i am back!!

IT has been a crazy few weeks.. I haven't been blogging because our computer crashed...but, it was good for me to have a break from internet and blogging world.. I couldn't believe how much I got done without it! I did miss it..but, I for sure need to time manage it a little better.. Presley and I went to Memphis this past week to visit family..we had so much fun, and our now back home.. I am busy cleaning today, because I am giving a baby shower this Sunday for my sweet friend here, Lindsey..then Mon. we leave for Gatlinburg for a family vaca.. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Since I have gotten older.. my favorite place is the mountains..take it over the beach ANY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!! It is just so pretty, love the chilly weather, and I get to break out the fall clothes.. whoo hoo!! Here are a few pics of our time in Memphis... P was NOT happy about taking pics.. only one she actually wasn't screaming in.. :)

On a sad note, my brother John is leaving for Iraq for a year.. He is in the Army..and has been sent over as part of the exit group..thankfully, he won't be fighting..but, I know his sweet family is going to miss him! We got to say our goodbyes..and I was so happy we could all get together one last time before he had to leave..
I had one of my very favorite days this past week.. My sweet parents went in together and bought us a new MacBook Pro for early Christmas.. seriously..BEST. Present. EVER! I am learning new things daily..and have the one on one classes for a year.. so I will be doing those as soon as I get back from vaca! I also got a lot of practice in with my photography..and can't wait to get photoshop to start editing away!
I also have chosen the theme for Presley's 2nd bday.. She LOVES her monkey..so I thought this would be simply, cute, and fun. Going to just get the plates and do pink and green cups, napkins, etc... It will be fun, but alot less stressful that last year! We are planning to come to town the beginning of Dec. and do a  family party.