When I look at life, the greatest happiness is family

Hershey Park

2009-05-31T12:39:00.003-04:00

Mike, Jenna and I took a trip to Hershey Park yesterday with some friends, Eric, Katy, Anna and Bobby, Mandy, Sadie. This was Jenna's first trip to an amusement park. We we unsure of how she was going to do, wondering if she would ride any rides or ride only with us. She LOVED it. She rode some rides with mommy and daddy but also was a big girl and rode some rides all by herself. We were so proud of her. We had a great time with everyone and look forward to going again in the future.

Jenna, Sadie and Anna

Daddy and Jenna

Mommy and Jenna

BFF's- Anna, Sadie and Jenna

Port Discovery Children's Museum

2009-04-08T18:05:00.002-04:00

Jenna and I took a trip to the Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore today with Mandy and her daughter Sadie and Katy and her daughter Anna. We all piled in Mandy's van and made our way to Baltimore. It was much more crowded than I had anticipated, but the areas we were in (the toddler stuff) wasn't too over crowded. Jenna had a blast, her favorites were the music room, where she could beat on all the drums and dance (she loves to dance) and the Water Tables (she loves to play in water). The girls had a great day and wanted a "treat" so we stopped by the McDonald's , that I think was more crowded than the Museum. The girls and us moms got "treats" for the drive home. And much to our surprise, they had a fantastic trip back, Sadie slept for most of the trip, Anna part, and Jenna- nope didn't sleep at all. What a fun day! Can't wait to go again soon.

Jenna playing inthe music room

Water Fun

More Music

More Water

The End...Jenna, Anna and Sadie (who was ready for a nap)

Happy Birthday Jenna

2009-03-20T13:26:00.004-04:00

Happy Birthday Jenna! It's hard to believe you are 2 years old today.

(2 Days Old)

(1 Year)

(2 Years)

Jenna's Birthday Party

2009-03-15T16:49:00.002-04:00

I can't believe my baby will be 2 years old on Friday. The last two years have flown by. I miss my little 6lb baby but I am enjoying every minute of watching her grow into a toddler- terrible two's here we come. We celebrated on Saturday with our families and friends and had a wonderful time. And she is still enjoy all her new toys. Thanks everyone!

Jenna and daddy all ready for the party

Barney Cake (yes her theme was Barney-she LOVES him)

Pinata

Presents

Enjoying time with friends

Too Many Ear Infections= Tubes

2009-03-11T15:16:00.003-04:00

As most of you know Jenna has been fighting Ear Infections off and on for about a year. After numerous trips to her doctor he decided it was time to see an ENT. Of course the ENT suggested tubes. I was debating it at first but decided it was best for Jenna and I was tired of her being on antibiotics for weeks at a time. So the day came and I was a little nervous, not for the surgery (it lasts 10 minutes) but for my baby be taken away from me by strangers. We arrived at Winchester Medical Center at 7:00 am. We went back, got her dressed in her gown and waited for 8:15 to arrive. She was having fun watching all the nurses and people walk by. But then walks in the doctor and the surgical nurse asked a few questions and swept her away. I had been preparing myself that she was going to have a major meltdown but to my surprise she was fine (they took her away so fast I don't think she had time to realize what was happening). We walked into the waiting room at 8:17 and the doctor walked in at 8:30 letting us know she was all done. Sometimes I wonder how they do it so fast?? The nurse had warned us before that when she wakes up she may be very fussy and not too happy. As she was taking us to Recovery, she said that Jenna woke up, sat up and started talking (babbling). We walked into Recovery and she was sitting on the nurses lap drinking juice and watching Winnie the Pooh, like nothing happened. And all we heard while waiting to leave was how they were amazed at how aleart and happy she was. And we left the hospital at 9:00- start to finish 2 hours- amazing. She has been great today, like I said, you would never know she had surgery. And of course mommy spoiled her with new Barney and Elmo Dvd's. Here are a few very cute pictures of Jenna before the surgery.

