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By the way you should check out the birth story photos while you are there. Amazing!

Did you ever hide in the back of the car when your Mom told that you couldn't go? And then pop out and make her super mad? I know I did.... My poor Mom probably just wanted some "alone" time. Now that I am a Mom I can imagine her frustration. Sorry Mom.

Fact..

Fact: Presley has never had a sickness that has required treatment from a doctor (which I am grateful for everyday). That being said..... When she is sick she is AWFUL. She doesn't sleep. SHE WILL NOT SLEEP. She will however lay on the couch, bed, floor, stairs, any where really and proceed to whine and moan. She will get up at  7 am and she WON'T surrender to sleep until 10 pm or later. This is one of the reasons I am so grateful that she has never been really sick. I don't want to even imagine what she would be like if she was really in pain. Good luck giving birth sweetheart. 

I love her so much but she is pushing me to my limit right now. Serenity now!!!!  I should note that she is not sick right now. It was just a random memory that surfaced.

Also I am missing Hawaii like crazy (hence the pic). I need the beach, the waves, the warmth... I need it all. Anyone want to sponsor me? 

On a totally unrelated note....this made me laugh for 3 min.....are they for real?

Have I ever told you she is amazing.....well she is....

Happy....

I know its late but who cares? Right? Because I am late on blogging this and because I think she is so cute and well because I feel like it I am going to post the many faces of Presley's bday celebration. She really makes some funny faces and has some interesting reactions. This one above is her birthday cheese face. I love her silly self.

This one is the can't we stop taking pics and start opening these presents I have been waiting all day for? Well yes we can.

This face is this box is pretty small it better be good.

And it was. Her Auntie Morgan got her a locket she has been waiting for ages. We have yet to put any pics in it.

This is the can you please stop choking me with this locket I am trying to open more mediocre presents face?

Woohoo for Bdays! I am not a big fan of spoiling kids with endless amounts of presents. I keep it short sweet and to the point. She also got some pots and pans, headbands, lip gloss, play makeup, and a few other things from her Aunties and Grandparents.

I love her profile. I am that Mom that stares at her child with wonder and amazement that I made something so pretty. Ok, I know that God has everything to do with and not me but that is a technicality people. ;)

We topped the night off with a little chocolate cake she was very happy. She makes 8 look good.

And lastly what is a party with out a little snuggle pic with your Mom. I did bare you its the least you can give me. lol

My babe

I think this is possibly my favorite picture of Presley ever. My brother in law took it while he was visiting us in Laie, Hawaii. I can't remember the name of the little pizza shack it was taken at but it was down near Sunset beach. She was about 2 1/2 here. So cute and so camera shy. Seriously she had a real problem with cameras. She would only let me take her pic and sometimes her Dad and Uncle Dave. He bribed her with 3 skittles (which was normally a big no no for me) and I am so glad he did. So precious. I need to have this printed on canvas.

She did it

Blast....Its been to long since I last posted and so much has happened. So I thought I would start with my favorite part.

My daughter turned 8 and got baptized to become a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

I will admit I was kind of sad about this day at first and I will tell you why. I really no longer had a baby. I mean I know she has been growing up but this was a total life milestone for her. She is in senior Primary know and she goes to Achievement Days.

I was slightly freaking out the whole time and then when it finally happened it was so nice. We were able to get special permission to have Dan baptize her before he left to go back to Hawaii. With the holidays I didn't even get the for sure go ahead until the morning of. Luckily most of the family and a few friends were able to make it.

Now for the best part of the story. So I wasn't the only one freaking out. Presley had been off and on having moments of stress about being the center of attention and getting a blessing. That was another reason for me to stress. When she makes up her mind it can be a definite challenge to get her to back down.

So we get to the church and start getting arranged to pick out a dress to wear and she HATED them all. Finally I just pick one that looks as close to her size as possible. We proceed to go into the changing room where she had a break down. I pulled her Dad in and we talked about it. The best part was that she was freaking out about the dress. She looked at me and said, "I am not going out there wearing that" as she threw her pointed finger at it. I was dying I had to turn around so she didn't see me laughing.

Hence the pouty face in the pic above.

I made her get in the dress and she was trying to hide from everyone and would barely take a picture. Then we start the service and she is crying during the song and the prayer and I am shaking with laughter b/c its all about this "terrible dress".

Then it came time to get into the font. She looked so tiny and so grown up at the same time. It all happened so fast. Bam it was over and done.

And now we see the after. She was so happy. Everything went perfectly. It was so beautiful.

She had her confirmation blessing and she realized it was a nice thing.

She felt special and very happy.

Here's the fam.

And my favorite pic of the night.

I love my girl.

She is growing up but I can handle it.

At least I hope so.

I will probably be in tears about it next week. lol

God is Good

This guy is the tops! He is so good to me even when I don't deserve it. He is always there for me.

Sadness

I want to express my love to my dear friend Natalie. God bless you and your family in your hour of need.
Natalie and her husband Richie lost there 2 month old son this morning.

I also want to express my love to my second family the Mortimer's. God bless you as well.
The Mortimer's lost there beloved Grandma this morning.