Sunday, September 20, 2009

Where have I been?

A few months have past and you may bee thinking that I am MIA. Since school is back in session and I have so much free time on my hands, I can't believe that I haven't blogged in over 3 months. I saw the movie Julie & Julia last week and it made me miss my blog and so now I am back! Please forgive me, for I know you are missing your Keira updates.

I have started back at school and so has Keira. She absolutely loves her new school, her teachers, and her lunch box. Here are some pictures of her on her fist day of school..

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I love these pictures! She looks like such a big girl off to school! 2 is such a fun age! She is talking more than ever and saying the darnedest things! I told her "no" the other day and she looked at me and said, "But I want to Mama." It's funny though...if you explain things to her, like saying you can't do that because you may get hurt, she understands and will stop doing whatever it is. I thought that came later on in life. I guess she is just advanced, right? I am sure all parents think that of their children.

We have been staying pretty busy with not just school and work but also we are still in gymnastics, or "nastics" as Keira calls it. She is really good and she loves it. She loves her Coach Phill! Were also getting better at tap and ballet. We've also been going to the dog park a lot with Cooper, Howie and Paddy. Cooper and his buddies love the dog park!

Today we went to the duck pond. We brought bread for the ducks but Cooper ended up scaring all the ducks away and eating all the bread. He is such a water dog! He loved jumping into the pond and swimming. I was afraid he was going to actually catch a duck.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Keira is Two!

Been kinda bad about blogging because its summer and I am enjoying myself and my time with Keria. We have been busy, very busy and loving every minute of it. Keira is now 2. Can't believe how time has flown by and my little baby is now 2. We had a wonderful birthday week for her starting things off the morning of with decorations, balloons, and a present or two. She came out of her room pointing at the balloons and was so excited to see everything. We went to eat at the Rainforest Cafe that night.
She loved this place! So much to look at, listen to, and wander around. She wanted to just walk around the whole time looking at all the animals. She looked like such a princess!
The night before, we made cupcakes for her mother's day out class which is always fun. She is such a cook and always wants to help me in the kitchen. She even got her apron out and put it on.
Keria got a fish for her birthday from Avery, Bowen, Denver and Kelly. He is a little beta named Sushi. He lights up her world. She loves that fish more than cupcake batter and that is hard to beat in the eyes of a two year old. She hugs and kisses his bowl, puts her hands in his bowl, talks about him all the time and even dreams of him. We started this thing a while ago that when we wake her up in the morning, we always ask her, "Keira, did you dream last night?". And she will says that she dreamed of Mommy, Daddy, Cooper, Aspen, Daisy, Nana or SuSu, and lately its always been, "I dream of Sushi!". She is also getting really good at potty training. She wears panties around the house most of the time and when she tells us she needs to go potty, she gets to put a "magical gym sticker" on Sushi's bowl. You wouldn't believe what a reward that is.
Funny things to remember:
Keira tells me often that her favorite color is purple. She always chooses purple if it is an option
She loves chocolate milk and asks for it every 5 minutes.
She likes to sets the table with place mats for dinner. She has a Fairy Princess one, and Diego one and a Tinkerbell one and she will put one on each of our places.
Favorite shows are Yo Gaba Gaba, Wonderpets, Dora and Diego
She prefers to read herself a bedtime story instead of us reading one to her
She loves gymnastics...calls it Nastics
She loves for me to put bows in her hair
Loves to dance...I think we have a ballerina on our hands. Glad I just registered her for tap and ballet in the fall
Loves, loves accessories...I'm talking big bracelets, necklaces, magic wands, sunglasses, purses and ear rings. She is a Great Nana in disguise.
And as always....the little joy of our lives.
I will blog more about her birthday party maybe tomorrow...I am being summoned to play dress up now.


Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Things to do before you turn 2

I do believe that Keira has done more in the past week than most kids her age. She will be turning 2 a week from today. (Yes, I am wiping the tears from my eyes.) This past week was a very busy one for her but so memorable. On Thursday, she started her pre school summer session up. I was going back and forth on weather or not I wanted to do the summer session or not but decided on it. It is so good for her and I know she really does love it. It is also nice for me to have a little time for myself too. I have been going to the gym quite often so it is really nice not to have to worry about her. It also gives me some time to clean house, get dinner ready and so on. On Friday, we went to the Omni with mom and dad. We saw dolphins. It was wonderful and Keira loved it. It is her second movie! She loved watching the dolphins swim. She also loved the helicopter ride in the very beginning. We all enjoyed ourselves and cant wait to go and see Bugs there... maybe next week! On Friday evening, we went to Eileen's barn where Keira, Avery, and Bowen got to go horseback riding. It was so neat to see K on the horse. She loved it so much and never wanted to get off. She rode "Risky" who is such a sweet one. She practically did it all by herself because she did not want me to touch her. So independent....maybe a little too independent. I was so scared she was going to fall off but she held on tight. She kept saying..."hold on very tight". When I finally got her off the horse, she cried all the way home. I think she may end up being a little agg girl. She looked so cute with her cowboy boots and cut off shorts. Now she just needs a cowboy hat. I had my camera but no memory card so sorry....no pics.


This past weekend for the 4th we went to Possum Kingd0m Lake with Susan. It was a lot of fun. Keira went tubing behind the boat. I can't believe it! She was so brave and held on tight. She really loved it which doesn't surprise me. She loves anything that has to do with water. In the pool, she was holding her head under the water for quite some time. She is swimming so good now. On her tummy, on her back and under the water. I can't believe she is this good and not even 2 yet. Even in the bath tub last night she said, "look mommy...I go under". And she put her head under the water. I started counting out loud...1...2...3. And she came up. Then I said, "can you go to 4"? And she did it again....1..2..3..4. And then to 5. She amazes me every day. Keira and Brodie on the tube
Keira and Me on the boat
Keira, Kalob, and Jakob on the boat

Yesterday we went with Denver and Kelly and their kids to Hawaiian Falls water park in Mansfield. It was so fun and I can't wait to go back. The kids loved it...the big kids and the little kids. Brodie and I got to escape and go ride some rides on our own. Its been a long time since I have ridden a water slide in a tube. Even Keira loved the slides. She went down some bigger ones that I was kinda scared to let her go down. Man, that girl has no fear.

So, Have I mentioned that I LOVE SUMMER?

And on that note....I went to weigh in at Jenny Craig last night.....I lost 5 pounds in one week! I am so happy and am realizing that all those hunger pains were worth it, and they not really that bad this week so far.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Cravings for Pickles and Ice Cream!

Ha ha!! Not what you think. On Jenny Craig, there are a list of "free foods" that you can have pretty much any amount of any time during the day. I did a spinning class this morning at the gym which may be why I have been starving all day long (or it could be because the portion sizes I have been eating are the size of a dime). I found out that pickles are a free food, and therefore am on my 2nd jar. I also bought some sugar free chocolate pops which I am guessing will be finished in about....24 hours.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Look Out Valerie B!

Today is the first day of my year long diet. I started Jenny Craig in hopes to become one hot skinny momma. I signed up for a year with JC...(Jenny Craig, not Jesus Christ, but I'm sure I will need him along the way!) My dad is doing this with me as well. I am very excited (and hungry) about this choice. Day one went as well as to be expected. I woke up and had my pre-packaged french toast with berries. It was very yummy and pretty filling. For lunch I had a very good, but so tiny turkey burger with some tomato based soup. This was very good too but did not hold me over very long. Lets just say that tomorrow I will be eating lunch at around 2 PM so I can last until dinner. My spaghetti and meat balls that I had for dinner were very tasty and lets just say...I am really full right now. It was pretty crappy to sit across from Brodie and watch him much on his big ol' steak and baker but it was even worse to watch Keira eat her Mac and cheese and avocado....both are my weaknesses. I did sneak some avocado slices into my salad but decided not to eat them. GO ME! So day one is now over...unless I sleepwalk into the pantry and cook some Mac and Cheese in the middle of the night. Ill keep you all posted on my hopefully successful losses.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Life's a Beach!

Its been so long but Ive been really busy and have not had time to blog. I am loving my summer so far! It is so nice being home with Keira and keeping the house clean, having dinner ready, going to movies, reading books, and everything else that I don't get to do as often as I wish while I'm working. First of all, we had a wonderful and unforgettable family vacation. Florida is beautiful! It was so nice for all of us...(mom, dad, Denver, Kelly, Avery, Bowen, and us) to all be able to vacation together and I hope we get to do this every year. Keria loved the beach, the sand, the sun, the pool and everything about the whole trip. Here are some of my favorite pics from our trip....
Here are the famous kissing cousins...The girls found a dead fish on the beach.

