LOVE the Once Upon A Child here..

Ok, so in MASON, OHIO.. I love Once Upon a Child!!
Memphis.. had cute stuff sometimes..and sometimes..not so much. The one thing I ALWAYS hated was the Memphis store had a strange smell..and all the clothes always smelled funny.

NOT here.. Not in OHIO!
I had a $5 off $25 purchase coupon. YAY!
I SCORED big time.

I got ALL OF THIS for $32!!!! Now, the crazy part is the adorable skirt with the strawberries ( it was a must) is from CrewCuts, so I looked up the price. They have one now for $39 with NO strawberries. :) SO, people.. I SAVED!!!!!! BIGTIME!
Plus, they always have a great selection.

Grandmommy got Presley some cute things from Carters for summer, so now, she should be pretty good. I still need to get her some cute white sandals. Her wide feet can be a challenge. :)

I kindof have a think for Strawberries.. JUST LOVE THEM!!

Maybe because I loved Strawberry Shortcake as a child? hmm.. who knows :)

I just had to get this shirt ($1.50) because of Daisy :)

It will make a great play shirt for the park.

 I just LOVE bargain shopping.. makes for a happy day!! :)

On a sad note.. Matt has to work lots this week.. He went back on Thursday and works until NEXT Friday.. so we are counting down the days..until his next weekend off!!

Gotta love a tea party!

   I know these pictures are pretty bright.. P was sitting right next to a window.. But, they are too cute..I had to share. She loves to play pretend, its so much fun to watch!! Love this sweet angel!!!

We love the park!!

Yesterday was sooo pretty.. it ended up getting up to 70!!
We started the morning at the park..it was still chilly and I should have worn more clothes.. but, we still had a great time with the Judd's
I hate when I have harsh lighting to take pictures in.. I almost just put in on auto.. Harsh lighting is NOT fun to take pictures in...but, after snapping a few.. I put down the camera and played with P. She was so glad to get back to the park!!
She had such a great time..and LOVED seeing her friends! Here was her reaction when she saw them arriving.. LOVE it!

Excuse our crazy hair.. lost the clippy somewhere bt home and park..happens a lot! lol

 Add windy day..you get this beautiful hair :)

Swinging with Tyson

Sweet Judd's

Mia, Avery, and Tyson

Sweet Mia in the swing for the 1st time :)

Too cute!!!

We ended the night by going to some friends house for dinner.. It was the carmax clan.. We had to go without Matt..since he was working. But, we still had a great time.
During dinner, Presley was looking out the window and start screaming for me to BREACH it Mommy, BREACH it.. ( means REACH it) I said, honey what do you want me to REACH?? She answered, "The MOON!!!" :) Everyone was laughing and I was thinking gosh I LOVE this child!!! :)

Her sweet features..

I know I am her mommy. I know that I am suppose to think she is gorgeous.
But, I am amazed at how beautiful my little girl is. These pictures she was doing a little pouting, so excuse her. :)
Her hair.. beautiful brown curls.
Her eyelashes..longer than life.
Her eyes.. the most beautiful color crystal blue.
Her lips..just perfect.

More than all of that.
Her heart. Genuine and kind.. loving and sweet.
My prayer is others will always see her beauty from within.

Today.. we went to Target and I thought I would try on a tank top just for fun..
Presley and I head to the dressing room, I put it on..
Presley say, "Oh, Mommy.. CUTE!!!" directly followed by..Beach and Princess. lol
( I guess Beach was b/c it was a tank top..and hey, if she thinks I'm a princess..I'll go with it. :)
She is too funny. I just love that great sense of humor she already has!

I adore her.. Her beauty is within and it radiates in so many ways.
Matt and I are blessed beyond measure.

I'll working on getting a smile picture from her. She was pretty tired when I took these :)

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!