Little Prom Queen

Madilyn is the master of dress up. She loves to go to garage sales, and we happen to find this old prom dress at one for $1. And the shoes, we found at Walmart for $3 on clearance. Of course, we she had to model the whole thing...and we had to "fix" her hair before the photos. She is adorabel and fun!

Thurday, May 8, 2008

I got to watch the most amazing thing. My sister Linda gave birth to her 4th child. Derrick Eugene LaVerl Oakley was born in Mattoon Illinois at 2:50 pm. He weighed 5 lbs 14 oz and was 19 inches long. Yes, I do have a child, but I didn't get to see her be born, but the miracle of birth is AMAZING!!! At first, all I wanted to do was comfort Linda...and there was nothing I could do. She is definitely my hero when it comes to childbirth. NO DRUGS!!!! Then when the baby crowned, it only took about 5 minutes. It was AWESOME!! He is beutiful and cuddly and adorable! I'm grateful that my sister let me watch this amazing event. And of course, being the scrapbooker that I am, I documents the whole thing on film!

Mother's Day 2008

Today is my 4th mother's day. And they jsut keep getting better. Today was a pretty uneventful day, which I am greatful for. Madilyn and Steve got me a dozen roses and a HUGE balloon and a card. Then we picked up Bill and Ethel and went to lunch at the Texas Roadhouse in Joliet. The food was REALLY good! Then back home to relax and watch some tv. Not too, much excitement, but I spent it with the people I love most...Steve and Madilyn!