In my devotions this morning I read this Life Lesson in my study Bible. "God loves you more than any mother has ever loved her own son or daughter, everything he does in your life he does out of love and for loves sake.He allows even the hard times for your benefit. "
This was such a nice reminder for me this morning. Sometimes I forget just how much the Lord loves me. Its hard to comprehend how vast his LOVE is. I love my husband and Maddie so much, yet the Lord loves me so much more than that! This is so awesome, and I wanted to share this reminder with you. IF you are going through a hard time right now, remember the Lord loves you and he is using the trial to grow you into a deeper relationship with him.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
SONNY ACRES!!
We had such a blast at Sonny Acres! Such a great place to bring kids and Maddie just loved it! She was going crazy over all the pumpkins and went around to each ones and would kiss them. So funny! We also went on a hay ride, and she loved playing in the maze. SHE HAD A BLAST!!!Here are some photos:
what better way to end the trip than with dinner at Portillos!:o)
We had such a blast at Sonny Acres! Such a great place to bring kids
As you can tell by the pictures, she had a blast! Maddie is at such a fun age! She says something new everyday, and points to everything and says, "what's that?" what's that?" "what's that?" She is a little sponge and she loves to learn. She says please if she wants something, and thank you after you give it to her. She is such a sweetheart and I love watching her grow and learn new things. I feel so blessed being the Mother of Maddie. I am Thankful for each day with her, and every day just gets better and better!
Well, It's time to go get Maddie out of her crib. I think I just heard her say "Mama" That's my cue! :o)
what better way to end the trip than with dinner at Portillos!:o)
We had such a blast at Sonny Acres! Such a great place to bring kids
As you can tell by the pictures, she had a blast! Maddie is at such a fun age! She says something new everyday, and points to everything and says, "what's that?" what's that?" "what's that?" She is a little sponge and she loves to learn. She says please if she wants something, and thank you after you give it to her. She is such a sweetheart and I love watching her grow and learn new things. I feel so blessed being the Mother of Maddie. I am Thankful for each day with her, and every day just gets better and better!
Well, It's time to go get Maddie out of her crib. I think I just heard her say "Mama" That's my cue! :o)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Little Update
I have been so bad about blogging. Life has been hectic and I find it hard to sit down and write when I do have time! I am actually having surgery tomorrow to fix my deviated septum and terbinates. I have been feeling pretty miserable every day with terrible headaches and pressure since April. I am hopeful that this will fix the problem and I will be on a road to feeling better. I have a busy toddler to take care of, so I need to get back to feeling myself again. I will be recovering the whole weekend, so I hope to post an update with some pictures of Maddie and what she has been up to lately. She is BUSY, BUSY, BUSY, and doing amazing!
Have a good rest of your week!
Have a good rest of your week!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
A Glimpse of the weekend
We have had such a great weekend so far. My mom came to visit on Friday and we went to lunch and spent some nice time together. That evening we had a bonfire with all the neighbors and made smores. Maddie was up late, which she enjoyed a lot, and also had her first smore! Saturday morning we headed to the Brookfield zoo. We all had a blast! Maddie saw all different kinds of animals, but I think her favorites were the goats which she called "doats" and the hippo which she called "hippie" Here are some pictures of the weekend.
Loving the Brookfield Zoo
The Dolphin show was so much fun and Maddie loved it!
The Cousino's came for dinner saturday evening and Maddie and Connor enjoyed the wagon and cozy coupe.
Dressed, and ready for church.
Here is a cute video of the dolphin show
Hope you are all having a fabulous weeekend!
Loving the Brookfield Zoo
The Dolphin show was so much fun and Maddie loved it!
The Cousino's came for dinner saturday evening and Maddie and Connor enjoyed the wagon and cozy coupe.
Dressed, and ready for church.
Here is a cute video of the dolphin show
Hope you are all having a fabulous weeekend!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Some new pictures in no particular order:o)
Coffee break. Not really its just watered down chai tea and of course she liked it.
I purchased Maddie her own potty a few weeks ago, and we both got a little carried away with the toilet paper:o)
Hanging out in the donut room at church
She loves squirting me with this squirt gun
Loving her princess cozy coupe!
Some Sunday Swimming
Eating some Chipotle
Testing out the tube on the Lake.
Remember this doll???
In Awe of this little Miracle.
Well, I cannot believe summer is coming to an end. One of the best summers ever! I hope you all enjoyed your summer, too! Fall is just around the corner and I am ready for the change of season. A new chapter, new memories and I am excited!
I purchased Maddie her own potty a few weeks ago, and we both got a little carried away with the toilet paper:o)
Hanging out in the donut room at church
She loves squirting me with this squirt gun
Loving her princess cozy coupe!
Some Sunday Swimming
Eating some Chipotle
Testing out the tube on the Lake.
Remember this doll???
In Awe of this little Miracle.
Well, I cannot believe summer is coming to an end. One of the best summers ever! I hope you all enjoyed your summer, too! Fall is just around the corner and I am ready for the change of season. A new chapter, new memories and I am excited!
Friday, August 6, 2010
It's been a while. but I have a story worth reading
It's been a while! I'll just give you some quick updates and then get to my story. Maddie is doing so well with her walking and is completely stable on her feet-not quite running, but power walking!! She is talking A LOT! Yesterday I asked her if she wanted a drink and she said, "I don't know?" I have never taught her that, but I think that is what I answer to a lot of Bob's questions. so maybe she picked up on it! haha:o) Her other popular phrases are "Hi there" and of course "uh oh baby" In the morning I hear her throwing everything out of her crib and saying"uh oh baby" about 7-8 times for all the toys and animals in her crib. Then when everything is out of her crib she starts to get upset, so I go in there and she greets me with a big smile and says, "hi there." The best greeting I could ever ask for:o) She is a joy.
