Happy 3!

Today, our family gets to celebrate the number 3! What do you mean, you ask? Today is Kevin and my 3 year anniversary and Madalyn is 3 months old.

3 years ago on June 21st, Kevin and I were married. Wow! How the time flies! This 3rd year of marriage had been a challenge for us; not our marriage, but we both have had so many challenges with our jobs. Kevin has worked harder than he ever has with this flock. He's had so much trouble and problems with these chickens. But at the same time, he has gotten the egg production to the highest it has ever been. He's had to work 7 days a week; and that can really wear on someone not having a day off and the hours he keeps (5-7). He's had so many problems with employees as well. For me, this school year was the toughest since my 1st and 2nd year. I had a very immature class, who didn't care about anything. They didn't care about their grades, if they got in trouble and had no respect for me. I had more write-ups, parent phone calls, and parent meetings than I've ever had. And it didn't do any good. My poor Sub even had parents come in and sit with the kids to try help with their behavior, but that didn't work for long. If I didn't have this year cut short due to having Madalyn, I was on the edge of loosing my mind. But God has gotten both of us through and He will continue to see us through. Happy 3rd Anniversary, Kevin! I love you and I am so blessed to be married to you. There's no one else that's more perfect for me than you. Thank you for a wonderful 3 years of marriage. I look forward to celebrating many, many more anniversaries with you.


3 months ago today, Miss Madalyn came into this world. Boy, has she changed since that 21st day of March. Kevin and I have been so blessed to have this precious little girl in our lives. My, how things have changed around our house. You know, you realize how selfish of a person you are once you have a child; because once they get here, it's all about them and their needs and when they need it, no matter what you have planned; and they become your whole world. But then again, to be a great parent, you wouldn't have it any other way. We are rejoicing with her milestone accomplishments, yet sad how fast she is growing up. Happy 3 months old Madalyn! We love you so much and can't imagine our lives now without you!

Here's what she is up to now:
-She rolled over on Friday, June 17th, but she hasn't rolled over since. But she tries every time I put her down in the rain forest or crib.
-She is holding her head up higher and better when on her belly.
-She is smiling and giggles more.
-She is starting to take naps more on her own (meaning to get a good nap, I don't have to hold her)
-She is watching TV; with me I will put her in her bouncy seat and she will watch Sesame Street; with Kevin, she is watching the college world series for baseball games.
-She is really enjoying bath time; she kicks and splashes.
-She still enjoys her stroller and we still have to stroll every night; if the weather is too bad outside, we stroll inside.