Playdate at Sharon Woods

Today was a fun day! The other day, Summer told me about the MOPs playdate at the park..I thought it would be a good way to meet some of the other girls. MOPs starts in Sept..and I can't wait!!They were all super friendly!
I spend most of the time chasing little P around. She had a blast! Big playground, sprinkler area, little walking creek-- It was so much fun.. until she had to leave-- She threw one of her fits..and it was pretty hard to get her in the stroller.. She was fighting me! Gotta love this age! LOL
Ashley came, too.. so here are some pictures of her sweet little girl Chloe, and Presley.. I wish I would have gotten more pictures!

Cutie pie, Chloe

In other..not so exciting news...I have a birthday in a week.. and its a Friday the 13th birthday..lol
I can't believe I am going to be 29!!!!!!! 30 is coming WAY TOO FAST!!! I am so excited.. Matt got me the Nike's I wanted.. and the Carmax girls are going to take me out next Monday.. so sweet! It will be my very 1st birthday ever..away from home.. :(
Here are my new kicks.. I just LOVE em'

Grandmommy and Granddad came to visit..

We had such a great few days.. Grandmommy and Granddad came to see us for a few days.. Presley was so excited to see them.. I just love it when she is awake and a visitor comes up to our sliding glass door-- She was about to jump out of her skin! lol
We were just so glad to see them.. I made a roast in the crockpot.. My BigMama's recipe.. it turned out really good.. I just wanted them to have a hot meal after all that driving! We ate and hung out.. then the next day we went to the park, had lunch at a place called First Watch (it is really good) and then took P to Jack's Aquarium and Pet Store ( she loved the fish!)
before heading home for naps.
That night, they were sweet enough to watch P so we could go on a date. Matt and I had so much fun! We ate dinner at Pappadeaux's then went to see a movie. It was so great to not have to worry about Presley and enjoy ourselves.
Matt also got his demo this past weekend.. so we were having fun in a BMW for the night.. and listening to our new favorite CD..Jason Derulo..so fun! We had to stop by UDF on the way home and pick up milkshakes.. It was a must! :)
I just love have family and friends come visit.. It makes it so much easier to be away. I really MISS them so much.. but, at the same time have fallen IN LOVE with Ohio.. never in a million years would I think I could love a new place so much.. but, I am.. And the new friends I am making.. is really AMAZING! I feel like I have known some of these people forever! God has been so good.. and I can't stop thanking him for his mercy and grace. The other day when saying our bedtime prayers.. Presley and I thanked him for our new adventure in Ohio...it is just crazy that I was saying that prayer..but, so AWESOME at the same time! :) Here are some pics of our fun week so far.. also, P was in a kissing mood one night.. I think we all got 10 kisses! It was so funny, and so sweet!

~ all pics were taken with my older camera.. gotta get a new memory card for my new one!

sorry for the blur, too funny not to post

Before our date night :)

Temper Tantrums = NO FUN!

Presley has always been Miss Independent.. She loves to do things the way she wants to.. and when she wants to..Very strong willed.
So lately, she has been starting with the Temper Tantrums.. OH my goodness.. is it hard for ME!

Today, we went to the park.. It is a pretty big place, with a big playground and a sprinkler area. Usually she stays right at the sprinklers.. NOT today!! We went with a friend, Suzy and her little girl, Lily..Sweet Lily just started walking and was just amazed at the sprinklers.. So of course, she was sweet as pie! Standing right beside her mommy, smiling at every picture I snapped, a little ANGEL..
Presley on the other was running through the playground like a MAD woman on a mission..
to get as far away from me as possible.. and when hearing words like, "Come here".. acted as if she had never laid eyes on me.
It was somewhat embarrassing when I went to hold her hand to lead her back, she pulled away and ran off.. then when I had to pick her up.. she screams--hitting and kicking.. The hitting has to stop.. so she got a time out.. where I had to hold her telling her, "NO mam, we don't act like this!" All for her to get back up and go again!! Then when it was time to go.. it was horrible.. I put her in the stroller to see the ducks and she was like a bucking bull.. fighting and crying the whole way.. Thankfully, when we got to the ducks, she calmed down some! This is such a hard age, I know she is officially entering the Terrible Twos..BOOO!
I love taking her to the park, but days like today she makes it hard. I hate being mean mommy, but, she has to understand their are consequences in life for bad behavior. Here are some pics of the wild and crazy day.. we did have fun.. it was just a little testing at times! lol

Hard to be upset with this face :)

Lily

Sorry for the horrible lighting .. At one point, she ran off and got in this little area with some random kids.. I had to take a picture.. she was just staring at them..like.. Hey, kids want to play with me.. My mom is chasing me all over the park.. but, no worries..

Running from a tired mommy :)

At this point, I just let her play and have fun.. she wasn't listening to me.. and with all the people.. way to many distractions.. so we played on the slides.. wet bathing suit and all!


On a very happy note, I love my new stylist here! My sweet husband watched P the other day for me to go get my hair done.. I love the blonde for summer! May get some lowlights for the fall.. She is just great! Love Love Love her!
sorry, didn't really fix it for the picture.. but, ya get the idea! :)

Best husband in the world award goes to...

MINE! :)
Matt and I have been together for 9 years ( dating plus marriage)
it keeps getting better and better!
I think moving has helped us grow closer. We now rely on each other more.
He got up at 6:45 with Presley this morning..and told me to keep sleeping! Awesome!
He works so hard for me to stay home.
I am blessed in so many ways..Having Matt and Presley are for sure top 2!
I'm gonna love him forever and ever..amen!
Here are some of my favorite pics of my sweetheart

Christmas in July

This morning I put Presley in one of my favorite bargain finds..
a precious little dress I found last year at a consignment sale.. it was too big last year.. but, I am so glad it fits her now! She was really working the camera this morning when I snapped a few shots on our way out the door..ha!
We visited MCC again, this morning. I was sad to have to go without Matt, but that is just the way it is. I couldn't help but laugh when I got her all buckled in a glanced back at her.. she kindof looked like she was all ready for Christmas! ha!
She is getting to be such a big girl..and I couldn't help but think.. she is the most GORGEOUS little girl in the entire world. She has beautiful blue eyes, the longest eyelashes ever, and the most perfect LIPs~ I know I am her mommy..but, seriously.. she is an ANGEL!!!
I dropped her off in the toddler room.. she is in the 18month-2year room..She didn't cry! yay! and When I came to pick her up, they said she did wonderful and she LOVED the little slide.. :)
I was so excited to run into Ashley and her family-- Her and her husband Daniel, also were sweet enough to sit with me.. So glad to be making new friends-- It can be hard to get out of your comfort zone, so nice to have people that are sweet and friendly! Her little girl, Chloe and Presley are in the same class, too.. Pretty cool!

LOVED this one :)

This makes me LAUGH!!

Bathtime fun

I absolutely ADORE this little gal!! She hasn't stolen my heart! :)

This one was WAY to dark.. had some fun editing them..

Guess she was done with the picture taken! lol