GERMS!

Tyler was sick all weekend. He hasn't been able to hold Madison, and this has made her sad. Last night, Tyler and Madison had the cutest conversation about germs!

Madison: "Dad, are you sad?

Tyler: "Daddy doesn't feel good honey."

Madison: "Do you want to hold me?"

Tyler: "I can't hold you because I'm sick. I have germs, and I don't want to give them to you."

Madison: "You want to hold me, but you can't hold me because you don't feel good? You have germs?"

Tyler: "Yeah honey, I'm sorry. I don't want you to get sick."

Madison: "Dad, can I see your germs? What do they look like?"

Tyler: You can't see them, but they are there."

Madison: "When your germs go away, you can hold me like this," (proceeds to hug herself).

Tyler: "Yep, I will hold you when I feel better."

Madison: "I'm sorry you don't feel good dad."

Madison to me: "Mom, dad has germs, so he can't hold me!"

Potty training, locked out, and Mini Molly's!!

What do these 3 things have in common? Absolutely NOTHING!! I just decided to consolidate my posts!

Madison is potty training!! She has been doing pretty well, but she is still having accidents (obviously expected). She likes her potty, but she just forgets to use it sometimes! I am sticking with it though, and hope to have trained in a few weeks time. She has NOT attempted to poop in it yet, but we are moving one step at a time! Anyways, this is our BIG GIRL using her potty! I took it right before I put her in the bath, so that's why she is naked in the pic!

LOCKED OUT!!
Tyler and I were out in the garage today and Madison knocked at the door asking to come out. We asked her to hold on, and then Tyler walked over to open the door. Apparently while she was waiting, she locked the dead bolt, so Tyler couldn't open the door. I began to panic!! Then she started crying, and it made me panic even more! Phew, lucky for us, Tyler realized he had the keys with him and unlocked the door! Goodness, lesson learned...I will never leave her in the house again while we are outside!!! I had no idea she could even reach the dead bolt!!

MINI MOLLY'S

BTW, my mom got me some mini Molly's for my birthday, and I am loving them! I talked about them a few posts back, but I wanted to let you know that I have actually tried them now! You can order them at http://www.putsomethingon.com/. It is so nice NOT to have to wear 2 full shirts, especially when all I really need is a little extra coverage up top!

Phantom of the Opera

Friday night we got a call from Brook inviting us to see Phantom with her and her date at the Venetian here in Vegas. We quickly called to get a sitter, and we were out the door an hour later. It was a fantastic show, and even better, it was free!! Brook's friend Molly had comp tickets, and she gave them to Brook. This is a definite perk living in Vegas...hookups to shows!! Anywho, we saw the show and then went out for dessert. We had a great time at the restaurant, and we laughed ourselves silly!! Thanks Brook!!

A new addition to the family!

We bought a 2008 MasterCraft X2!! Sorry peops, no bun in the oven yet!!

Tyler's dream finally came true! This deal has been under way for months, but we made it final on Friday! We hope to be at the lake every weekend this spring/summer with our family and friends! Yay, we are so excited!!!!!!

My Fabulous 30th Birthday!!

Well, I must give a warm thanks to my family and friends who made my 30th birthday special. I love and appreciate all of you!

Tyler took me to get a massage on Saturday morning, and it was fabulous! Then, he planned a surprise dinner for me at my favorite restaurant (Coyotes) with all our couple friends. It was GREAT! He also made sure I had my favorite dessert....cheesecake from the cheesecake factory! Thanks honey for all your hard work to help make me feel special. I am NOT usually one to make a BIG deal about my birthday, but for some reason I needed a little extra TLC this year!! :) It doesn't help when your husband is younger than you either...only by 2 months, but still!!

Yay, Viva La Vida CD from Coldplay!! Don't mind the Christmas wrap he used to wrap all my presents in...lol!
He also bought 4 shirts for me!
Coyotes!! Isn't my hat lovely?!! All in attendance: Maury and Neisha, Laurie and Adam, Nicki and Zach, Matt and Michelle, and Cory and Sarah!! You guys are awesome...thanks for helping to make me feel special on my b-day!

Sunday, we headed over to my in-laws for my B-day dinner! My mother in-law made her awesome homemade spaghetti for me, and homemade brownies. It was so yummy...thanks Sue!

Madison was in charge of the bows while I was opening my presents.

A new sweater from my in-laws! Not pictured: a new skirt and 3 new shirts/blouses, Wicked CD, Enchanted (the movie), Bare Essentials (make-up), a new bracelet, Body Shop yummy lotion and stuff, and some mini molly shade type shirts. I am spoiled!!

My in laws also get us our favorite candy on our b-days. Mauna Loa chocolates, and some sour punch straws...yum!!

This is me ever so gently blowing out my candles! Tyler thinks it is gross when people blow out candles because he says they often end up spitting on the cake. I did NOT spit on the brownies Tyler...I was so careful!! :)

Brook and Sue enjoying a brownie!

Chad and Madison hanging out together. Madison loves Chad...he's a great cousin to her!!

Papa and Madison! Daddy just lovin' on his little girl!!