Water Love

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2010-12-10T01:32:00.003-05:00

Madden is 5 months old today! Hopefully Show will get a good pic for our frame. Sky did great last night in her 3rd game. I was at a staff meeting and mom watched Madden for us (thank you!!!). I have training tomorrow from 12:30 to 5. I'm loving all the decorations and making christmas ornaments with my kids! I can't wait to see David, Abby and Maya at Moms for Christmas! I love my family!

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Here we are giving out candy!

2010-10-30T19:40:00.002-04:00

Madden didn't last long. It was cold!

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-30T17:17:00.003-04:00

No really good ones this time. I might try again tomorrow.

2010-10-24T19:25:00.001-04:00

Madden in his new jersey! Last week I took his outfit off before the game was over and they lost. This week it was soooo close and I left his jersey on and they won!

2010-10-17T19:00:00.002-04:00

I had a good weekend. I went to the Redskins "Hall-of-Famers" breakfast with Dad and Michelle Saturday morning. I got a football signed by 3 of the guys. We'll see how it does at my daycare's auction! We also met a jockey who had a part in the Secretariat movie. Now I want to see the movie! Here's that guy...

Sky went to her friend Logan's birthday party this afternoon. She had sooo much fun!

Madden's doing great! Miss everybody!!!

Madden is 3 months old!

2010-10-10T09:00:00.004-04:00

He had his first shots Tuesday :(. He weighs 14lbs and is 24 inches long!
His new sweatshirt is a little big lol!

We changed his clothes cause... 'It's Game Day Baby!' So where's Shows jersey???

It's Game Day Baby!!!

2010-10-03T13:39:00.001-04:00

2010-10-03T08:11:00.003-04:00

We gave Madden his first taste of cereal last night. We're trying to get him to sleep through the night! He's grown into his 12 months clothes already! He needs a sweatshirt, it's getting chilly! Here he is in his exersaucer...

2010-09-28T16:25:00.001-04:00

Madden rolled over today!!!

Happy National Family Day!

2010-09-27T17:06:00.005-04:00

I got to come home to my kids AND MY HUBBY today for the first time ever!!! It was the best! AND I get to tomorrow and the next day and the next day and the next day and the next day and the next day and the next day and the next day! LOL I love it!

Anyway, I went to Hallmark on my break today and saw this really cute stuff. First, this little decoration made me laugh...

This little ghost is so cute! I'd buy it for sky for Halloween if i had the money lol!

I want this for Madden! You record yourself singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and he can listen to it when I'm gone! So cute!

2010-09-26T18:47:00.004-04:00

Had a good weekend. Went to Hoss's for Alice's birthday Saturday. I love my other family! I wish they lived closer! Then volunteered for my work's Basket Bingo today. I won a cute little basket :) Oh yah, I also made a poster for work. It's for our kids to pick which center they want to play at. I think it turned out pretty well!

This one's for you mom ;)

Happy 29 forever Allie!

2010-09-25T05:06:00.001-04:00

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2010-09-23T03:55:00.002-04:00

Looks like after 5 years of night shift Show may finally be on day shift!!! He's 99% sure LOL! I'm so excited! We'll finally have family dinners and he's the best at helping Sky with her homework!

Check out this great MSN Video: Filmmaker fills tree with money for social experiment

2010-09-21T05:56:00.000-04:00

Check out this great MSN Video: Filmmaker fills tree with money for social experiment

Maya Ann!

2010-09-12T13:13:00.003-04:00

Congratulations David and Abby! Maya was born today at 11:50 and weighed 7.11 lbs. We're so happy for you!

2 months old!

2010-09-11T05:31:00.002-04:00

Thanks Aunt Allie for taking such great pics and for being such a great babysitter! We love you!

We went to an engagement party today!

2010-09-05T19:59:00.002-04:00

Buddy is Show's cousin. Buddy and Cindy just got engaged! They're getting married 09-10-11! We're so happy for them!

