Still Catching Up

As I was going through my photos I realized that I never posted about Addie's Pinkalicious class, in February. We signed her up for this through TRYPS. She has been telling me that she wants to do dance for months now, maybe even a year. It was random though and I really don't think she would like it. So, I opted to try this to see if she liked it or not. She loved it! Check out her friend Kinley, she is a hoot!

She had to practice every Saturday morning at 9:30. I thought this was going to be a challenge for me, but it ended up being great as I got to sit in Panera with Kinley's mom, Kate, and drink coffee! Sweet. I actually really missed doing this once it was over.

The play was really cute and both of Addie's aunts and all her cousins came to cheer her on. I hate how emotional I get at things like these. I am such a sap. I just wanted cry like a baby. She is getting so big. So, she now really insists that she does dance. It's not random anymore, it's constant. So, after T-ball and swim lessons, I think I'm going to have to sign this girl up for dance. I think she likes to perform.

Martin and I catch her in the backyard all of the time acting out scenes of a movie or iCarly. It is so funny.

So, there you have it, I think I am officially caught up on blogging. I don't have anything interesting going on now. Just getting ready to start school, can't register until May 1 since I'm a new student. Looks like I'm going to have to take Chemistry because the Nutrition class is full and the instructor will not take anymore students. This is not so good as Chemistry is every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:30. So, I'm going to have to work 9-9 every Monday and Tuesday. It will be a long day, but I can do it. Alex seems to be doing really well and we haven't had any problems, knock on wood. He is ready for school to be out. Thanks for all of the kind comments on my spring post, you guys are too sweet. Hoping everyone is doing well...

Spring

So, I'm just going to label this post Spring because there is so much I haven't posted lately and so I guess I'm going to start posting in "groups." A friend informed me today that I didn't make it as some super blogger on another friends blog because I don't post that often. I need to get it together!

Easter was beautiful this year. Of course, it wouldn't be Easter if we didn't go to my Uncle Rick's and Lisa's house.

This is Uncle Rick. He's my dad's brother. Look how big Sam is.

This is a extra close up because I'm holding and taking the photo. But, I couldn't resist.
Sammy Wammy, I love you!

Really, he is huge. It's like Kalynn's breastmilk has miracle grow in it or something.

Here's somebody we don't get to see much. Can you believe she is almost 16? She has her own agenda now. I miss her. There is something special about the first niece or nephew. Kelsey will always hold a special place in my heart.

I look so goofy because Addie ran up and jumped on my lap. I thought I was going down for sure.

So, Sam is two months old. This is his mom. Need I say anymore about this picture? I know, she looks great.

JJ, you are so funny! I love your sense of humor.

Sweet Emma girl.

Addie, the orange mustache is doin' nothing for ya sweetie.

Handsome Pansome.

I don't know why this picture flipped on me, ugh.

Emma loves Sam. She is always in his face "hi sam."

Papa.

A quick game of waffle ball.

So, this is Spring Break vaca. This is Ann, Martin's sister and her son Will. We went to visit them and this is someplace called Shay I think. Anyway, they had fields of daffodils. It was very pretty.

From Ann's house, we went to Onondaga State Park and toured the cave and camped out. The kids had a blast.

Again, a little baseball game.

Now on to, you guessed it, St. Patrick's Day. This is my husband's St. Patrick's attire. As you know, he has to participate in the fun, especially Halloween.

I do like this shirt however and it is so fitting for him. He is a constant smartass!

Everyone had to part take in the fun.

Ok, so this is what I come home to one day after work in the front yard. Alex got a cabbage to plant from school. He immediately walked home from school and planted his cabbage (if you look close, you can tell in the cup it came in and all) and posted this sign! Love it.

Spring has been great. Addie started T-ball and that will keep us busy for awhile. I'm trying to get registered for my classes this summer and before I know it school will be over and summer will be here. Yay!

First Day of Spring

I can't believe it snowed on the first day of Spring, and on top of that, on Krista's Wedding. It was a pretty snow, but made the logistics of a wedding a little more difficult. Especially when the first thing on the list of the day is to get your hair done. I was a little nervous. The woman that did mine, took it down and redid it 6 times. Seriously. It turned out cute. I don't have any pics of the back, but it was cute.

Krista is a good friend of mine that I met at Barnes & Noble. It's funny, from every job I've ever had, I've always picked up another good friend along the way! This is her daughter, Maddie. Maddie and Addie!

