Fall is here...

so of course that meant we had to have some new pictures made!

My wonderfully talented cousin and roomie, Kim, took our Fall pictures this weekend at Berry and it was beautiful! I had a great time with my family and of course with MG, who would have rather played and played than take pictures, but we got some great shots!

Happy Fall Everyone!!

Teary Eyed and Overjoyed

I have found that it really is the simple things in life that make you the most happy.

Yesterday, Molly Grace and I spent the day with my sisters. We went shopping, of course. The Toles (Talbert for Meg now) are pros at shopping! While we were eating lunch, Molly Grace was behaving so well. It is typically hard to keep her contained in her high chair while eating out. My little one is quite the adventurous 14 month old, but today she was doing remarkably well. All of the sudden, she just looked up at me, grabbed my hand and kissed it. I can honestly say that has to be the best kiss I've ever received. It brought me to tears and I was overwhelmed with the love I have for this little girl who stole my heart all over again. I felt so overjoyed by that one simple kiss on the hand.

I am so blessed to be a mom, to be her mother. I write this post now to remind me when I'm stressed out or having a hard time with what seems to be early onset terrible twos, I can recall that moment and remember that it's all worth it.

I'm in T-R-O-U-B-L-E....part 2

Molly Grace Toles and Nash Bryant

Nash is the adorable son of Jordan and Tiffant Bryant. Jordan is the brother of my best friends, Anna and Sarah! We all got to hang out on Labor Day, which is a rare occassion because Anna lives in Chicago and Sarah lives in Virginia. We all met up at Barry and Marsha's (Jordan, Anna, and Sarah's parents) home in Cave Spring and porch sat and enjoyed the beautiful weather! It was so good to see them all. Clearly, the kiddos had fun! Now, I just have to make sure she doesn't grow up and try to kiss all the boys!

Story Time

{WARNING: This post makes me nervous to write, but I need an outlet, so here goes...}

Once upon a time there was a girl who dated a boy, they dated for a while but it was not a healthy relationship. One day the girl found out she was a expecting a baby, and at first the boy said he was going to be there, but then decided the responsibility that comes along with having a baby was too much for him to handle.

40 (ish) weeks later, the girl delivered a healthy, beautiful baby and the healthy, beautiful baby gave the girl all the joy in the world. Of course there were hard times, but the joy the healthy, beautiful baby gave the girl surpassed all of the late night feedings and long days, and the baby's cries. The girl instantly fell in love with the baby girl; and the boy, well he had nothing to do with the girl or the baby.


Flash Forward to Sept. 8, 2010.

One Wednesday night in September, the girl, who had moved on from the boy the moment he left, went out with a friend she had made to enjoy a nice night at a concert in Atlanta. This was a rare occassion for the girl, who spends most of her nights at home taking care of the healthy, beautiful baby girl becuase that is where she loves to be. The girl was looking forward to the sounds of John Mayer and the company of her new friend, and even some of her old friends.

As the girl was walking into the concert, she spotted a friend that had once been a friend of the girl and the boy, being polite the girl called out the friend's name and waved. Without realizing it, the boy from the past turned around. This boy, the biological father of the girl's healthy, beautiful baby was standing right in front of the girl. Shocked and surprised to see the boy since she hadn't seen or talked to him in two years, the girl waved and offered a sarcastic hello and good to see you. Without one word or advance from the boy, who obviously still has no desire of responsibility, the girl with her head held high walked away, just as she had done before.

The girl went on into the concert and enjoyed the music. Wondering what she was to learn from this random and unwanted experience, the girl decided that in the end, there is a happy ending. Instead of crying or being angry or dwelling on the scene of what had happened, the girl realized she knew that God has a beautiful and wondeful plan for her and the healthy, beautiful baby. The girl lived happily ever after with the healthy, beautiful baby girl and the guy, well, the girl hopes he one day realizes the joy he missed out on in the experiencing the life of the healthy, beautiful baby girl.

check this out...it could lead to a GIVEAWAY!

AND WHO DOESN'T LOVE A GIVEAWAY??

April Clayton, a cousin of mine, has a WONDERFUL online store called Hair Flair Bowtique. She makes the cutest bows, tutus and tutu dresses, boutique flip flops, personalized t-shirts, bow holders and much, much more!!

Friend her NOW on Facebook! When she reaches 100 "friends", she is going to giveaway a $25.00 gift certificate to her store!!

Here are a few of the things she has made for MG:

If all works out the way I hope it will, I will be doing a giveaway soon for something from Hair Flair Bowtique!!

What would you like to see as a giveaway??

Check April out now!

thanks! :)

oh you make me smile

This past weekend didn't start out too well. I picked MGT up from Jana (babysitter on MWF) Friday and she was running a fever of 102. I just knew for sure it was her ears. After a dose of infant tylenol and Mommy's loving, she perked right up and didn't run another fever the rest of the weekend.

So Saturday we headed out to Lake Lanier for some fun in the (late afternoon) sun with the family. Molly Grace wasn't allowed to play in the water because I didn't want to have to worry about whether it would have a negative effect on her ears, but that didn't stop her from being the life of the party. I took these pictures of her Saturday night and what a little ham she was being!! These pictures definitely show the bear's bubbly, fun, and loving personality!

cheesing with Mommy!

oh, she makes me smile!


just a silly, happy bear girl face brought you by Molly Grace!

loving our sunglasses!

already a jet(ski)setter! She loves it, she just leans back and enjoys the (slow) ride!

didn't you know it's courtesy to wave at other boats you see? she does!
hmmm...how can I get in?
high five!!
trying to touch the water!
me and my girl!

We always have such a fun time on the boat!!

Finally Friday

It's Friday!

I'm so excited it's the weekend! MG and I had movie and pizza night tonight. I was looking forward to night at home with my girl. She is a handful though, I'm pretty sure the "terrible twos" started a little early in my house. I have found that just ignoring her fits allows her to comfort herself and realize it won't get her anywhere. It doesn't mean that it isn't hard as crap to ignore. I'm also excited about tomorrow. I am going to take the mountain of baby clothes, toys, bottles, and equipment to a local consignment store and hopefully make a little bit of money. If I do maybe I'll get a little Christmas shopping in this weekend too! I promised myself last December that I wouldn't wait until December 21st to start buying again!

As far as the sleeping situation is going, I'm proud to report that she has slept in her own bed the past 2 nights, with no problems at all. As I type this she is sleepy soundly, in her own bed, even through this thunderstorm that is making me jump! Each night I have had to make a conscious decision to do it. I know It sounds so strange, but the idea of her being in the same house and in a different room makes me feel like I will miss something. I guess its because of the amount of things I miss out on while I'm at work. I can already tell a difference in the way I am sleeping. I'm going to keep it up! I truly think it will be the best thing for both of us. I do miss my snuggle buddy though!

Here are some recent photos of the bear girl...they are perfect examples of her personality these days!

I was trying to clean her old car seat and she decided to sit in it...guess she missed it!

playing in the empty cabinets at her Aunt Amy's new apartment...love this one!

she is obsessed with my wallet. I wish she realized how much of it was already hers!

when I tell her to smile these days, this is what she does!

on the way to daycare, she had just woken up, but she just looked so dang cute!