June 28, 2009

It's been a sunshiney weekend!

Yesterday, Steve, Madilyn and I went to the club to the beach for the day. We spent the day swimming and playing in the sand. I took the camera, but do you think I took any pictures? NOPE! We had a really good time...except for getting crispy fried. I am soooo sunburned. Then when we got home I went upstairs to take a shower and found Madilyn sitting in her bean bag chair in her swimsuit, bathrobe and crocs...Sound Asleep.

Today was the Howard Family Reunion. That would be Steve's mom's family. It was a good time. Visiting and getting to see people we never get to see. And good food! YUM!

Madilyn is staying the night with her Grandma and Papa tonight because Steve is having a Steroid injection in his right hip tomorrow. Hopefully, things will go smoothly. If you could say a little prayer, that would be great!

June 25, 2009

This has been a sad week for me. I found out that last Friday night, my favorite Aunt, Maxine passed away. She was awesome...crazy, but awesome.

Then a few celebrities...I mean big celebrities passed away. Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Crazy I tell ya!

Happy Father's Day!

Steve didn't want to do much for Father's Day! He said he wanted to stay home and relax and watch the race. So, we did. We went to brunch at Coyote Canyon...then home to relax. Later in the afternoon, we watched the race and Steve and Madilyn finished off a whole bag of peanuts. Then dinner. Yummy pork chops that were a non-recipe concoction & mac and cheese.

Father's Day is such a strange holiday for me. I never know what to buy my husband, dad, or father in law. They never say what they want. You can't just buy them jewelry like they can us! LOL! What to do, what to do! I'm sure I'll come up with something...just not sure what!

Apparently...

I have the most boring blog ever! No one ever comments! Either that, or I have no friends! LOL!

More Michigan Pics

Michigan Bound

Madilyn and I spent the weekend in Michigan at Mary (mlouwho)'s house. We had a great time. On friday night, we didn't get there until late. On Saturday, Mary, Jeff, Madilyn and I went to the John Ball Zoo. We had a great time. Then dinner at Chili's and to the scrapbook store. Before Mary went to work on Saturday night, she and I made a few cards. On Sunday, we went to church then to the beach to play in the sand. The water was sooooo COLD!!!! What are the chances of walking to the shoreline and seeing your name in a heart. It was pretty cool. Mary is the hostess with the mostess! And Madilyn loves Mickey and Henry (the dogs)!

A couple of pictures from Madilyn's Birthday

The aftermath of Madilyn's Birthday

After work yesterday, Steve, Madilyn, and I went to Lonestar for dinner. And it was all HER idea. She said she wanted to have Steak for dinner...and she did. They even sang to her and brought her a HUGE brownie sundae with chocolate syrup and Whip Cream! She thought it was the coolest thing. Then off to the movies. We watched "UP!" It was a cute movie. Madilyn was getting a little restless in the middle because of the action of it. But she enjoyed it. Then off to the store to let her pick out her gift. I wanted to get her a camera of her own. But I wanted her to pick it out. So of course it's pink! Anything else would be unheard of! Needless to say, it was a late night (that is what happens when mom and dad work) but we had a great time. And now she is 5...I wonder when she's going to start asking "how many days until I'm six?" UGH!

06/10/2009-Happy 5th Birthday Madilyn!

So at 5:15 this morning five years ago, I was delivering my beautiful baby girl. I wouldn't get to see her in person for another 36 hours. But she was born, and doing pretty well, and beautiful!!! Steve brought me pictured of here right away, but he wouldn't let anyone else hold her until I did. Thanks honey!

5 years ago today...

right now, I was FREAKING out!!

You see, I am not suppose to be able to conceive a child. Yet, her I am...the doctors were rushing me to labor and delivery...and I wasn't in labor. NO contractions and only 30 weeks pregnant. I had been admitted to the hospital for cardiac monitoring...my chest hurt. They checked everything. I was about to be sent home, told that the baby was pushing up on my esophogus causing heart burns. Ummm...NOT! Turns out I had developed HELLP syndrome, a life threatening form of pre-eclampsia. My life was in danger and the only way to cure it is to deliver the baby. So at 30 weeks, I was being transferred to Rush University Medical Center. I was checked and monitored and asked about 3 million questions. I was so scared, and all I wanted was to understand what was happening. I received 2 units of blood platelettes. My sister in law took pictures of Steve and I "just in case". The nurses and doctors explained what could happen with the baby "just in case". It was the longest 12 hours of my life.

In about 12 hours from now, my baby will turn 5 years old!

Party Pics!

June 7, 2009

Yesterday we had Madilyn's 5th Birthday Party even though she doesn't actually turn 5 until Wednesday! It was a beautiful day. kinda windy and the water was cold at the beach...but it was fun!!!! Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, potato salad, baked beans and chips. YUM! Then presents and birthday cake. It was so fun!!!

Madilyn's Birthday Invites

As usual I made them this year. I think they turned out great!!!