Happy 30th, Liz!

My best friend from high school, Liz is celebrating her 30th birthday on Saturday! She and her husband Dave live sooooooooooooooooo far away in Connecticut. I miss her and wish I could be there to celebrate! Also congratulations go out to Liz and Dave, as they are expecting in July! We're so happy for them!

Our New President

Not only can Maddy name Elmo, Big Bird, and Mickey Mouse...she now knows our 44th President. He is among greatness through the eyes of a 21 month old!

Happy Birthday, Godparents!

Happy Birthday to Madelyn's Godparents! Auntie Katie's was two weeks ago (sorry, it's a little late--I'll blame it on the tonsillectomy). Uncle Joe's birthday is today. Hope you both had great days! Here is a picture from Madelyn's baptism when she was two months old.

Christmas with Grammy Mary

We had one last Christmas on Sunday at my mom's house. At least this one, we didn't have far to travel!

Helping Uncle Joe and Aunt Michele open presents.

Maddy's new shopping cart from Joe and Michele (above) and her new vacuum cleaner from Grammy (below)!

Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas and especially Madelyn's Christmas such a wonderful one. We are so blessed to have such a large family full of love. Now if we could just find a place to put all of these toys--oh, that's right--the basement! Maddy will be busy, busy this winter!

Sarah's Tonsillectomy

I had my tonsils out a week ago Monday. Quite a treat for a thirty-year-old! I had been having lots of sore throats and apparently had some large tonsils. I decided it was time for them out! Not really the way I wanted to spend my Christmas break--but thought it was the best time so I wouldn't miss as much school. It was pretty sore at first--hard to eat and swallow--but doing much better now. I never thought I would be tired of eating ice cream, popsicles, and jello. And Nick and Maddy have been troopers through this whole thing--they've been big helpers along with my mom and Nick's mom. Hopefully the surgeon will give me the okay to head back to school on Wednesday--I'm ready to get back to normal!

Christmas with Nana Mary

The Sunday after Christmas we got together at Nana Mary's house. Helping Uncle Matt open his present.

Hanging with Nana Mary and Auntie Katie.

Maddy's new barn (goes with her new house and vehicles)!

Playing with Uncle Jerry.