write CAN be used against you huh? Anyway, I was prepping my boys for not getting a costume this year. Luckily my sister keeps all her costumes and offered to have the boys borrow from her son’s closet. I was all for it and happy that my boys would have something to wear.

Of course the story gets better and I’m just so happy for Old Navy. I’m not sure if they do it every year but they slashed all their Halloween items to $2 each. I had to ask the sales guy to make sure EVERYTHING Halloween was $2. Right when he said “yes” a frenzy started inside me and I snatched what I could. Logan and Mason would be happy to be a chicken and a dragon..right??? I know it’s covered from head to toe and we’re on a tropical island of average 80 degree weather but for $2 they better LOVE IT like how I LOVE IT ..lol

I got home and could not wait to show the kids their costumes. Logan my oldest wasn’t too happy because his heart was set on the Spiderman costume Aunty Nicole promised him. But smart mommy was ready for the protest. We had just watched “Where the Wild Things Are” and I told him it was a costume from that movie. Took him a little bit to take the bait but he did and LOOOVED his costume. Phew! Mason is only two so he would’ve loved anything I brought home. The only danger is we hung out at my sister’s house in Kalihi and Mase was was being eyed up by all the pinoys..ha!

Hope you enjoyed your Halloween as much as our family did. Soon it’ll be Thanksgiving..the Christmas…Yikes!

Lunching with the ladies

Ashley — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:31:18 +0000

I’m so lucky or is the word spoiled? My awesome friend and boss took us ladies out to a fabulous lunch at Mariposa. I’ve been there three or four times and everytime it’s with Angie. I really love that place. The atmosphere is perfect for lunch and the food is delicious. The popovers alone are worth the trip. I wish I got more photos but we were chatting and laughing and the camera just didn’t make it out as much as I would’ve liked. Mainly because I was so hungry.

You start off with the complimentary chicken consomme

Yup, nothing but smiles on Lisa’s face

While waiting for our popovers we open little gifts we all gave eachother. Stani and Amira show off theirs.

My popover and plantation iced tea. So good together.

I’m laughing because I took a photo of what I ordered from the menu but dug in so fast I forgot to take a photo of the actual dish:) You MUST get the Farm Tomato Salad. Order it!..DO IT..NOW! Too much motivational tapes. Sorry…try it if you can.

Heading out of Mariposa. Every time I see this when I’m on the escalator I can’t help but smile. It’s beautiful. Butterflies hanging down from the roof. Sometimes it’s silver or all different colors. I’m smiling thinking of it.

And what else are a bunch of gals going to do at Ala Moana? Yup, head over to Victoria Secret. I bet every woman on Oahu will get a gift from there for Christmas. I’m not going to complain.

I loooove Victoria Secret. I’m inspired. I would love to do a photo shoot for them. I can dream can’t I. C’mon this doesn’t make your imagination go wild?…photographer or not;)

Thanks Ang (not photographed because she’s SAG..haha). Love working with you and all the ladies. You are always so generous. Love ya big time!!

Introducing…

Ashley — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:04:11 +0000

my new little friend, monkey. My son named my new iphone 3Gs “monkey” because of my Paul Frank cover. I’m lovin’ it. And lovin’ it. And lovin’ it some more. I had the 1st generation and I need to apologize to my other iphone because we did share many great moments together but Monkey is just a badass! Waaaaay faster on the internet and updating emails. I was used to waking up in the morning and hitting my mail icon and having to walk away and brush my teeth or do something so it could load. Now, I hit the button and a few seconds later BAM all my emails pop up. My cool factor has just been upped! Ok, maybe not but just let me have my little moment.

I’m also diggin’ the video feature. I was really missing out on some video worthy moments with the kiddos. I’m smitten. Now be ready to be flooded with video clips of random things. If you’re a facebook friend…watchout!..lol

I’m still learning about uploading video so I had to upload to vimeo first. Please tell me there’s a quicker way.

Mase from Ashley Smith on Vimeo.

My Three Boys

Ashley — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:16:17 +0000

I entered a photo of my three boys for a photo contest for Father’s Day.

THE RULES:
Send us a photograph of a father and his children
+ a sign must be in the photo that says the last name of the family!

Here’s the photo I submitted

Excited to share with you that I was one of four to win

AN APPLE 32 GB iPHONE 3G S!

This is the link to the website that featured the other winners.

Father’s Day Contest

I wasn’t up to date on the features of the newest iphone from Apple. But after looking it up and picking my jaw up from the floor I’m IN LOVE with all it’s features. It’s come a long way from the first generation released about a year and a half ago. I can go on and on about the new features of this phone but thought I’ll just post the video Apple put out so your jaw can drop too:)

Click below for the video

iphone 3G S

Just wanted to thank my three boys for helping me win..YAHOOO!