Trials and Blessings

So this past month has been a tough one full of trials and heartache. Everyday gets easier and easier. With this trail (and most all trails) it has made me even more grateful for all the wonderful blessings that I have in my life. Thank you to my Family and friends who are always there for me, with thoughtful e-mails, sweet phone calls, uplifting text and all your prayers. We Love you!

My mom was able to come down and spend a short couple days with us. Maddy was stuck to her and cried when she had to leave. We are so grateful she was able to come down.

Last month was also Maddy's 3rd birthday. Her birthday was on a Thursday so we had a tiny little celebration with just us and than on Saturday we had her Birthday party at chuck E cheese. She loved it and had a great time with her cousins and her new friends. Also for her birthday, she had a special surprise. Her favorite show is sprout it is a kids tv program and everyday they give birthday shout-outs. You have to send in a homemade card and than they will choose 2 or 3 to show on T.V. Well Maddy is always asking me "Mom when is it my turn to be on TV?" So for her birthday I made a card and sent it in hoping they would choose it so I wouldn't let my little girl down. Well fingers crossed... they did. Maddy was on TV, well her card was. She screamed so loud. It was the cutest thing ever to see her so happy. We tivo'd it and have to watch it everyday.
Maddy's birthday outfit.

Her gift "pillow pet"

Dancing at chuck E cheese

fun with Dad.

Blowing out her candle.

Her cake. She loves Winnie the pooh. So her dad and I made her one. I think it turned out pretty good.

Her card that was on T.V

Dads playing with their girls.

Grandma!!!