Did Anyone Else...

Wear green today out of the fear of being pinched? I mean, come on, who's really gonna pinch a grown woman. But I wore it anyway. And I dressed my baby in the only green shirt she owns. (Good thing it's 80 degrees!) We packed a lunch and headed down to the park for a picnic. I couldn't help but chuckle at all the moms wearing green right along with their kids. And I was right there with them. What happens to us when we turn into moms? We thrive on doing nerdy things cuz we can get away with it.

We had a lovely day making green ice cream, looking for four leaf clovers, and giving plenty of kisses (even though I don't think we have an ounce Irish blood...maybe Maddie does?). We sure do miss daddy all week though. I'm going up there this weekend to find us a place to live. Wish us luck!

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Papa Dougy

Almost two weeks ago JD's beloved grandpa passed peacefully from this earth. It was a very special time as all of his children and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends were able to spend his last moments with him in a beautiful hospice center in San Diego. We will truly miss him, but will always remember what an amazing, wonderful man he was.

So, last weekend was quite busy. We had a wedding on Friday, funeral on Saturday, travel to Utah on Sunday, and the burial in Logan on Monday. With a baby used to taking 2 naps a day and getting her molars, we were pretty tired after the fact, but we were so happy to get to be at everything.

I decided to stay a few extra days in Utah to see friends and satisfy my yearning to hit the slopes. Seeing all my friends I used to play bunco with and walk with really made me miss Utah. Walking on ice in the freezing wind from the car to the Chase's house and having to dig a car out of the snow made me miss California :)! Kyley and I boarded half day at Snowbird and it was so fun. I was in heaven. (Thanks to Leslie for watching my baby last minute!!! And thanks to Megs for planning my trip and making it all happen :).

Needless to say we are happy to be back home. Maddie's got a cough and hasn't been herself today. She's been asleep all day. Poor thing. Maybe she's just catching up from our crazy week!

Now it's time to head up to NorCal and find us a place to live. The traveling continues...

P.S.- This is what I've been doing with the rolled fabric roses. I'm obsessed :).

Happy Saturday!

Rainy Day

Today it was confirmed- I have ADD. Seriously, I was going crazy stuck inside with nothing to do. I didn't make it to the gym bc I figured I'd go running later, but due to some torrential rain, we had to stay indoors and I practically ran around the house all day while Maddie chased the jumprope I was dragging around. Well, not practically... that's really what I did (after using it the right way for a while). JD's been studying for the test he's taking on Tuesday which I'm happy about bc pretty much our whole lives are riding on him passing that test, but that leaves me SO BORED! So I called my friends to see if they'd go to a movie with me tonight, not remembering they're all in SLO on a girls trip that I had to skip out on. After checking my phone a few times to make sure I had no calls or texts, I attempted playing Wii Just Dance all alone, which turned out to be pretty lame. So finally I decided to turn to the ultimate boredom easer: google. And to my delight, I found just what I've been looking for for days. This was the gem that made a truly miserable day actually quite lovely. Somebody, quick, please call me a loser!!!

Really?

As if these girls weren't manly enough as it was...

Wow.

The Latest

Just finally got Maddie to sleep. It has been a horrible few days for nap time. I think it's because the poor thing is getting her molars. Ouch. But I never realized how spoiled I was with her taking 2 great naps a day. Now she cries every time I try to lay her down and it drives me crazy!!! So finally after rocking her she went down and will hopefully sleep for a couple hours! Ahhh! I hope it's just cuz she's not feeling well and not because she's getting too stubborn. Lately her favorite word is "no," and she definitely knows how to use it. Has my sweet little angel hit the terrible two's a year early? This cannot be. Anyways, I've realized I need nap time just as much as she does.

As for JD and I, we are getting used to a long distance relationship with him flying out every Monday morning and coming back Friday evening for work. (Like you could ever get used to that. At least I have him all weekend, but it sure is getting old!). He's been working up north and will take his state test March 2nd. When he passes that, we'll hopefully be moving our little family up there so we can start a normal life again. It's been such a blessing living with my parents. Life would be so lonely if we were doing this anywhere else and we will miss being close to family terribly. JD definitely has it worse up there all alone in the Quality Inn! I'm so grateful that he works hard for us. We're really looking forward to this opportunity. I'm still loving my job in the ER, but I love being able to stay home with Maddie, of course. The weeks are flying by. Summer will be here before we know it! But I'm itching to go boarding at least once before the season's over. How am I gonna get up to Utah to do that (and make it for bunco)? I'll probably have to settle for Mountain High but it's just not the same :(.

The Birthday Girl

I know I'm obsessed with my baby girl. I just can't get enough of her. She's just delightful. Last Saturday we had a little birthday party that actually turned into a big party, and it was a blast. JD and I had almost all our family there, and friends that came from near and far. I think our Maddie girl was a little overwhelmed by the people and attention, but I know she loved playing with her cousins and friends. She can't get enough of all the new toys and clothes! Thanks everybody!

The Party

The Decorations

Today

One year ago today you were born. You were my healthy, strong little girl with a set of lungs and a personality to match. From the beginning, you wouldn't be forced to do anything. (Which explains the 2 hours of pushing!) The nurses said you were zero to sixty and inconsolable. I was the only one who could calm you down, and I was amazed by the immediate bond we had. I know that connection was formed long before I met you face to face, and it has grown stronger every day since. I love that you are mine and I am yours. One year ago today you came into this world and changed my life forever.

Happy Birthday little one!

12 Months

What a year!

Birthday Shoot

I really love how these turned out. I was worried because it was my first attempt at making a tutu, but our photographer Brynn did an amazing job! Can't believe she's almost one!