I just love this picture.

I had lots of fun playing with my new camera as you can tell. I will have to blog more later tonight. Keria is telling me to "get off computer now mommy!" Were off to party city 'cause someone is turning 2 in two weeks!

Monday, May 4, 2009

I'll take a little SWINE with that cheese.

I am currently on day 3 of my swine vacation and couldn't be any happier! I actually get to be a stay at home mom for a week and am loving it. Not that I am not thankful for my job or anything but this week I get to have my cake and eat it too (meaning I get to stay home and still get paid). After the call from my Principal on Thursday telling me that I have to go to the Dr. and get tested because one of my students came down with flu A, I am happy to announce that my sickness was only a bacteria infection and that I am swine free.

Today was a great start to my swine vacation week. I got the house cleaned, laundry some what caught up, grocery shopped and best of all...paid off some big bills we have been working on. It is such a relief to pay of the biggest bills that you have. We are on our way to being debt free....except for that house thing....and oh yea the car. But those are minimal, right? Keira and I played outside, inside and in between. We also made cupcakes. I am so excited because we are going to take them to her school tomorrow for all her friends and teachers to enjoy. A little Cinco De Mayo treat for all. And I can't wait to dress Keira up in her little festive dress that we got in San Antonio. We cheated and she has already worn it a couple times because I couldn't resist. Here is a peek....(were at Mac's BandG in these pics)




I am so happy that I actually get to get Keira up and ready for school and pick her up this week. Brodie always does a wonderful job at getting her up and ready for school with her clothes always matching and shoes on the right feet. He still needs to work on the hair fixing a bit but what can I say...He does a wonderful job and I am so happy he gets to do this...but am a little jealous. When I worked in HPISD, there were always moms bringing up cupcakes for their child's class and I always dreamed of doing that for Keira. So I decided that tomorrow would be a perfect day to start. It will be such a fun treat for her, her friends and Ms. Nikki and Ms. Shannon. Keira loves to help me cook anything, especially cupcakes. Here are some pics we took today of our cooking...


First you dump in the cake flour stuff...Next you mix in the eggs, water and oil. How does it taste? (A Okay!)Then you beat....and taste again.Last but not least....don't forget the sprinkles.

Before I sign off I must tell a funny story of my Little Swiper... the other night we put her to bed (no pacie because WE ARE DONE! Yes!) and we went on the the living room. I think we were probably watching some TV. Keira wasn't really making too much noise but we kept hearing something odd. Brodie went to check on her a bit later and I heard him say..."Keira, did you poop?" Which would be really odd because she is basically almost potty trained and never poops in her diaper anymore. I headed back to her room expecting to smell something bad but when I turned on the light, Keira was covered in brown melted chocolate. Somehow she had swiped some candy from somewhere and had been hoarding in in her crib. Chocolate was all over her, her blankies and there are little Keira hand prints on the crib rails. There were also wrapping all over the floor by her crib. Wonder what other things she will start hiding in her crib?

Monday, April 27, 2009

Big Week!

Last week, we took a big step in milestones! On Thursday before gymnastics, Keira and I were reading her "No More Pacie" book and we talked about what a big girl she was and that she didn't need pacies anymore. I talked her into finding all her pacies and we put them in a plastic Tupperware. She even found some that she had hidden and remembered where they were. I only knew where one was. So we packed them all up and I told her to put them in my purse and I would take them to Baby Bowen because he still needed them and she no longer did because she is a big girl! We tried to do this same thing when she was around 18 months but she was not ready yet. Its funny because I know she is ready this time because she is going along with it and hardly even crying about it. My mother intuition says she is ready now. She has not had one since Friday. ( I had to give in at a nap time...you will hear about this later on.) She is doing so good. I do have to admit though...I am a little bum bed. It means she is growing up and becoming less of my little baby girl (even though she will always be).

