Green Boogers

Maddy is sick. again. I tell myself that this is all the wonderful makings of building a strong immune system... she will be Immuno-Girl, fighter of infection. BUT, I still have a corner of myself that feels like if I were home, and she were allowed to be sanitized by her overprotective father -constantly- that these illnesses would not happen. If she were allowed to sleep in and soak up her mom's love all day, that I could somehow protect her from the... green boogers. Umph.

Rock-A-Bye Your Bear

Dear Sweet Madelyn,

I am so proud of you. My little girl has turned into a beautiful smart toddler. Watching you grow up has been an honor, I look at you and wonder how I got so lucky as to be chosen to witness the girl that is you.

You chase Sammy around the house and pet him, calling out "Deedee" -so lovingly.
Whenever you spy the refrigerator door open you run- I see your eyes spot the pickle jar- you hold it up asking with -only your eyes- for one slice, Mommy never has said no.
You skip to Daddy's clock radio and know immediately which button, turns on the tunes. You press the big circle with your tiny little hands and shake your bum to the rhythm of the 90's.
Your favorite words are Bah-Dee... mommy and daddy have no idea what that means. But we say it back with a simpatico in our voices.

Last night, and the night before... you slept in your crib for the whole night. I can not believe what an independent girl you are. There will be no counting of chickens, that is a lesson I will teach you, but I need you to know that I love you to the moon and back my dear child.

Ba-Dee Bak Choy.

Love,
Your Mom

Letters to Daddy-O

This was this morning's email to Ray... from me.

Email Titled: Cross My Heart

Enclosed: I am sorry I threw your shoe at you. I won’t do that again :)

Read Me a Story

Maddy reads the most wonderful stories. Sometimes though... she moves too much to see the pictures...



I did finally get around to taking some pictures of the redecoration of Maddy's house. Check'em out. Make sure to look at our new, beauutiful curtains Nana bought us.

Ooopps.... bonus of Maddy snuck in...

Back to the remodel...

Live to Ride, Ride to Live.

We had a great weekend redecorating the house, shopping, park excursions, and checking out Papa's Harley!
Ray and I took Madelyn to a local park on Friday night after work. We let her run around and explore this new place- then we took her over to the swings. She giggled like a drunkard! I will be taking her to many more swings in the near future!
On Saturday after the redecoration of our house Papa showed Maddy "The Famous Harley."

Another One?

I get asked this all the time.
Truth is... I don't know. Not today, or tomorrow at least. I am so happy with our little family- it feels perfect. SO for now, I think we'll just sit back and enjoy. (The fact that I would have to -most likely- give up sugar if I were to ever become pregnant is another reason!)


BUT... it makes it hard when I see photos like this. Look at Mikayla take care of her new little brother, I can see Maddy in her. Ray's sister Christen has done such an amazing job at being a mom- she makes it look easy.

Cutie-Pie

I'll have more of a post later... but for now, here is some cuteness :)