Air Show 2010

2010-09-05T05:56:00.005-04:00

Sky ran into some friends from school

My beautiful kids!

Great pic... and old dudes finger lol!

Pop Pop and Nana volunteered to help the clinic.

Sky's amazing photography skillz!

So bored waiting for a bus to take us to our car.

Future pilot maybe!

2010-08-27T12:12:00.001-04:00

Daddy picked out Madden's outfit today! So cute!!!

Even when he fusses!

And here's my favorite pen ever!!!

2010-08-25T20:44:00.003-04:00

Madden loves his Pop Pop!

My sleeping angel

Madden and Nita were having a 'Who's bigger' contest. Watch out Nita, he'll be bigger than you soon!

Back to School Time Again!

2010-08-24T16:27:00.000-04:00

1st day of 7th grade!

A great visit with Aunt Alice!

2010-08-23T06:28:00.003-04:00

2010-08-20T21:38:00.002-04:00

Daddy gave Madden a bath today!

He loves it!

Skyler can get Madden to fall asleep in a snap! Anyone need a babysitter?!

Nita says "Get that camera outta my face!" LOL

THE BEST POP POP IN THE WORLD!

2010-08-18T20:16:00.002-04:00

We love you Dad!

2010-08-18T13:27:00.003-04:00

Madden's doing better with formula than my milk! I'm so glad he's happy! Hey Dad, we do have your vaccuum. Guess you'll have to come over... yippee!!!

Too cute!!!

2010-08-16T12:56:00.006-04:00

Skyler's great at getting Madden to sleep!

And look how much he's changed!!!

2010-08-15T12:46:00.006-04:00

Skyler had a great time at the beach with her cousin Katelyn, but I'm so glad she's back!

I finally got the guts to give Madden some formula today. I'm trying Similac soy-based for sensitive tummies. I hope he does ok! Here's some pics of our little cutie butt!

2010-08-11T21:50:00.001-04:00

Ballin'!

He really liked the carrier! I really like our walks!

1 month old!

2010-08-10T13:04:00.009-04:00

We went to the doctors today for Madden's 1 month check up and he's doing great! He weighs 12lbs and is 22.5in long now! He's getting better with the bink too! He's the best! We love him so much!

2010-08-05T13:11:00.000-04:00

Happy Anniversary David and Abby!

2010-07-26T15:52:00.001-04:00

We enjoyed uncle David and aunt Abby's visit yesterday!

He was sleeping like an angel today!

Madden's First Bath

2010-07-23T18:32:00.003-04:00

2010-07-19T19:49:00.005-04:00

Here's a cute dip bowl on Overstock.com! He's got his feet tucked under just like Madden does! Ok, I'm buying it, it's just too perfect!

In search of a crab

2010-07-19T13:01:00.006-04:00

I'm looking for a crab sculpture to add to our kitchen decor. A wall piece would be nice, but I'd really like a standing sculpture. It'd probably be easier for our beach dwellers (Mom, Jane, Kristie or Frank) to find one ;D And I'd like it to be blue if possible. Here's what I've liked searching the net so far...

I also came across this charm on JCPenney.com and would love a pendant like it to wear! If you come across something affordable I think it'd make a great gift! What's our next holiday... Christmas?!?!?!

Day 8 and feelin great!

2010-07-18T19:22:00.001-04:00

I caught him smiling :D

2010-07-14T14:35:00.000-04:00

I'm so in love with our little man!

Madden Michael Mills

2010-07-12T12:45:00.007-04:00

Baby Madden is here! He was born Saturday, 7-10-10 (a crab!) at 5:15am. He weighed 9 lbs and was 19" long. My water broke around 9:30pm making the whole ordeal lasting only about 8 hours! It felt like forever when I was going through it though! If I can give any advice to expentant mothers I'd say get a birthing coach like Linda and Michelle! You need someone there to tell you to relax and breath throughout your labor! And carry like 2 or 3 towels with you wherever you go cause when your water breaks its A LOT!!! I was not expecting that! I'm so glad I packed pj's for hospital stay too cause those gowns suck! Just be sure they open in front if you're planning on breast feeding. All in all I'm glad it's over but Madden is amazing and definately worth it!

