MY SLIDE SHOW

This damn site sucks when it comes to adding a slide show, so click on the following link to view my new slide show of pictures from Neil, Ericka and Josie's visit!!!

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We're back home

After a whirlwind of a week, Rowan and I arrived home early this morning. Florida was absolutely beautiful, the weather was amazing (except for the random storms and tornadoes!), the wedding was flawless!!! I would like to say it all went smoothly and perfect the whole time, and for the most part it did...however, it was a very stressful week.

Autumn, Rowan and I drove to Peoria late Tuesday evening and stayed at her parent's house. Our flight left at 6 AM on Wednesday morning. Rowan did very well on the flights, slept the entire first one in fact. When we got to Florida, we picked up our rental car and drove to Naples. The hotel we stayed in was absolutely amazing, and the staff was top notch! If ever in the area, please check out the Bellasera; it is so beautiful!!! We stayed in a three bedroom suite with Autumn's family the first two nights, then moved to a different room with all the girls the next night. That Saturday, we stayed with Autumn's cousin and her family, then we headed to Fort Myers to stay at her Grandma's neighbor's house (a rental property that was empty). Needless to say, all the moving around was a little tough to handle with Rowan, but we managed!!! :-) I didn't have time to get to the beach, which is pretty disappointing, but what do you do? We did hang out poolside most days, so I can't complain too much!!! Rowan loved the water, of course! My little fish baby!

Well, we did have a freak out moment. Rowan has always had a really sensitive gag reflex, and Saturday night during the reception, he choked on a french fry. I did all that I knew to do, and he was not getting it up. He started to turn blue and his eyes rolled back; at that moment, all Mommy instincts went out the window and I completely FREAKED OUT!!! I screamed for HELP, and I don't remember what happened after that. I was later told that an EMT came in to the reception hall, someone took Rowan from me, and Julie was able to get the french fry out of Rowan's throat by sweeping his mouth. Apparently, he had swallowed a 3 inch fry and it swelled in his throat to be about a half inch wide; he was not able to get it up, or down, and I couldn't not get it out!!! I literally do not remember what happened after I screamed, I just remember hearing him start to cry and knowing that he was okay. I can't explain the thoughts that went through my head in that moment; I truly thought that I was going to lose my son; when I turned him over and hit his back, I expected to flip him back over and he would be okay...it didn't work. I stuck my finger down his throat and couldn't feel anything!!! I am going to call today to see about getting in to some first aid classes. I lost all composure, and I couldn't help my baby...that is every mother's WORST nightmare!!!

Whew, it is good to be home!!! I am now just really anxious to get into our house!!!

What! TOO BUSY TO BLOG???

Yeah, been too busy to blog! Unimaginable, right? My brother, his wife and daughter came home from Tucson, and I have been enjoying their complany! Well, now Rowan and I are leaving for Florida and won't be home until next week! Talk to ya'll then!

Jamie, my love, I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU ENDLESSLY!!!

It's JUNE!!!

Today was pretty fabulous, and exhausting...as usual! I thought we were going to see Neil and the fam today, but we didn't. So instead, I decided to take Justin and Rowan to the pool. My friend Melissa and her two kids met us there. It was really fun. Rowan didn't really like the BIG pool, but loved the baby one! We had a little mishap, and he fell, belly down. Well, he has a Speedo swimsuit with the floaties in it, and he was stuck, couldn't get flipped back over!!! So, I had a little panic issue, and he was fine. He cried for a minute, but got over it quickly and just wanted to play!
Ro and I came home, left Justin with his friends at the pool. Rowan was SOOOO tired, and he fell asleep on the way home...but was WIDE awake when we got here~! My Aunt Joyce and Uncle David came to visit, and we had some pasta for dinner...YUMMY! Well, I had to go back and get Justin, and his mom picked him up here. Then, I had to go back to town to take back the movie from yesterday and...well, get some DQ of course!!!
It is only 8:30, and I am basically ready for bed!

NEIL AND FAMILY!!!