Mom of the bride above and Maid of Honor below.

Bless her heart, being pregnant for weddings is no fun!

Especially at the bachelorette party. We had a good time kickin it up at Wild Whiskey after a good dinner at Murry's. Yum.

The wedding was at Stephens Chapel. I had never been in there. It's very pretty and cozy. The bridesmaids dresses were very pretty and of course so was Krista.

The wedding was beautiful and I'm really glad you asked me to be apart of Krista, thank you and congratulations!

So, I have to share a few funny stories. Friday, Alex started having some dizzy spells again. So, I'm trying to figure out what his "triggers" are. So, Friday morning he wants OJ for breakfast. OJ, pizza, MSG and some other items are just the very tip of the iceberg that can trigger a migraine. I let him have it to see what would happen and he informs me later that he ate pizza for lunch. After lunch, he starts having dizzy spells. So, I'm discussing this with random people throughout the whole day yesterday as the whole bridal party participates in the day of the wedding logistics, getting things ready, etc. I'm trying to explain that it's so hard to determine what's a trigger because there are so many possibilities, the bariatric pressure being one them. Talking about his all day long. That maybe it's the snow storm that rolled in that caused him to start with the dizzy spells. It wasn't until later that night, at the reception when I'm catching up with Martin and explaining this to him that he says, "I think it's barometric pressure." Right. That's what I thought I had been saying all day. I know what bariatric is, and it has nothing to do with the weather. It is more familiar to me and I use it often, from work, and it's just what came out instead. How embarrassing. I do this all of the time. It's crazy. I'm sure nobody really cared about what I was rambling about any so they probably didn't catch it. I hope.

At the reception there was wine, Thank God, yummy food and music. The kids had a blast and both of my kids ran out onto the dance floor when AC/DC came on. Addie, yelling, it's AC/DC! Alex, kept the dance floor hoppin by making requests of Bon Jovi, Journey, Toby Keith and Michael Jackson all night. They get their wealth of music knowledge from their dad. The whole family had a blast dancing the night away. When the night was winding down and the kids were ready to go, Martin ended the night perfectly by requesting Close Enough To Perfect by Alabama for me. I know, it's mushy, but it was a perfect way to end the night.

Congrats Krista and Damien. I wish you the best!

Million Dollar Kid

When Alex was born, we called him our million dollar baby. Not because we thought he was the best baby in the world, or that he was going to make us millions, but because the expense of having and maintaining him started from the very beginning.

I had to have a C-Section with Alex because he was breech, after being on bedrest for two weeks from being pre-eclamptic. When he was born, he was born with a hydroseal. He had to have surgery when he turned one. In the meantime, he had ear infections constantly. So, that's how he became our million dollar baby.

Now, I realize we really don't have it that bad and there really are babies out there that cost a lot more and have more serious, complicated issues. However, after the last 3 weeks, I've spent over $100 in co-pays for doctor's visits. As if the migraines weren't enough....

...this is exactly where I would have rather been than back in the doctor's office at 8 o'clock this morning with Alex for strep! Yep, on top of migraines he has strep. Poor baby. He can't catch a break. More headaches and nausea.

Hopefully, this will be the end for awhile. I'm hoping the meds will kick in for both his migraines and strep and we can get back to normal. Whatever that is!

Pullin in the Troops

When you don't know what to do, when you're at your whits end, and your world is on hold, it feels good to have so many people on your side. It's a good problem to have so many people to inform, to call, and report the news of an outcome. I felt like I had a whole troop of my own for support!



It's awesome when things just fall into place because someone was there to pick up the pieces, help take something off of your plate, and make sure you were where you needed to be as stress free as possible. Thank you. I didn't even have to ask.

I have an amazing network of family and friends and feel very blessed.

Alex was diagnosed with migraines. I feel confident with this diagnosis with the symptoms Alex was presenting, and having a boat load of kick ass nurses I work with to help figure out the "stuff" I haven't learned yet. I also feel very confident with the medical team that examined Alex today. We are going to try the treatment recommended AND we are going to continue with an MRI of the head and an EEG, so, I loved this part, mom can get some sleep. I'm telling you, I really liked this guy. I don't think he was acting, I mean, I think he had good bedside manner and was genuine.

The good from this situation, well besides the above, a huge reminder to enjoy our little ones. Every minute. Don't take things for granted. Oh and, be thankful for your troops:)

Now off to research, you guessed it, migraines.