Snow Day March 09

Chris and Madeline made their first snowman together today. She had such a good time. I really enjoyed watching them put it together.

My Little Ballerina!

Madeline and her friend Anna at Ballet class.


Madeline gettting fitted for her Ballet shoes!

Long Time!

Wow it has been a long time since I blogged. As most people know by now I have been sick. Somehow I got a rare blood disorder called Hemilemic Uremic Syndrome. Not only is it rare but it usually only affects children. (guess I am a child at heart). Anyway it has shut down my kidneys. I now go to dialysis 3 times a week. I spent 3 weeks in Barnes Jewish Hospital in STL. They saved my life. I feel very lucky to still be here on earth. Although, now I am dealing with being a 28 year old with kidney failure! How did this happen......not even the doctors know. This has been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. There are so many side effects that go along with this disease: high blood pressure, fuzzy vision, shortness of breath, swelling and one of the hardest for me: I can only drink 32oz of fluids a day! That is crazy hard!!!! But I have faith that God will heal me! He will heal my kidneys and restore my health. I have faith! It may take time but I am sure it will happen! I didn't want to post this on Madeline's blog but I felt like I should account for the big lapse in time from blogging.

SNOW DAY DEC 2008!

My Special Gift

I got a very special gift this year! The picture does not do it justice. Chris took pictures of Madeline holding letters that spell "LOVE U MOM" !!!! He then had it framed and matted in a 24" x 18" frame. It is the most beautiful gift ever. I will cherish this forever. Thank you so much Chris! I love you!

Santa Claus brings presents!

Madeline had a wonderful Christmas. She got a Thomas the Train set, a beautiful doll house, barbie dolls, baby carriage with baby doll and way more toys than she needed. She had such a great time opening her gifts!

Party # 3 Chick Fila

Today was the last party of "the Madeline turning 3 celebration!" We had a great time at Chick Fila! The staff was so nice and helpful. All of the kiddos had a good time playing in the play area! Thanks to everyone who made it!!!!

Party #2 Family Party/ Thanksgiving

Madeline had a wonderful day at her birthday party/Thanksgiving meal. She loved all of her gifts!!!! I forgot to buy candles, but she got to blow out a glade candle instead LOL!!!!! Matt bought her a HUGE Thomas the Train tent and tunnel. It was a big hit....just not sure where we are going to put it! Thanks to everyone who was there...and Holly and Matt G. who couldn't be there! You all made her day very special!