I resolve...

To have NO resolutions!
I have always made New Years resolutions and I have always let myself down by breaking them! So last year I decided to make no resolutions and it worked out for me!
Of course the usual get in shape, save more money etc come to mind but shouldn't you be doing that all the time? Last year I kicked started 2013 by setting goals instead of resolutions. One of them was get in shape. I was doing it! I was feeling good, I was down 15lbs, I was healthy and happy and then ... I got pregnant. So a few of my goals had to change. Instead of running my first 5k it changed to finishing my 5k even if it meant walking.  Goal completed at 13 weeks pregnant :)

So this year I decided to share my goals..
1. Have a healthy and easy delivery of our new baby in a few weeks.
2. Spend more time doing crafts with Madison and not stressing about the mess.
3. Spend more time with Chris doing things we enjoy.. Hockey games, running, biking etc.
4. Continue to enjoy my job at Elmwood
5. Be a supportive wife and mother
6. Turn our new house into a home we love to be in.
7. Finishing my personal training certification ... And yes I started it right before I got pregnant and didn't tell people about it! So surprise!!
8. Get back into my healthy pre pregnant lifestyle and run that 5k!

9... Enjoy my life!! I feel so blessed to have such an amazing husband and 1 already adorable little lady who everyday shows me how lucky I am to be her mother, and enjoy all the firsts ahead with the new little one :)


What are your goals?!

Xo's
Happy new year!

29 weeks

How far along are you? 29 weeks 

Total weight gain: 18lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: it comes and goes ... Thankful I can still sleep comfortably on my stomach

Best moment this week: Madison saying she needs a boy 

Miss Anything? My non maternity clothes 

Movement: lots the movements are stronger :)

Food cravings: salad ... I suppose there are worse things to be craving!

Anything making you queasy or sick: when I'm hungry I get nauseous

Gender predictions: I'm stuck on boy.. Chris is thinking girl  Madison changes her answer daily 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: another week off with my munchkin and hopefully the survey on the house being finished so we can finally move!!!

Xo

Another Christmas has come and gone...

Can you believe it's already December 27th? If I didn't have my day planner infront of me I sure wouldn't believe it.

This year has gone by so fast.. Our family has so much excitement in 2013. We found out we are expecting again, we sold our house, bought a new house, Madison started school, I started a new job and Chris started playing hockey for 2 different teams. We are ending this awesome year by starting a new incredible life changing year! 

We are used to being a family of 3 so come march when we are a family of 4 it will take some adjusting. 

I'm not going to lie I am a little nervous about about being a mother to 2 .. Especially since one of those little sweet hearts is currently going through her terrible twos, but the past week has made me realize how lucky I am .. Even when Madison is kicking and fighting because she wants to wear her princess shoes and dress outside in the little snow we have.

Anyways thing have calmed down here for the time being so I figured it was time to share with you our amazing Christmas memories. For Christmas Eve Madison, my mother in law and father in law and I headed to New Jersey to spend the evening with our future sister in laws family. We had a great time. Madison was so excited when we got home about Santa coming that she didn't fall asleep until 11!!! Lucky me she did sleep until 7 so holding her off until 830 when Chris came home wasn't hard. She was very patient!

After we opened our gifts we headed over to Chris parents house for breakfast with the family. Madison was so helpful she was passing out gifts and very thankful for everything she got! Later in the day we headed back over to their house for more gifts and dinner. I got the best gift of all... My parents and one brother surprised me by coming a day early!!! Madison got the most amazing gift.. Hockey helmet and skates!!!! (Thanks uncle Ryan)

The day after Christmas we tested out our new crate and barrel waffle dipper pan, the chef did an amazing job.

After breakfast we headed out for a little shopping and lunch. Madison was so tired she fell asleep in the stroller (something she rarely does).

We headed home and rested for abit and then headed up to the new house to show my parents ans Brett! They loved it!! It's making us more excited to move in!  We got some amazing news that the bank gave us clearance to close!! So as soon as the survey is done it's moving time!! 2 weeks is what they are saying!  Wooooo!

Later that evening we headed back to Chris' parents for one more Christmas dinner. Madison had a great time playing with her cousins Bella, Jake and Ryan!

 

Today is a much calmer day..we had breakfast at my in laws and the girls played for hours!  They danced, ran around and beat up big cousins Jake!