Well to celebrate this I decided to try and take Keira to her first movie on Friday. Since Brodie has soccer games every Friday, Keira and I are usually on our own and I am always looking for stuff to do. So when I got home from picking her up an NeNas and GaGas house, they said they had no luck getting her to take a nap. I was afraid that if she didn't have one all day we wouldn't make it to the movies which I really wanted to do. So I got home and put her in bed and she kept crying and saying..."member...I gave pacies to Bowen..." over and over again. This has been the only time she has cried about it though. I tossed her a pacie and she was out in just a few minutes. This was the last time she has had one though. All week I kept seeing the previews to Disney's Earth and kept thinking that would be right up her ally. And I was correct! She loved it and sat for the whole movie. She got a little restless at the end but not bad at all. My BF Shelby went with us and we had a great girls night out. Keira's first reaction was, "Big TV!" She also kept making all of the animal noises through out the movie. She loved the baby bears, the monkeys, the ducks jumping out of the tree, and all of the underwater scenes. I knew this would be the perfect movie for her because she loves seeing "real animals" on TV. They keep her attention better than cartoons. (except Dora!) We had sour patch kids (which were a hit!) and some Reese's pieces. I am so happy that she did so well because the movie theater by our house is about to start showing dollar movies on Fridays during the summer and the movies are older kid films. So that will be something fun for us to start doing, especially during the summer. I wish I had remembered to take my camera with me to capture the moment of her first movie but I didn't. At least I kept the stub to put in her keep sake box. Thanks Shelby for a wonderful memory!

We got several new books this weekend for Keira to enjoy. Keira is such a book worm that her book collection is overtaking our house. The new ones include "Oh The Places You'll Go" (by the one and only Dr. S), "Colors,ABCs, Numbers" and "Llama Llama Misses Mama". For any of you who love childrens books, you have got to get this last one in your collection. We also have "Llama Llama Mad at Mama," and "Llama Llama Red Pajama". These are the cutest books and Keira just adores them.

I laugh as I look at my laptop which is missing the "A" key due to Keira's furry brother. Lets just say, we haven't gotten to the no chewing lesson in puppy class yet.

There is a little summary of our wonderful week. I have to go because Keira is handing me her new Llama book and saying, "Read it Kelsey! Read it Kelsey!". Yes, Mommy and Daddy have been replaced by Kelsey and Brodie.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Naked as a Jay Bird!

When I got home from tap tonight I walked into the living room and Keira kept saying....
"I Nekkked...I Nekkked" and sure enough, she pretty much was. I wanted to make sure she knew what she was talking about so I asked her..."Is Daddy Naked?"

"Nope!" she said...so I asked her..."Is Mommy Naked?" "Nope, Ka Ga is Naked". (She calls herself KaGa). Nope and Yep are her other favorite words now. I can tell that it was Daddy-Keira Day. I love that they get to have their special bonding Mondays together without me. They learn so much from eachother.

Hoppy Easter!

We had a great Easter weekend with the family. On Saturday evening, we met Brodie's fam (sisters and all included) up at the park right down the street and had a family soccer game. Keira and Delaney had fun playing, sliding, and swinging. Then off to eat dogs and burgers at the house. Keira got a Dora doll that she loves. She can dress and undress her, shoes and all. It is right up her alley.

Speaking of Dora, my wonderful mother got her hands on some really up front seats to go see Dora Live! We are so excited. It happens to be on the weekend of Keira's 2nd birthday so this will be a wonderful surprise for her. She has already seen the commercials and just dances to the music right along with Dora. She is such a fan!

On Sunday morning, Keira got to see what the Easter Bunny left for her and she was so excited! She got a cherry red tricycle, some clothes and lots of eggs. We hid eggs all around our living room and she loved getting them and putting them in her basket. We filled most of them up with coins. She just loves to put money in her piggy bank.

We then headed over to Nana and Gaga's house for lunch and more egg hunting. We had lots of fun and were so happy to spend the time with our families. Here are some pics that were taken...

So, now its back to work. We only have about 7 weeks (about 38 days but who is really counting?) of school left. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and I do see it!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Blah Blah Blogging....

I haven't blogged in a while so this is going to be lots of random info but, lots of memories for me. First of all...we gardened this weekend! It was so nice to clean out our flower bed and replenish! We headed to the Plan Shed yesterday with Cooper and Keira in tow. Its funny how many people stopped us to chat about both our kids. It was fun trip and we got some beautiful Gerber daisies, elephant ear bulbs, (which should be popping out soon according to the Plant Shed guy) and a couple other pretty plants. Brodie informed me today when I got home from work that it is supposed to freeze tonight. So we will be covering them up with nice warm blankies tonight. Hopefully they will be okay. Keira loved to help us plant them all. She kept lining up the plants in the bed and loved to use the shovel. She was so cute. This picture is so funny to me. If she sees the camera, she always does this exact smile while saying, "Cheese!" I have to hide the camera so I can get some normal pics of her. She is such a ham and definitely knows it too.

