a day in the life

My May Preview

Because Elizabeth asked, here it is, in no particular order.

1. Jack's well baby check up.
2. MOMS Luncheon which I was on the committee for and am co-hosting. Public Speaking. Fun ;)
3. Out of town visitor :)
4. Third annual Twilight Party
5. Start booking sessions (for June, cause I have decided I am not that crazy...)
6. Mother's Day
7. Brother-in-law's graduation which only Bj can attend so preview of the summer entertainment skills
8. A wedding
9. Another trip to Ohio (that will be three times for one of us, two times for five of us in a month)
10. Spaghetti dinner fundraiser (planning meetings and actual dinner) for my friend's husband Jason Keuhler who was the firefighter hurt on a call. Please see me for tickets, or to make a donation-even the smallest bit helps!!!
11. Lily's recital
12. Perhaps edit some photos for 365?
13. Finish my new website for the new and improved Marie Taylor Photography!
14. Various playdates, book clubs, meetings and such
15. Plan GIANTIC garage sale
16. Paint new to us bed-woooo hooo.
17. WCS assignments
18. Potty train Charlie?

And that, is what I know of as of April 28.

Two Kisses for Maddy

That is what I am reading right now. Have you heard about it? It is about a man who lost his wife, Liz, the day after his daughter was born. I know, I know, it is terribly sad, but for some reason I feel a connection to their story. Liz was a month younger than I. She gave birth to her daughter Madeline on March 24, 2008. I gave birth to Charlie on March 26, 2008. She had a c-section. I had a c-section. She died.

I think the reason why I had to read this, despite the fact that it is just horribly sad, it is a reminder of how lucky I am. To have made it through a very hard surgery and recovery. To have now three beautiful healthy children. That no matter what, you have to go on. For your children.

Now I have followed his blog for almost three years now and I know that he is doing much better. Moving on the best he can. Giving Maddy as many good memories and experiences as he can-traveling tons, meeting lots of new people, and starting a foundation to honor his wife. But I'm sure it is still so hard. And it is so sad. But I will keep reading because somehow, it is also beautiful and hopeful and inspiring. But sad.

Month three

For Jack's first year I am taking photos of him every month, AND of the three of them. As I have laughed out loud at some of these photos, I decided to do an album of the BAD photos instead of the "perfect" ones. This month at Write. Click. Scrapbook. we were supposed to scrap our "bad" photos. Ooo do I have a lot of "bad." Ha.
Month one...
Month 2...
and the picture for month 3...
I generally just pick the photo that makes me cackle. And this one definitely did. Aaahhhhhhhh three children are fun :)

Check out the rest of the WCS gallery here!

Jack Henry

His very first real page. Only three months and I already feel behind. Ha. 
paper: emily powers, frames: paislee press, tape: pugley pixel
(Told you I loved that picture ;)

My new favorite

The picture that is :)
Lots of new hair.
A pretty large bald spot.
Beginning to grab for toys.
Not the best napper.
LOTS of personality.
CHUBBY.
Like he now has six bottoms kind of chubby.
Knows the exact moment it is time to eat dinner.
Loves his play mat.
Can do a 180 on his mat.
Finally loves the swing.
Very, very, very loved.