This was definately a Christmas to remember! The memories we made will last a lifetime, Madison is growing up to be such a good little lady and is going to be an amazing big sister.

I hope you all had an amazing weeks with your loved ones. The next few weeks are going to be filled with picking up our paint and backsplash tiles and Madison's new closet system ... So I am going  to enjoy a few peaceful days before the craziness starts all over again!!

Xo's 

28 weeks

How far along are you? 28 weeks 

Have you started to show? Yes I feel like I should delete this 

Total weight gain: 18lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes.

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: sleep deprived 

Best moment this week: Madison hugging my belly saying she loves the baby 

Miss Anything? Sleep, running and did I mention sleep?

Movement: lots the baby is very relaxed so when it kicks it's a lot at once and then nothing for a bit 

Food cravings: salad ... I suppose there are worse things to be craving!

Anything making you queasy or sick: when I'm hungry I get nauseous

Gender predictions: I'm stuck on boy.. Chris is thinking girl  Madison changes her answer daily 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: Christmas.. Seeing Madison's face when she gets her awesome gifts, and a visit from my parents :)

Had a quick doctors appt today which included the lovely glucose test! The stuff really isn't bad.. It's like flat orange crush, put a little fizz in it and I would drink it! I got a quick look at the baby .. We are measuring right on track the baby is about 2lbs and is sitting with its head on the right side of my body.

Hope your all having a great holiday!

Xo

27 weeks .. Wow

It seems like last month we were waiting to be 13 weeks along to share the good news and now we only have 13 weeks left until we meet our little one!

How far along are you? 27 weeks  

Have you started to show? Yes yes yes 

Total weight gain: will find out on the 23rd at my next appt but it was 12lbs 3 weeks ago

Maternity clothes? Yes.. Winter mat. clothes are much for attractive then summer

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: what is that? Madison is sick so I wake up every time she coughs 

Best moment this week: Putting up our tree :)

Miss Anything? My daily workouts and running .. Got new sneakers and I can't wait to use them

Movement: tons!!

Food cravings: buffalo chicken EVERYTHING.

Anything making you queasy or sick: when I'm hungry I get nauseous

Gender predictions: I'm stuck on boy.. Chris is thinking girl  Madison changes her answer daily 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: Finishing this last week of work and then having 2 weeks with my little munchkin and HOPEFULLY moving into our new house .. Which would mean our chalkboard is back haha 

Baby it's cold outside

Yesterday was the first snow day of the year. I was a little confused at 630 in the morning when I checked the news and it said school was closed but when I looked out my window at the school there was no snow. But I quickly decided not to question it and jumped back into bed to watch cartoons with Madison.  An hour later when we came downstairs there was a gorgeous coat of fresh white snow on the groud .. And it wasn't stopping anytime soon!

Madison was very excited to see all the snow and immediately started dancing around asking to make a snowman. We opted to hang out inside for a little bit until there was more snow and daddy was home, but when he came walking from work it was game on!! Snow suit and boots were put on and we ran outside!

We went over to Madison's school where Pop and uncle Mike were plowing and Madison got to help!

Even daddy took a turn driving uncle Mike's side-by-side and plowed .. We also learnt that if you let Madison steer she will try to drive it into the playground. 

After some fun in the snow we stopped by our favorite coffee shop and then off to lunch at Mima and pop's house. Pop made one of our favorite things ... Grilled cheese with bacon :)

We decided to help decorate the house a little bit, daddy and uncle Mike hung up the lights outside and I helped decorate 2 little trees in the house. 

Upon leavening we got some amazing news... We got our mortgage!!!! So we are still playing the waiting game as the bank still needs to do the appraisal BUT the big thing is done! To celebrate this news we went to Home Depot to get paint samples and then went and grabbed dinner at The Cabin, where Madison celebrated with some ice cream.

It was such a great first snow day :) 

Off to look at paint samples!

Xo

"Santa where are you?"

Those were Madison's words when getting to the mall yesterday to see Santa! Her excitement gave me a little hope that the day I had been dreading wouldn't be so bad. We originally went to see the man in red on Sunday .. But upon getting to the mall and seeing the 1.5hr line we decided it wasn't the day! Then I discovered you could make an appointment, so I quickly jumped on my phone and made our appointment for Monday night! I did feel a little bad that we got to skip the line but then again we were those people many times. So just a little advice ... Look and see if your Santa takes appointments!.

