Saturday, June 27, 2009

Thank You Uncle Mike

I have been meaning to write this for a long time and the other day my mom and I were talking on the phone and again we were talking about my Uncle Mike and how we are lucky to have him as apart of our family.

My Uncle Mike is the best and he does everything for anybody and will go out of his way to help a person in need at a drop of a hat. He has done a lot and I mean a lot for our family and I know his friends as well. So, I just want you, Uncle Mike, to know that I am very grateful for everything you do for my family. Thank you for making Madison's birthday sign and designing her piggy bank. You do a lot for this family and I want you to know how grateful I am for everything you do. You seem to be the back bone of this family and you take on a lot of responsibility to help our family. I thank you and love you so very much. I am the luckiest niece to have you as my Uncle. Again, Thank you for all that you do and someday I hope that I can return the favor to you and help you out when you and Aunt Trini are in need of anything (which will probably never happen), but I will want to be there to return the favor for all that you have done.
I love and Thank you Uncle Mike

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Madison's First Cold

So, lately Madison has been throwing up her food at night time which I wrote in the previous blog. And, last night she threw-up again in the middle of the night at about 2 am when she woke up. Danny and I had a rough night with Mady last night. She just could not sleep. We would get her to sleep then 30 min later she would wake up crying and tossing and turning in her crib. Finally I told Danny "lets give her some Tylenol in the nipple of the bottle". At about 4 am she finally went to sleep, but in our bed. We made a letter "H" in our bed and of course Mady in the middle. I did not dare to pick her up and put her in the crib since we finally all got to sleep.

She woke up with a runny nose and tossing around in our bed which she looked to be not feeling good. I had to go teaching in the morning so she stayed home with daddy. Danny called and we were able to get into see the Dr about 1030 am. The Dr said she had a runny nose and did not seem to be congested. She said to maybe feed her a little earlier and maybe the "throw-up" is because of all the congestion in her nose. And to just watch her and if she got worst to bring her in. Madison is not her happy self and has been very,very fussy. She is so, so tired that she has a hard time falling asleep. With her sneezing, runny nose and not feeling good we are tired, but are thankful she is not really sick and both of us are home.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

The Party was a Hit!

So, Madison's 1st birthday party turned out very well. Danny and I got a lot of compliments on the house and the party which was great to hear.

We had a total of 50 adults and 40 kids on our list, but only 40 adults showed up and I do not know the counts for the kids. I had hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and macaroni salad and beans for the adults. The kids, I made chicken nuggets and mac& cheese. I rented the jumper and the water slide for the kids. The water slide was a blast for the kids. The jumper i could have gone without, but there are those few kids that did go into the bounce house.
We had a great time and it sounded like people were enjoying themselves. Danny will have to post some pictures this week so everyone can see all the fun pictures.

Madison is growing up so fast and I got choked up when we were singing "Happy Birthday". I can not believe that in less than a month she will be a year old. She is walking, crawling, trying to talk and is a very smart girl. She is eating tons, but for some reason she has been throwing up more than usual (2-3 times this week).

Now, all I have next on my list of things to do while I am off of work is Aimee's wedding. I have to get my dress length trimmed before the end of this week. Also, the bachlorette party this weekend in Vegas. Then, the wedding July 3rd.

Then after the wedding, I get all the niece's for a week starting July 5th. I thought this would be great for Mady to spend some time with her nieces and for them to spend time with each other. I hope that I do not run out of things to do for the girls. And, on top of all of this activities I am still teaching Stroller Strides 3-4 days a week. I figure all the money I get from Stroller class will go to Mady's fund. I am doing this not only for her to make friends, but me as well. And, this is a great way to put some money away for her. Then, when I have 2,3 and 4 kids I will have to divide the money. Yes, I would like to have 4 kids ( i know everyone tells me I am crazy).

Lakers are playing the final game. Danny has his shirt on with Mady in her Laker's dress in the crib. Boy, they are true Laker fans.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Busy, Busy, Busy.....

So, Danny and I are finally off of work. I have 6 weeks off and Danny has almost 7 weeks off. I return July 10 on nights and Danny returns July 17th I believe.

We have been so busy since we have been off of work. Since we are finally home owners, Danny is the new handyman around the house. And I go shopping, get nails done and play with Mady while I am off of work. We had bought a new dining room table, but did not work out here so my parents took it up to Arizona. It worked out great because it fit their house just right. Then, Danny and I went shopping for a new dining room table which we have purchased and already received.

Thursday, I went to a mom's party. A girl from Stroller Strides was hosting a party and so I wanted to show my support and went for like an 1 1/2. Friday night, was mom's night out with Stroller Strides plus Marelle's (a mom from class) birthday. We went out to dinner at BJ's which I love and there were like 10 mom's it was great and we had a good time.

Saturday, we finally had our windows replaced and they look great. This is the first house purchase from us and it was well worth it. Then, Sunday I had Aimee's last bridal shower with Tony's (her soon to be husband) side of the family. While, I was away Danny watched Mady and put up the blinds throughout the house.

While all of this is going on throughout the week, I am also teaching Stroller Strides 3-4 days a week. I love it and I hope to build more clients on my side where I teach.

Danny is enjoying being the handyman around the house and especially since it is our house. We also have put ceiling fans outside on the patio, painted the fireplace and slowly cleaning out the garage.

My parents have finally moved and I hope they are enjoying their new home, but they will return this week for Mady's party.

Happy Birthday to Mady as she is turning 11 months tomorrow.