Today, Brodie and Keira came up to my work and brought me lunch. It was so nice to see them and I loved the nice Joe Ed Bomber sandwich. I am so sick of Smart One meals that they are starting to taste like cardboard to me. It was so funny though, Keira came into my closet of a classroom and said, "HI Kesey! HI Kesey!" That is her new thing. She is calling us Kesey and Bodie. Brodie said that when he was checking in at the office, she just kept waving at everyone and introducing herself...."Hi, I'm Keira!" She is talking like crazy now. She knows lots of numbers, colors, and I just started working on shapes. Im so proud of how smart and social she is. I just can't brag enough! Another favorite thing she says is, "I hold you" when she wants us to hold her. I love it! She talks to Cooper like he is another child. She has to give him good night kisses every night, along with the kitty's too. She is very protective of them all but at the same time, punishes them when they are doing something bad. I think she is going to be a great big sis... one of these days.
Another gardening picture....
On Friday night, I went with some girls from work to the flashlight Easter egg hunt at Veterans Park. It was lots of fun. Here is a pic of her hunting some eggs. Luckily she didn't know I was taking it, or we would get the "cheese" face.



A while ago, we started a growth chart on Keira's bathroom door molding. I can't believe how tall she is getting. I love that we started doing this. When we move out of our house....you better believe that the molding will be coming with us! Look how much she grew from March to April!


One last pic of my boys...Cooper and Brodie. Cooper is doing great and almost house trained. We start puppy classes soon and I know he will be advanced! He is a Dwyer! He can already sit, and almost shake. He is also so good at staying in our front yard when we are all outside. I hate to blog and run but Cooper is barking, the cats are running after him and Keira just ran up to me with cream cheese all over her face....Where is Brodie during all of this?






Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Somersaults and Cartwheels

When was the last time any of you have done a cartwheel or somersault? I don't remember them hurting that much as they do now. At Brodie's soccer game last Friday, Keira and I were on the empty field behind where B was playing. We were running around and burning lots of energy, playing ring-around-the-rosie, dancing and just being silly. All the sudden, Keira started doing somersaults. (She loves to do them and she is very good, thanks go gymnastics.) So then I decided to show off my mommy skills and do some with her. We would do them together on the count of three, and she would just laugh so hard. She kept saying, "More Mommy, more!" Then, I thought of the great idea to do a cartwheel which I haven't done is so long. I used to do cartwheels and hand stands all the time. That is probably one cause of my carpel tunnel syndrome in my right hand. So the first one I did wasn't so bad. Keira thought it was so cool and tried to do one by putting her hands on the ground and doing donkey kicks. It was too cute! She then said, Again Mommy! So off I go, feet in the air, hands on the ground and then my wrist made this popping sound, and I collapsed and landed on my head. It hurt so bad and I seriously thought I broke my wrist. Keira just sat there laughing at me as tears are streaming down my face, while trying to hide my pain. It is still a little tender and it pops when I move it, but I will live. The funny thing I would do it again if she asks.....I will just tape up my wrist first.
Here are some new pics from this past week....Keira and Cooper at the Park
Keira loves her slide!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Just another day and another month older


Today is just a normal day. Nothing exciting except that Keira and I are both a little under the weather. I was really sick last night with high fever, shivers, and flu like symptoms. I'm feeling a bit better today but I think Keira is not. She is running a little temp and is just not her peppy self. We've also reached that 19 month mark! Yea for Keira! Happy 19th month. I just realized that I can't say a year and a half anymore.


Brodie sent me flowers yesterday at work which made my day! He is so good at bringing me flowers but normally he just brings them home. So I was really excited to get the call to come down to the office because there were flowers waiting for me. Very sneaky of him! It made my day. No plans tonight...just being together as a family is all we need.


Here is a quick and most memorial Valentines day...

Two years ago from today...we found out we were having a little girl! I still have that sonogram pic on the fridge. It was a wonderful gift for us all.


This is the last picture I took of Keira at 18 months old. We were about to go to gymnastics!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

We are expecting!