I took Madison by myself so I was a little nervous about her or I having a meltdown during this experience BUT to my surprise and most of our family members ... Madison nailed it!!! 

She sat on his lap and proceeded to tell Santa "I'm a ballerina". Not once did she cry or act like she was afraid.  All in all it was an awesome night! I even scored an amazing deal on crib sheets for the baby at Pottery Barn :)

Madison has the funny "pirate face" as we like to call it with the crooked eye and forced smile, we ended up purchasing the top one I posted where is a just looking at the camera.

Next year will be a whole new experience with 2 of them.. One thing is for sure I will be making an appointment!!!

Today we are lucky to have a snow day!! It is Madison's first snow day (she doesn't go to school on Tuesdays but I'm still counting it and it's my first snow day as a substitute and school employee...I get the whole day to spend with my little family. I never thought of this little perk when I took the job!   

Off to bake some Andes Candies Cookies while we wait for Chris to get home from work. We've got lots to do today... Play in the snow, attempt to build Madison's first snowman and decorate our tree! Check back tomorrow for a post all about the snow!

Hope your having a great week!

Xo

26 weeks .. 14 weeks til St Patricks day!!

And 14 weeks or so til Baby Murray will be here too :)

We are still at Mike house (thanks mike:)) but we have signed contracts and are just waiting for the bank now .. So hopefully we will be in the house in the 2 weeks Madison has off from school and I have off from work. It's been so hard NOT shopping for the new house.. I have purchased a few things .. Steam mop, a couple cute signs for the baby room, Madison's new bedding, and picked out the glass tile for the kitchen back splash.... And of course the paint colors have been picked since August. I can't wait to share all the exciting renovations and upgrades and all the changes :) 

Anyways time for the bumpdate...

How far along are you? 26 weeks  

Have you started to show? Yes .. I don't think I will say no to this anymore 

Total weight gain: will find out on the 23rd at my next appt but it was 12lbs 2 weeks ago 

Maternity clothes? Yes, my normal jeans aren't comfortable anymore they fit but the belt digs into the bump when I sit. 

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: not so much .. I wake up to every little noise Madison makes!

Best moment this week: Madison feeling the baby kick!!!

Miss Anything? My daily workouts and running .. Can't wait to start working out again 

Movement: tons!!

Food cravings: corn dogs ... Why? No clue. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing really 

Gender predictions: I'm stuck on boy.. Chris is thinking girl  Madison changes her answer daily 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: Christmas and all the amazing food and sweets and seeing Madison open her gifts :)

 Our family has some very very exciting news .... Madison is not only going to be a big sister BUT she is going to be a big cousin again!!! Our sister in law Michelle is pregnant!!! She is due in May.. We are 11 weeks apart this time .. With Madison and Bella we were 5 weeks apart. It's awesome to be able to share all this excitement with someone!!!

 .. Walking to school.

Hope your all enjoying the holidays and the winter weather with your loved ones!

Xo

 

24 weeks or 30 days not sure which I'm more excited for ...

This post is a little different because of the move .. There is no chalkboard :( .. I have the board but can't find my chalk!!! So for your viewing pleasure ... The bump!!

How far along are you? 24 weeks  

Have you started to show? Yes .. I don't think I will say no to this anymore 
Total weight gain: 12lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, my normal jeans aren't comfortable anymore they fit but the belt digs into the bump when I sit. 

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: my sleep is getting much better,

Best moment this week: The baby getting hiccups! Love the feeling!

Miss Anything? My daily workouts and running .. Can't wait to start working out again 

Movement: yes, Madison has felt it too!

Food cravings: cheesecake 

Anything making you queasy or sick: some smells

Gender predictions: I'm stuck on boy.. Chris is thinking girl  Madison changes her answer daily 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: thanksgiving dinner! Followed by Black Friday and outlet Saturday shopping :) 

So far we've spent a little over a week at "uncle Mikey's" house and it's been an adjustment for us all. Mikey's slowly getting used to a toddler running around, the dogs are loving all the play time, Chris and I are trying to get used to sharing a room with Madison and NOT waking up every time she moves. As for Madison she is loving it here tons of room to run, she walks to school, and there is always someone home to play with!

Contracts are signed for the new place so hopefully more news on that move in the next few weeks! Having thanksgiving this week slows down the mortgage process as no one works for a few days!!