2010-07-04T14:55:00.003-04:00

I'm feeling so spoiled right now it feels great! Dad took us shopping and we found a car seat/stroller combo at Walmart. It's a Safety 1st and I'll have to let ya know if I have any complaints. He also got me the table mate which I've been wanting forever and I love it!!! He also treated Sky and I to crab legs! Oh man, i feel heavenly! Thanks Dad!!!!! You are the best!

2010-06-28T19:31:00.003-04:00

I need help picking a car seat! We have a $50 gift card to Target I'd like to use but I've looked at all their car seats online and not only are they expensive, the reviews are discouraging. The Safety 1st Starter LX seems like a good one and it's $60 at Walmart and $80 at Target. Any suggestions???

2010-06-22T06:22:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANE!!!

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2010-06-20T09:47:00.002-04:00

The party was great! Thanks Mom and Jane for hosting! And thank you to everyone for all the wonderful gifts! Come on baby Madden, we want to meet you!!!

2010-06-03T06:35:00.004-04:00

Baby shower/house warming party is scheduled for June 19 around noon. Everybody is invited and we hope to see you all at our new house!

2010-05-22T19:29:00.002-04:00

The house looks great! Paul's done an amazing job! Carpet should go in Wednesday and then we'll start moving our stuff in. We're so excited!!!

2010-05-16T04:44:00.002-04:00

Holy crap the time's getting closer to have Madden! I really hope the birth goes smoothly! I hope he's perfect and has no deformities! I can't wait to see his little face!!!

Anyway, Sky gave me this cute statue for Mother's Day. I wanted the whole family so we went out and got the little girl and man to go with it. I love them!

I hope everyone's having a great weekend!

2010-05-11T20:24:00.002-04:00

Everybody's been asking so just to let ya know we are planning a baby shower/house warming in June. I'm trying to get the invitations out next week. We're thinking it'll be either the second or third Saturday in June so let us know what's best! We're registered at Walmart and Babies"R"Us. Keep a look out for the invitation and let us know what's good for you! Hopefully we'll be moved in and settled by then!

2010-05-09T20:56:00.002-04:00

Show and I went to North Carolina this weekend for his grandmother's 90th birthday and Mother's Day. I was reluctant at first as it was a 6 hour drive there, but I'm so glad we went! We had a great time and it was nice seeing everybody! They even threw us a surprise baby shower! We got a tub, swing and a bunch of cute clothes. Thanks everyone for such a great time! We love you!

2010-04-24T22:46:00.005-04:00

Show and Sky went to a Caps game last evening. They had a blast! They were only able to take 2 pics cause both their camera and phones died
:( I took a pic of them when they got home around midnight. Thanks Dad for giving them an unforgetable experience! We love you!!!

2010-04-20T13:24:00.003-04:00

The baby is hiccupping! I felt a rhythmic beating too slow to be a heartbeat, looked it up on the internet and he's hiccupping! So cool!!!

2010-04-17T06:30:00.002-04:00

Happy Saturday!!! Mom went to closing yesterday and she now, finally, owns the house! Yippee!!! My job is going great! Unfortunately I've got a head cold :( but hopefully it won't last long! The neighbor said he saw a guy walk out of our garage yesterday while no one was home. That's pretty scary! We've got to get tires for Show's car so it'll pass inspection. That could run us around $500! Baby Madden's doin great! I go to the hospital Monday to take a routine sugar test. I should probably stop eating so many oatmeal cream pies, but I love them so much!!! ;D Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

2010-04-06T18:58:00.002-04:00

I'm relaxing in my room with the air conditioning. Can you believe it was in the 90's today!!! I'm enjoying my job so far :) They really like my creativity and I love making projects for the kids! I'm almost completely healed from that horrible rash. Just a little bit on my legs left. Baby Madden moves around constantly and I love it! Show and Sky are amazing as usual :) I just can't wait to move!!!

