It was rather warm today...

Today, Presley and I went shopping at the Outlet Malls in Monroe.. We had a crazy time getting there.. but, we made it...FINALLY! Lets just say, "Mr. Garmin didn't know where he was going!" Anyways.. we made it.. It was VERY hot outside today.. so we didn't stay too long.
I have realized that I have become too "cheap" for even the outlets! I didn't buy ONE thing.. I know, crazy.. but, I am such a bargain shopper these days.. I have become super cheapo! Anyhow, it was super hot.. so I thought we would just go back to the house..take a nap, then maybe, get out again and go to the park.. So, coming home I missed my turn and ended up back on the interstate!! AHHH! I had been driving all day it seemed like.. so I was getting annoyed to say the least! I asked Presley if she wanted to go to the park and said YES, loud and clear! So, I put in the Garmin ( once again I trusted this stupid thing) a nearby park.. and we ended up at the scariest gravel deadend road ever! It was scary, people! So, I just came back home.. we took the nap.. And I got on mapquest and we went to a nearby park to do this: (Ignore messy bedhead please:) Its a really beautiful park called Pine Hills.. We will be going back for sure-- esp, now that I KNOW how to get there! ha

Then we came home, ate dinner...and did one our very favorite things:

It was a good day:)

Gymboree Day

Today was a fun day.. I have been wanted to find something for Presley to do, with other kids her age, some sort of class that she could enjoy--and get some energy out in! :)
Lindsey ( sweet girl, gotta love her) told me that Gymboree offered a free class to try.. then if ya wanted to, you could by a monthly pass.. so this morning we went to the "free" play and learn class. It is maybe 10 min away, and they had some really great deals going if you sign up that day. SHE LOVED IT!! It was so much fun to watch her play and interact with others her age. Some of the moms even commented on how well she did for her 1st time. Lets just say, my child is NOT shy! She jumped in and dance, raced for bubbles, slide down the slides, etc. If you sign up now, you get $25 off sign up fee, then you also get unlimited classes per month for $59. So we can go 5-6 times a wk if we really wanted to.. Also, you can go anywhere in the U.S. that has classes, got a $25 gymboree buck, and 20% off Janie and Jack, Crazy8, and Gymboree coupons! Crazy! But, we will probably go 2-3. She also get to go to the Music class for her age this month only, so I can't wait to see how she likes it! Here is a google picture of a class.. just to give you an idea of what it looks like.. Heaven for a baby! ha! They also do a theme each week and change up the classroom every 2 weeks, so it looks different. Pretty smart!
When we got home, we had lunch, had naptime.. then we took a walk to get the mail.. I took some pics along the way..I'm really enjoying my daily view! Presley also played outside for a little bit, until she picked up a little surprise in the yard. CLUE: it looked like a hotdog and was brown.. Yeah, GROSS.. so we rushed inside, washed hands many times, and tried to relax from the busy day.. Until, she got bored and thought she would be like Daisy ( our dog) She poured out Daisy's water bowl, then got on all 4's and tried to LICK it off the ground.. UM, GROSS #2! I was on the phone with Court.. so I doing ten things at once, ran in the bathroom.. grabbed a towel, for the wet floor.. ran back to the bathroom to find, oh, so precious Presley with both hands in the TOILET!!AHHHHHHHHHH.. she makin me crazy man! So we had hand wash#2.. and called it a day.. She keeps me on my toes.. and I am sooo proud to be her Mommy. But, I now realize why people find Gray hairs.. I see mine a' coming!

Rainy Days...

Sometimes its good to stop and smell the Roses, or the Wildflowers.. whichever :)

We have been staying in the last few days...since it has been raining, cloudy, and yucky! I love rainy days.. but they are starting to get a little old with a
16 month old.
Girl.
who loves OUTSIDE!
Today, I thought we MUST get out.. before I go insane.. In Memphis, I would have several people to call to go out.. here= NADA! I know it will get better.. but I am such a people person.. I want to push fast forward.. but, God is teaching me patience-- Oh, how impatient I can be! ha!
So, Presley and I went to the nearest Old Navy and got a few great finds.. I was in NEED of some shorts.. I am super picky about shorts.. I hate daisy dukes.. and I am wierd about colors.. Old Navy had these great ones.. for $15.. I got these and a brown pair without cuffs.. I thought I could dress up the cuff ones with some cute wedges for a nicer look...

You can't beat shorts that are perfect lenght, for $15! I also got these cute shoes for Presley for pool and spinkler park time.. they were only $7 and will look adorable with her bathing suits for the summer...So, after Old Navy.. we played outside for a little bit.. then it was time for a nap.. and Mommy is about to do the same! :)

16 months.. and a few weeks

At Cottell Park

Cutie Pie

Put yo Stunna Shades on :)

Watching Olivia

Well, sorry I am a little behind on the blogging.. It has been a crazy month.. we said goodbye to our home in Memphis... and are now getting settled here in Maineville, OH.. it really is such a nice place to live..and I am enjoying seeing new areas and places each week. Little Presley has been keeping me busy,too! She is sooo much fun.. However, she has started to throw little "fits" here and there, when she doesn't get her way-- somewhat stubborn- but, I know it happens at this age..so I am trying to be patience:) She is so independent! We went to story time at the local library the other day.. and she walked around the whole time, eating her goldfish, like she owned the place.. so funny, but I would rather her do that then scream --while I tell her to sit still
( what she was doing until I gave up:) I am getting to know more people.. I know I can't rush friendships, but I was so comfortable with my friends in Memphis.. but, I know this is all part of the process.
Presley is loving our daily walks to the mail box, meeting new friends in nursery on Sunday mornings, and being a little monkey, getting into EVERYTHING:) She loves Olivia, Sesame Street, and Backyardigans.. She is somewhat picky about her food.. not horrible, just sometimes doesn't eat what I give her.. no clue on weight--getting HEAVY :)
Just the other day, she was in a cabinet she shouldn't be in.. when I told her No, she tapped me on the shoulder, leaned up and kissed me!! I couldn't help but laugh, and be in shock! :) This moments make me sooo happy to be at home with her, and so very thankful to Matt!
I know God will provide for my needs for friendships and to get more comfortable in a new place...sometimes the wait it the hardest part.

