We so need a date night!

This weekend we went to a beach in Marshfield called Rexhame beach. It was beautiful but I just didn't have enough time to enjoy the beautiful scenery! So we asked my niece if she could come over on Sunday afternoon so Brian and I can take off and go there by ourselves, for some much needed time alone, watching the waves, swimming the surf and drinking iced coffee! Uninterrupted. Of course, two great minds think alike because Brian just said this morning that he thinks we should have date night next weekend! I started laughing. So we are going to get a sitter for next Friday night, which will be extremely enjoyable as I finish my Psychology class next Thursday night and will sure need a glass of wine or two to feel "done" with school for a while. I need a break!

Sweet Dreams to my Baby Girls

This photo was taken in March of 2005. Delaney was only a few weeks old, but it is one of the photos I cherish with all my heart. Tonight, when I was getting the girls ready for bed, Samantha read her two books, as usual, and then wanted to "Imagine". We do this ritual every night before bed when we sit and think about something "sweet" to dream about. So we imagined her birthday party this year as she already has it all planned. She wants a bouncy in the backyard, all her friends and family, and a clown. So I told her to think about food and what type of cake she wanted and she replied with "I don't want a cake. Grandma told me about these great cupcakes that were sugar free and I think that's a great idea so all the kids don't get hyper".....as I laughed she then put her head down on the pillow. When I went back in to check on her she picked her head up and then said "mom I've been thinking. We have to get sugar free cupcakes. Grandma has to have some cake too and it's not fair if we get the regular cake!"
A sweet thought to end a sweet evening. Good night my sweet daughter.

Happy Dawg Days of Summer

Here is a photo of the kids at the beach today in Marshfield in which we wrote "Happy Anniversary" in the sand. A tribute to their Grandma & Papa



And a photo of my daring boy braving the waves!

Happy 34th Wedding Anniversary Mom & Dad

 

34 years ago on this wonderful day, August 5th, my mom and dad took vows to honor and cherish and love each other through sickness and health until death do them part. Over the years I have watched them honor, cherish and love each other through bouts of sickness and health. They have shown me that love does conquer all. That you can find your soulmate young and experience life to the fullest with that person. When I met Brian I couldn't help but think about my parent's relationship and how much it has molded my image of what a perfect marriage should be. I am proud to say that I have followed in their footsteps and love the "love taps" and "loving comments" from my husband just as I have watched my parents do over the years.

Nothing makes me smile more when I think of how happy they are together. True love does exist. Dreams do come true. Thank you mom and dad for making me see how special it is to be married to your best friend. I truly love to watch the two of you together and know that someday, Brian and I will reach the point where we are married for 34 years and still be as madly in love as we were the day we met.

I would love to celebrate this day with you today. You have made marriage look so simple, although we all know it is a lot of work....and dad you have trained my husband well. All I can say is "yes, dear".

I love you both very much and I hope that you have a fabulous day!

Love,
Brian, Stacey, Brendan
Samma, Della & LiLi

What a bunch of clowns!

The stress level was crazy last night with all the stuff going on with Natalie. I had to go to IParty to get a few more invitations for LiLi's party and low and behold we found a clown face painting kit. Samma and Della did their own make-up and then begged to paint me as well. What a bunch of clowns we are huh?

Update on Natalie

Natalie's endoscopy was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. and when I didn't hear from Brian until 10:30 I called the hospital and spoke to the liason nurse. She said Natalie was in recovery and then she transferred me to recovery where I got to speak to Brian. She did very well and although we won't have the "final" results of all the biopsies until next Friday, the doctor did say she had some irritation of her esophogus and stomach lining, but he could find nothing "major". As of next Friday, we will get the final reading on everything and we are thinking it is just something that is controllable by a stronger reflux medication :) This baby will have some serious behavioral issues to sort out as she will be getting ferberized as long as all the testing comes back on a positive note. Wheeeeeeeew.

So thanks for all your thoughts & prayers. She did break out in hives this afternoon and I had to page the doctor because I didn't know if she could have Benadryl with the anesthetic she was given. Luckily I was able to and although very itchy, she is hanging in there and trying to be her "fun" self.
Personally she should be given anesthesia more often........she took so many naps today! LOL

Natalie's Love for her Daddy

I wanted to put these photos in to show Julie that Lucy is not the only one who favors a parent! Here is Natalie looking out the window waiting for her dad to come home. Although I am close to Natalie as well, when she sees her daddy her entire face lights up.

Right now I'm waiting for Brian to call me to let me know how Natalie is doing. He took her to Children's Hospital this morning to have her endoscopy and I am anxiously awaiting the call saying she is in recovery and doing well. I just hope this brings us some answers that we are so desperately seeking at this point.