Big Big Weekend

AB Marie had a HUGE weekend! She spent the night at Great Grandma and Grandpa Newman's, went to the park with her cousin Kailyn. Went to two picnics on Sunday, spent the night at Mimzey and Dano's and then went on her very first boat ride on Monday! It makes mom tired just thinking about all of the fun we had. I of course have some pics to share. The first two are Great Grandma and Grandpa Newman with two of their sweet great granddaughters. We had a lot of fun visiting with them. We took the girls up to the park to play. AB swang with mommy and GGrandma Newman. She really enjoyed watching her older cousin play too! The other pictures I've posted are of the boat ride. ENJOY!

Grandma and the two girls!

Daddy and his boating buddy!

Totally exhausted!

The Rainbow Bridge

This was given to me by a few people... It is beautiful and I wanted to share it.

Again thank you- for all of your thoughts and prayers. Macy was certainly loved by many people.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. They animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together...

Our Macy Mae

Yesterday was a tough day for our family. Our lovely golden, Macy Mae passed away suddenly. She had a cancerous tumor that irrupted in her abdomen (one we had no idea existed.) She wasn't in a lot of pain because we acted quickly. For those who have known her you know she was the sweetest girl and the best 'first baby' we could have ever hoped to have. She spent her last minutes comforting her Mommy and Daddy while they said good-bye (so sweet and selfless.) In those moments she was far more concerned with our feelings than her own aliment. She wagged her tail and gave us kisses and smiled when we talked to her. Very sad. Nick and I, and now Annabelle have always treated Macy more like a baby than a doggy. She was a special girl and a best friend. We will miss her terribly. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and prayers at this time. It's going to be quit an adjustment... We Love you Mace

Four Months Old!!!

We had our four month appointment on Friday! Annabelle is doing great. Dr. Stevens was impressed with her neck and back strength and loved her disposition, saying "what a calm sweet girl we have here!" Annabelle weighed 11lbs 13oz and grew another inch. She is in the 15% for weight and the 70% for length, making her a lean mean (no sweet) baby machine! Dr. Stevens also gave us the go ahead for adding solids to one of her feedings. Last night we did peas and they were a HUGE success! It was only the second time we had tried eating with a spoon and I was amazed at how well she did. She loved the peas so much she got a bit impatient between bites. Starting solids is a slow process. You have to do veggies (green to orange) one at a time to be sure there are no allergies (one kind per week) and then you can do fruits. I have posted a pic of AB Marie after enjoying her peas! Another fun thing Annabelle is doing this week is sucking her thumb (Daddy was a big time thumb sucker so we knew it was probably going to happen...) As you can see by the pick she does it very well. Mommy doesn't complain. It means AB can put herself back to sleep which is a wonderful thing. Speaking of sleep...we made it through one whole night, Monday...not since but it's a good sign!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL YOU WONDERFUL MOMMIES!

(I love being apart of your club (The Mommy Club!)