Park playdate with Summer and Ryan

Yesterday.. the weather was PERFECT! Summer and I talked..and planned to meet at Cottell Park..then head over to Chick-fil-a to have lunch.
It was so much fun.. Presley and Ryan had a great time! Love getting to know Summer better.. so great to have a friend here from back home.. We have so much in common because of that! We both laughed.. because we have fbook... we still know everything that is happening in Memphis.. feels like I never left sometimes! But, can't imagine moving back!
Never say Never.. but, I am really loving it here.. and am so HAPPY God had different plans than the ones I thought were best! :)
We have also planned a roadtrip ( just us and the babies) to come home in Oct.! We are both looking forward to seeing family and friends!
Here are some pictures of our fun day.. Totally forgot my big camera..so glad Summer had hers; you can tell the first ones were taken with her camera..And forgot to take a pic of P and R eating lunch.. Oh, well.. next time!

Maybe she will be a soccer player like her mommy;)
Daddy is thinking basketball
we both say whatever makes her :)

My little monkey

This morning..we did something a little different that the normal routine.. Normally, when P wakes up..I change her.. then she either brings Monkey with her to breakfast or asks for it ( whines)
But, not this morning.. As soon as I was done changing her.. She grabbed her Monkey.. climbed in her rocking chair and just started rocking him, talking to him, pointing at things in her room ( as if he doesn't see it everyday :) lol
It was soo cute! This monkey has been her best friend since she was 6 months old.. Matt got him for her in Hot Springs, AR..on a family getaway weekend..and every night she sleeps with him.. He has gotten WAY more kisses than her daddy and I..and I really think its a sweet little bond they got going :) He's her monkey.. and she will always be my little monkey! :)
I also grabbed my small camera for these.. it is just so much easier to use at times like this.. I just love her in her PJs, half awake state.. I can't imagine not being a mommy to this sweet little girl.. And I am thankful to God everyday..for how blessed my life really is.

Greyson and Presley

This morning.. I watched Lindsey and Craig's little boy, Greyson.. Lindsey had a dentist appointment.. and I can relate, having no family here..its nice to have friends that will help out when needed.. Presley was so excited from the moment he arrived.. He was only here an hour.. but, they had lots of fun!! Here are some pics of our fun day..Also, I took a few of Grey for Lindsey..just a little surprise.. I love taking pictures.. I would love to do it for a living.. but, I have sooo much to learn.. and not enough $ to buy everything it would take.. so I'll just keep dreaming about my dream job :)
At one point, they were both sitting in P's chair.. and I catch some great and hilarious action shoots!! :)

HA! She was just in shock that he sat in her lap!

Picture= Priceless!

He didn't really bite her..just playing.. LOL!

Winton Woods

Ok, so I can't say enough.. Ohio has some AWESOME parks..and today was an adventure to the coolest park ever.. We have heard great things about it..but, Winton Woods is very close to Matt's work..making it about 25 min. from our house. But, it was soo worth it! Here are some pictures of our fun day.. so happy Matt was off, and could enjoy this BEAUTIFUL day with us! It was only 80 degrees here today.. so the weather was PERFECT!! This park also has a huge playground next to the waterpark.. but, we just stayed an hour so we didn't make it over to that area.. It was getting to be lunch/ naptime.. They also have a great snack bar where they serve food/drinks/ice cream--with a covered area of picnic tables-- This park also has a huge lake with a walking trail, paddle boats, and canoes..you can rent.. just a great place! P was in heaven! She is getting harder to photograph..since she is getting to be soo fast! :)

Look on the far left.. see P and Daddy :)

Good times- with my 2 favorite people.. make for a GREAT day :)

Fun weekend with The Beachs'

This was a great weekend.. Kim and Cameron Beach came to spend the weekend with us.. Kim and I worked together in Memphis.. and they both.. are just the sweetest of friends. The got in on Thursday and left this morning.. We were sad to see them go! We had a lot of fun.. and can't wait to hang out again.. Here are some pics of our fun weekend.. We ended up going to the Cincy Zoo.. which was awesome.. but, has lots of hills to walk..let's just say ya get your exercise! We also ate at the Cheesecake Factory.. a highlight for everyone! Mostly, we spent just chilling!

Just chillin'

Waiting on our table at Cheesecake Factory.. Gotta love the background store! :)

Just love my little family!

And these 2! :)

P had to be center of attention..and she was too cute to edit out ;)

My Hottie! Love this boy!! :)

some of my FAVORITE baby things..

Well, I have had a busy day..running errands, bought groceries..back home..all before 11! My sweet friends, Kim and Cameron Beach are on their way to see us..and I can't wait!! Matt and I just love these 2.. they are soo thoughtful, funny, and so much fun to be around.. you know, the couple you can tell anything to.. and know it doesn't leave the room, the ones you can get really excited about chocolate milkshakes together..the ones who love Jesus and share the same faith in him you do.. ya know.. those.. oh, and NEVER talk about themselves or how cool they are! :) Gotta love those kind!
Anyways.. while shopping today.. I was thinking about a few "baby" things I just can't leave without..
First, this sound machine is AWESOME.. WE just got it ..and I can see how we could have use it when P was smaller, too.. I love it because it has Rain/Ocean/Twinkle Twinkle, etc.. to drown out some of the noise.. and P seems to just love it.. so win/win.. I also love that it has a timer.. I usually put it on 30 mins. It also has a projector which I never use because it isn't dark until 9pm here in Ohio..but, I can see how that would be cool in a dark room.
Second, I love Johnson and Johnson products.. I know some of my friends' babies have had skin issues and have to use other things.. But, I am a Johnson, girl! The smells of the lotion and powder are just staples at our house.. But, I just started letting P take bubble baths..and we are loving this new scent.. Sweet Melon! I also saw Honey Apple one .. which smelled pretty good, too.. But, I liked this one better.



Third, I can even tell ya how much $ I have saved buying these babies! I love TARGET DIAPERS!!!! They not only DON't leak like Huggies/pampers.. but They are $13 a box! I also love the polka dots.. We use several brands before these..and hands down..MY FAVORITE! I did however, love Pamper Swaddler newborn..when she was a tiny baby. I also, buy Target sensitive wipes..and love em' too!

Found this today, and thought they were too cute to pass up! For $2 something, and she is better at keeping these in her hair.. I love hair bows..but, this is a easy, fun alternative.

Looking into this future...oh me!

I am not saying I won't buy a potty chair.. but, I am thinking we are going to try this first.. It just seems like less cleanup, and easier to teach if we are all going in the same place! ha! Found these two.. I really like them both, and the princess one.. she would love.. so I will have to research these a little more.. I just pray she catches on quick to potty training!

And when she does.. I can buy her some of these! :) She loves Minnie.. so this will be a perfect reward!