Leaving for vacation..YAY!

I am so excited! Matt, Presley, and I are going on our first ever family vacation..well, just the 3 of us.. My sweet friend, Lindsey told me that her parents had a condo right on the beach in Grand Haven, MI.. and it was open for the dates we needed!! It worked out perfect!! We were thinking about going to the east coast..but, it is too far.. This will be about a 6 1/2 hour drive..so not too bad!
She tells me that it is a wonderful place with lots to do.. She was even sweet enough to print me out a list of places/restaurants to go to! :) which are all in walking distance for the most part-- how cool!
We are going to be coming home on Matt's birthday.. I gotta think of something to get him.. I am always clueless when it comes to him.. He just never wants anything..lol
SO, I won't be blogging for a week.. going to relax and have fun with my 2 favorite people!! I just can't wait to see what Presley thinks of sand!! Here is a picture above I got off google.. Lindsey said the lighthouse it super close.. Just wish I had my nice camera.. but, I guess it will make me relax more.. and not be so worried about taking pics...I also, have my little camera..prob. be easier to keep up with, too!
I AM SO HAPPY!!!! VACATION HERE WE COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am bringing some good books, too.. so hopefully during P's naps.. I will get one read! :)
Off to pack I go!

Wish me luck

Because I am going to look like her!
LOL!! OK, most likely NOT.. but one can dream, right! :)
I am so excited to say.. I am starting to eat better and exercise... I have tried it some in the past..but, never got serious.. Tonight, my grocery basket was full of healthy snacks, and whole wheat everything. I am also SUPER excited, because one of my new friends, Suzy (she is a sweetheart, this girl! :) is going to train me!! I have always wanted a trainer..someone to motivate me.. tell me the do's and don'ts
I have a workout gym in the community I live in..and I am about to actually walk in it and exercise!! whoo hoo!
I really am getting motivated..and Suzy has been a HUGE help! I love Cherry Coke Zeros..didn't even buy them.. trying to drink just water...at home..then maybe a Coke every now and then.. I am ready for a change..ready to lose a good 15..Wish me luck, people! Wish me LUCK! :)
~ My goal is to lose 15.. and get toned~
by Thanksgiving..hmm..then I may have to break a few rules! :)
I did come across this blog.. thought it maybe helpful! http://www.skinnytaste.com/
Also, bought Matt a very boyish blue lunch bag, box ( knew he wouldn't take it otherwise) I loved it because the inside was hard plastic, so your food doesn't get smashed, and it has a divider for your drink that you can take out..Gotta love Wal-mart! .. Already made him lunch.. Pray he takes it! lol

On a different note..
Here are so fun pics of Paige during her stay.. Miss her!!

Presley adores her

LOVE these!

I promise.. I did feed Presley :)

She is a big encouragement to me,too-in so many ways! I am so blessed to have so many friends that love me the way they do!

My best friend Paige...

Love Love Love this girl.. And her pregnant belly! :) Paige and I have been best friends since we were in the 7th grade.. We rode on a bus to Shocco Springs.. ( church youth camp) and our lives were NEVER the same! She is such a sweet person.. who I can tell anything and everything to.. She is such a supportive friend, and is there for me no matter what. She gets me, she loves me, and she is a rare jewel.
I was soo excited to take her preggo pics.. but, we ran into a big problem.. My camera (nice Canon Rebel) is broken.. Long story.. but, just learn from my BIG mistake..always put in the memory (cf card) in correctly.. then pins can break super easy. or bend.. A very expensive matter.. $200 plus shipping to be exact..
But, I am over it.. Things happen.. so I use my older camera.. and just did a lot more close up shoots.. I was very happy with them.. and Paige thinks I should do it for a living..haha..I have TONS to learn..but, it would be a fun career! Maybe one day...
We had so much fun..and I can't wait to meet her little girl( she is keeping the name a secret) which I teased her for.. but, all in good fun. :) She will make an amazing mom..and I can't wait for her to experience the blessings of motherhood.. esp. to a little girl..who will be an angel for sure!
Here are some of my favs. for our day..we took lots.. so I did a few colleges..

