Thanks so much for sharing with us Ashley. We are excited to get to know you!
1. Tell us about you and your family:
I was born and raised in Glendale, AZ, I went to Ironwood High School then during my senior year I also attended Maricopa Beauty College getting a degree in Nail Technology.I actually graduated beauty school before High School. After High School I went to Glendale Community College and started my Computerized Graphics Design degree. In January 2003 I met Kelvin at the Glendale Institute a few days after he got home from his mission. We started dating the end of February and were married June 7, 2003. We have 2 children Hailee (8) and Payton (5). Hais is super Artsy/Crafty and Paytie loves technology: the IPad, computer, etc.
Kelvin is a Production manager at Penske Automotive Collision. He's pretty much been in the collision repair business his entire life. He grew up in Bellevue and Redmond Washington. Then moved to Farmington, UT for 3 months, then to Walnut, California. His family moved to AZ during his senior year and he decided to stay and live with some friends. When school was over he moved to Phoenix then left for his mission a few months later.
2. If you had an hour of free time, what might we find you doing?
In my free time you'll probably find me on the computer, reading a book, or playing Mahjong (it's my new obsession). And there is usually music on in the background.
3. Share an experience that has strengthened your testimony or why the gospel is important to you:
When I was 14 I became inactive due to some of my young women advisers. I'd go to church with my family but usually be in the hallway or hiding in the bathroom. I struggled with this for most of my teenage years. I'm grateful however though that I went through this because it's made me the person I am today. I'm more understanding of those that struggle with going to church or have been offended by another because I have lived it. Leaving and then coming back has strengthened my testimony by allowing me to see the good the gospel brings into my life. I lost my dad right after I started dating Kelvin. I am so grateful that I have the gospel and what the atonement has done in my life to help me heal.
4. What are your following favorites?
Dessert: Chocolate Chip Cookies (I don't make them often because I will sit and eat the entire pan in one sitting - I LOVE THEM!)
Hobbies: Edit Photos, Crafts, Make Bows
Scripture: 1 Nephi 3:7 I had to give this scripture in my primary program when I was a kid. Over the years the meaning of it just gives me so much comfort to know he will always provide a way.
Hymn: O My Father and I Know That My Redeemer Lives
