Where is your?..

 EYES?

 NOSE?

 EARS?

We have been home..lots more lately..b/c we have both been sick..I guess because the weather changed soo fast? Anyways.. sorry for the horrible lighting in 2nd picture.. the fact that I caught it was priceless..she is THE HARDEST model..b/c she is constantly on the go! I am so happy to be her mommy..she is full of life, and energy..she makes every day special!

Fall is my favorite time of year!

 I just love how this picture turned out! Even though it isn't perfect.. I love it!

 Presley is loving this time of year, too.. She LOVEs picking up leaves and sneaking them in the house-to later crush into a million pieces :)

She is such a big helper! :)

She is so smart.. this little girl.. She has watched me water the flowers most everyday..so she thought she would take it upon herself to carry the pitcher to the faucet ( which is on the backside of our house) You just never know how much they really watch everything you do.. until they are doing it the EXACT same way.. :) I helped her..of course!
She loves being outside..so we go out most everyday...
We loved it today--it was perfect weather- 70 degrees!

just some fun editing..

I took P outside yesterday to play...and so I thought I would snap some pics while we were outside.. I edited some of these a more funky style.. just for fun..These pics are pretty grainy..which I hate..but, maybe when I get a new lens.. that will change! I have been doing a ton of reading up.. on my camera..and how to use it. I can't wait to get a new lens! I think it will really make a difference in some of my pics.. Here is to a fun day with P.. It is always fun with her.. In fact, today.. she took off her diaper during nap..and lets just say there were little brown surprises everywhere when I went in to check on her.. FUN!! I had to wipe down the crib, give her a bath, and wash all the bedding.. Then, tonight..in the tub..she thought it would be a great idea to take a bite out of the soap...Let's just say, I don't think she will be doing that again! LOL

 

A very special dress..

Before we moved..my mom gave me a box of random things that were mine when I was little.
I found a few outfits I had as a little girl ( so happy my mom hung on to them all this time! ) A few of the outfits my great-grandmother actually made for me..so that was really special!

I need lots of practice taking pics.. and so I put one of them one P today..
now, I do realize I should have put her in it a few months ago.. that girl is growing!!
So pretend that its a little longer..and that her shoes match better than they do! :)
I also was playing around with some fun borders. I would never put these on other people's pics..but for a blog.. its kindof fun..

I also started MOPS this morning ..and LOVED it!! The girls are so friendly..and made me feel so welcomed! I can't wait to see what the semester has in store! Next week, a lady is coming to talk about being a good friend to women that have special need children..which is very dear to my heart b/c one of my best friends, Courtney has a little boy, Carter who has spina bifida.. I think it is great to make people more aware of special needs..and to know how to be a good friend.. because those parents have to be super strong..and their daily tasks are much more involved than most understand.. So, I am looking forward to hearing some advice.. This lady actually has a special needs child and her other daughter is in our group.
Here is a vintage dress :) That I wore..a long long time ago.

fun times with Presley

I LOVE that God choose me.. to be this sweet little angel's mommy..
She is so beautiful, so smart, but, mostly has such a loving heart..I see the way she interacts with other kids we are around.. and my prayer is that she always stays the way she is now. She is getting more and more cuddly with her daddy and I..and is sharing more kisses these days. She is also able to say her name.. which is the sweetest thing ever! :) I pray that she remains kind. This is a crazy world, full of temptations..material things.. things that take your eyes off Jesus.. and although, at times we all fall short.. I pray she not only believes..but, truely shines for HIM. It is my prayer as a mother. It is a prayer for myself and Matt as her parents.
I just started a new Ladies Bible study (meets every Tues.)
Also, starting MOPS this week..( its biweekly)
I am excited about learning more about becoming a Godly mom..and build relationships with other Christian moms! God has been so good to us this year.. and I have learned so much!!

I have been practicing more at taking photos.. I know I am FAR from GREAT..and I have so much to learn..but, I think it would be so much fun to start my own business.. I am praying about it..and maybe one day.. for now, I am just asking friends to be my models..so I get more practice. It would be more for fun than anything.. just really enjoy doing it.. even love to edit, which most people hate! lol..
For now, I will enjoy taking pictures of this gorgeous little girl..
We are pretty excited about fall, can't ya tell??

Got my Camera back!!

YAY! I was so excited to get my Rebel fixed-- I think the Fedex guy thought I was going to hug him :)
Presley loves her monkey! She sleeps with him for every nap.. every nite-nite, and sometimes he joins her for breakfast, too!

Presley's 1st haircut

Last week.. when Matt was still off.. we took P to get her very 1st haircut!
This was a very sad day for me..I just loves all her little curls.. but, her bangs were in her eyes.. so it really needed to be done.
I am soo ready for it to grow out already.. just because to "shape it up" my stylist had to give her somewhat of a boy haircut. Sad, I know!
She did amazing! I was so proud of her!!
We can't wait to see little curls again...hopefully, they will come back soon!
I did forget to keep some hair, but, when I got home their was one little piece longer than the rest..so I cut it off for her baby book.. ( it was tiny, don't worry :)

Before:

After:

Reds Date Night

The other day.. Matt's parents came to visit for a few days.. It was soo nice having family in..It really makes living in a different state easier..when we have people come see us :)
Matt won tickets through work to see the Reds play.. We were super excited to have a date night..just the two of us.. So they put P to bed..and we went to the game.
It was long overdue! We had so much fun..and so glad we could have a night for just us! It was an amazing game.. they won in the 10th inning! Love close games! Love going to baseball games.. not a big fan of watching them on TV.. but, LOVE being at an actually game.. And since my fav. color happens to be Red.. Well, this was an easy team for me to root for! :)



Before we left for the game.. I made a birthday cake for Matt (since his bday was the day before) Big 29! I made a yellow cake with chocolate icing..his fav... we sang happy birthday..and P loved every min. of it! She helped her daddy blow out the candle, too.. ( more like tried to touch it:)

Cute picture of Grandmommy and P!

Our vacation

We are a little behind on posts! We had a wonderful time in Grand Haven.. it was so BEAUTIFUL..and a nice break with my 2 fav. people! WE got to see lots of sunsets, eat great food, and of course, relax!
One night one, Presley did great.. it was late when we got in.. so she slept wonderful in her pack n play.. on day #2.. she figured out how to climb out!! So, it was pretty hard getting her to sleep for the rest of the trip. Other than that.. everything was perfect.. Here are some pics of our fun stay!