Big Girl

Maraya went #2 in the potty tonight!!! The last few weeks she has been sitting on the potty but hasn't ever went. After she went tonight she was so excited that she finally did it! It is crazy how small things can make you so happy! (which this is a big news to me!!)I can't wait until she is fully potty trained. No more diapers for me!

Breckin heard all the excitement with Raya going in the toilet. He came to see what all the clapping and cheering was. He saw Raya went and was so excited for her too. He told her "Good Job Raya, I am so proud of you!" What a great big brother he is to her!

Good Job Maraya Lynn! We are all proud of you.

Happy 5 years!

5 years ago today I met my husband. We met at Good Times in Lowden. Justin gave Corey my number. I had a call from him that night while I was out with my brothers. I didn't answer the call because I didn't know what to say to him! Corey left a message and I was so anxious of what he had to say. Justin and Corey knew each other. I saw Corey at a bar in Camanche and thought he was good looking. Justin told Corey I thought he was hot! Then 2 months later Corey asked Justin if I was single. February 18th, 2005 Corey called and left a message to say he wanted to meet me and take me out. Since I didn't answer the call, Justin called Corey and told him to come out and see us in Lowden. Corey drove all the way from Clinton to come see me. When he walked in the Lowden bar I was so nervous. That night we hung out in Lowden and Wheatland. The next night Corey asked me out on a date. We went to Applebee's and then headed to the Davenport bars. We had such a wonderful time together. We sat at the Mound St bar in Davenport and talked for hours. That night I knew Corey was going to be the one for me! I would have to say it was love at first sight.

Happy 5 years Corey!

A sign of Love

Just wanted to add a little note about today. I went and bought flowers to put on Mom's Grave today. It's Sunday so that means its a day at Dad's house. I went early today because I wanted to spend as much time as I could with Dad! We waited for Amy's call to say she was close to Massolin. A deer ran out in front of me while we were driving. ( I thought of Grandpa Bartels right away) Then while putting Mom's Flowers on --her games on the wood post that Corey's Dad made for her started playing. I believe it was Mom's sign to let us know she was with us and to tell us how much she loves us! Jason went yesterday to put a rose on her grave by himself. (Which I thought was so sweet of him to do!) He needed some one on one time with Mom! He said that the games were off yesterday but today they were turned on. There wasn't any fresh footprints in the snow to have someone turn them on. So it comes down to just Mom! I believe it was her sign of love to us! This was the best present to get on Valentine's Day!

Hope you all enjoyed your day with your sweethearts!!!