My favorite line someone once told me-"Two arms are over rated."
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Another Milestone!!!
Ever since we moved to this house Maddie has been trying to pull herself up on everything! I have been working with her day in a day out and trying to do everything the physical therapist has told me to do. So around 5:30pm this evening I was in the kitchen making the rest of our dinner and putting a few things in the oven. In the meantime, Maddie was in the family room scooting around. The kitchen and family room are one big room, so I can see her while I am making dinner. So I am going about my business, and I happen to look over and she has pulled herself up onto her feet standing against the leather chair playing with my laptop. Perfectly balanced I might add. I couldn't believe my eyes! Was she really standing?! Yes, she was! So I ran right over to her, swept her in my arms and told her how happy I was and how proud I was of her. Then I wanted to see how she actually did it, so I put her back on the ground, and she pulled herself to stand 3 MORE TIMES! Her determination is incredible! It was quite amazing to watch her use one arm with all her might to get her little body off the ground. I am continually amazed at how she figures things out. WAY TO GO MADDIE!!! Here is a picture of her that I snapped after she pulled herself up-
My favorite line someone once told me-"Two arms are over rated."
My favorite line someone once told me-"Two arms are over rated."
Sunday, March 28, 2010
First Week in Elmhurst!!!
We are really enjoying living in a new town. Elmhurst has so much to offer and we are really thankful to live here. We are in walking distance to the Library, which is super nice and Maddie really enjoyed our visit last week. I also signed Maddie up from swim lessons which will begin in July. There are a TON of classes offered through the park district so I am going to look into signing her up for a bunch more! Possibly a music class since she loves music!!! The park district is also offering an Easter Egg Hunt next saturday, which we are going to take Maddie too! Elmhurst is such a creative town and they think of everything! And I just bought Maddie a cute basket today so we can fill it up on our hunt!!!
Last week one of my friends who lives close by came over for dinner. A few days later some family members stopped by which was really nice. Later in the week one of my really good friends from Chicago came to visit last week with her baby Shelly. We enjoyed exploring the town of Elmhurst and also trying to convince her to move here:o) She is one person I know will visit, and we really enjoy our time with them.
This morning we tried out Christ Church of Oakbrook. In the parking lot we met this really nice couple who then after the service told us about all the things to get involved in. One of them being MOPS, which meets every other Wednesday. I am excited to start new and meet other Moms with kids Maddie's age. Today was also the first time we put Maddie in the nursery. She did GREAT! Bob and I kept checking our pager through the whole service thinking that it might buzz, but it never did. When we came to pick her up she was perfectly happy playing with the other kids and eating cherrios. We then ventured to fellowship hall where we met some more people. We are excited to see what God might have for us at this church, and hope to be used for his purposes.
My mom is coming tomorrow to visit, and then we have 3 more visitors this week! Looking forward to rekindeling old friendships this week! One of them being my roomate from college who has a daughter Madeline's age. Excited to spend time with friends and their babies! Have a great week everyone!
Last week one of my friends who lives close by came over for dinner. A few days later some family members stopped by which was really nice. Later in the week one of my really good friends from Chicago came to visit last week with her baby Shelly. We enjoyed exploring the town of Elmhurst and also trying to convince her to move here:o) She is one person I know will visit, and we really enjoy our time with them.
This morning we tried out Christ Church of Oakbrook. In the parking lot we met this really nice couple who then after the service told us about all the things to get involved in. One of them being MOPS, which meets every other Wednesday. I am excited to start new and meet other Moms with kids Maddie's age. Today was also the first time we put Maddie in the nursery. She did GREAT! Bob and I kept checking our pager through the whole service thinking that it might buzz, but it never did. When we came to pick her up she was perfectly happy playing with the other kids and eating cherrios. We then ventured to fellowship hall where we met some more people. We are excited to see what God might have for us at this church, and hope to be used for his purposes.
My mom is coming tomorrow to visit, and then we have 3 more visitors this week! Looking forward to rekindeling old friendships this week! One of them being my roomate from college who has a daughter Madeline's age. Excited to spend time with friends and their babies! Have a great week everyone!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Some new pics of Maddie:o)
WE ARE ALL MOVED IN AND LOVING ELMHURST! HERE ARE SOME PICS
Playing in her bedroom
hanging out in the basement practicing her standing
Playing in her bedroom
hanging out in the basement practicing her standing
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Spring Has Sprung!
Today we took a nice long walk. Maddie's first time wearing her shades this year:o)
We walked to the park, but couldn't swing because it was so crowded. Will be nice for Maddie to have her own swing set:o)
We went to Jamba Juice and shared a smoothie:o) She thought it was a little tart!!!
I think the sugar got to Maddie-She was climbing up on everything:o)
Thankful for those beautiful sunny days! We only have a week left in the city, and then we are off to Elmhurst! Hope you all have a great weekend! I know I always say "thank you" but we appreciate your interest in Maddie, and hope you are encouraged!
