Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that my Mom's surgery went well. Thanks for all your good thoughts.

Congratulations!

Congrats to our good friends, Rick and Jaclyn, on the birth of their new baby Boy. He was born this morning at a whopping 9lbs 4 oz. His name is Kurtis. Welcome Kurtis, we can't wait to meet you!

Speaking of babies. I am doing the March for Babies this Sunday. You still have time to make a pledge. Every family deserves a chance to experience the joy of welcoming a healthy baby into their home.

On another note... Please keep my mom in your thoughts and prayers this week. She has been diagnosed with a very early stage (stage 0) of breast cancer. She will have a lumpectomy on Thursday. Everything is expected to go just fine, but please take a moment to think a positive thought on her behalf on Thursday Morning.

Have a wonderful hump day!

April Celebrations

Happy Birthday:

4/1: Cousin Andy
4/10: Beth
4/15: Cousin Kari
4/20: Aunt Vicky

Happy Anniversary:

4/11: Uncle Joel and Aunt Sue
4/13: OURS!!
4/21: Cousin Erik and Emily

Friday Night

It's Friday night. I am in the office doing some scrapbooking with the Wild v. Avalanche game in the background. They are tied 2-2 going into overtime. Joe is at the game with his friend Rick. I'm not jealous- really! :) As for Leah, she is fast asleep- in the hallway! She spent 4 hours at Adventure Park this afternoon with no nap. She fell asleep at 5pm at my parents house while watching Dora. I guess she was a bit worn out!

UPDATE: The Wild win in overtime! The series is tied 1-1!

Birthdays!!

My Mom's birthday was yesterday. We celebrated by going out to eat at Olive Garden. Thank you mom for all you do for us! We really appreciate it!

Our niece, Thea, turned 2 today. This was our first stop today. Leah and Thea had a great time painting and playing. Happy Birthday Thea! Check out the Elmo Cake! Yes, that is a CAKE!

Our friend's daughter, Morgan, also turned 2 today. They held her party at the Cambridge Fire Station where Sean is a volunteer firefighter. Leah had fun riding in a real fire truck. Happy Birthday Morgan.

Easter

We had a very nice Easter Celebration. We spent the day at my parent's house with Dan and his family, as well as Tiffanie's mom, aunt, and sister. The girls were great and really enjoyed the day.

A week in review

• Joe spent Wednesday through Sunday in Chicago taking his certification test for Air and Water Balancing


• Leah, lucky girl, got to spent last Thursday night and Saturday night with her favorite people- Nonna and Grandpa. She did not want to come home after either visit. Leah, Nonna, Auntie Vicky, and Cousin Chris had a play day Friday.


• Leah and I went to lunch with my college friends (Liz and Jody) on Saturday, after which we took the two girls (Leah and Morgan) to see the Easter Bunny. Both were scared of him and neither would sit with him. Safe to say they wanted absolutely nothing to do with him. I am lucky to work with Jody, so I see her often, but I have not seen Liz since Leah's Baby Shower. It was so nice to catch up.


• Saturday night I went out to help my brother celebrate turning 35 (Yes, you are 35)!


• Leah started swimming class on Tuesday- this time on her own with no parent in the water with her. She had a blast and did not want to get out of the water. She liked swimming with "the lady" or Swim Instructor.

• Leah went on her first field trip today- Bowling. She got to ride the School Bus. This was the highlight of her day!
• Our friend, Jaclyn, went into the hospital at 8 months pregnant with a kidney stone, it is under control and she is now home on bedrest. Good Luck Jaclyn and Rick! We are thinking of you.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!