What we have been up to..

~Warning..lots of pictures :)
Well, I need to get a new memory card for my Canon Rebel.. so I have been taking pics with my other camera.. but, I just love that its small and I can take it anywhere..

Presley had her very 1st Happy Meal this week :)
We meet a sweet new friend Emily and her 2 kiddos, Mali, and Zane
They have a great little toddler section at this new McDonalds.. so Presley loved it..

Presley and Zane

Had a great time, until it was time to leave.. so we threw a little fit! So much fun for mommy! :)

We are loving Monkey more than ever these days.. We take him to breakfast, on strolls, etc..We do leave him at home.. we don't want him to get lost! :)

Bible and cell phone- Her most prized possessions :)

Miss Daisy got a much needed haircut.. she isn't big on pictures...
Presley positioned Monkey perfectly in her basket and took him for a little ride..it was too cute to watch!
My little gals

We are CLIMBING are everything these days.. and really wearing out Mommy.. I feel like I say Get down, Presley.. No, Presley 2,000 times a day.. but, hey it keeps life interesting.. and us staying on the go alot! :)

Size 6, wide please!

So, Presley's feet are growing SUPER fast!! In just 6 months, she has already grown out of 2 pairs of sandals.. So, being the frugal shopper I am..I decided not to go to Stride Rite or buy some name brand $40 toddler shoes.. Um, no thanks!
Also, we have had a really hard time finding shoes that fit, because she has super wide feet..so Payless was the best option.. I was pretty happy with these.. they are have leather non-skid soles and honestly are pretty much the same as her Stride Rite shoes she has had in the past--That I found super cheap at Dilliards last year.
SO here are the sandals for the rest of summer.. Gotta love white..so it goes with everything and are cute enough for church.. Plus $9.99 makes for a very happy mommy!
They said they would be getting lots of new fall shoes starting the end of the month ..with great back to school sales.. so I think I will wait til then.

I also noticed they have super cute boy shoes..

And how cute are these!?

Tuesday Storytime

Today, Presley and I went to the Mason Library for storytime.. which she LOVES..Today we read several books about Bathtime. Sweet Ms. Alice sings and plays guitar, and hands out small plastic drums for everyone.. to play with.. then Presley's favorite, she turns on the bubble machine.. IT is great fun for a almost 19 month old! :)
Presley is really going through a whining stage.. in the car, and at home.. so I try to get her out of the house as much as possible.. she maybe cutting teeth, too, which= NO FUN for Mommy. She also, gets mad sometimes at her carseat, and breaks out of the straps.. Oh, goodness, does she keep it interesting!
Then, we were going to head over Chick-fila but, I wanted McAlister's sweet tea instead...so we ate and then did a little shopping at Gymboree.. I got some baby gifts and summer clothes for next year--2T is what I am looking for these days.. just crazy!!

Books are her favorite!

She really loves to push her shopping cart, too!

And loves to get attention any and every way she can!
note: the sippy cup she had just threw across the room

But, who couldn't resist these baby blues!?

And this cute little booty cheek :)

Just want to say on a completely different note.. Bachelorette fans.. I am team Chris ALL the way!! :) Love that he is a family man, NOT cocky in anyway.. WORST turnoff ever, charming, and funny.. Ali, please pick Chris! lol

Fun weekend

Isn't she lovely?? yeah.. Insert Stevie Wonder singing :)

So.. Matt was off for 3 whole days! It was great to have him home to spend quality time with Presley and I!
Sat. --we were pretty lazy..then took P to a nearby sprinkler park, then to Ruby Tuesday's for their salad bar..so good!
Sun, -- we visited a new church-- Montgomery Community..it was wonderful.. they had a guest speaker ( who I LOVED) but, am anxious to hear their pastor this upcoming week. We came home, took naps, then Matt grilled out.. it was a great day!
Mon.- we went to Sushi for lunch-- found a pretty good place--not as great as Osaka back home, but it was good..then headed over to Lowes for the paint for P's room.. I thought I had the color picked out.. but, ended up going with a slightly different color, that i LOVE!!!!! It looks amazing with the yellow, white, and pink accents.. I have to get it decorated before I post pictures. So soon, promise!

