Chicago Part One

It always fun to go back to my roots and see family and have a brand new baby to hold. My cousin Jenny had a baby girl Adriana Diana in January. She is one of the most beautiful babies I've ever seen!

It was so great to see her other two children Mary and Tyler. We have a special bond from when I visited and spent time with them back in '07. They're so cute and sweet!

Destin Spring Break 2009

I took the kiddies to Destin for a very quick but fun portion of my short Spring Break. This semester of the SW program has provided a lot of anxiety for me (LOL) so it was fun to play in the sun, even if it was only for a day and a half.

We built castles in the sand and swam in the resort pool.

Ethan was his usual self and you will see a pic of where that got him.

We also went to Fudpuckers. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure, Fudpuckers is a restaurant with good hamburgers and fries and alligators in a makeshift pond. The alligators are usually only a few feet long (which one of the workers said means they are also only a few years old-a foot a year kind of thing) so they are not too dangerous. They are incredibly sedentary for being such accomplished predators. I'm guessing, and this is really genius of me, it's because they are hand fed. A quote from a waiter's T-shirt at this fine establishment: "How much fud could a fudpucker puck if a fudpucker could puck fud?"

Chicago 2009

Don't know why but the past 3 winters I have found myself in the Windy City in January or February. Not the warmest time of the year in Illinois. But it always snows for me! It's so beautiful when it does that.

I had a short trip (as usual) to see everyone. I was only able to see family this time but it was an awesome visit.

I love you guys! Thanks for having me everyone!

Random Me

Just some random pics of me.

Sunbeams 2009!

We have a new set of Sunbeams in our ward. They are so cute. They are quite funny also. I tried without success to get them all in a picture together.

Matthew is a champ!

In November, after being sick for a month, Matthew was diagnosed with diabetes. We had to spend 4 days in the hospital to get his blood sugar stable. He was an angel the whole time. When we were admitted he was really sick and lethargic. After a couple of days he was almost like his old self again.

Matthew learned he liked hospital food and having an en suite toilet just his size. The child thought he was at the Ritz!

He is now doing great getting his blood checked throughout the day and taking insulin every time he eats.

Matthew is such a special child. He has such a special purpose in this life. I'm so blessed to be his mother.

Brunette for a little while

I got my hair done because I get bored sometimes. I get lot of compliments but I'm looking forward to being blonde again.