The boxes are unpacked...

This week has been super busy.. Movers came on Monday, and we left for Nashville..thankfully, I had lots of help from Granddad and Grandmommy! :)
The movers delivered our things on Tuesday afternoon. I unpacked..unpacked..and unpacked.
On Thursday, my sweet friend, Kim came to stay the weekend to help me unpack some more, and organize. She was SOO much help!!
I haven't taken pics of our new place yet.. they are coming.
I also celebrated 5 years with the sweetest man ever. He is so good to me, and I am blessed to have him!! We were so excited that Kim offered to watch Presley, so we could go on a date.
Yummy sushi restaurant in Cool Springs and Water for Elephants was a perfect way to spend it. We are also going to take a vacation soon..whenever work slows down for Matt. I am so excited..thinking about going to the beach. But, may wait until September, so its not so hot.
Here are a few pics of my sweet little family, we did a super quick photo session before our date :)

Being cheesy :)

My FAV! :)

Our senior pics :) lol

We are pretty excited to be closer to Memphis.. in fact, I plan to go this week to see family and friends.. Can't wait!!! Matt will be out of town, so its the perfect time to go.

Easter

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!! I am sad this will be the 2nd year in a row we are missing Easter service at Church due to moving. Its so funny, it is the SAME day we moved here to Ohio last year, April 25th. Crazy, Ironic, I think so!
Easter is such a special time for me, I have fond memories of it growing us..My mom always made us a special basket, and got us something she knew we would love..but, her true emphasis was on Jesus and taking us to Church that morning. I was raised in Church, and was there just about every time the doors were open, but I knew Easter was special.
It was always kindof sad to me to see how crowded that Sunday was, so many people just go to Church on Easter...I never understood, did they think they were doing Him a favor?? You gave your son..who died for my eternal life..I will go to Church one time a year?? BUT, maybe that one time would plant a seed and get them to see what Church is really about. Its about growing in our walk..about fellowship with other believers, its about showing Him he really is important. I am so blessed to have had parents that raised me going to Church, but, never pushy about it. I saw Jesus in them, I saw their walk, and that's what made me want to go. To me, that is what Easter is about..not the Easter Bunny.. about a God would LOVE me unconditionally, that he gave his ONLY son for me. Amazing. I can't say I could do the same. Presley is my heart. And now, that I am a parent, I truely see HIS love for me. I can only pray that I make him pleased with my life. I hope others see Him in me. I hope my little girl learns to love her creator, and see the important of what Easter is.. Not get wrapped up in a bunny, candy, or things.
I am so thankful for my salvation, and a God that like the verse in Hebrews says, "Will NEVER leave or forsake me."
This video is AMAZING! Praise be to Jesus, HE IS ALIVE!!


ON a different note.. MOVING day is MONDAY!!

A bunny shirt and some distressed furniture...

Here is my little angel in her PRECIOUS new bunny shirt..made by sweet friend, Suzy. She is starting her own shop on etsy..and had me take pics for it. This is what she has made for P so far. We LOVE it!!

Showing me how a bunny "hops!"

I can't believe I FORGOT to take a before picture.. Picture a plain brown table. Got it.. OK.. Now, this is the beautiful creation I turned it into during Presley's nap today.
I used sandpaper, lots of MY muscles (lol), and off white spraypaint, and a little distressed ink. Wha la!
I am changing up the decor in my living room..I have had RED ever since we got married.. But, being a practical girl, I am moving red into my kitchen..But, the living room needed a little change. So, excited!! Found two of the pillows below..and I have a gorgeous plan for the living room.. YAY, for change!! You will have to wait until we get in our new place to see what I have in mind.. This table will be in it for sure!!

One more of my little girl :)

Still waiting on the movers to call.. UGH.. I am such a planner.. I need to have a date..But, I am staying positive..for now :)

enjoying this beautiful day...

We love the weather in Ohio.. Matt and I joke that we never remember sweating last spring/summer. There's always a breeze, and its just not really humid, like the good ol' south. I am really going to MISS this!! I am trying to go outside everyday..just to enjoy it. Last week, we went house hunting in Nashville, and it was ALREADY HOT!! ugh. NO fun!! But, I will survive. :)
We found a townhouse..and we are super excited about it. Its located in Brentwood, and only about 20-25 min from just about everything..including airport, and Matt's job. Also, Dolly Parton lives very close. Maybe I will run into her at Kroger. lol
I will get pictures of it once we get everything moved in and decorated. Its a 3 bedroom + bonus room, 2 1/2 bath, kitchen, living room, and garage. Just perfect for us. We thought renting was the best option again, because we will probably only be in Nashville 1year-18 months.

I am so ready for the move to be over. Thankfully, Carmax is great and moves us. They pack up everything!! I don't lift a finger.. just gotta work this week on getting things organized. We will most likely be moving the week after Easter.. which is too funny..because we moved last year on the 25th of April..it just may happen again on the same day.

I am so blessed to have this sweet P to enjoy this great weather with. She is such a JOY!
I can't wait to get to our new place and take her somewhere great for a "real photo shoot" This was in our little yard..and I just love the trees and how beautiful they are blooming at the moment. God is so good. I am seeing his grace more and more these days.
LOTS of pics :)

Singing "You are my sunshine.." LOVE!

LOVE This PICTURE!! 

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. :)