Maddy's Sofa

I finally got a picture of Maddy with her sleeper-sofa. The luxury gift from Papa :)

Love is in the Air

*singing in a deep, breathy voice at my desk*
"Love is in the air... everywhere I look around..." My mother made me a beautiful "Love" CD, which Maddy and I now jam to on our way home. I'll spare my coworkers some of the tunes, well actually my voice singing those tunes. But I'll just make sure to say that Crazy for You does make an appearance.
After what felt like a wedding month, things are starting to get back into the routine of the Lewis's. We were so amazed at the outpouring of love for us, that our heads have been a little ahem... big. Maddy walks around barking orders... demanding that the flower girl get, what the flower girl wants. Then you have Mr. Right shouting out which ice cream he wants from Nana Pat's shindig, usually asking for a sample of a few. And the bride? Well the Bride has been as lovely as ever. She runs to do the errands of the flower girl, makes sure Mr. Right is happy, and cleans the house as if it were her job. NOT! Where's room service?!?

Seriously though? We had a really great time with family and friends.

Maddy was partial to these little people above.

So... now onward and upward! Halloween! I debated for days whether Maddy would go trick or treating as the birthday girl.Get it? BUT...... really, a cheap cost effective outfit came to mind... She could go as the flower girl!
All of the these ideas vanished when I came across what actually will be her costume. Pictures to come soon!

Ray as a husband, is just as good -if not better- than Ray as a fiance. He came home yesterday after stopping at Target with this....
Reusable cups with reusable straws! He's my top dog :)

Off the Vineyard

We are home. Pictures for now.

I Ra... er... Amanda

We are married! On the beach under a beautiful gazebo Ray and I made it official. As soon as we were lined up I watched my little girl walk out in her "Cinderella" dress sent from Auntie Christen and the moment caught up with me. The rest was tears and laughter. After the ceremony my Nana made her appearance, out of the sky appeared the most magnificent rainbow. We are now honeymooners cruising the island with the Madster.

The love that surrounded us this past weekend leaves me breathless.

The Love of a Family

Yesterday was one.of.those.days. Maddy started vomiting pretty early in the day. I am petrified of vomit. P.e.t.r.i.f.i.e.d. BUT, want to know what is worse? ...Watching your little monkey sick. This is parenting, huh? -The overwhelming sensation to take any pain away.
Today I am thinking of two things.
I am so grateful for our sweet little girl.
I am so thankful for Ray, my soon to be husband.

In just over a week we are going to say our vows in what might be hurricane #4 in as many days for the Northeast. All of this hurricane talk is OK... you'll carry us through it. I feel strong because of you.

On that note... Here are some words from a song that reminds me of the family I have. Tell the repo man
And the stars above
You're the one I love
Perfect summers night
Not a wind that breathes
Just the bullets whispering gentle 'mongst the new green leaves
There's things I might have said
Only wish I could
Now I'm leaking life faster
Then I'm leaking blood.

Twinkle Toes

Maddy and Papa went shopping on Saturday.
Madelyn now has the new, hip Sketchers Twinkle Toes!

Brush Your Teeth! (or end up like momma)

Every night... between 7:00pm and 7:30pm the TOOTHBRUSH MONSTER comes!

He stealthily sneaks into the living room... blindsiding Maddy with fluoride!

Other than that scary development we are good. Hanging in and waiting for the BIG DAY! Californians arrive!