fun times with Presley

I LOVE that God choose me.. to be this sweet little angel's mommy..
She is so beautiful, so smart, but, mostly has such a loving heart..I see the way she interacts with other kids we are around.. and my prayer is that she always stays the way she is now. She is getting more and more cuddly with her daddy and I..and is sharing more kisses these days. She is also able to say her name.. which is the sweetest thing ever! :) I pray that she remains kind. This is a crazy world, full of temptations..material things.. things that take your eyes off Jesus.. and although, at times we all fall short.. I pray she not only believes..but, truely shines for HIM. It is my prayer as a mother. It is a prayer for myself and Matt as her parents.
I just started a new Ladies Bible study (meets every Tues.)
Also, starting MOPS this week..( its biweekly)
I am excited about learning more about becoming a Godly mom..and build relationships with other Christian moms! God has been so good to us this year.. and I have learned so much!!

I have been practicing more at taking photos.. I know I am FAR from GREAT..and I have so much to learn..but, I think it would be so much fun to start my own business.. I am praying about it..and maybe one day.. for now, I am just asking friends to be my models..so I get more practice. It would be more for fun than anything.. just really enjoy doing it.. even love to edit, which most people hate! lol..
For now, I will enjoy taking pictures of this gorgeous little girl..
We are pretty excited about fall, can't ya tell??

Got my Camera back!!

YAY! I was so excited to get my Rebel fixed-- I think the Fedex guy thought I was going to hug him :)
Presley loves her monkey! She sleeps with him for every nap.. every nite-nite, and sometimes he joins her for breakfast, too!

Presley's 1st haircut

Last week.. when Matt was still off.. we took P to get her very 1st haircut!
This was a very sad day for me..I just loves all her little curls.. but, her bangs were in her eyes.. so it really needed to be done.
I am soo ready for it to grow out already.. just because to "shape it up" my stylist had to give her somewhat of a boy haircut. Sad, I know!
She did amazing! I was so proud of her!!
We can't wait to see little curls again...hopefully, they will come back soon!
I did forget to keep some hair, but, when I got home their was one little piece longer than the rest..so I cut it off for her baby book.. ( it was tiny, don't worry :)

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After:

Reds Date Night

The other day.. Matt's parents came to visit for a few days.. It was soo nice having family in..It really makes living in a different state easier..when we have people come see us :)
Matt won tickets through work to see the Reds play.. We were super excited to have a date night..just the two of us.. So they put P to bed..and we went to the game.
It was long overdue! We had so much fun..and so glad we could have a night for just us! It was an amazing game.. they won in the 10th inning! Love close games! Love going to baseball games.. not a big fan of watching them on TV.. but, LOVE being at an actually game.. And since my fav. color happens to be Red.. Well, this was an easy team for me to root for! :)



Before we left for the game.. I made a birthday cake for Matt (since his bday was the day before) Big 29! I made a yellow cake with chocolate icing..his fav... we sang happy birthday..and P loved every min. of it! She helped her daddy blow out the candle, too.. ( more like tried to touch it:)

Cute picture of Grandmommy and P!

Our vacation

We are a little behind on posts! We had a wonderful time in Grand Haven.. it was so BEAUTIFUL..and a nice break with my 2 fav. people! WE got to see lots of sunsets, eat great food, and of course, relax!
One night one, Presley did great.. it was late when we got in.. so she slept wonderful in her pack n play.. on day #2.. she figured out how to climb out!! So, it was pretty hard getting her to sleep for the rest of the trip. Other than that.. everything was perfect.. Here are some pics of our fun stay!

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!