We walked to the park, but couldn't swing because it was so crowded. Will be nice for Maddie to have her own swing set:o) 
We went to Jamba Juice and shared a smoothie:o) She thought it was a little tart!!!
I think the sugar got to Maddie-She was climbing up on everything:o)
Thankful for those beautiful sunny days! We only have a week left in the city, and then we are off to Elmhurst! Hope you all have a great weekend! I know I always say "thank you" but we appreciate your interest in Maddie, and hope you are encouraged!
Monday, March 8, 2010
A Beautiful Song
I wanted to share this song with you since it has touched me so much. As many of you know Steven Curtis Chapman lost his daughter a couple of years ago. This song is a story about his daughter accepting Christ on February 20th 2008. She passed away May 2008. I can barely get through the song without tearing up.
Here are the Lyrics:
February 20th 2008
On the floor with her mom
Puttin’ her shoes on
Getting ready for another day
February 20th
She says, “Mom, is it true?
Does God really have a big, big house
Does it really have a lot of rooms?”
And she says,
“I really, really want to go there.”
And I said, “Why don't we just talk to him."
And that’s what we did
On February 20th
February 20th
I did my best to explain
How it is that we all go to be with God
How it was the Savior came
February 20th
If it’s true what he said
God himself sang along with the beautiful song
Of rejoicing in heaven
She said, “Jesus please come and live in my heart.
And someday, can I come live with you?”
We could never have imagined
She’d be going there so soon
So soon
So soon
God only knows
Everything that happened in that moment
God only knows
What he whispered to her heart
God only knows
Just how thankful I will always be
That he gave her mom and me
February 20th
Here are the Lyrics:
February 20th 2008
On the floor with her mom
Puttin’ her shoes on
Getting ready for another day
February 20th
She says, “Mom, is it true?
Does God really have a big, big house
Does it really have a lot of rooms?”
And she says,
“I really, really want to go there.”
And I said, “Why don't we just talk to him."
And that’s what we did
On February 20th
February 20th
I did my best to explain
How it is that we all go to be with God
How it was the Savior came
February 20th
If it’s true what he said
God himself sang along with the beautiful song
Of rejoicing in heaven
She said, “Jesus please come and live in my heart.
And someday, can I come live with you?”
We could never have imagined
She’d be going there so soon
So soon
So soon
God only knows
Everything that happened in that moment
God only knows
What he whispered to her heart
God only knows
Just how thankful I will always be
That he gave her mom and me
February 20th
Sunday, March 7, 2010
An Inspirational Story
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to give you an update on what Maddie is up to these days. She is still not sure about her prosthetic. She likes to pull it off as she scoots around the house. She does so great without it, so we will see what she decides. We are still working with her to pull herself us on furniture. She is making progress, and I know one day she will get her little body off the ground:o) I know she can do it, and does not give up on anything! We were out of town this weekend at my parents house, and we were all watching WGN news. On the news was a story of a girl who was born with 1 limb. I believe she had her left arm with only two fingers. She is now older and it is unbelievable the things that she did! Swimming, Skateboarding, Snow Skiing, played piano, and many more! It was so neat to see a little girl so determined and not let anything hold her back! I just felt so encouraged after seeing that clip. I just know Maddie is going to teach us so much with the things she is going to do. It is very exciting! Just wanted to share that with all of you! Thank you for your continued prayers for Maddie.
I just wanted to give you an update on what Maddie is up to these days. She is still not sure about her prosthetic. She likes to pull it off as she scoots around the house. She does so great without it, so we will see what she decides. We are still working with her to pull herself us on furniture. She is making progress, and I know one day she will get her little body off the ground:o) I know she can do it, and does not give up on anything! We were out of town this weekend at my parents house, and we were all watching WGN news. On the news was a story of a girl who was born with 1 limb. I believe she had her left arm with only two fingers. She is now older and it is unbelievable the things that she did! Swimming, Skateboarding, Snow Skiing, played piano, and many more! It was so neat to see a little girl so determined and not let anything hold her back! I just felt so encouraged after seeing that clip. I just know Maddie is going to teach us so much with the things she is going to do. It is very exciting! Just wanted to share that with all of you! Thank you for your continued prayers for Maddie.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Help your babies learn their VOWELS!!!
This is by far the cutest, most creative children's book yet! This cute book is called Sue MacDonald Had A Book---A-E-I-O-U....This is a vowel sing-along book to the tune of "Old MacDonald had a farm." Here is just an idea of how cute this book is.
That was page 3 into the book, so if you want to read the rest I guess you'll have to buy it! I can guarantee you that your children will love it! Maddie loves music, so this is a perfect book for her. The illustrations are so adorable.
That was page 3 into the book, so if you want to read the rest I guess you'll have to buy it! I can guarantee you that your children will love it! Maddie loves music, so this is a perfect book for her. The illustrations are so adorable.
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