I just recently looked back at the pictures of Maddie when she was in the NICU and it's makes me tear up everytime. I couldn't help but see how the Lord has taken care of her from the day she was born until now. There isn't one day I don't thank God for her life and know he has a special plan for her.
And now for the story. Maddie and I went out to lunch together after swim lessons one day, which is something we usually never do, but thought it would be fun:o) We order our food at the window and then sit down at some picnic tables. Across from us was this adorable little girl with down syndrome. She kept looking at Maddie and smiling and was just the sweetest thing ever. Then after the little girl was done eating she came over and told Maddie how beautiful she was. She kissed her little arm and said, "You are so beautiful and I love babies." Her mom was there with her so we just had a really nice conversation since the little girl wondered why Maddie didn't have an arm. So her mom said just like you were born with down syndrome Maddie was born without an arm. .She was just the sweetest most compassionate little girl and It just made my day. If the world could be more like her what a much better place it would be. I was smiling and teary eyed all the way home. If she only knew. What a blessing.
I just recently looked back at the pictures of Maddie when she was in the NICU and it's makes me tear up everytime. I couldn't help but see how the Lord has taken care of her from the day she was born until now. There isn't one day I don't thank God for her life and know he has a special plan for her.
And now for the story. Maddie and I went out to lunch together after swim lessons one day, which is something we usually never do, but thought it would be fun:o) We order our food at the window and then sit down at some picnic tables. Across from us was this adorable little girl with down syndrome. She kept looking at Maddie and smiling and was just the sweetest thing ever. Then after the little girl was done eating she came over and told Maddie how beautiful she was. She kissed her little arm and said, "You are so beautiful and I love babies." Her mom was there with her so we just had a really nice conversation since the little girl wondered why Maddie didn't have an arm. So her mom said just like you were born with down syndrome Maddie was born without an arm. .She was just the sweetest most compassionate little girl and It just made my day. If the world could be more like her what a much better place it would be. I was smiling and teary eyed all the way home. If she only knew. What a blessing.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Our week in a not so small nut shell:o)
A little bit about our week:
Monday my grandparents watched Maddie for me while I headed to see the allergist and get some tests done. I have always had terrible allergies, so monday I got a lot of answers. After a 2 1/2 hour appt they found out I am allergic to trees, all grasses, weeds, molds, cats, and dogs. I am so glad I at least know why I have felt so terrible. I am hopefully on the up and up with the knew allergy meds I am on.
Tuesday We went on a couple wagon rides around the neighborhood and spend some time by the fountains with Elise and Gavin. We also spend some time hanging out at the library.
Wednesday Maddie and I headed to the Farmers Market to pick up some fresh produce before my Mom came for a visit. Once my mom arrived we headed to Maddie's swim lessons. She loved it and they did so many different things with them. Such a great class. We got back home, and my brother Matt came for a surprise visit! After Her nap we did a few errands since it was 95 degrees and little hot to be outside.
Thursday My friend Christine and her two kids came for a visit so it was fun to see them. In the afternoon we met Elise and Gavin at the fountains.
Today we met Jen and Connor in Hinsdale to go to the pool near them. It's fun to be able to see them and hang out once a week!
Tomorrow we are headed back to Lincoln Park for a work event at Lincoln Park Zoo. It will be so weird to be back where we lived for so long! I am excited to take Maddie around the zoo in her Radio Flyer and finally meet all the people Bob works with. That was our week in a nut shell. Here are some pictures!
Saving these for a rainy day:o)
Playing with the train set at "My Favorite Toy Store"
Doing our nightly walk in the alley behind our house.
Maddie loves walking up and down, up and down.
Maddie takes swim lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays
Practicing blowing bubbles.
Working on getting her comfortable on her back
Some fun with the water table!
Ready, Aim, Fire!
A little evening swing
Maddie and Connor hanging out in the baby pool:o)
Monday my grandparents watched Maddie for me while I headed to see the allergist and get some tests done. I have always had terrible allergies, so monday I got a lot of answers. After a 2 1/2 hour appt they found out I am allergic to trees, all grasses, weeds, molds, cats, and dogs. I am so glad I at least know why I have felt so terrible. I am hopefully on the up and up with the knew allergy meds I am on.
Tuesday We went on a couple wagon rides around the neighborhood and spend some time by the fountains with Elise and Gavin. We also spend some time hanging out at the library.
Wednesday Maddie and I headed to the Farmers Market to pick up some fresh produce before my Mom came for a visit. Once my mom arrived we headed to Maddie's swim lessons. She loved it and they did so many different things with them. Such a great class. We got back home, and my brother Matt came for a surprise visit! After Her nap we did a few errands since it was 95 degrees and little hot to be outside.
Thursday My friend Christine and her two kids came for a visit so it was fun to see them. In the afternoon we met Elise and Gavin at the fountains.
Today we met Jen and Connor in Hinsdale to go to the pool near them. It's fun to be able to see them and hang out once a week!
Tomorrow we are headed back to Lincoln Park for a work event at Lincoln Park Zoo. It will be so weird to be back where we lived for so long! I am excited to take Maddie around the zoo in her Radio Flyer and finally meet all the people Bob works with. That was our week in a nut shell. Here are some pictures!
Saving these for a rainy day:o)
Playing with the train set at "My Favorite Toy Store"
Doing our nightly walk in the alley behind our house.
Maddie loves walking up and down, up and down.
Maddie takes swim lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays
Practicing blowing bubbles.
Working on getting her comfortable on her back
Some fun with the water table!
Ready, Aim, Fire!
A little evening swing
Maddie and Connor hanging out in the baby pool:o)
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