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I bet you didn’t know that February was take a marshmallow to the park day did you? Well, it was. So we bundled Addie up and took her to the park for her first ride on a slide and to see what she has to look forward to this summer when she can run around on her own.

Alright, so she doesn’t totally resemble a marshmallow, maybe a “Peep” though….

Jess was able to get in some good practice with his camera and I got some really cute photos to blog.. just for you!

She was a bit unsure of the slide…

From 8 Months

In Fact, she really didn’t like it much at all…

From 8 Months

But surprise surprise, she loves to swing!

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From 8 Months

But most of all she loved to watch the children run around… What a great day at the park.

From 8 Months

Adeline,
Oh my, 40 weeks. Has it really been that long? Out as long as you were in. I hardly recognize the pictures of you as a newborn. I can’t picture you not being able to hold your head upright, or giggle when your Daddy tosses you in the air.

Child of mine, how the time flies. When I creep into your room at night to make sure you are warm, and that Chloe is near… that you have a nightlight and some toys to play with when you wake up, I can hardly picture you small, inside your crib.

Each day you become more your own person, real…with a personality to match.

As the morning light hits your window and you slowly wake up, I hear you stir and know soon the cooing will fill my room through the baby monitor that sits next to me. I hear you sit up, and take in your surroundings. Your toys and have awakened with you and conversation ensues. You to turn on the mobile and now your cooing is joined with the soft sounds of Beethoven or  Bach.  Every once in a while I hear you sigh, and I wonder… are you waiting for me? Are you waiting for me to come in and tell you it’s ok to start the day? But instead of disturbing your morning social, I’ll just listen… I know soon enough this time will be gone, and instead of waiting for the day to start because I say it’s time… you will run to me and let me know the sun has come up and now it is time.

And yet, while I can’t wait for the day to come that you climb out of your bed and join me in mine, all cuddly and warm… I still remember the days when you fell alseep in my arms and I was able to jusy hold you, and you were content. Those days are few and far between now. So I know the time that I get to listen to you tell your toys about what your plans are for that day will also pass all too soon.

So for now, I will lay here and listen to you tell your stories while Bach softly comforts you as you wait to start your day.

Yay! My birthday is this weekend, and I started celebrating today with the help of my dear friend and co-worker Shanda. She is going to Disneyland (for me, since I can’t go this year… again.) But, before leaving she wanted to celebrate in typical PTI style. WITH FOOD!

Last week she asked what I wanted as a treat before she left. After careful consideration, I decided on Cupcakes… no wait, M&M’s… no cupcakes. Ahhh! Cupcakes with M&M’s on top! PERFECT! (can you feel the cavities forming yet?)

So happy Birthday to me here it is!

From Work

And don’t worry, there are still 3 days until my birthday, so if seeing these yummy cupcakes makes you feel bad that you didn’t get me anything there is still time.
I like cars, cash and jewels…

And candy.

This year my dear friend Kat and I will be walking as Team Lizard in the MS Walk 2009. We would love your support in any way. Join us for the 3 mile walk (yes walk, we will have children in tow), donate money by clicking one of the links to the right, or show your support by meeting us at the finish line. If you don’t have the money donate, thats ok too! My brothers company (wewillconnectyou.com) has graciously agreed to donate $15 for everyone that signs up for a free 4 week trial! So even if you can’t donate… they will help you out!! Woot thanks Tony! 

Hope to see you all there!

(If you have trouble viewing the link above, please copy and paste the following into an internet explorer browser  http://helpmichelle.wewillconnectyou.com)

Oh the places you’ll go, oh the people you’ll see
when you try to get to Nashville, Tennessee.

Oh the people you’ll see when you fly to Atlanta,
Your flight will get cancelled… dose up on Mylanta.
Not to worry, don’t fear, things will get back in gear
and 6 hours later you’ll put down your beer.

A 4 hour flight, oh it seems rather quick,
But beware of your neighbor, for he’s rather slick
From India he roams
with his “impressive” camera phone
He smells of curry, and very cheap cologne…

We finally arrive but much to our surprise
the flight to Tennessee? It’s canceled.

Rebooking takes a day
and the rentals? – Not one way
this just sucks, theres absolutely no time to play.

The training it starts in a measly 12 hours
We’re all very tired and quickly losing our powers

A round trip we’ll make
Four hours it will take,
and thats just the start of day 1.

2 hours in, the swear words begin
as we realize the round trip was wrong.
For from where we left, we are not going back
the flights not the same, we’re all out of whack.

The hotel, it’s amazing
and I just can’t stop gazing
at all of the wonder I see.
Can it be our lucks changing
as things start arranging
unfortunately theres no guarantee.

Looks like all that Baby Einstein paid off