Thankful Thursday

I have so much to be thankful for. I really do. I am blessed to have such a sweet little family.
This little girl is keeping me laughing..It was a little warmer the other day, so I took a blanket outside for us to sit on and brought some sidewalk chalk for us to color with. Presley had a different idea. She covered up and said, "Goodnight, Mommy!" lol

She took it very serious. for 2 min. then she was finished!

I was trying so hard to not laugh at this face, then realized..there was a reason for her big eyes..and saying AH..MOMMY!!

Meet our neighbors dog.. Scared me to death..but, wouldn't hurt a fly.

I am so anxious to use my new lens on a NON cloudy day.. I just want a little sun to work with!! Lol
It rained again, today.. but, I am going to take some advice from the MOPs girls..like the bible verse says..this is the day that the Lord has made..I will rejoice and be glad in it!
I am missing my sweet husband...he left for Nashville yesterday with some work related matters.. Praying for his safety on the road..and ready for his return!

Some things Presley has done lately.. Gosh she is hilarious.
I told her the other day, that we had to wait until we got home to eat lunch..she says.. Yes, Mommy..Patience! Ah.. she is listening.. and can say Patience now.. lol

She woke up the other day from her nap..
She always calls out Mommy or Daddy..and I reply back I'm coming.
This day, she was saying MOMMY, I COMING.. both parts. :)

She loves her friends at Church..always asking when/if we are going..to see FRIENDS, at CHURCH! Love that she loves going..and its so great for her to be around other children.

I loved this segment on the Today Show about being a Happy Mom
Loved the part about not comparing yourselves to other moms.. I have really learned this fact in the last year.. to be THANKFUL for things I have..and not always trying to compare my mothering, or what somebody else has to my own. I am so much happier to enjoy the sweet simple things..rather than getting wrapped up in going shopping and having to have that new "thing" whatever it is.
So Stop competing. AMEN!
Happy Mommy=Happy EVERYONE! ;)


Today was MOPS.. and it was GREAT! The mentor moms answered questions..and it was great Godly advice. I am so thankful for this group of girls and the mentor moms that helped me learn soo MUCH!!
few things I took from it : ( there were so MANY)
1. Bible says, Put your husbands first ( you are one flesh, and putting the children first can hurt the marriage) You aren't just a parent, you are a wife. too. Make time for each other..dates, etc.
2. Enjoy every second.. remember why you became a mom in the first place ( and if ya stay at home?) why? play with your children!
3. Have friendships with other couples/ girls that have healthy Christian marriages.
4. Think about the end result when raising them in this culture..sensor what goes in their heads...We are so worried about them eating well..should be worried about the garbage going in. (TV, movies, media)
5. Love with unconditonal love.
6. In your marriage, show resolved conflict in front of your kids.. Its ok to disagree in front of them with appropriate things, done respectfully..just need to show good example of resolving them and that you love and forgive one another when you do say/do something hurtful.
(example was her parents never fought in front of kids ( always behind close doors) then got divorced years later.. and she didn't know really how to disagree or solve conflicts since she had never seen it played out)
7. Having dinner with an older couple who have children older than yours.. to gain insight on what they did that worked, best advice, etc.

Wanna make your husband love you even more? :)

I keep meaning to post about this amazing cake that I made Matt for Valentine's Day.
If you like chocolate, and you like cake.. You will LOVE IT!!!!!
Meet  Miss Chocolate Ganache

It was AMAZING!!! Matt = HAPPY HONEY :)

Here was my Valentine's gift for my sweetheart..and a Gift card to the salon :) 

Honestly, my favorite part is the Card.. Matt always does such a great job at writing the kindest, heartfelt words.. and my love language is words of affirmation..so I ♥ cards!

My little climber

She looks so innocent, right? 

Think again! :)

*Grandparents.. keep looking at your own risk.

It happened once.. then I got her down. PROMISE! LOL

the jumping picture.. picture that here..It didn't happen.. I was catching her..to avoid injuries! :)

Ok..now, she needed a break...with her tasty grapes:)

-Love seeing those little legs crossed!

Break didn't last long!! What she wants to do..all day.. Be like her sister, Daisy Mae.

btw, that empty frame now has pictures..10 months later.yay!

