The biggest update in recent months is the newest addition to the clan. Octavia Rose joined the crew in April. She came early, like her brothers, and had a three week stay in the NICU. She’s heavily loved on now that she’s been home. Even though this is Ashley’s fifth baby, the adjustment is always a shock. Sleepless nights, an endless pile of laundry, and an overflowing garbage can of dirty diapers. Kids are magical, but right now they feel more magically tiring.
Upcoming things, Ashley will be having a hysterectomy on August 9th, so prepare for a delay in responses and in her writing. After a 16 year long battle with PCOS, she’s finally going to feel some relief to enjoy her 30s, her amazing partner, and her five children.
Meet the Crew Members
Danny
Danny is Ashley’s partner of almost 4 years. They met back in August 2020 and fell fast and hard, becoming official October 10, 2020 after getting matching duck tattoos. They would’ve stayed friends with benefits until Danny drunkenly confessed his feelings for Ashley (who had been hiding her own). His drunken line to her was, “If you want me, you can have me.” Yes, so romantic.
After such a nasty divorce that made Ashley not want to love again, Danny reminded her true love wasn’t just written for fiction… they could live it. They now spend every day living in their romance(with a little bit of stress and anger), stealing kisses when they can between work and sporting events for the kids.
And… he even reads Ashley’s books, supporting her unorthodox career that had been criticized by many in her life.
Conrad
Conrad is the oldest child of the horde. He’s been Ashley’s rock through all of her adult life, joining her at 18 to make her a mother. He’s about to become a teenager and heading off to 7th grade. Time keeps flying by and seeing the oldest grow up is a quick reminder they’re not little long. He’s a great first son, even if he got his mother’s anxiety.
Kaisen
Kaisen is the second child, the deceptive one who got into everything as a toddler. He battles his own personal things such as Executive Function Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety. Even though he has to combat his mind daily and work differently through his problems, he has the biggest heart. He likes to make people happy and excels in school.
Callen
Callen is the middle child now, but he’d been the baby for 6 years. He absolutely loves when a baby is in our home, and he tries to take care of their needs before any adult. Even if he doesn’t know quite what he’s doing. He’s the biggest mama’s boy and loves doing everything with Ashley. His autism only makes him even more unique. Conversations with him make the future look brighter.
Knox
Knox is about to turn 3, living up his hellacious years to full glory. We entered the potty training stage in his life, and it’s nearly unbearable, but progress is being made. He loves Mickey Mouse, Blippi and a dash of Scooby Doo these days. His excitement over everything new makes the family see the wonderment in living through his little eyes.
Octavia
Octavia is a joy to the family, being named after Ashley’s first FMC from The Eighth Transgressor Series. Ashley knows she was heaven-touched by her dad, helping bless their horde with one girl on the last try. With 4 older brothers, she might not turn out as girlie as Ashley hopes.
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