Happy Thanksgiving... 30 days until Christmas!!!

Xo's 

Ch-ch-changes

A little David Bowie reference in the title there ... 

As many of you know we have a lot of changes going on in our little family right now .. Expanding from a family of 3 to 4, selling our house, buying our house, Madison's new schedule, my new job etc ... It's a lot!!!

Friday at 5pm we came "homeless" .. We had officially sold our house and didn't own any property. Now we aren't actually homeless we are living with Chris brother Mike about 3 miles from where we used to live. It was awesome of him to offer his home to us .. It's not easy taking in a toddler, your brother, pregnant sister in law and their dog especially when he also has a dog... But it works!

It's going to take some getting used to as we are now all sharing a room. The past 2 nights have been great Madison gets time to lay in our bed and watch Dora (her favorite bedtime show) and then she crawls into her bed and goes to sleep. Chris and I try to avoid going into the room until we know she is fast asleep!

Once we are confident enough that she will not wake up we crawl into bed watch a little tv and hope Madison sleeps through the night... So far so good, it's me that doesn't sleep through the night .. Thanks to baby Murray's 2am dancing parties! 

One awesome thing about Mike's house is our commute to work and school has been cut down hugely ... We don't even need to drive anymore! Mike shares a fence with the school property so Madison gets to walk to school and I to work! 

Madison is having a ball living here she loves playing with the dogs and uncle Mikey! Never a dull moment.

As for the new house we are still hoping for a mid December close... We are waiting for our mortgage approval so we can set a closing .. Cross your fingers it doesn't take to long. I am really hoping we are in at least 5 days before Christmas so we can put up a tree and decorate!!

Here is a little picture of Madison with all her friends at Mima's house 

Madison, Ryan (Chris cousins son), Ryan and Ellie 

Pregnancy after a loss...

Last year I wrote a super personal post about the miscarriages we suffered before having Madison, you can read the post here (http://keepingupwiththemurrays.blogspot.com/2012/10/always-in-our-hearts.html)

So I feel it's time for another personal post, this isn't something I like to discuss in depth with people because it brings up a lot of emotions... We have always been very open about our miscarriages and will continue to be, but deciding to try again for a baby after Madison was one of the most difficult decisions we have made.

Chris and I both had some reservations about trying again mainly what if...?, Chris was a little more relaxed and was more what happens happens, where I on the other hand was very nervous and didn't know if I could handle that possibility again. If it were up to Chris we would have started trying before Madison turned 1, but I was to nervous.  

It took a lot of talking to my parents, my friends and Chris as well as our doctor to convince me that it was ok to try. In the spring I was finally in a place mentally that I could say I am ready! I know some people may wonder why would you think about something so bad so much, to me it wasn't thinking about the bad possibilities, it was thinking if I could mentally handle the possibilities, could I be there for my husband, could I still be a great mom to Madison, can I take care of myself?

Starting or expanding a family is not something that should be taken lightly no matter what your situation is. So far we have been so blessed with this pregnancy it has been super easy compared to Madison, but we can't help but breath a sigh of relieve at each milestone.. The positive test, the fabulous bloodwork, the first time hearing the heartbeat, the 13 week mark, the half way point and I know the 3rd trimester and having this little love bug will other big milestones!

I had said after Madison I was not planning on having any other children because of our history and how hard of a pregnancy I had but I think taking the 1.5 years to think about it, settle into life as a mother and really weigh the options was the best for us. 

Since it is infant and pregnancy loss awareness month lets just take a minute to remember our 2 angels in heaven 

Xox

Halfway, 50%,..20 weeks

However you want to say it we are halfway through the pregnancy .. 20 down 20 to go 

How far along are you? 20 weeks 

Have you started to show? Yes!
Total weight gain: 7lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, leggings which are the most comfortable things and some top.. I can still fit my normal clothes 

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: yes! 

Best moment this week: Our anatomy scan, getting 20 minutes to see our little love bug. With Madison we had a single vessel cord so this time we were concerned about that again BUT no worries we have a normal cord :) 

Miss Anything? Running ... To much time on my feet makes my sciatic unbearable 

Movement: yes, hopefully Chris and Madison can feel it soon!

Food cravings: ham, cheese and mustard paininis 

Anything making you queasy or sick: the deep coughing sound .. Makes me gag 

Gender predictions: I'm still thinking boy .. This has been so different compared to Madison, Chris thinks girl. .. 20 weeks and we will see!

