Printing Photos

So, a couple of weeks ago I discovered Mpix.com. My life might never be the same.

Before then, I used snapfish for any photo prints I wanted. They were fine, but when my mom wanted to print one of my magnolia pictures in a 16x20, Snapfish just couldn't provide us with what we needed.

Several amateur photographers mentioned loving Mpix, so I decided to give them a go.... Holy Moly gorgeous. I will never look back.

Anyway, I got that 16x20 printed with a matboard placed underneath. It was amazing... seriously, I doubted that I even took the photo.

If you get anything printed and want to be super amazed, I heard that you should choose the metallic paper. Of course, that was recommended to me AFTER I placed my first order.

Anyway... look how good these prints turned out:

I've decided this picture doesn't do the prints justice... yall, they are super nice. 

I'm not near blog savvy enough to write something that someone will sponsor. I really did like my order, I really did pay for my order, and I really have already ordered again, haha!

Art Project

Grayson came home with the sweetest art project today. Tonight, it sits on my fridge. I might just have to get it framed... that little tree trunk arm is way too sweet.

Two Years

My itty bitty baby turned two on Sunday.

Sometimes it feels like we've only had him for a few minutes... other times I find myself trying to remember what life was like without him. 

He has changed me... 

I'm a different teacher now. I see Grayson in all of my students and sincerely want the best for each of them. Sad stories of kids absolutely break my heart now in a way that those stories never could touch me before. I don't think you have to be a mom to be a great teacher, but I do think Grayson has made me a better teacher. 

I take time to enjoy the simple things in life (that sometimes shouldn't be enjoyed at all!). This summer has been so hot that we've had a terrible problem with ants at our house, and I promise we're doing everything there is to do to control them. Does that bother Grayson... NO!! He has been known to say, "Bye, bugs" as we leave the house... I have been known to laugh. 

I find myself counting down the hours until I can see my family. I sometimes have to get Grayson out of his crib for one extra snuggle at night. Even when Grayson is in full fit mode, I'd still rather be home with him than anywhere else in the world. 

So... two years... where did you go??? 

Birthday Celebrations Part #2

Since we celebrated with my family last night, we traveled down to Columbia to celebrate Grayson's birthday with his side of the family today! We had a lot of fun and the weather was really nice-- not too hot and not rainy!!

Grayson's Nana made the cake. She said there are three candles because she always gives you "one to grown on".  

This is when Grayson was ready to go swimming... NOW!! 

I like this picture because JuJu and Daddy are doing all of the candle blowing!! 

Yep... this really happened. 

Grayson says, "What was I thinking?!!"

Grayson's Birthday Celebrations Part #1

This year, we decided to make Grayson's birthday celebrations very simple. Today we got together with our family to celebrate two birthdays!!! Grayson and Alexis had a great little party!

Enjoy some pictures from our fun!

A cupcake tower for Alexis...

and one for Grayson, too! 

So excited!!

Alexis and Kayden

Sitting at his big boy table, his birthday gift from Mommy and Daddy. 

Sweet baby

It is time to sing!!

Blow out those candles, guys!!

It took Grayson a little bit of time (and finally some help from Daddy) to blow out his candle!

Yummy cupcakes

Such a handsome boy!