A new member is joining our family. We are happy to announce that we are expecting a new puppy! We have been contemplating when would be the perfect time for this. We have been talking about getting a dog for years but knew the time wasn't right. We finally found the perfect little guy for us and we are ready. We are getting a golden retriever and are so excited. He was born Jan. 24 so he's only 2 weeks right now. His eyes aren't even opened yet. Since he is so little, he has to stay with mommy, daddy, and his siblings for a bit longer. We will take our long road trip to Oklahoma on March 14 to go pick him up. Yes....he is a born and bread Sooner from OK. I am so excited for Keira, for she loves dogs so much. She loves playing with Reese and Paddy when she is at the grandparents house and I know they will become the best of friends. I had a puppy growing up and have so many memories with Muffin and I can't wait for Keira to do the same. Here are some pics of our new little guy.






No name for sure but we have thought of a few....Bauer (Jack Bauer from 24) and Dublin top our list at the moment.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Ta Da!

Keira started a gymnastics class this week at ASI. She is so active and so daring that I knew she would love a class like this. She is in an 18 month old class and is the youngest one. Yesterday was our free trial day and it was crazy! She loved it so much, but we had some meltdowns...Let me explain.

When we got there, we were introduced to her teacher, Mr. Phil. He went over a few things with me. He said first we would get on the trampoline and that most kiddos starting off at 18 months really don't like the the tramps and would probably not get on. Keira would not get off! She loved it and pitched a fit when we had to move to the next station. She would jump really high and had so much fun. Mr. Phil said that he was really impressed and surprised with her jumping abilities. I was so proud!

When we finally got to the next center, we all had to sit down, sing songs and talk about the letter of the day "B". Keira was not wanting to sit. She wanted to jump, run, and do anything else besides sit still. So when I had to make her sit, she was pissed and was screaming and throwing the biggest fit I have ever seen! I had to take her away and let her calm down for a few before we started again. She did finally calm down.

Next we went to a rotation of bars, somersaults, jumping, handstand and back kick over practices things. After every activity they do, they stand up and put their arms over their head and say, "Ta Da!" Keira has been saying that all night now! She did really good at all the activities but really did not want to wait in line with the other kids so there was lots of screaming and yelling. She loves the bars, and Mr. Phil says she has a lot of upper body strength. I knew that because she started pulling herself up so early. And she is super strong! So basically we had a night of screaming, with some stunts. But I was kinda expecting something like that. After all the rotations are finished, we got to go to "the pit". This is a huge pit filled with foam squares. The kids get to sit on a swing and fall into the pit. Wow, she loved it. And when it was time to leave, I had to literally dive into the pit and chase her down, and drag her out while she is kicking and screaming. Lets just say, I got a good workout at her gymnastics class.

I went ahead and signed Keira up for the Friday night class, so we got to go again tonight. She did about 1000 times better tonight! I was so happy. Less screaming (but yes, still some!), more waiting, and following directions! Yea! She actually is kinda doing somersaults almost on her own! And she looks so freakin cute in her leotards. And, she got out of "the pit" on her own. I know that the more we go, the more she will get the hang of transitions. So, overall, I am so happy to be doing this with her.

Brodie's soccer season started up tonight which means Keira and I are on our own on Fridays from now on. Girls night out! When it gets warmer, we will probably start going to some of his games but for now, just me and her! Which makes me happy! I will have to come up with some creative fun things to do after gymnastics.

Here is a new video of cute Keira and her cousin Bowen at Ne-Ne and GaGas house...


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Help if you can!

So, on Saturday, I went to get a much needed pedicure and took a stack of my People magazines. (I have a subscription but never seem to get caught up on them before the next one comes in the mail...wonder why??) I read about 2 of them and through them in my purse. That night we went to Brodie's mom and dads for dinner and celebrating Tom's bday. Brodie's sister likes People so I gave her the mags before we left. Well, I forgot but when I was reading one, I saw an article that caught my attention and I was wondering if anyone can help me. It was about this man who started a blog the day his daughter was born. But the next day his wife dies in the hospital... I think from a blood clot. So he continues blogging about his life raising his daughter alone. It was a really neat article and I would like to find his blog and start reading it. Anyone know of this and if so, what is the site? I know that his daughter is named Maddie (Madeline) but not sure of his name.

Hopefully someone can help!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

My Baby Mamma...

Keira and Lola....









Just new pics of Keira being Mommy... Check the new blog if you want to see what the Dwyers have been up to!