MOMs Bible Study

I am so excited to start a new bible study... MOMs at Bellevue just started back today.. and it was AWESOME! We are doing a study called Run Well, Finish Strong. It is about living out a Christian life so that our Children see Christ in us.
Jean Stockdale is the teacher.. she is wonderful! She said something today that I thought was pretty cool.. We as Christian moms need to bring our kids up in the truth.. so we can release them well into the world. If we don't teach them the truth, who will??
It is so great to be able to learn God's Word, meet new Moms, and let Presley enjoy her little preschool friends all at the same time!
I set a few New Year's Resolutions this year.. and I am planning on sticking to them this time-- One was start a new bible study, check
~ another was to Run a 5k.. which is something I have always wanted to do.. Isn't God's sense of humor great.. I had no idea this was going to be the Bible study.. Guess I need to put on my running shoes and get on the treadmill like it or not! My goal is to do one in April.. so I am starting off slow.. but I am doing one. NO quitting this time!!!!!!!
You can go here to watch the videos of the lessons.. I think the new one should be up soon
http://www.bellevue.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=68040

First Snow 2010

Memphis had a snow day!! Well, I guess you can call it that! WE DIDN'T GET MUCH SNOW.. maybe an inch or so.. but it was still pretty... and we got a few pictures with Daddy since he was home:) WE just had a lazy day for the most part.. and that was fun too! Matt is bad about not wearing a coat or wear flipflops year round.. these picture just cracks me up.. my husband is part polar bear, I do believe.. and I know-- I must get my little girl some cute boots-- but I thought she ROCKED out the Leopard ones! :)

Presley's Winter Wonderland Birthday

MY baby is ONE!!!!!! Her birthday was on December 31st-- New Year's Eve.. most people are thinking of how to bring in the new year, while I on the other hand, was planning a very important party.. Presley's 1st birthday! I did a winter wonderland theme ( since she was turning ONE ) and it was so much fun! WE had lots of family and friends over to celebrate the big day! The party went great and I had lots of help from family! It was a very special day.. for sure!
She is going this week for her one year check up.. so I should have her latest stats then to share... She got lots of great gifts.. and of course Courtney was there to take pictures.. and she did AWESOME capturing the moment~ I am so blessed to have this sweet little girl, she is my sunshine~ and Matt and I are forever grateful...
Here are a few pictures of the day:)

Presley's 1st Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas!! Since it was Presley's 1st, it was extra special!!
WE did 4 houses in 2 days!! So it was a little crazy.. but we made it work. :)
Presley got LOTS of clothes, an activity table, riding horse, dolls, books, tea set, a cash register, just to name a few.. the girl has got alot of people that LOVE her.. this is for sure!!!! We also got to see her cousin Elise.. she is 2 days younger than Presley.. it was fun seeing them play together! We had a great time with family~ I just love this time of year!!

Christmas pictures with Courtney

The other day it was very warm for December, so Courtney and I took the babies to the Arlington Square for a photo shoot :) IT was fun! My favorite are the pictures of the two of them together! She did a great job capturing Presley's funny faces:) I still have to do some more Christmas shopping, wrapping, and more on planning this birthday party for Presley.. so it may be a while before another post...

Planning a birthday.. one week after Christmas

So.. most of you know.. Presley is turning one on NEW YEAR's EVE.. she just couldn't stand not coming in with a BANG..LOL
I have been planning like a mad woman.. and we are set on a Winter Wonderland theme-since she is turning one and I thought it was great for the season.. we are just going to use pink and white instead of blue.. and lots of ornaments, snowflakes, you get the picture??
I also thought it would be super cute to have everyone hold a sparkler every year when we sing "Happy Birthday"-- and make this a fun tradition:)
Here is her invitation that my friend Allie Johnson did for me.. I thought it turned out super cute!!
Any advice for first birthdays?? We are having it a 4pm that afternoon.. I am going to serve several soups, ( which we are getting from NEWKS, yum!) hot finger foods, etc.

Santa.. we have a love/ hate relationship!

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So.. the other day.. We went shopping with Grammie, Aunt Nikki, Aunt Britt, Jack, and Isabella... Miss Presley did ok with Santa... She didn't really know what to think of him and gave a little smile for the camera... But when we choose to go to the Enchanted Forest during her nap ( not such a good idea on my part:) She had a different way of smiling for him.. on this day! See pics.
It was so much fun to see her ewww and ahhh at all the animals ( who are ALL older than me) that move and just LOVED the Train-- it was her favorite part!
It made me think about going to the old Goldsmiths downtown-- with those same animals and seeing Santa... It was so much fun and I hope she will have many happy memories!I am looking forward to many fun years ahead.. celebrated Christmas.. but it being her 1st -- this one is extra special!!
I can't wait to make many traditions with her and Matt for this very special time of year! Also, we saw the PERFECT TREE for Presley's 1st birthday.. she is having a Winter Wonderland Party-- I really wish I could have this exact tree for it.. We will just pretend:)