Whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, today was National Punctuation Day, so, in, honor, of that, I went back and corrected. some erroneous punctuating in a previou's blog. Hopefully now, my work wife Sheila's will back off. I tol'd you at th.e beginning of thi's adventure that i hated punctuation? I don"t lie?

Love ya Sheila!!

Michelle
p.s. I really did go fix the word photos....Looking at it, I have no idea what the H**l I was thinking.

Camping in the backyard!!

As a reward for Reedley waking up dry for the last several days, Mark agreed to camp with her in the backyard. Reedley had been struggling with wetting her Pull-ups at night. Mark and I decided that maybe she had been using them as a crutch and she was just being lazy. So, we refused to let her wear them at night! We figured if she wet the bed enough times, maybe she would stop. Sure enough, with the exception of a few times, she has done a great job!! Once she realized it wasn't fun waking up wet and she could use her bathroom at night if she needed to, waa laa!

Mark being a better parent than I, spent the night in the tent placed on the patio. Why not on the grass? Well, he didn't want to pick up the dog poop!! Notice, the toys and books that Reedley had to have with her!!

The next morning was pretty rough on Mark, so I spared him the picture taking.

A Day at the Park!!

We went to the park today. Reedley loves going and meeting new "Best friends" as she calls them. Unfortunately, no one else was there:( Raidon had a great time too because we just let him go hog wild. We didn't tell him no or try and redirect. We just let him go CRAZY!! It was worth it because they both had a blast and Daddy got to take some great photos with his wazoo camera!!

Kung Fu Fighting!!

Well, it has begun. Mark started training Reedley in fighting. I am actually surprised that it took this long. He couldn't wait for his kids to get old enough to start training. Before Reedley was born and we were preparing her room for her arrival, we wrote messages on her wall before painting. These messages were words of encouragement or hopes and prayers for our little girl. While I wrote things like, I can't wait to meet you and mushy stuff like that, Mark wrote, "Don't worry, if a boy breaks your heart, you will know how to break his wrists." So, I think it is safe to say that Mark has been waiting for this day!!

It really is cute to watch....he has even trained her on the correct way to yell when hitting the heavy bag. So CUTE!!!! Our little Karate Kid!!

Michelle

100% Cancer Freeeeee!!!

Well, thanks to all of the prayer and kind thoughts throughout this last 6 months, my Daddy is cancer free. It seems so odd to say and write those words! We have lived with this constantly on our minds and in our hearts for so long, that it is such a blessing to be able to take a breath and relax, if even for a little while!!

The doctor does say that this is an aggressive cancer and it will come back but they are going to keep a close eye on him and do frequent scans and tests. So, keep those prayers and kind wishes coming our way!! And, Thank you so so much for the months of kindness and prayer you have already bestowed!!

My Dad says that he is a fine specimen of a man but, I have to say, he is a fine specimen of a Father and Grandfather. Every person should have to pleasure of having a Papa Joe in their life!!!

I love you Daddy!!!!Congratulations on fighting the good fight....keep on fighting!!!

Love,

Michelle

Ok, I'm sorry that I have not posted!!!

So, I am back to work and two of my girlfriends bugged me about my lack of a post! I won't tell you who they are but, Sheila and Laura know its them. Anyway, the last couple weeks have been nuts getting ready for school to start!! I had to get my hair done, dental appointments and of course catch up on my Tivo viewing. School officially begins on Monday and hopefully life will simmer down a touch!! I PROMISE to post something soon. Until then, please be patient and know that it isn't for lack of wanting to, it's just been rather crazy!!!!

Till next time,

Michelle

My Little Girl is 4!!

Reedley enjoying being sung to!

Papa Joe got her a pink guitar!

Auntie Lo got her a full Snow White outfit!

Raidon enjoyed his birthday cupcake too!!
Reedley, Abie, and Michael enjoying a video game as Megan watched!

Wow, where did the time go? My sweet little girl turned 4 years old today. I can't believe it. I know everyone tells you to enjoy your time with them because time flies, but you don't really get it until you look back and wonder where the time went.
Marks Dad and Step-mother came down for their annual visit so, we had a birthday party for Reedley on Saturday. We had it at Big Cheese Pizza so the kids would be able to play in the arcade. It was nice and small and simple. Reedley got a TON of nice toys and clothes, including a full Snow White costume, dress up clothes, books, a guitar, a keyboard and Barbie accessories .
Thanks to everyone for remembering her birthday. Stay tuned later tonight to see her present from Mark and I. We are waiting to give it to her because today is her actual birthday.

Love to all,

Michelle