I also, am LOVING life right now.. I am finally getting settled in and really seeing God's hand in my life..through our move to Ohio.. I know we were meant to be here for a reason..and now, that I am making some really wonderful new friends..It is getting much easier..so thank you new Cincy friends!! Also, when praying about a church to visit.. I researched them all..and listening to each pastor ( on the websites) I tried to find one that had it all in one place.. Great biblical preaching, MOPs, Women's bible study, secure and safe nursery, and overall friendly.. I think God answered my prayers! I just didn't want to put P in several different nurserys..esp, since we are new!
I loved the guest speaker at MCC, Sunday..
Also, pretty random.. but, I got bold and message two people I have never met via fbook.. One is the new Senior High minister's wife, Ashley-- she has been super sweet!! I thought she and I could really relate since we are both new.. :) and she and I plan to get our families together for dinner soon.. So great to meet new people!
Then, this was really crazy.. Last night I was on fbook to see if MCC had a page, they do.. so when I looked at friends..first, girl I click on holding a baby.. is from MEMPHIS...and has a husband, named Matt.. and grew up in Bellevue, and has some of the same friends I do.. HOW insane!!! SO, I had to message her.. She and I play to get our babies together for a playdate soon..So, God is good, all the time.. and I had just put a verse on my chalkboard in my kitchen..that I just love.
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thess 5:18
So funny, how upset I got with the move.. looking back.. it was really hard, but this experience has taught me soooo much about God's will.. his plan..not about me.. never has been...
I have learned alot about faith, too.. and putting more faith in my prayers.. knowing that whatever the answer..no, yes, wait.. He is God, He is in Control, and HE loves me!
SO great to see Him work.. And I am looking forward to Sept. --that's when Mops and the bible study I am doing will start.. So excited!!
I just love being a mommy..of this little angel!!! Sorry for all the naked pics.. she is going through a phase where she loves to take her pants or shirt off.. lol.. hope this only lasts a season..:)

No more paci's here at the Sharp home.. No sir!

No more for Piggy, and No more for Presley! :)
Well, my little angel has broke her cute little habit. I have to admit, being a dental assistant in my previous life, made me a Paci pusher.. I didn't won't Miss P to suck her thumb, and cause lots of teeth problems later...so I admit.. I let her have it..
And, now that we are pasted 18 months.. I thought it was time to see it go. Although, she looked so cute with it..
It was time.
It went much better than expected. Now, that she is taking one long nap in the afternoon..by then, she is so tired, that she didn't even remember it.
Now, bedtime..different story.
We put her down around 8:15, said our prayers, the usual routine.. just acted as if I had never seen a paci in my life.. haha..
Then the fun began.. she whined, called out for MOMMY..And DADDY! Matt and I both just made sad faces at each other and said.. we will make it through.. then 45 min later.. whining turned into laughing.. so I check on her.. LOW and behold, little stinker is SMILING, with NO diapers, and WET SHEETS!!! Trying to get revenge, I suppose.. but, oh no.. it didn't work.. I just calmly changed the sheets (wanting to scream inside:) and I put her back to bed...She lasted another 15 min..no crying this time.. and she was ASLEEP!! She is now on nap #2..and SUCCESS!! I am sooo proud of her..and I am soo happy it has been rather easy.. Now, when I went to grocery shop this morning.. I would have loved to have Mr. paci to make her hush.. she was screaming instead of talking the entire time.. But, I will not give in.. NOPE!! NOT gonna do it!
Here are some pics of our last days with Mr. Paci.. It's Bittersweet!

Fun with the Judd's

Today, was a great day.. We started off the morning at Pine Hills Park ( one of our favs.) with the Judd's.. Tiffany and I have become instant friends.. and Presley just adores her children, Avery, Tyson, and baby on the way! :) As soon as we got out of the car, Presley RAN to the sprinklers.. she LOVES it!! In fact, she didn't want to leave them, until she saw the swings.. We only stayed for a little while b/c it was pretty hot..and we had to get to Carmax to trade in the Armada.. Bittersweet.. but, I LOVE my Honda.. it is just so much easier to get in and out of.. saves lots of $ on gas.. loving the leather and sunroof..and if I ever need a bigger car.. I'll just drive Matt's demo.
Here are some pics of our fun filled morning..

Girl+ Water= Big SMILES :)

Tyson & Presley swinging

Love these pics of Tiffany & Avery

They were both in the mood for a serious pose :)

Ducky Ducky Ducky

One of my favorites from the day

Chasing the ducks!