2010-03-27T18:34:00.002-04:00

Ahhh, finally feeling better. It's so nice to have a loving family to help you get through a tough time! Thanks Dad, Mom, Show and Skyler! You guys are the best!

2010-03-26T10:41:00.002-04:00

Day 4 of this miserable itchy rash. Still not sure if it's poison or Fifths disease. I really don't care I just want to feel and look normal again! Thankfully my new job is being patient and my first 'real' day will be Monday. No plans for the weekend yet. Just survival at this point. I miss everybody! Have a great day!

2010-03-23T06:14:00.002-04:00

Woke up with poison all over my face. Makes for a great first day on the job!

Looks like our blog is being taken over by spam. While I try to figure out how to delete comments, refrain yourself from clicking on the "acai" link. We may need a new .com address... we'll see.

Have a great day everybody! ;)

2010-03-22T11:42:00.003-04:00

So, I got the job. I'm nervous. I have to get back into the 7-4 groove after being off all this time. And working while I'm pregnant... sigh.

I planted some flowers yesterday. I have NO green thumb so we'll see if they even show up.

And here's a funny pic of Sky :)

2010-03-20T09:22:00.001-04:00

The ultrasound went great! Here's a look at little baby Madden's face...

2010-03-18T14:35:00.002-04:00

OMG we're lovin this weather!!!

Big day tomorrow! We're doin another sonogram and I've got an interview with a local daycare for an assistant position! Wish us luck!

2010-03-17T06:41:00.001-04:00

2010-03-15T10:26:00.001-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOW!!!

2010-03-14T14:42:00.006-04:00

The time change sucks.
The comment on my last post is weird.
I had fun "window" shopping today!
I saw lots of stuff I'd buy for Madden.
These reusable to go cups from Bed Bath and Beyond are cool!

Shows birthday is tomorrow!
I can't wait to move!
I love my family!

2010-03-13T12:41:00.004-05:00

Woh baby! And I've got 4 months to go!!!

2010-03-11T02:14:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday Dad!!!

2010-03-10T17:08:00.003-05:00

Here's the cushion I sewed for the rocking chair. Not bad for my first cushion ever! It even has piping! I'm not sure if I'll make one for the back. I think I may keep the chair white too. I like it!

2010-03-09T06:22:00.003-05:00

Baby Madden's gonna be an all-star kicker when he comes out if he keeps this up! We've already contacted the Baltimore Ravens and he'll be signed in 2030.

2010-03-06T20:53:00.005-05:00

Mom was curious what the colors of the nursery will be. Since it's a boy we're goin with the Team Safari from Babies"R"Us. I'd like the walls to be light tan and the furniture to be a dark brown wood. Anything sports or jungle should match.

I'm making a cushion for the rocking chair Mom and Jane gave us. The material is tan and navy blue plaid. Right now the rocking chair is white but I'd like to paint it either tan or brown. I even have a cute navy blue owl pillow to throw on it. I hope it will match!

2010-03-06T07:46:00.002-05:00

Finally goin to Maryland today to see the 'rents today! The weather looks beautiful and it should be a smooth trip.... I hope! Tomorrow's Davids birthday. Happy 32 brother!

2010-03-04T19:57:00.003-05:00

Mom got the house in Shepherdstown! We may be able to move in June 1st! Yaaahoooo!!! A neighborhood to play in, 2.5 bathrooms and fenced yard for Nita! Ssswwweeeeet!

2010-03-03T17:03:00.002-05:00

It's a boy!!!! Of course you never know til it pops out but the doc was pretty sure it's a boy! The sonogram went great but the pics are too hard to make out so I'm not gonna post them. We're gonna do some more in 2 weeks to try and get better pics.

