Mother's Day, Memphis Trip and More

So sorry I have been MIA. I went to visit family in friends in Memphis two Wednesdays ago, and since Matt was in Lexington doing the training for the Grand Opening of the new store, I stayed until this past Friday. It was SO nice to get to spend time with all the people I love!

Here are some highlights...

~ Got to see my sweet in-laws.. they are so much fun, and are so great with Presley!

~ Got to see bestie, Court..we ate Mexican at El Porton on Cinco de Mayo, then we headed over to the Arlington Square for a quick photo shoot with the kids..Will be posting some of sweet Carter on photo blog soon. Another night, she took me to Yolo ( such a treat) she was my date to Paige's brothers wedding.. it was so nice to have a GNO! and Presley got to see her sweet friend, Carter.

~Got to see BF, Paige and her adorable family.. Isabelle is just a gorgeous baby girl..and Donny is so much fun.. LOVE them!! It was a fun night!

~ Got to see my Mommy, Papa Jock, and Colby.. Presley loves Gigi ( my mom) and I was so happy the weekend feel on Mothers Day for us to spend some quality time.. We also meet her for lunch at her new job one day...let's just say Presley didn't want to eat..and made it hard to visit:) But, it was great seeing her!!

~ Got to see Grammie, Pop Pop, Nikki, and Big Mama and Granddad..and Uncle Mark one night, too. Got to enjoy some of his DELISHISH ribs..which alone was WORTH THE DRIVE! :) I am so excited, I think we are going to have a cookout at my dad's for Matt and I's 30th this year.. Yes, I will be 30. :( ancient. lol

Nikki and I had so much fun..even took some fun pics with her one day. She and Presley played in the pool a little one night..and we enjoyed a yummy home cooked meal by sweet Big Mama one night.

~ I got to have lunch with Laura one day..it was short and sweet, but loved catching up.

~ Got to go to Spaghetti Warehouse with Pop Pop, Grammie, Presley, and Grandmommy and Grandad. Then we went to look at our flooded downtown.. crazy I can tell Presley she got to see this historical event!

Overall it was SO much fun... I also got to see Matt for a few mins one night.. He drove in just for a Grizzlies game one night..so it was great to see him..since we went 2 weeks without him! I am so blessed to have him..and I can't tell you how proud of him I am! :)

P was so cute.. She saw a train coming..so we captured some cutes faces!

She is such a sweetie pie!

Chillin with Carter

Random pic of me Court took at the wedding

Helping us wash the cars :)

Monkey Dancing with Grammie

Some pics of my sweet sister:

The boxes are unpacked...

This week has been super busy.. Movers came on Monday, and we left for Nashville..thankfully, I had lots of help from Granddad and Grandmommy! :)
The movers delivered our things on Tuesday afternoon. I unpacked..unpacked..and unpacked.
On Thursday, my sweet friend, Kim came to stay the weekend to help me unpack some more, and organize. She was SOO much help!!
I haven't taken pics of our new place yet.. they are coming.
I also celebrated 5 years with the sweetest man ever. He is so good to me, and I am blessed to have him!! We were so excited that Kim offered to watch Presley, so we could go on a date.
Yummy sushi restaurant in Cool Springs and Water for Elephants was a perfect way to spend it. We are also going to take a vacation soon..whenever work slows down for Matt. I am so excited..thinking about going to the beach. But, may wait until September, so its not so hot.
Here are a few pics of my sweet little family, we did a super quick photo session before our date :)

Being cheesy :)

My FAV! :)

Our senior pics :) lol

We are pretty excited to be closer to Memphis.. in fact, I plan to go this week to see family and friends.. Can't wait!!! Matt will be out of town, so its the perfect time to go.