Oh yay, today was awesome!!! :-))) I haven't seen my brother in a couple of years, and today he, Erick and Josie flew home!!! YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE I drove to Spfld, and met them at our Mom's house. We all hung out for a bit, and they had to leave. Rowan and I stayed and went out on the boat for a while; it was really nice and relaxing, and I love to see how my mom interacts with Rowan...it's kinda cute!
Well, we are back home, and Rowan is pretty much a walking zombie. My cousin, Justin, is staying the night, and I took him to go skating...picked him up at 10, rented a movie, came home, Rowan is up past MIDNIGHT!!! Insane!

SNAPFISH PICTURES/ FREE SHIPPING

Today I finally broke down and ordered my pictures, a total of 466 pictures! WOW Who knew! ANyway, I used the coupon code "PRTFREE08" and did not have to pay for shipping, which would have been around $21.00. I am very pleased! Hope this will help others of you out there who need to make an order.

Our Thursday

So, you may wonder, what does a "single" mommy of a 14 month old do on a beautiful, sunny Thursday??? Well, let me fill you in. Today Di had to go to Spfld to meet with her lawyers, and Rowan and I decided to tag along for the ride (with gas at 4.14/gallon, I am all about a little carpooling!). First we hit up Tea Thyme for a little lunch. Rowan had the PB&J with chips, and I had a cup of chicken noodle soup and half a turkey sandwich on a croissant. It was delish!!! MMMM!!!!!!!!!:) After Di had her meeting, I thought it would be a fabulous idea to tour downtown, something we just never seem to have the time to do! The weather was cooperating, so why not! We hit up a few little locally owned shops; one worth mentioning is Porgy's; they carry everything from gorgeous sterling silver jewelry to imported extravagant pottery and glass work. It was really neat, and I am thrilled to report that my toddler kept his hands to himself, a feat in itself really!!!
We toured a couple other small shops, then got a couple of vanilla lattes...which I am sorry to say were the worst I have had...very, very bad! We didn't get to stay too long b/c we had to go by Pony Keg (a motorcycle place) to pick up some parts for my cousin before 5:00. I wanted to go to Old Navy to exchange a couple things I got last weekend, and ended up finding quite a few bargains. I was quite pleased!!!
Next, we were mall bound. Rowan had not had a nap, and was running pretty low on energy. He managed to do very well though, and must have caught his second wind...as he was running aimlessly around the carousal at the center of White Oaks! It was fun to watch the amazement in his eyes, as he stared in awe at the horsies! SO CUTE!!!
I was on a mission to find a swimsuit for this summer...new mommies out there, are you with me when I say it is quite a little shock to the system to try on swimsuits for the first time after childbirth??? WOWZA!!! They just don't look as good as they once did, but I did manage to find one. I also got a new dress shirt and two pairs of MUCH needed shoes. Oh, and I guess I should also make note that my son got his first pair of Crocks! They are so dang cute!!!
Rowan was starving, and I was also getting a little hungry, so we stopped by Auntie Ann's pretzels for a little bite to eat for the road...then I realized, whoa...it's 8:30, and we have a 45 minute drive yet!!! Well, Di needed to get gas and wanted to wash the car, so we got home somewhere around 9:45 tonight. Rowan was very happy to be home, as were we all. Now, Rowan is fast asleep, with little in his belly (may be up tonight!), and I am barely able to keep my peepers peepin'! Goodnight to you all.

Loves and Smiles!

Huggies deal!!!

I am always all about saving a dollar, or heck, a penny, when I can! Funny how mommyhood makes one more conscious of spending habits! Anyway, my sister is the GENIOUS of bargain shopping, and she allerted me to a good deal on Huggies diapers. See her blog for how to save tomorrow only on Huggies, and more ways to make your dollar go a little further!

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ONE THOUSAND HITS ALREADY!!!!

101 posts, really///

I have posted 101 times...that doesn't seem RIGHT! LOL

Today was awesome; Di had to go to Spfld today, so Ro and I had some nice bonding time! We went to visit family, and went to see one of my friends. It is cute b/c her little 6 year old daughter loves me! :-) She gets so dang excited to see me; just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Anyway, we played hard there.
I had to run to the grocery store for bread, milk, juice, cheese and pickles, and then we met Di at Applebee's for lunch/dinner. When we finished it was 4:30, and Ro had not had a nap all day!!! Di took him home with her, and I went to tan and got my eyebrows waxed....a NICE, relaxing treat, so wonderful!!!

LOVES AND SMILES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!