What I LOVE to see her do instead..good little girl :)

Clip was put in her hair directly following picture.. SO ready for it to grow long enough to put behind ears!

And a BW one for fun.. still playing with that Vday balloon. :) 

Wheew.. She keeps me going.. My house looks like a tornado hit.. She is down for a nap.. and I am off to clean up!

♥ Monkey love ♥

I got to test out my new lens today. YAY! Its much bigger than my other one, so I gotta work on getting them sharper..and hand shake.
It was quick..still cloudy and little chilly outside. Here is my little monkey with her little monkey.
Matt bought this for her on our trip to Hot Springs ( she was only 6 months old :) She has slept with it everynight since! Its her lovey, her best friend..most mornings she takes it with her to eat breakfast, too. lol
She adores Monkey.
I think Matt and I treat "monkey" like another child, too. We are pretty serious about Monkey, esp. when we can't find him! Although, lately, Presley has been saying, "Where is she?"(referring to monkey..so I guess Monkey is a she?

A fun bw one :)

Rain Rain.. GO away!!

It has been raining NONstop! for 2 days. I am so ready for spring!! This little girl is, too! Excuse the fact that she is wearing "fall" clothes ( it was too chilly to wear something spring like) She does not look at the camera much.. she is too excited to be outside, of course! Thankfully, an airplane flew over us, and I got some great expressions.. LOVE them!!

Seeing the airplane :)

One of my favs!! :)

Reaching for it.

Nite Nite

I rarely ever get out the camera at bedtime..Mainly, because I am usually too tired. :)
So the other night, Presley looked too cute in her Pjs..I just had to snap a few ( in AUTO mind ya, I don't have an external flash..so it was just the easy way. When I got my camera out, I realized that Presley had put on my shoes..lol.. Then she came over to me, and tried to steal my houseshoes.. she thought it was hilarious!

Love this girl!!! I am also pretty excited because the zoom lens I have been saving for came in today!!! I can't wait for it to stop raining so I get play with it!!
Yesterday, was Matt's day off..it was so great to spend a lazy rainy day at home with him!!

On a different note, please be in prayer for this sweet little girl, Lucy
Find her story HERE

7 facts

I received this blog award from my friend Summer :) so I here it goes;

1. I love my sweet family..and friends. I am so blessed to have such an amazing husband and the sweetest little girl who brings more joy than I can explain! I have a great family..some of the greatest friends.. VERY blessed!!

2. I love photography.. I just took a leap of faith..and started my own little side business. (very much a side thang;)
www.tsharpphotography.blogspot.com
I am doing this mainly because I love it, and because I wanted to do something fun for a little extra $. I am also excited to give portions of my earnings to Compassion. ( which is a WONDERFUL organization!!)

3. I love watching TV at night, Matt and I watch a lot of movies..We are LOVING Netflix (esp, now that we can stream them on our Blueray.. even P can watch Dora, VeggieTales, Kipper, and Angelina Ballerina at anytime.. Its great!! My favorites show is Parenthood, hands down..best show..ever. Today Show with Hoda and Kathie Lee..is my favorite daytime show. LOVE them, they are hilarious. I always love Hoda's playlist, too. :)

4. I love this Jewerly.. and would love to get a necklace for my bday.. Just LOVE it!

5. I love MEXICAN food.. its so great.. could eat it every other day. I ate it lots when I was pregnant with Presley...and gained LOTs, probably won't do that next go round. :) I also LOVE sushi..Osaka in Memphis is my favorite.. but, Iron Chef Grille is really good here in Ohio.

6. I enjoy reading blogs, and photography forums.. its what I do in my spare time..at night when Matt is at work, and Presley is asleep.. kindof my way to chill out. I also love reading.. I am currently reading, "The Help" almost finished!! YAY!

7. I love anything antique or vintage. Love going to antique stores..finding fun unique stuff.. Hoping to go soon here in Ohio.. they have LOTS of great places.. Also, loving that I won a giftcard through this great Blog. for $25 here.. Just got my stuff.. and I AM in LOVE!! :)

I am giving this award to my friend Courtney, Tiffany, and Lindsey :)