happy easter!

wow, i didn't realize it has been since september that i have posted...

i don't really have much to say right now, but i wanted to post a few pics of our easter weekend.

maybe i should stay up late everynight!!

DISCLAIMER: only read if you have nothing better to do... this post is full of rambling!!!

it's 1:00 in the morning and i have no desire to go to bed. i might regret this when ella wakes up saying "baba, baba" repeatedly until i get her a sippy cup. tonight is different from other nights... i usually can't wait to lay my head on that pillow.
i didn't get home until 10:00 from my wonderful small group. usually that is fine, considering my wonderful husband normally has fallen asleep on the couch with our precious angel tucked in his arms sleeping peacefully (i would prefer her to be in the bed, but i'm definitely not complaining) anyway, when i got home tonight ella was wired... she had fallen asleep after dinner, slept a couple of hours, and then awoke with a bundle of energy... so i eventually got her back to sleep around 10:30, 10:45... (notice: i am just rambling... it is 1:15 am)
i did a little work on my new "job". allow me to introduce myself... my name is emily murphy, an independent consultant for the pampered chef. :) btw, if anyone is interested in pampered chef products, just call me...
alright, now that that is over with.
in our small group tonight we had a mini-conversation about getting organized... that is one of my MAJOR weaknesses. like this lady, i am a stacker. derek hates my stacks... if i could stay up after everyone else is in bed, who knows what i could accomplish...
does anyone have any advice on organization? where do i begin?

ella's birthday june 25th

yes, i know... my baby's b'day was in june and i am just now posting the pics. oh well... i've just been spending a lot of time with her... and reading... and watching a little tv, and keeping up the laundry, and .... well you get the picture. ella turned one on june 25th. we had a little party here at the house. here are some pics to show baby girl's celebration.

yes, i made the cake... wasn't the best ever, but i was experimenting w/ fondant. anyway ella liked it as you can see in the next picture.

ella opening gifts...



ella eating her birthday breakfast... pancakes.

it's been a long time.

june 18th.... yep. that was the last time i posted anything. sorry to my 3 (count 'em 3) readers. i really want to do better. i am really trying to prioritize things/organize my life and blogging isn't ranking that high. reading other blogs is winning out. anyway, just thought i would catch you up.

ella turned 1. june 25 (2 WHOLE MONTHS AGO) and i still haven't posted birthday pics - shame on me.
ella started walking july 16th. so if you could have a little sympathy for me please. i have trouble keeping up with her.
we went on vacation the first week of july.... i will post some pics soon.
my small group started back on every other wednesday night... i sure missed those girls...
i joined MOPS of Mt. Juliet. trying to meet some local folks.
i may join mom's club / may meet some more local folks.

ready for my fall schedule to begin.

check back soon.... i really am going to try to post... :)

my new pool...

we got ella a new pool... (really i got it for me. i just let her play in it, too)

now this is what i call tired.

i gave ella a cookie "bitter biscuit" after a long busy day... and this is what happened.

anyone ever felt like that?

mommy likes to play dress up....

just playing around... dressing up ella for the sake of a picture. i just love this dress... it reminds me of holly hobby. anyone remember her?