a long blogging hiatus

I guess it's appropriate to say that life has been full lately. I hate that it has been too crazy to blog. We have had so much going on. To start off, Madelynne STILL has psudomonus!!! This is probably the number one reason I have not been around. I am so over this stupid infection! Too bad this bacteria can't seem to get the memo. We met with some Lawyers from Meadows and Macie. They are wanting to take our case on contingency (if they can get the Dr. to back them) I really pray he does!! Poor Madelynne has been through the wringer. It would be nice if she had something positive to show for it. It would also be nice for Target to take responsibility and help ensure this doesn't happen to someone else. There are too many details of the rest of life including, all three children having Von Willibrands Blood Disorder, Madelynne missing the entire last 7 months of school, Madelynne going to summer school, Greg receiving a new calling as Bishop, Madelynne getting her new custom Wheelchair, EmmaLeigh finally getting more than 6 teeth, several of my designs being featured in a magazine, lots of summer trips planned...

We have managed to mix a few fun things in with the drama. Here are some pics of what has been going on in our world...

Madelynne "rolled" her first 5K. After receiveing her wheel chair we signed up for the "Run from Hunger" 5K race. We were all going to run but, when we got there it was POURING down rain. The 2 younger kids and I stayed under the cabana while Greg and Madelynne ran the race. He pushed her the entire race and when they were finished, she wanted to know when they could do another one.

EmmaLeigh waiting in the rain for Madelynne and Daddy to finish the race. Bridger was sliding down the wet slides in the rain.

Rolling into the finish

Finish Line Greeter.

Madelynne was so proud of her winning medal, "first place in the wheelchair division.

The Daddy Daughter Dance

Greg took the girls to the annual Daddy Daughter Dance at the church.

Here is my attempt to take a picture without that stinkin bottle...This is so much better. lol

We got to go to the Georgia Aquarium

Can't resist a chance at getting your face painted!

EmmaLeigh loved all the fish

Madelynne and her friend Aubrey in front of the giant fish tank

Bridger loved touching everything...I was so surprised. He is usually a big wimp about stuff like that.

Bridger and his friend Dawson inside the viewing bubble

EmmaLeigh was so tired at the end, she grabbed her blanket and empty bottle and called it a day.

EmmaLeigh and Sophie hiding under the table, getting into mischief. They are so sneaky!

EmmaLeigh protesting her photo shoot...

This will have to do. Tear streaked but, atleast her mouth is closed.

We remodeled our powder room

New flooring, vanity, mirror and light fixture

I love how it turned out.

This is my newest embroidery design that will be for sale very soon.

Just doing my part to make the world a little safer

One super hero at a time!

I couldn't resist! This is my favorite shot of them all. It is probably the only picture you will ever see of EmmaLeigh without a bow but, I just couldn't help myself.