2010-03-02T18:37:00.001-05:00

Goin to the docs tomorrow!!!! Yipppeeeee!!!!!!!

2010-02-26T20:47:00.002-05:00

I feel great and I love feelin the baby move! I could stay 19 weeks and 5 days forever!!!

2010-02-24T19:32:00.002-05:00

Searched online for a job today. No luck. I found out nurse anesthetists make like $160,000 a year! That'd be sweet. Thanks Dad for filling up my car and our bellies today! I look forward to the day I won't need help anymore and I can take you out! The girls sucked last night on Amercian Idol. I hope the guys are better tonight. My favorites are Katie Stevens and Andrew Garcia! It was nice out today and I CAN'T WAIT FOR SPRING!!!

2010-02-20T19:42:00.002-05:00

I had the best birthday ever today!!! Thanks Mom for the fabulous shopping trip and thanks Dad for the Walmart trip!!! I got everything I wanted and more and the best part was being with my family!!! I love you all!!!

BTW, you can see Jenn's wedding pics here.

2010-02-17T14:42:00.015-05:00

It's official! For Sky's 12th birthday we're gonna meet this Saturday, the 20th at Chik-fil-a in Charlestown/Ranson at 5pm. A few things on her wish list are: skateboard stickers, Justin Beiber magazine or poster, Aeropostle or Kohls GC, 3 Musketeers, gum, art stuff or make-up.

I went to my doctors appointment this morning. Heard the heartbeat again. Everything's great and we're gonna do the sonogram March 3! I can't wait!

2010-02-16T19:57:00.002-05:00

Thanks Dad!!! We had a great time! The crab legs were delicious! And we will definately use those groceries! You're the best and we love you!!!

2010-02-16T11:49:00.003-05:00

Here's some pics from Moms camera...

2010-02-15T21:54:00.004-05:00

The wedding was beautiful! Jenn looked amazing! Here's some pics Sophie took on Sky's DSI while we were bored in the church. I can't wait to see the professional pics!!!

And Sky took a pic of the church. The organ was incredible!

2010-02-14T05:30:00.000-05:00

Jenn's wedding is today at 4! I'm so excited!

2010-02-06T11:50:00.010-05:00

Here's some pics of our snow! You can click on them to see them bigger.

2010-02-05T19:18:00.006-05:00

We're home driving each other crazy and the snow has only just begun to accumulate. There's a lot going on this month; Superbowl, Jenn's wedding, Valentines Day, Sky's turning 12 and I'm turning 31! I'm excited to get my annual Valentine necklace. You can see it here. I'm not sure what we're gonna do for Skys birthday. I wanted a nice family get-to-gether, but I think she wants a party with her friends. I'll let you know.

2010-01-31T18:16:00.001-05:00

Work your magic Mom! How great it would be to live in Shepherdstown!!!

2010-01-30T10:03:00.001-05:00

Congratulations David and Abby! I'm gonna be an aunt!

2010-01-29T06:30:00.003-05:00

I'm working at Sky's school today plus they are having a dance at 3:00 and I get to chaparone! It's going to be a busy day!

2010-01-23T12:48:00.004-05:00

HDTV is just too real!

2010-01-20T20:45:00.007-05:00

In my quest to make more money, I came across this cute playset on Etsy.com (similar to Ebay only everything's handmade). It's selling for $65!

I thought, "I could do that!" So, Sky and I went to Walmart and bought some material. Here's what I've made so far...

I've found making clothes is the hard part. What do you think? I could sell these for like $15, right???

2010-01-20T13:02:00.002-05:00

We got to hear the the baby's heart beat this morning! I was so nervous and it took the doc a second to find it but once he did it was awsome!!!

2010-01-17T16:36:00.002-05:00

4 of the 6 items I listed on Ebay sold! The drum went for $10, the rug $11.50, the 4 glass containers $20.70 and the spurs sold for $61.66! The total came to $103.86, minus about $10 Ebay fees and ??? shipping costs, not bad!

