Friday, September 17, 2010

Mommy & Me

Today I spent the day with my precious daughter.  It was mommy/daughter day.  I had promised myself that I would spend the day with her before I went back to work (I go back on Monday). 

We started out by having breakfast at home (and boy did she eat a nice big breakfast) and then we were on the road, just the two of us, by 9:45.  We went over to Burlington Coat Factory where she slept on the way over and in the store.  She only woke up right when I was putting her back in the car.  We then headed over to the Home Goods Store (LOVE that store) where she sat in the cart and looked at everything and waved to everyone.  At that time she was starting to get somewhat cranky so... Cheerios to the rescue!!!  We then headed over to Barnes and Noble for Starbucks (yum yum) and lunch for Makaila.  She ate, and ate, and ate...  which makes mommy very happy.  I then brought her over to the children's section in the bookstore and she watched two little boys play with the train set they had there.  We then read a couple of Elmo books and headed to the doctor's office to pick up her forms for day care.  After that, we went home but continued our day together.  We had dinner, walked some, played in the play-yard, had a snack, said hello to grandma and grandpa on Skype, played in her room some more, went on the potty, had our evening bottle and went to bed.  It was a beautiful day together.

On a sad note, when I came home, I of course immediately bent down to give hugs and kisses to my puppy Callie.  While doing that, I felt that lump on her face again... it feels as if it is coming back.  I immediately told Dennis to get his shoes on and I called the vet to let them know that we were on our way.  They gave her a needle to take a sample to send off to the lab for testing.  The vet told me not to loose sleep over it.  He is not sure what it is... needless to say, my heart hurts and I'm scared.  This dog means the world to me.  Please keep my puppy in your prayers.

Here are a few pictures from our day.



























Thursday, September 16, 2010

A Beautiful Day filled with Very Beautiful Memories...

Today we took a day trip to Makaila's Great Great Aunt Lillian and Uncle Ray.  We had a WONDERFUL day filled with such precious memories.  I loved seeing Makaila with Aunt Lillian and Uncle Ray and I loved watching their faces while watching Makaila.

We enjoyed lunch with them and then sat in the living room and played. 

Thank you Aunt Lillian and Uncle Ray for such a Beautiful Day!!!!









































I love the tongue on Callie in this picture!

A Day With the Numens (Aunt Krissy, Uncle Ray and Emily)

On Saturday, September 11, 2010, we decided to take a day trip to my sister Krissy's with the baby and the puppy.  We had a GREAT Day.  Makaila walked for the very first time on her own (about 7-10 steps).  She was going after the puppy and holding onto me and decided she had enough as I wasn't moving quick enough for her so she took off!!!  It was great but unfortunately we do not have it on video but Krissy and Emily are our witnesses.


 Here are a few pictures from our visit.  Enjoy and Thank you Ray, Krissy and Emily for a beautiful day.  Looking forward to another day trip!!!!  (hint hint)

Hanging with Aunt Krissy... Krissy enjoying Sprout TV!!!!



Calista waiting patiently for someone to play ball with her.




Enjoying the attention.
A lesson from her Cousin Emily on the organ.
Still concentrating on that lesson and listening very closely.

Playing on the organ.





Friday, September 10, 2010

Soon we will be VERY tired...

Here is a video that explains the tittle.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

To Our Precious Daughter...

Our Gift From God, Our Dream Come True,

We Love You So Very Much...
Now, Forever and Always.

With Love Forever and Always,
Mommy, Daddy and Callie


Saying our Good-Bye's to Family...

On Monday we took a drive to St. Armands and then over to Siesta Key Beach where we enjoyed dinner.  Following that... we had to say our good-byes to family.


Getting ready to leave St. Armands... lovely storm coming our way.



Yummy "linner" (lunch/dinner).



Makaila enjoying Mommy's rice.




Bye-Bye Aunt Donna and Cousin Becca... I will miss you.




Bye-Bye Cousins Angelina, John and Jennifer... I will miss you.



Bye-Bye Aunt Terry... I will miss you.

Sunday, August 29th... More fun with family

Knowing that my family was only going to be here for a few more days and not sure when we would get to see them next, we took a drive to Grandma and Grandpa's and continued the celebration.  We had a great day.

More pictures!!!

Trying to run... I think.




Getting ready to eat... again.



Swimming with Grandma.



Playing with Daddy and Grandpa.
Apparently, my father and husband must have planned their outfits together.



Playing the organ with her cousin Angelina.



Jenn, trying to get her to walk.



Saying hi to Uncle Nicholas.



Yup, just finished eating, again.



Angelina, too cute for words.


Mommy enjoying life holding to very precious little girls.

Happy First Birthday Makaila Mei

On Saturday, August 28, 2010 we had a Big First Birthday Celebration for Makaila.  She loved spending time with her family and playing with all her new toys she received.  She especially enjoyed her first taste of cake.

Enjoy the pictures!!!


Yeahhhhh!!!!!


Some alone time with her God Mother Aunt Debbie



The cake was absolutely beautiful and boy was it yummy!!!


First time eating cake and squishing it too!


She really loved the cake!!!


Family picture.  Unfortunately, some of the family had already left but... we tried.
Thank you to my Cousin Jennifer for making this family picture happen, she was really the one
to get everyone together.

Disney Here We Come

Part of Makaila's birthday celebration weekend was a trip to the Magic Kingdom.  We were able to spend Friday, August 27th with family at Disney and it was a Beautiful Day. 

More pictures!


And we are off to tour the park


Not too sure what to think just yet... and as you can see, the glasses are already off.



OK, maybe this place is pretty good after all!!!



John claimed the hat was for Angelina... yeah right :-)




Daddy and Makaila enjoying their day
and Makaila taking off her glasses yet again.



Makaila Mei and her Precious Cousin Angelina...
Oooo how cute the two of them were together.  Wish Angelina were still here to play.



Makaila enjoying her gifts from her Aunt Donna.  Just too Precious.



An exhausting day for a Princess!


Awwww... nuf said.