Madison's 8th Birthday

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Sunday was little Miss Madison's 8th Birthday! Eight years ago I became a mommy, I can't believe how fast time is flying. She needs to slow down! I'm not ready for all of this growing up. She decided to have her party at Skateland and Monster High themed (although I must admit, I'm not really sure what Monster High was) but she had a blast.She took a few spills, but poor Caden looks like he was beat up. He has bruises all over him from falling, poor guy. But overall it was a lot of fun. 

Madison said "It was the best day EVER!"  So to me that means success!

Watching her grow in these last 8 years has been amazing, she is so smart and talented and I'm so proud to be her mommy :) Happy Birthday beautiful girl!

Alanna made a BFF for the day

Caden attempting to skate

Caden and his buddy Daniel

Goodbye September, Hello October

It's October 1st!! I have never been so excited for the first of a month as I am for October. It's my favorite month of the year. It's the time where the weather is cooling down, but not yet cold enough for a coat. Pumpkin coffee becomes a regular, the leaves are changing to beautiful colors, and going to the farm is the highlight of my month. We usually plan a trip or two to the pumpkin farms. This year we are planning a family trip, and Alanna and Caden are both going for school. I love it!

This is also the month when I first became a mom. Miss. Madison will be 8 in just a few days!! We also try and make it to at least one haunted house, even though I'm easily scared, it's a tradition with our friends to go. I can't wait for all of the fun fall activities to do with the kids this month. I am hoping to make it to the apple farm for apple picking so we can make our famous caramel apples again this year...I know the kids love it!

Wedding Festivities

This weekend my best friend got married!! I was so honored to be her Matron of Honor...even though I was more stressed out about her wedding then she was. hahaha. She was absolutely stunning, and the whole wedding was beautiful! Madison and Caden were the flower girl and ring bearer and I can't even express how stinkin cute they were...that's why I have to add a pic.

I was suppose to say a speech at the wedding but between all of the last minute running and craziness, I didn't have a chance to write one so I decided to write one on here for her. Not to mention I'm not good at public speaking, and half of the room was my ex husbands family (she married my ex husbands brother) Although I'm still close to most of them, it may have been a little uncomfortable for some.

This gorgeous pic was taken by Jennifer Lehman Photography  (If you're in the Baltimore/PA area...check her out)

Janelle, we have known each other since we were little. Despite the fact that we didn't like each other for the first 10 years or so hahaha, I'm glad in the end that we became such good friends. I can't imagine not having someone like you in my life, you're like the sister I never wanted! :) You have been there for me through it all, shot gun weddings, children, heartaches, divorce and remarriage. You are the person I go to for advice, consolation, and complaining. Mostly because we think so much a like, although I don't know if that's good or bad. I like that I have a friend who I can be completely honest with without judgement and call when someone is getting on my nerves and I need to vent. lol I look forward to sitting around and complaining about our husbands when we are old ,and starting our wine and baking nights back up when you get back from your honeymoon! I see how much you both have grown as people since you've started dating, and you guys were made for each other. You compliment each other so well, he's passive and you're crazy. LOL I am so happy that you found someone who makes you happy and I wish you both all of the happiness in the world. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day.

Here's some more candid pics from her wedding:

God Bless The Broken Road That Led Me Straight To You

Three years ago today I married my best friend! As you can tell from the heading, Bless the Broken Road was our wedding song. It seemed so fitting since we ended up back together. :) I'm so lucky to be able to spend the rest of my life with such an amazing man, I never in a million years thought I'd be where I am today. Three beautiful kids, a wonderful husband, our own home, and unbelievably happy. I'm so blessed!

Leo and I met when I was 16 at church, and to be honest I didn't really even notice him. haha  He didn't catch my eye until the summer I turned 19 and somehow out of the blue we started hanging out as friends and then it turned into dating for a few short months and we parted ways. After 4 years he just walked back into my life and swept me off my feet, and I still haven't touched the ground yet! Who would have thought? But after a few months I knew he was the one I was going to be with forever and exactly one year from the time we started dating, we were married. And I'm loving every second of it.

Of course our wedding day was no walk in the park (no pun intended....we got married in a park) it rained all morning while we were getting ready, and as you know, an outdoor wedding + rain isn't exactly ideal. But I was determined to have it outside and after many many prayers, and being an hour late, the rain stopped  on our way there and the sun came out for the ceremony and pictures. I wont even get into the caterer issues...let's just say I had an awesome group of people helping me and without them I wouldn't have had a wedding! But in the end it was a perfect day! One of the happiest days of my life and everyday just seems to get better and better. 

Here are a few of my favorite pics  of the day *sigh*

My girls

My daddy & I

Family pic...I can't believe how small the kids were!

Maddie & I...she was sooo little 

Caden...the grump....he still makes this face lol

Leo, I fall more in love with you everyday. You have blessed me in so many ways and I'm so lucky to be able to spend my life with you! You truly make me whole and I am so grateful for everything you do for us. Happy Anniversary!! I love you Always & Forever!