Jack Bauer is not a Ravens Fan.

2010-01-15T11:28:00.002-05:00

Apparently Kiefer Sutherland made an ill-advised bet with a friend that if the Ravens beat the New England Patriots that he would wear a dress on the David Letterman show. Ravens won 33-14.

What would you do?

2010-01-14T20:00:00.002-05:00

I received a check for $75 from Wheeling Jesuit, a university I've never attended. All it says is 'refund from fundraiser'. I e-mailed them but have not heard back yet. What would you do?

2010-01-13T02:48:00.000-05:00

2010-01-12T12:15:00.003-05:00

I'm not working again today :( Sky and I bought some fabric yesterday. I'd like to make stuff to sell on Etsy.com. Sky wanted me to make her a heart pillow. She's the best!

2010-01-10T18:46:00.002-05:00

Mom let us raid her basement today and we found some stuff to list on ebay.
Drum for $10
Mideival trinket box for $10
Native Amercian rug for $10
Glass syrup jars for $10
Spurs for $10
and this wine bottle opener for $200! (We're pretty sure it's made of gold!)
You can click the links to see if they're selling. They're listed for 7 days.
We got some other cool stuff we're gonna keep like a cabinet for the babys room! Thanks Mom! Hope you can find a home for the rest of the stuff!

Victory!!!

2010-01-07T13:20:00.002-05:00

2010-01-06T15:30:00.006-05:00

No sub job today. I've come to LOATH subbing!
So I searched online for jobs today. I applied to 2 random jobs I'm not exactly qualified for. I thought about going over to Target or Michaels and applying. An office job would be nice. Maybe secretary or HR, but how can I get an HR job if all the jobs require experience? I guess I should look into classes of some sort, but I don't know what I want to do! Ugh! I'm trying to stay positive and remember that 'when you feel lost you're exactly where God wants you to be'. Sigh... I wanna make money!

2010-01-05T19:37:00.002-05:00

I worked today, Yay!

2010-01-02T12:03:00.008-05:00

Mom said she likes the jungle theme for boy or girl. I found this cute set for a girl at Kohls.com this morning! So cute!

I love the colors in these two too...

"If it's Laurel" nursery decor

2009-12-31T10:10:00.008-05:00

I really want a boy, but I'd love another girl just the same. I really like the color combo red, aqua and white for a girls room. Here's some pics I found for inspiration...

"If it's Madden" nursery decor

2009-12-31T09:35:00.008-05:00

I'm gonna paint the nursery the same color as our bedroom - light beige. The main colors will be navy blue and brown. I'd love to find a plaid crib skirt with those colors! This skirt is from Target.com's "Spot" collection by Bananafish but I think it's black not blue :(

Show likes the sports theme of course and I like jungle animals. I got so excited this morning when I found "Team Safari" by Lambs and Ivy at ToysRUs.com! It's the best of both worlds! So cute!

2009-12-30T17:42:00.002-05:00

I had a great day runnin around with Jenn today! She's awesome and I luv her!

2009-12-29T12:59:00.002-05:00

Sky went to a CSI class this morning held by Jefferson County Parks and Rec. She learned how to take fingerprints and they solved a fake crime! She loved it!

2009-12-28T15:08:00.001-05:00

I love this outfit! Just had to blog it LOL!

2009-12-27T15:24:00.007-05:00

We watched Sky perform in her Christmas play at church this morning. She held up "ria" during the song Gloria and she signed during another part. She's awesome!

Jenn and I went after Christmas shopping yesterday. We had a blast! I got these snowmen figurines I had fallen in love with and I bought this owl for our baby in hopes that it's a boy. But Jenn said I jinxed it by buying it and now we're gonna have a girl LOL! Btw, if it's a boy we're naming it Madden Michael Mills; a girl will be Laurel Ann Mills.