Easter

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!! I am sad this will be the 2nd year in a row we are missing Easter service at Church due to moving. Its so funny, it is the SAME day we moved here to Ohio last year, April 25th. Crazy, Ironic, I think so!
Easter is such a special time for me, I have fond memories of it growing us..My mom always made us a special basket, and got us something she knew we would love..but, her true emphasis was on Jesus and taking us to Church that morning. I was raised in Church, and was there just about every time the doors were open, but I knew Easter was special.
It was always kindof sad to me to see how crowded that Sunday was, so many people just go to Church on Easter...I never understood, did they think they were doing Him a favor?? You gave your son..who died for my eternal life..I will go to Church one time a year?? BUT, maybe that one time would plant a seed and get them to see what Church is really about. Its about growing in our walk..about fellowship with other believers, its about showing Him he really is important. I am so blessed to have had parents that raised me going to Church, but, never pushy about it. I saw Jesus in them, I saw their walk, and that's what made me want to go. To me, that is what Easter is about..not the Easter Bunny.. about a God would LOVE me unconditionally, that he gave his ONLY son for me. Amazing. I can't say I could do the same. Presley is my heart. And now, that I am a parent, I truely see HIS love for me. I can only pray that I make him pleased with my life. I hope others see Him in me. I hope my little girl learns to love her creator, and see the important of what Easter is.. Not get wrapped up in a bunny, candy, or things.
I am so thankful for my salvation, and a God that like the verse in Hebrews says, "Will NEVER leave or forsake me."
This video is AMAZING! Praise be to Jesus, HE IS ALIVE!!


ON a different note.. MOVING day is MONDAY!!

A bunny shirt and some distressed furniture...

Here is my little angel in her PRECIOUS new bunny shirt..made by sweet friend, Suzy. She is starting her own shop on etsy..and had me take pics for it. This is what she has made for P so far. We LOVE it!!

Showing me how a bunny "hops!"

I can't believe I FORGOT to take a before picture.. Picture a plain brown table. Got it.. OK.. Now, this is the beautiful creation I turned it into during Presley's nap today.
I used sandpaper, lots of MY muscles (lol), and off white spraypaint, and a little distressed ink. Wha la!
I am changing up the decor in my living room..I have had RED ever since we got married.. But, being a practical girl, I am moving red into my kitchen..But, the living room needed a little change. So, excited!! Found two of the pillows below..and I have a gorgeous plan for the living room.. YAY, for change!! You will have to wait until we get in our new place to see what I have in mind.. This table will be in it for sure!!

One more of my little girl :)

Still waiting on the movers to call.. UGH.. I am such a planner.. I need to have a date..But, I am staying positive..for now :)

enjoying this beautiful day...

We love the weather in Ohio.. Matt and I joke that we never remember sweating last spring/summer. There's always a breeze, and its just not really humid, like the good ol' south. I am really going to MISS this!! I am trying to go outside everyday..just to enjoy it. Last week, we went house hunting in Nashville, and it was ALREADY HOT!! ugh. NO fun!! But, I will survive. :)
We found a townhouse..and we are super excited about it. Its located in Brentwood, and only about 20-25 min from just about everything..including airport, and Matt's job. Also, Dolly Parton lives very close. Maybe I will run into her at Kroger. lol
I will get pictures of it once we get everything moved in and decorated. Its a 3 bedroom + bonus room, 2 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room, and garage. Just perfect for us. We thought renting was the best option again, because we will probably only be in Nashville 1year-18 months.

I am so ready for the move to be over. Thankfully, Carmax is great and moves us. They pack up everything!! I don't lift a finger.. just gotta work this week on getting things organized. We will most likely be moving the week after Easter.. which is too funny..because we moved last year on the 25th of April..it just may happen again on the same day.

I am so blessed to have this sweet P to enjoy this great weather with. She is such a JOY!
I can't wait to get to our new place and take her somewhere great for a "real photo shoot" This was in our little yard..and I just love the trees and how beautiful they are blooming at the moment. God is so good. I am seeing his grace more and more these days.
LOTS of pics :)

Singing "You are my sunshine.." LOVE!

LOVE This PICTURE!!