Adalyn Mae

Today was Adalyn's sixth month appointment. I did have some concerns about her eating issues. Last Sunday I gave her pears for the first time and we ended up in the ER. He thinks it was just fluke and no allergies to pears, but maybe try applesauce for a while. Anyway she is 14lbs 6oz, and doing great. She did end up with two shots, so she is a little cranky from that. Ariana is doing great too, she was very concerned about her sister getting shots. I thought for a moment Ariana was going to burst out in tears when Adalyn was crying. I was glad when she didn't! I don't know what I would have done with two meltdowns! LOL. Well they both are napping now so maybe I should do the same.

Elmo

So after a long day of playing with her cousins, I decided to take Ariana out to Barnes and Noble to help Elmo celebrate his birthday. On the way out to the mall Ariana kept saying "Elmo's Birthday?" I would say "yes" Then she said " I want to rub him" I thought this was pretty funny. I said "OK". Then we got to the mall and I got the stroller out which was very unnecessary seeing I had to take both girls out anyway because of the craziness of people who were celebrating with Elmo. Ariana got a cupcake, then the B&N lady read about 2 seconds of the book, after that a huge line formed to get pictures with him. We waited in line, very patiently I might add, she climbed right up on his lap and got her picture then got out of there. But she kept saying "had fun with Elmo's birthday mama","Elmo held me" "Sang Happy Birthday to Elmo". So, though it was crazy, I suppose it was worth it!

Extension to About Me

Well I met my husband when I was in junior high, he was a senior then. We reconnected after my first year of college, while I was training to be a server a Chi-Chi's. Our first date was August 1, 2001 and we were married December 15, 2001. I couldn't be happier with the way my life has been laid out for me. I finished college with a degree in Elementary Education, and 8 months pregnant with my first child. Needless to say I was HUGE walking across the stage to receive my diploma, but after five (almost 6 years) of college I felt I needed to actually walk and receive it.
On June 17, 2006 (nine days after her due date) Ariana Rose arrived. It all seems so simple, get pregnant and have a baby, but I find it so amazing that God has made a woman's body so perfect to actually make it all work. Anyway, after Ariana's first birthday I found out I was pregnant for baby #2. I was so excited to have two babies so close together. On February 12, 2008 Adalyn Mae was born. Everyday is a new adventure for Jason and me. Ariana is always saying something new that cracks us up and Adalyn is learning new things everyday, she is laughing and trying so hard to talk. She reaches out for my face and gives me big sloppy kisses (which I LOVE!!) I guess I should also mention the other member of our family, we have a Great Dane. Her name is Kelly. She is wonderful with the kids and very protective over the whole family. I like her, but honestly I just don't like having an animal in the house.
We are currently living in Midland. I am enjoying my life as a stay-at-home mom, and very thankful Jason is supportive of this decision. Jason is in his tenth year at Dow Corning. He works a very crazy schedule, sometimes it makes it hard to squeeze in family time but he always seems to do it even if it is a couple of minutes, we have his complete undivided attention. God has certainly blessed me over and over with such a wonderful family, for this I am extremely thankful!