1.18.2009

Just call me the Computer Guru...

Ok, so I'm feeling a little good right now...I've FINALLY, I think, figured out how to give this blog a face-lift. I'm not sure how happy I am with it right now, but it sure is a start. It beats the boring blah pink.

Now, I think I am about ready to signoff, possibly have a glass of wine or a bloody mary or something 'fun' and go root for the Steelers! I'm counting on a win to make my spirits lifted before this coming wk. I've dreaded it for a while now.....and maybe not for the most obvious reasons....

1.16.2009

Good News!

Well, good news for now....Ellie had her first opthamologist appt a few days ago and her eyes are good right now. She has a little bit of near-sightedness but nothing to warrant any eyeglasses yet. And, her retina and all looks great so far. She was such a trooper thru the whole exam. Never once cried and followed every direction given to her by Dr. Jones. I am so darn proud of her...she makes my heart swell every second of every day! She NEVER ceases to amaze me! Next wk, she goes to see the ortho surgeon to evaluate her neck. I hope it goes well, and I will keep you posted. It will be a long day at Riley Children's Hospital in Indy.

1.09.2009


Top: The gals in my family: Cousin Jaylin, Cousin Kelsi, Ellie, My Mom, Katie, My sister, Traci, my Aunt LuAnn, me and Maddie.

Bottom: Random shot of Ellie, worn out from too much wishing (she really is asleep!)

Random pics



Left: Beside the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, MO

Below: Ellie and her bubbles












Say CHEESE!

1.04.2009

New Year, New Resolutions?


Yep, it's been quite a long time since my last posting. The thing I can't stand the most about the Holidays is how busy you get with the hustle and bustle of the season that you can't even find the time to do silly little things like keep up with your blog. Sad, isn't it? So, along with all the norm resolutions this for the upcoming year (eat better, become healthier, lose wt, etc), I've decided that maybe I should work more on this site, as well. Check back in March to see whether I've fallen off the wagon or not....



We had a wonderful Christmas this year! It was so much fun...the girls had an absolute blast....from setting out the reindeer food on Christmas Eve night to the craziness of Christmas morning! As far as I know, they all believed Santa had made a visit which, I'm afraid, will be the last year for this (katie is 10). Maddie says she saw Santa and somehow managed to find 'sleigh tracks' in the driveway that wasn't put there by any of us!!! Maybe he really did come!!! Ellie was on a 100% high all morning, and still can't believe that Santa brought her the Rose Petaled Cottage! Her and Maddie even slept in it last night ... well, until around 4:30am.



It's hard to believe that this Holiday Season has come and gone...now back to normallacy, which quite honestly, I'm looking forward to.

11.04.2008


Ellie and I at the LPA Fall Regional in Springfield, Illinois. This was our first LPA event and we had a blast!

11.01.2008

Finally...a pic of us!!



Maddie, Ellie, me and Katie. This was taken on Ellie's 1st day of Playschool!