Love these!! Baby is due in October.. thought the leaf would be PERFECT!

Love my Cali girl!
My mom said this one looks like a greeting card :) love that it has a heart shadow, too!So excited to meet this little girl!!

Park playdate with Summer and Ryan

Yesterday.. the weather was PERFECT! Summer and I talked..and planned to meet at Cottell Park..then head over to Chick-fil-a to have lunch.
It was so much fun.. Presley and Ryan had a great time! Love getting to know Summer better.. so great to have a friend here from back home.. We have so much in common because of that! We both laughed.. because we have fbook... we still know everything that is happening in Memphis.. feels like I never left sometimes! But, can't imagine moving back!
Never say Never.. but, I am really loving it here.. and am so HAPPY God had different plans than the ones I thought were best! :)
We have also planned a roadtrip ( just us and the babies) to come home in Oct.! We are both looking forward to seeing family and friends!
Here are some pictures of our fun day.. Totally forgot my big camera..so glad Summer had hers; you can tell the first ones were taken with her camera..And forgot to take a pic of P and R eating lunch.. Oh, well.. next time!

Maybe she will be a soccer player like her mommy;)
Daddy is thinking basketball
we both say whatever makes her :)

My little monkey

This morning..we did something a little different that the normal routine.. Normally, when P wakes up..I change her.. then she either brings Monkey with her to breakfast or asks for it ( whines)
But, not this morning.. As soon as I was done changing her.. She grabbed her Monkey.. climbed in her rocking chair and just started rocking him, talking to him, pointing at things in her room ( as if he doesn't see it everyday :) lol
It was soo cute! This monkey has been her best friend since she was 6 months old.. Matt got him for her in Hot Springs, AR..on a family getaway weekend..and every night she sleeps with him.. He has gotten WAY more kisses than her daddy and I..and I really think its a sweet little bond they got going :) He's her monkey.. and she will always be my little monkey! :)
I also grabbed my small camera for these.. it is just so much easier to use at times like this.. I just love her in her PJs, half awake state.. I can't imagine not being a mommy to this sweet little girl.. And I am thankful to God everyday..for how blessed my life really is.

Greyson and Presley

This morning.. I watched Lindsey and Craig's little boy, Greyson.. Lindsey had a dentist appointment.. and I can relate, having no family here..its nice to have friends that will help out when needed.. Presley was so excited from the moment he arrived.. He was only here an hour.. but, they had lots of fun!! Here are some pics of our fun day..Also, I took a few of Grey for Lindsey..just a little surprise.. I love taking pictures.. I would love to do it for a living.. but, I have sooo much to learn.. and not enough $ to buy everything it would take.. so I'll just keep dreaming about my dream job :)
At one point, they were both sitting in P's chair.. and I catch some great and hilarious action shoots!! :)

HA! She was just in shock that he sat in her lap!

Picture= Priceless!

He didn't really bite her..just playing.. LOL!

Winton Woods

Ok, so I can't say enough.. Ohio has some AWESOME parks..and today was an adventure to the coolest park ever.. We have heard great things about it..but, Winton Woods is very close to Matt's work..making it about 25 min. from our house. But, it was soo worth it! Here are some pictures of our fun day.. so happy Matt was off, and could enjoy this BEAUTIFUL day with us! It was only 80 degrees here today.. so the weather was PERFECT!! This park also has a huge playground next to the waterpark.. but, we just stayed an hour so we didn't make it over to that area.. It was getting to be lunch/ naptime.. They also have a great snack bar where they serve food/drinks/ice cream--with a covered area of picnic tables-- This park also has a huge lake with a walking trail, paddle boats, and canoes..you can rent.. just a great place! P was in heaven! She is getting harder to photograph..since she is getting to be soo fast! :)

Look on the far left.. see P and Daddy :)

Good times- with my 2 favorite people.. make for a GREAT day :)