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!

Symptoms: just some sciatic nerve pain
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: not feeling guilty about sneaking an extra Halloween treat.

Other news ... Waiting for a closing date on our current house so we are slowly packing up all of our stuff. It's amazing what you accumulate in 3.5 years of living together!!

Also waiting for our computer to get fixed so I can take all my pictures of our camera and update you on all the fall fun, candian thanksgiving, Madison's 2nd birthday, our visit to Boo at the Zoo and our visit to the pumpkin patch!! Hopefully it will be fixed in the next 2 weeks before I get to far behind!

Madness I tell you .. Madness

Our life has been crazy this week ... Between thanksgiving in Canada , a special little lady turning 2 and the need to pack our home for the move I haven't found a free moment to update you all. I PROMISE and update is coming .. Tomorrow (Sunday October 20) probably in the evening as we are going to Boo at the Zoo in the morning.

Hope your all enjoying the fall weather ... Back to packing after I get my pumpkin latte ;) ... But here is a picture of Madison helping Opa make waffles while we were in Canada.

Cookies, cookies and more cookies!!

Anyone who knows me knows I love to bake! Cookies, cupcakes, brownies ... Anything! I swear I am destined to be a baker .. In all that spare time I have.  

Well this Saturday I finally let my little Cookie Monster help make some yummy chocolate chip cookies!

I measured everything out, put them into cups and let Madison mix all the ingredients together! It was such a fun thing for us to do together. Madison had fun and was very happy when she got to eat a cookie she worked so hard to make!

She even snuck a chocolate chip ... I wonder who she learnt that from ;) 

It was such a fun experience/ experiment baking with a toddler .. I can't wait until the next time! Maybe some birthday cupcakes for the princess?

16 weeks down!

How far along are you? 16 weeks

Have you started to show? Yes It's starting to look for like a pregnancy bump and not just a weight gain
Total weight gain: 4lbs... But according to the docs I've only gained 1 lbs? 

Maternity clothes? A couple tank tops and a few shirts but most of the time normal clothes!

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: yes! Finally getting sleep! 

Best moment this week: Finding out our offer on a new house was accepted. And seeing our lazy baby Murray in our ultrasound!!

Miss Anything? Baths! I can only shower .. Sitting in a bath makes my sciatic nerve much worse

Movement: feeling little flutters but the baby seems very lazy during the ultrasounds 

Food cravings: was craving bubba bites-bubba style from bubbas.. Thankfully Chris likes them to and got them :) and good thing because bubbas closed down on Sunday night!

Anything making you queasy or sick: random smells 
Gender predictions: I'm thinking boy .. One grandma is team blue the other is team pink 

Labor Signs: no .. Let's keep it that way!!

Symptoms: just some sciatic nerve pain
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy 

Looking forward to: feeling some kicks!!!

'twas the night before school

... And we are running around like crazy!! Time to finish all the last minute things .. Getting Madison's box for her cubby ready with change of clothes and her name and picture, family pictures and labeling Madison's coats and shoes!  

We had a good weekend to end our summer .. Saturday Chris worked so Madison and I ventured to the Bronx Zoo our favorite go to day trip spot! Madison was super surprised when Daddy decided to show up to visit at the zoo!! 

We had a great zoo day.. After that we headed to a fun block party and then off to a bonfire at uncle pj and uncle Mikey's!  

Sunday was spent looking at open houses! We are currently on the hunt for a new home for our expanding family. We thought we found "the one" but someone came in with all cash and we lost out! So back at it!!!

Anyways off to cook some dinner and then it's bath and bed for the big girl .. Only 1 month til she's 2:(. Where did my little girl go? 

Big news!

Hey everyone!! Sorry for my long absence.. Been a little crazy here lately! Put our house on the market, trying to find a new one, getting Madison ready for preschool and a new baby coming! 

Our due date for baby #2 is March 17th 2014 (Irish much??)   Figured I'd start blogging g again about this pregnancy!  So far it's been a little rough was pretty sick again at the start but feeling much better .. Now heading into the 2nd trimester I hope the feeling better trend continues!

How far along? 13 weeks 

Have you started to show? Yes I've got a bump but some days I feel like it just looks like I've been eating to many donuts! 

Total weight gain: up 3lbs (hopefully wont gain as much as I did with Madison!) 

