One

Dear Presley,

Today you turned one. I seriously cant believe how fast time flew right by us. I have loved watching you learn and grow and become quite the little lady. You sure keep us all on our toes and we cant help but watch you all day. You bring light into every room you enter and you bring light into our lives. We thank Heavenly Father everyday for you. I cant imagine life without you. You make Daddy and I so happy. Words cannot express how much we love and adore you. Thank you for choosing us. You bless our lives everyday. You have learned a whole lot in the last year. You rolled over at 4 months, crawled at 6 months, and walked at 9 months. Now, you run. You run everywhere. I run everywhere after you making sure you will be safe. You love to play outside and you love "gogs". In fact, thats the first word out of your mouth every morning where you proceed to look for Zoey. You continue to put anything and everything in your mouth. You love to eat! You can eat a whole meal by yourself and then help Mom eat hers. You have become quite the pro at your sippy cup. You love to play in the bathroom with mom while she gets ready. You love to brush your hair with her brush. You love tub time with Daddy and never want to get out. You absolutely love water. You fed your very first Giraffe last week and laughed hysterically the whole time. You have no fears my love and I envy you. You can say "Mom", "Dada", "gog", "all done", "hey", "no", and "ya". Your latest obsession is pointing at whoever you are talking to. You love to imitate noises, especially the burp sound Dad taught you the other night. You love phones and your black purse Uncle Kyle sent you from Guatemala. You love your dollies. You love the phone cord and any string you can get your hands on. Im so proud to be your Mama. I love you little one. Please stay just how you are forever.

Wild Card

Im a little uptight. Oh that word makes me sound like a crazy person. Lets say Anal. Thats not any better but whatever. You would have never guessed that about me Im sure. But I am. It runs in my gene pool. I have never faltered from the right in fear of disappointing someone. That, I get from my dad. My up tightness, well that's from my mom. Great genes, huh? My whole life I have been teased about being uptight. For example, Zach and I ran quickly to Walmart to return a Redbox we had rented, well Zach parked right in front of Walmart in the 'No Parking' zone. He ran into Walmart and I hopped into the drivers seat to Park the car. He wasnt more then 2 minutes but I was so afraid of breaking the rules. The whole way home he teased me. Im used to it by now. I actually even tease myself, I just cant help it though. My family calls me the 'Wild Card'. Not because Im out of control wild but because I really want to be and cant. You can only imagine how I was after having a baby. I stressed easily because I was so afraid she was going to get into something she wasnt supposed to or eat something she wasnt supposed to. Life wasnt in my control and that was really hard to come to terms with. I like everything so so and it wasnt up to me anymore. I had a little girl running my life the way she wanted. Im loosening up though. It might not seem like it to others but can really feel it.

I also have a weak stomach. When I was younger if I ate to much candy Id throw up. Not enough sleep, throw up. Nervous, throw up. Slam my finger in the door, throw up.

**Rewind to November 2006, 3 months after Marrying Zach**

Im probably going to have to explain myself about the finger. Oh man I cant believe Im posting this for the whole world to see. So dumb. Our doors weigh at least 100 pounds(slight exaggeration). I was coming home from a Bachelorette party and while trying to keep the door quiet while shutting I shut my finger in the door. It hurt so bad! So I took a tylenol and fell asleep on the couch for a little bit. About an hour later I wake up to go brush my teeth and wash my face( another Anal quality, I cant sleep unless I have done both of those things, and dont think I didnt do it a sleep overs when I was younger too, and dont think I didnt wear my retainer every stinking day after I got my braces off, because if I didnt I wouldnt be following the rules, remember?) Anyways, Im washing my face and misjudged how close the faucet was, and BAM, finger slams into faucet. Well I go pale. Im dizzy, Im sick to my stomach, Im going to faint. I called out Zachs name and he came racing downstairs. You can only imagine what he saw. Wife laying over the bathroom counter, sinking slowly to the ground, pale face, mascara dripping down her face. And thats when he truly fell in love with me. HA! I sink to the floor and within seconds proclaim Im going to throw up... and I did.

Its ridiculous. My cousin Jami has me tell this story atleast every month just so I can relive it once more. I laugh at myself. I have issues. I seriously do! But who doesnt?

Thank you for the Music, the songs Im singing

Music holds a special place in my heart. Ive been thinking a lot lately how grateful I am to be able to teach children to love music as well. For those who dont know, I teach musical theater and dance to 3-12 year olds a couple days a week. I absolutely have the best job ever. I have been blessed with the ability to sing, The ability to touch peoples hearts in ways only music can. I cant thank my Heavenly Father enough for intrusting me with this blessing. Since music is so important to me I want it to be just as important to Presley. The videos show it all. That girl has some sweet dance skills if I do say so myself. The only problem is, I think she gets them from her dad. Which is fine, if you want people to laugh hysterically at you when you dance because you are THAT good. With some training Im sure she will come around to the "Good" side. Her favorite songs include: Im a little teapot, Twinkle twinkle, The wheels on the bus, If youre happy and you know it, Patty cake and Old Mcdonald. My only question is, is it bad to teach your almost 1 year old how to drop it low and shake her booty?

Put a Smile on your face, make the world a better place

Ive had a fantastic day. Ive been needing this. A fantastic day needs a happy post. So Why am I so happy you ask?

1. Presley slept until 9:45 this morning. Yes you are reading that right 9 freaking 45. uh.mazing!
2. After a month Hiatus I finally over came my laziness and Jillian and I are becoming acquaintences again. We will never be friends. Never I tell ya.

3. I LOVE MY NEW BODY WASH!! I got a coupon for it in the mail and I needed some new bodywash anyway. It smells so good and it makes lots of bubbles and I may or may not pretend to be like the woman on the commercials when they are washing their bodies.

4. Ladies and gentleman I just opened the last Formula can of Presleys life. It feels amazing. Really amazing.

5. My porkchops actually turned out really good tonight for dinner. Our grill sometimes decides to grill good. Theres a different story for the rice though. Have I ever mentioned how much I hate my stove? I hate it. It knows 2 degrees, fire lava hot and off. Sweet ,huh?

6. This perty lady is having a birthday.

Am I hoping this post will maybe entice her to forgive me for calling at 10 at night to wish her a happy birthday? Maybe. But I'll still love her even if she doesnt. Cause were twins, you know. Happy Birthday Christina!! Youre hot. Seriously.