Bubbles

I saw this on the today show. I think I may need to invest in one! lol.. What is does..

"This Typhoon Ultimate Bubble Machine has an all new sleek design! Comes with 24 oz. of the one and only Gazillion Bubble solution. Simply switch it on and watch in amazement as a Typhoon of colorful bubbles shoot upwards, creating up to 5,000 streaming bubbles per minute!"

Here's why:

We went to our Gymboree class today.. It is always so much fun for Presley! She loves seeing other toddlers her age..and of course, LOVES to play. We are going to try and make the music class tomorrow.. I hope she likes it, too! Here are a few pictures of our class today. I hate taking pictures inside, because I still have so much to learn.. so here is the best I have. Btw, the bubble part is here favorite!! The girl is in HEAVEN, when she sees them. It is so funny!! I know all kids love bubbles.. But, she REALLY LOVES them!!

Sorry for the horrible lighting.. it was on the wrong setting.. :(

In heaven:)

It was fun.. then we headed over to see Daddy at work.. WE only stayed for a min.. we didn't even get out of the car.. But, we took him a Sweet Tea.. One of the things I miss most about the south.. and told him we loved him! He is working very long hours this week training his sales team.. LIKE 14 hour days.. and he hasn't even seen Presley in two days.. so I thought it would make his day!

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!!