COUSIN TIME

Yesterday, we made our way to the Arboretum with my sisters and their kids. We got a late start and it was very crowded. It was well worth it though. I captured some great pictures of all the kids. Here is a quick picture post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a great day making some good memories.

SPRING BREAK 2011...

Jack and I haven't been on a vacation by ourselves in a long time. We decided to take a fun trip together to celebrate our anniversary. It was lots of fun. We hit up New Orleans with our friends the Abraham's. Here are some of the many things that we did.
We got in early on Sunday morning. We went to Brennan's and enjoyed a very nice brunch. We ate the famous Banana's Foster for dessert. It was so good. We even got photographed while we ate. Hopefully, we can see ourselves in the October issue of Nat G O. We will see.

 

After touring the town, we hit up Pat O's for happy hour. It was a beautiful day to sit on the patio and enjoy.

 

A picture of Bourbon St. It was a happening place.

 

The next morning we waited in line to get a taste of Cafe Du Monde. We waited for 20 min. It was well worth it.

 

We spent most of Monday walking around and exploring. We ate lunch at a little sandwich shop, and then headed out for Sushi that night. Before sushi, we made a stop by a bar. This bar was like a carousel. You sat in the seats and they rotated around. It was just a neat experience.

 

On Tuesday, we did a lot. We ate lunch at Acme Oyster house. We got very lucky and didn't have to wait in line. By the time we sat down, they had a long line starting down the block. We then went to Harrah's and I won $80.00. Not what I was expecting to get, but it was a start.

 

We headed out for a river boat tour on the Mississippi. We got to see a lot, and made a stop at a Plantation and a Battle of New Orleans battle field. It was a nice afternoon.

 

After our tour, we went back to the hotel and had hit up HH. While on vacation I tried some new things. One of which was a raw oyster. I look pretty funny in this pic, but I had to capture the moment. It wasn't as bad as I thought, but I don't know if I would make it a habit.

 

On our last night we went to Emerial's restaurant, NOLA. It was a fantastic meal. As we were leaving dinner, we saw that they were filming a movie with Brad Pitt in it. It will be interesting to see it when it comes out. We didn't see him, but heard he was there.

 

Wednesday was the day we left to come home. We picked up some souvenirs for Maggie and ate lunch at Stanley's. I was very sad to leave, but I was very excited to come home to my baby! She missed us lots.

 

We had a fantastic time on vacation. I really loved New Orleans and all that it had to offer. Right now I am trying to soak up the last few days home with Maggie. We have done so much.

MY BIG GIRL..

On Tuesday February 22, our night changed in an instant. Jack and I got ready to sit down to dinner with Maggie. As we were eating dinner Maggie began to fall forward like a wilting flower. Her eyes were wide open, and she just sat frozen. It was the scariest thing we have ever seen. We both jumped up and got her out of her seat. She was still not responding. After a min. of time she finally started to come around but was very dazed and confused. We had the paramedics come, but they were really no help. They told us to just watch her, and that she would be okay. Well, this mom can't just watch her kid. So off to the emergency room we went. We waited for a long time to find out that Maggie had symptoms of a seizure. We talked with our pediatrician the next morning and he confirmed the same thing. They can't be 100% sure, but all signs point to that.

On Friday, February 25 Maggie had an EEG. She did wonderful. For now, the results are clear which is a good sign. We will still meet with a neurologist to go over anything that might be important. Hopefully it will be a routine visit.

I am very excited to report we haven't had any other episodes. I am sure it was a one time thing, but it was enough to make your heart stop. I am very blessed to have a strong husband who was very good through the whole thing. I am very proud of Maggie and how she was a good sport.

On another note:

Jack always makes fun of me for reading blogs. I can get lost in blogs and some make me very sad, but others are just fun to read. I have happened upon two blogs this week, that are not very happy blogs right now. I know I don't have a huge following, but I do have friends that read my blog. I ask that you click on both links and follow these blogs for a few days. They have both really touched my heart and I pray for the strength of these two families. I am very thankful that Maggie's issue was very minor. For these two families life is completely changed for a while. I have to tell myself everyday how lucky I am. So, please take a few minutes to follow these two families and say some little prayers for them.

http://erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com/ - A blog about Lucy. A 5 year old little girl.

http://kandjstaats.blogspot.com/- A blog about a family in Houston who lost their 4 month old baby.

I hate to leave on a sad note. Thanks for always reading and checking in on us.

MY BEST FRIEND..

On March 5, 2005 I married my best friend. I am one lucky person to know and love this guy. I look forward to spending many more wonderful years with him.



The day Jack proposed. February 13, 2004 - Jack proposed at my school Valentines party. It was a fun surprise.

Our first dance. Our wedding was so much fun, and an event that I want to redo over a million times. Not because it was bad, but because it was the best day!


Here is to many more wonderful years and happy memories together!!!

I love you Jack!