October 1, 2007
Hey everyone! I'm sorry that I haven't written in a while, I've been really busy. I just finished up a great summer, placing second at Liberty, and winning Challenge Cup. Besides skating, I also traveled to Barbados for my parents’ anniversary. It was amazing! Austin and I had fun lounging around and body surfing. After that, I went back home to Washington State where I got to spend some time with my relatives. I was surprised at how much my teensy cousins had grown! Now I'm starting my junior year in high school, and I have been stacked with homework. It's really great though, because everyone around me is so supportive of my skating that it makes everything more manageable.
On October 14th I am participating in the Stars Stripes and Skates show at the Nassau Coliseum in New York. It benefits the Heritage Foundation of 9/11. The Heritage Foundation teaches children the value of patriotism, heroism and volunteerism. This will be a special event for me as my Dad was at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.
My grand prix assignments are coming up, and I am stoked. It should be an amazing experience. Well, I have tons of homework to do but I will write back as soon as I can and keep you posted!
Love,
Ashley