Another Big Day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAM

WE LOVE U

I can't believe you are 5 years old buddy. We all love you and hope you have a GREAT day. Don't eat too many cupcakes and enjoy your dinner tonight. You will always be Aunt Stephie's favorite buddy. I hope you made some love for me!!!!!!!!

Two Beautiful Babies

Sam (5)

Sophia (1)

You've got to love his face.

And she is WAY to precious.

Sick Little Girl

Well, we believe that Addy is on the road to recovery. I tell you everytime that something like this happens I find new respects for stay at home mothers. She was very sick, very whiny, very clingy, and not very happy. She has almost stopped running a fever, but Mark had to give her some tylenol this morning. She doesn't want Mommy to put her down at all. Mommy feels like this isn't a very good idea I must add. We are tired and stessed to say the least. I have started school back (almost 4 weeks ago) and midterms are just around the corner so having time to complete work, do homework, take care of a little one, and do the everyday duties are getting to be a bit stressful for me. Needless to say I was glad and sad to come back to work today. Sad because I want to be with my baby in case she needs me, but glad to get some much needed adult time after being in the house with her for the last two days.

My sister just called to tell me that my nephew, Sam, is very sick now. I guess the cooler weather has brought out the bugs.

Sick Little Girl

Addy had to go to the doctor today after several days of running a fever and not getting better. Well they came back and said she has croop. Anyway long story short she is out of daycare at least until Friday and possibly will have to be put on steroids and breathing treatments. Right now her oxygen levels are still really good so we won't have to do that right now. Please pray that we don't--Mommy would rather not have to put her on steroids or breathing treatments.

Aye Mate

Sara had Sam and Sophie's Birthday party today, and we had a ball. She did a treasure hunt, walking the plank, and all kinds of things. I have posted the pictures for all to see. Sara, you did a wonderful job. Sam and his Pirate Ship. "walking the plank"

Sophie and her cake.

SURPRISE

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!

No not me. My friend Amanda who is mother to Addison's boyfriend, Avery, is expecting a baby girl. I am so excited for her. This will be the first granddaughter on both sides. How fun. Congrats Amanda to you and your family.

Addy's Job

Yes we believe in starting them out early so that she will learn the value of a dollar. Just kidding. Addison is appearing on a website for a lady that I chat with on bow making. She requested models and I sent Addy's picture in and she decided to use her. YEAH!!! If you want to see the website is http://www.angelhugscustomboutique.com/store/WsPages.asp?ID=1. Once again Mommy's not proud at all. LOL!!!
Grammy called bright and early this morning and she is sick today so I took baby girl to daycare. Wow that was hard. She didn't want to stay at all. I had to end up walking out with no kiss or anything because she was really upset. I tried to explain to her that if I brought her to work she would have to play in a drawer and that wouldn't be much fun for 9 hours. She still didn't care.

Sophie Turns ONE

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SOPHIE!!!!!!!!
I cannot believe it has already been a year since that beautiful baby girl was brought into this world. She is a blessing and I love that she and Addy will be so close-unless of course Sophie beats Addy up. LOL!!! I LOVE YOU SOPHIE, HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!!!

Changes all around us

Today Mark goes back to the doctor to see how well things are going and find out when he can go back to work. He has become extremely bored sitting at home everyday.

I have decided to have a major haircut today. I am going at 5:30 this evening and my wonderful sister is going to watch Addy for me. We won't even mention that if I don't get these eyebrows done soon they are going to have to be bush hogged. I have caught myself putting the hair back in a bun more than two times this week, and I promised I wouldn't ever do that again. So it's time for a change. Here is the haircut I picked out--I do have to ask Saundra if it will work for me though. Maybe a little longer too. LOL!!!

Also, Addison had her first sit on a horse. Papa took her out to sit on Majic and Papa got her her first car. Check her out. Grammy sent these pictures to me today.

Family

I am not going to go into details about this, but Mark and I are going through a tough time right now and I would like you to pray for us. I believe that it is mainly stress, but there are some situations that I am NOT happy with at all, and I am sure he feels the same. I know that in the end whatever is supposed to happen will, but to see that right now is really hard. Thanks in advance.

Mark

Mark is doing better as each day passes. I have gotten nothing done over the weekend and am very tired. He is really sore and isn't sleeping real well--hope that gets better soon. The birthday plans are in full force and I can't wait until her party. Now I am on to thinking about what to do for his birthday. School work is really hard right now--finding the time to do it. Mark cannot lift Addison at all so it's on me to take care of her and him and school work and the house. YEAH. This week is close at work so that will put me getting home extra late too. O BOY!!!