Thankful Thursday

I have some very exciting news..and something to be very thankful for...
We found out last week that Matt got a promotion and will be the new Regional SDL..YAY! So proud of him!!!
SO, we are moving to Nashville!!!
It is so great that we will be closer to home and get to see family more..but, there are some hard parts, too. I remember feeling depressed when we were told we would be moving to Cincinnati. I had NEVER moved away before, and couldn't even imagine it.
Now, a year later.. I am sad to go. God has been so great and has brought some life long friends into our lives. We have a great church, and love our community so much. Ohio is just overall-- GREAT.
Thankfully, facebook and skype will make it easier to go, but, I am going to miss it and the sweet people!

Also, a big change will happen (starting next week) Matt will be traveling most every week for work, an adjustment that will take some getting use to!
I know that the Lord is faithful, and He will get us through it.
Again, thankful for Skype.
I am very excited for this new adventure, and prayfully ready! Please keep us in your prayers as we looking for the perfect house to rent. This job will only be for 12-18 months, so we thinking renting is the best option for now.
Today is Matt's last day at the Cincinnati Carmax..I know its bittersweet..He has made some great friends, too! Please pray for him..as he adjusts to being a traveling worker :)
Its so great to see God's faithfulness through this whole experience of moving...We knew it was best to move here, and it was clear its what God wanted, and now he is bringing us back to TN! :)
Super excited that our sweet friends ( we met here in Ohio) the Mckown's just moved to Spring Hill, TN..close to Nashville!! So happy to already have great friends close by!
Psalm 36:5

Your love, O LORD, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.

More than anything...we are SO thankful for this little girl. The joy she brings us is indescribable!!! WE are blessed beyond measure. Someone found her Easter eggs early!! lol

My favorite :)

Presley and her friend Lily

We had a great week! I had Ladies Bible Study Tuesday, and Thursday was MOPs..so Presley and I got to get out some..and she got to see her sweet church friends. We ended the week with Presley having a playdate with her friend, Lily.
Presley was TOO cute with her from the moment she got to my house. Seeing the two of them, really made me think how much fun it would be to have another GIRL....Not happening right now..and I would be just as happy with a boy..but, seeing girls play together is just so precious to me. Presley was so kind and shared her toys.. She keep trying to hand her one saying, "Here ya go, Lily." and "What's wrong, Lily?" when Lily looked a little sad when her mommy left.. It made me so proud..to see the sweetness in her heart.

Lily is just so precious, so I took them outside for a bit to have a little photo session..

This was so funny.. because Presley says, "Come on Lily, come sit with me."

And a black and white for fun:)

         We love playdates with friends.. Presley is just like me.. she is a bit of a social butterfly. :)

We also went to Carter's on Friday, and scored big...50% off everything til Sunday... really cute stuff right now, too!

HA!! I just found this one..and HAD to add it. Hilarious.. gotta love that Presley's pants are unbuttoned, too. :)

Hello Spring!!

Goodbye COLD winter days.. Goodbye Fall, Hello Spring!!

 We had so much fun playing in our yard today! We thought about going to park, but, it started looking like rain..so we just stayed home. Presley and I LOVE getting out and enjoying this BEAUTIFUL weather!! Notice the picture below, she thought she should take a break and nap for a minute! ;)

She keep me laughing! lol

Watch out American Idol, Presley is rocking the end of a broom! lol

Its very hard to take pictures without laughing!

 My first go at a texture..for fun :)

We are still on the countdown.. Matt works next 5 days.. it will be his 9th day to work.. oh, and he usually works 12 hour days. Needless to say, my boy is tired..and we are so ready for the weekend!! Thankfully, we are pretty busy this week! Yay, for busy weeks!!

I have Bible Study in the morning..and I read this verse this week.. Love it!

LOVE the Once Upon A Child here..

Ok, so in MASON, OHIO.. I love Once Upon a Child!!
Memphis.. had cute stuff sometimes..and sometimes..not so much. The one thing I ALWAYS hated was the Memphis store had a strange smell..and all the clothes always smelled funny.

NOT here.. Not in OHIO!
I had a $5 off $25 purchase coupon. YAY!
I SCORED big time.

I got ALL OF THIS for $32!!!! Now, the crazy part is the adorable skirt with the strawberries ( it was a must) is from CrewCuts, so I looked up the price. They have one now for $39 with NO strawberries. :) SO, people.. I SAVED!!!!!! BIGTIME!
Plus, they always have a great selection.

Grandmommy got Presley some cute things from Carters for summer, so now, she should be pretty good. I still need to get her some cute white sandals. Her wide feet can be a challenge. :)

I kindof have a think for Strawberries.. JUST LOVE THEM!!

Maybe because I loved Strawberry Shortcake as a child? hmm.. who knows :)

I just had to get this shirt ($1.50) because of Daisy :)

It will make a great play shirt for the park.

 I just LOVE bargain shopping.. makes for a happy day!! :)

On a sad note.. Matt has to work lots this week.. He went back on Thursday and works until NEXT Friday.. so we are counting down the days..until his next weekend off!!

Gotta love a tea party!

   I know these pictures are pretty bright.. P was sitting right next to a window.. But, they are too cute..I had to share. She loves to play pretend, its so much fun to watch!! Love this sweet angel!!!

We love the park!!

Yesterday was sooo pretty.. it ended up getting up to 70!!
We started the morning at the park..it was still chilly and I should have worn more clothes.. but, we still had a great time with the Judd's
I hate when I have harsh lighting to take pictures in.. I almost just put in on auto.. Harsh lighting is NOT fun to take pictures in...but, after snapping a few.. I put down the camera and played with P. She was so glad to get back to the park!!
She had such a great time..and LOVED seeing her friends! Here was her reaction when she saw them arriving.. LOVE it!

Excuse our crazy hair.. lost the clippy somewhere bt home and park..happens a lot! lol

 Add windy day..you get this beautiful hair :)

Swinging with Tyson

Sweet Judd's

Mia, Avery, and Tyson

Sweet Mia in the swing for the 1st time :)

Too cute!!!

We ended the night by going to some friends house for dinner.. It was the carmax clan.. We had to go without Matt..since he was working. But, we still had a great time.
During dinner, Presley was looking out the window and start screaming for me to BREACH it Mommy, BREACH it.. ( means REACH it) I said, honey what do you want me to REACH?? She answered, "The MOON!!!" :) Everyone was laughing and I was thinking gosh I LOVE this child!!! :)

Her sweet features..

I know I am her mommy. I know that I am suppose to think she is gorgeous.
But, I am amazed at how beautiful my little girl is. These pictures she was doing a little pouting, so excuse her. :)
Her hair.. beautiful brown curls.
Her eyelashes..longer than life.
Her eyes.. the most beautiful color crystal blue.
Her lips..just perfect.

More than all of that.
Her heart. Genuine and kind.. loving and sweet.
My prayer is others will always see her beauty from within.

Today.. we went to Target and I thought I would try on a tank top just for fun..
Presley and I head to the dressing room, I put it on..
Presley say, "Oh, Mommy.. CUTE!!!" directly followed by..Beach and Princess. lol
( I guess Beach was b/c it was a tank top..and hey, if she thinks I'm a princess..I'll go with it. :)
She is too funny. I just love that great sense of humor she already has!

I adore her.. Her beauty is within and it radiates in so many ways.
Matt and I are blessed beyond measure.

I'll working on getting a smile picture from her. She was pretty tired when I took these :)