Happy Mother's Day!

This is the best gift in the WORLD, these two!!

I had my 1st Mothers Day in Ohio.. And it was WONDERFUL! Just being Presley's mommy is the best gift in the world! Matt did well.. her surprised me with some really sweet favorites of mine..It was nice to wake up to beautiful flowers and thoughtful gifts from my two favorite people! But, the best part of my day was visiting a new church.. 4 Corners Community Church in West Chester.. it is a great place-- and we plan to continue going back! On the way over, I told Matt thanks for the gifts.. but having us go to church as a family is the best gift he could ever give me. He was excited for us to get back in the routine, too.. and we were very happy to find such a great church, that preached God's Word and have many outreach and missions-- which I am excited to be a part of! The pastor preached on what Mothers want for children.. spiritually speaking.. and it was Awesome! It was a really great sermon.. and I am looking forward to the next.
On to lunch.. wow! Follow this link on over and see for yourself.. it was soooo good! We will be going back:) It was a perfect place for a Mother's Day lunch! http://www.ophmontgomery.com/
Presley was getting pretty sleepy by this point.. so we headed home for NAPS.. Gotta love Sunday naps!!
Then we just spend this quality time together.. as a family.. and no pictures were taken today. As crazy as it sounds, I just wanted to soak up today, enjoying every moment.. with no worries about "capturing" everyone. I love pictures.. but, today was too special.. to get caught up in it.. so sorry.. no photos of the day. Here are a few I took of Presley the other day-- we had fun.. enjoying the beautiful day!

She is loving this horsey ( we call it) and loves making "silly face!"

I love this picture.. She makes me the happiest mom on the planet!!

4 years with this sweet guy!

April 29, 2006

So I am a little behind on blogging with the move.. but, I have to blog about my 4 year Anniversary to this guy:

He is AMAZING.
We dated for 5 years and 2 days.. and April 29, celebrated our 4 year Anniversary.

He is a wonderful provider, and allows me to stay at home with Presley = PRICELESS!
I am one blessed girl! He is my best friend and the best daddy I could ever ask for.
I love him..I think I will keep him:)
I got him a few things.. and he told me when my phone upgrade comes around ( July 1) I can get the an Iphone. Yippee!
It is so funny though.. during this last month.. through the process of moving and getting rid of lots of "stuff," I realized how much it is just that.. "stuff"
This verse came to mind..

~So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Cor. 4:18

I am excited to see what God has planned for us here in Ohio.. but one thing is for sure, I am loving seeing HIM in the little things.. the simple things.. and as much as I love to shop ( I do not lie).. I am trying hard to focus on spending quality time with my family.. and enjoying a beautiful day, one of the many beautiful parks around us, and making new friends --example this sweetie pie God has placed in my life -- check out her blog.. she's the coolest!
http://theliferearranged.wordpress.com/

I also thought as a mom, I want Presley to see Jesus in me.. not always wanting to spend $, but teaching her to save it!
I have this verse in my kitchen..
~ The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalms 23:1
This is so true.. All I need is HIM.

I even thought about Mother's Day coming up.. and this is all I want..
A day at chuch with my family.
A lunch out to a fun place.
and this for my little itsy bitsy flower bed that I just adore! So excited to a kit for Presley's sweet little hand!!

Our new home... on Huckleberry Lane

The Sharp's live here now:

Can't wait to grill out on the patio!

Loving this kitchen, love that it is white.. LOVE all the cabinets.. they are HUGE!! :)

Living room.. needs paint.. but, we are waiting.. there are sliding glass doors to the patio.. and then we have a door from our bedroom to the patio, too

Just one of the many of God's creatures I get to enjoy here:)

Hey everyone! Well, we finally made the move.. and are getting settled in! I can't believe how much I am loving my new home!! I am sad to leave Memphis, b/c of family and friends.. but, I feel SUPER safe-- this area is so nice that we live in..We have the very back, end townhouse.. so you would really want to come see us, to see us! LOL! I love the closet space here, and am really loving the setup.. only thing I miss.. and will miss mostly in the colder months is the garage isn't connected to our house.. it is a little walk down our sidewalk.. but I will survive.. and get some exercise!!haha
I feel like I am on a resort, the landscape is just beautiful, and there are sidewalks leading up to the clubhouse, with beautiful lakes and fountains.. all which have geese, baby geese ( my fav.), and ducks! I just love taking Presley on our morning stroll around this community.. Not to mention all the BEAUTIFUL parks in the area.. they are EVERYWHERE!! Lots have sprinkle parks, too.. which I am excited to see P play in this summer! We also have a tennis court, beach volleyball, pool ( which opens the end of the month!), fitness room, tanning bed, playground, etc.. see what I mean about resort!!?? :) I have gotten most of the boxes unpacked thanks to my sweet friend, Kim who drove up this past weekend to visit:) We had so much fun, and I am excited about her next visit!!
P.S. We see bunnies EVERYDAY!! Two of them greeted me one my first day here.. just wish I had my camera ready!! I will one day.. promise.. More pics to come soon.. of the grounds!
Oh, and the Wal-Mart here is AMAZING!!!! never thought I would say that!!!haha:)