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.