First Haircut

Presley's hair FINALLY got long enough to cut. We needed to get the hair out of her face, so we took her to "Aunt" Jenny.

Here is the first cut...

She really wasn't sure what was going on. She sat still, for the most part, and didn't cry!
ALL DONE!

McCollough Hayride

It was that time again... McCollough Family Fall Festival!!! The hayride, the BBQ, and the fun!

On the hayride, Madeleine and Presley playing with corn.
Presley is actually feeding the horse!!!
Yes- we fed the cows too!
My cousin Chad and his son Augustus (who is only 6 weeks older than Presley). In the background is my dad and Presley.
We had a great time!!! See you next time.

MN State Fair

A few weeks ago, my parents and I took Presley to the MN State Fair. It was a beautiful day. We were there by 8:30 AM and got see what we wanted to before the crazy people showed up.

I think this was Presley's favorite part of the day! She LOVES corn on the cob!

These pictures are of her in the little farm area. She had fun with all the stations... getting some corn to "feed" the animals.
Riding the tractor... JOHN DEERE!!!
Picking the garden
"Feeding" the sheep
Picking apples with Grandpa
We took her to the animal barns- she saw the horses- which she was terrified of-- the cows, and the pigs. She LOVED the pigs. She plugs her nose and says "PEJEW" I love it!

Grandpa took her on a couple rides. Two was enough for her and for the pocketbook!!! GESH!!!Just a side note: things are going pretty good considering. We are getting settle in at my parents house and she is back on a routine. Now if we can just get the 8 teeth she has to come all the way in!!!

Update on Life

This summer has been a true roller coaster. Times with Presley are amazing. She has grown and learned so much. She started talking more and moving around. She has the best personality. I have tried to do as many activities as we can (see older blogs). Despite the fun with her, there has been a HUGE dip in our life. For those of you who don't know... John and I are separated and are in the process of divorce. We both knew this was coming sometime or another. We have tried to work on things, and no luck. So instead of hating each other, we decided to go our separate ways. Things will be hard with Presley at first, but she isn't the first child in the world to go through this.

Presley and I are now living with my parents in White Bear Lake, MN. About 1 mile from my brother and his family... so you can imagine the family support she and I are getting. John has chosen to stay in Hugo with the townhouse.

Emotionally, I am doing okay. I have sort of braced myself for this for quite some time. Plus I have an amazing support system... family and friends. I look back 10 years ago and think... I was just starting my senior year of high school (on crutches)... and I would have NEVER thought I would be married, one kid, and DIVORCED in 10 years. I don't think that is in anyone's 10 year plan. But it is here and it's something I have to face and move on with.

I appreciate everyone's thoughts, prayers and encouraging words. I will continue to post pictures of Presley and myself on here... and keep everyone updated on life.

Here and There

Life seems to throw curve balls once in a while... we are at one of those times.... so here we are at the local "beach" playing in the sand and water (with Grandpa)

Como Zoo

Last weekend, my cousins came to MN for a short visit. We borrowed my niece and nephew for a day and went to Como Zoo... mind you this zoo is free... We LOVE this zoo because you can get so close to the animals!!!

Inside the butterfly exhibit... Presley thought they were amazing. She would just stare at them!


Thanks, Trent and Lauren, for a fun day!

Growing up...

Presley has learned that when she says "poddy" she can sit on the toilet and pretend to go and wipe. We just have to learn that you sit on the potty BEFORE you go... :)

My baby girl is getting so big.