The best Halloween EVER!

This year was my very fav. Halloween-- It is so much more fun as a parent!
WHY? because I got to see my little angel as a bumblebee..but, not just any bumblebee.. One that stopped to smell the flowers, roll around in grass, and said, "trick or treat" and " thank-you" to everyone handing her candy. It was hilarious seeing her toddler down the street, at times she tried going back to the same house we just came from. Oh, and even better.. her sweet daddy got to be there with us! He usually has to work, so this was a special night for us!
The McKowns' invited us over for pizza..and yummy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins..and we took Presley and Greyson out in the wagon.
It was so much fun..a night I enjoyed from start to finish!
I am getting super excited for Christmas this year- it is going to be so much fun!!! I just love this age..which I could make time freeze sometimes!

Enjoy the pictures of my little girl..who is not a baby anymore :(

Getting ready to sting! :)

Hugging her friend, Greyson

My sweet friend, Lindsey and Greyson

One of my fav. pics of the night..Daddy going in for a kiss

Trick-or-Treat

My little bee :)

Getting into her costume...lol

My sweet family :)

And the greatest pic. before we left--

Of course bees read B, B, and B!

~Did this all by herself, I just happen to have the camera ready! :)

Our family vacation to Gatlinburg

Presley seeing the mountains for the first time :)

She LOVED the apples at Carver's Apple Barn

Grandmommy and Granddad's cabin :)

Grandmommy and Granddad :)

She LOVED throwing rocks into Greenbrier Creek

Park playdate

Get

Ready

 To 

LAUGH!! lol

Greyson eyeing Presley's snack..Thought this was too cute~ 

Sweet Avery-this girl is AWESOME!

Precious MIA! Ah, this little girl is beautiful!!

Sad..no pictures of little Tyson.. I will have to get a great one of him on our next playdate.

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.

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