Maternity clothes? Shirts only .. I've got a little bump but pants still fit perfectly.

Stretch marks?  Just what's left over from Madison 

Sleep: what is that?? I get on average 4hrs a night .. I can't seem to get comfortable!

Best moment this week: Madison kissing my belly before bed .. And Chris finally being able to make an appt and hear the baby heartbeat :) also took part in the color run 5k .. Didn't run the whole thing as I planned when I registered.. But we finished it and ran a good portion!

Miss Anything? Sleep .. But I'm starting to get more energy

Movement: at our 12 week ultrasound we saw the baby move but so far I've only felt a little flutter when laying on my stomach 

Food cravings: banana cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory... Waiting for my bday to have some.  And French fries with ranch.

Anything making you queasy or sick: some chicken, the smell of coffee (which sucks!!)
Gender predictions: I'm thinking boy (so far this pregnancy has been a little diff then Madison) Chris thinks girl.

Labor Signs: Nope. Hopefully not for 188 days! 

Symptoms: still some morning sickness and starting to feel some stretching! 
Belly Button in or out? In .. Never popped with Madison.
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and moody ... Depends on my sleep!! 

Looking forward to: feeling some kicks!!!

Thanks for stopping by check back soon! Xo 

Spring has sprung

Here in New York its spring.. at least for the time being!

We've been enjoying the last days and spending LOTS of time outside. We recently purchased a bike seat for Madison! We settled on the iBert seat (in the front instead of back) after talking to a bunch of people and to the guys at our local bike store (Endless Trail BikeWorx .. if you live around Westchester you should check them out!).  

We had the bike seat attached on wednesday and went for a little ride.. we put the seat on Chris' bike to start, since its been 2 summers since I have ridden my bike and I need to get more comfortable on it! 

At first Madison wasn't to happy with the helmet BUT once she was in the seat she was ready to go!

 Today, Chris got over time at work so it was a "mommy maddie day", we headed to the park, where Madison showed me her impressive big girl skills by going down the slide by herself! I am so proud of her, during fall last year she wouldn't go down unless someone was holding her.. its amazing how in a few months everything changes!

Little Diva

So happy 

 This picture of her is probably one of my new favorites there is something so peaceful about it!!

Anyways.. after the park we headed to Go Greenly for some yummy Frozen Yogurt!!! Madison has taken a liking to it.. she has the Simply Taro with Strawberries.. I opted for Wedding cake with strawberries and kiwi!!

So far this spring is great! We have lots of fun planned in the next little bit.. first of I am heading to Vegas for the Arbonne Training Conference, then we've got our annual trip to Rehobeth Beach Delaware, a trip to Canada for Brett's highschool graduation, a couple 5k races (maybe a 10k by the fall) And MAYBE a quick trip to Florida :)

xo's

March Madness

I've fallen off the blogging band wagon .. Time to jump back on!
First off Happy St Patricks day to everyone! We celebrated yesterday by going into the city for the NYC St Pats parade. It was a big day of firsts for our big girl .. First train ride, first cab ride, first time eating in the city! It was such a long 5 hours but Madison handled it like a pro! And as soon as we got home she took a nice long 2 hour nap! Everyone including our dog napped yesterday. Then it was off to dinner with a great group of friends and family ... We also found out Madison is going to have a new friend and birthday buddy come October!! Our good friends Mike and Carla are expecting their first baby! We couldn't be happier for them!
Alright so in the past few months Madison has gone from being a "baby" to a running toddler! She is even talking alot! Well it's more babble BUT she repeats it and gets upset if we don't understand her! Seems like she's going to be ready to start preschool in September!
Both Chris and I have been busy also , aside from chasing after Madison. Chris recently started working at "the rock" which is where the fire academy is... He is still working at his fire house in the Bronx , this is just an awesome over time Job with the FDNY. He loves it!! It gets to work with the flashover simulator .. Basically he lights fires all day!
As for me ... I've been working at the bar but have cut back my hours to spend more time with our little lady as the warmer weather comes! As side from that I've been working with a trainer and doing Pilates and running alot!!! I've decided to document my weight loss in another blog (guess I need to do that post too!) I will post the link to it on here :).
Today also happens to be Chris' twin brothers Tim and PJ's 27th birthday!! So we've got some celebrating to do later! Here are some pictures from the past few months!