Our Trip To Morgantown

2009-03-03T08:17:00.003-05:00

Over the weekend Mike, Jenna and I took trip to Morgantown to visit our families. It was a short trip, one day and one night, but it was nice to visit with my family. On Saturday night my mom and dad watched Jenna so Mike and I could go to dinner for my Birthday. We were out for 3 whole hours without her. When my niece Taylor and nephew Braden found out we were coming, they decided it would be fun to have a sleepover at Grandma and Pappy's with Jenna. They went out for Pizza, had birthday cake (they couldn't wait so they cut the cake before Mike and I returned from dinner), played in a tent and watched movies. Jenna had a blast!
My parents have my nieces' and nephew's old crib at their house for Jenna but in the past several months she has decided that it is more fun to sleep with Mike and I. So after a long day and night we headed home on Sunday morning. Jenna took a 3 1/2 hour nap when we got home (her average is 1 1/2 to 2 hours).

On Our Way

Jenna and Taylor (the best babysitter)

Jenna and Braden watching Elmo

Jenna all ready for bed

Jenna, Braden and Taylor (playing in the crib she won't sleep in)

Rock and Roll

2009-02-22T19:01:00.003-05:00

A New Favorite Activity

2009-02-22T16:56:00.003-05:00

Last week at Wiggles and Giggles, Jenna painted for the first time and LOVED it. When we were out running errands yesterday we picked up some paint and brushes. She spent a majority of the afternoon painting today. And I am excited we have a new activity to add to our day.

She is Definitely Mine

2009-02-11T16:50:00.003-05:00

Jenna and I enjoyed some messy pasta for dinner tonight. As most of you know I am a little bit of a neat freak but as you can see from the pictures I do let her get a little dirty. However I definitely know she is mine because after every few bites she asked for her hands to be wiped off. And after we were all done she enjoyed cleaning up in the sink.

A Day At The Outlets

2009-02-11T16:43:00.003-05:00

On Tuesday we spent the day at the Outlets with Katy and Anna. We did some shopping,thanks Mandy for telling us about the sale at Gymboree :) , had lunch and after all of that the girls enjoyed some time playing.

Spring in February?

2009-02-09T16:43:00.002-05:00

The last several days have been unseasonably warm and we are LOVING it! We've taken Jenna on walks in the neighborhood and to the park. Today Jenna, Maize, Jack and I enjoyed playing in the backyard.

Jack loves to play with Jenna's socks and shoes...we got to chase Jack trying to get the shoe back(let me rephrase... I chased Jack around the yard).

Jack trying to convince Maize to play

SuperBowl Party

2009-02-02T09:32:00.003-05:00

Way to go Steelers!!! Mike, Jenna and I hosted a SuperBowl Party at the house. There was lots of good food, conversation, and screaming. And the kids had a great time playing (way past their bed times).

Jenna and Anna all dressed for the big game

Anna

Sadie (Sadie's dad is a Redskins fan so no Steeler stuff for her)

Future Cheerleaders

All ready for bed (Jenna, Sadie, Anna)

Giggles and Wiggles

2009-01-29T17:21:00.004-05:00

Jenna is enrolled in a class through the local Recreation Center, Giggles and Wiggles. They meet once a week for 45 minutes. They do music and movement activities, crafts, play time and stories. Today was our third class and she really seems to be enjoying it.

Trying to get out the door (the class is 30 minutes away and starts at 9:15)

Craft Time- Today she made a mouse puppet

Play Time- She really enjoyed building with blocks today

More block building

Jenna and her BFF's (from L-R: Jenna, Sadie, Anna)

Snow Day

2009-01-27T17:02:00.003-05:00

It finally snowed in Martinsburg. Well it might be the second time this Winter. We were planning on going to Anna's to play today but I decided to stay home just in case the weather got worse. It stopped snowing at 10:30. And we only had , maybe an inch. Jenna and I decided to go play in our inch of snow.

Ready to Go...

Checking it out..

A closer look...

This is fun...

Warming up with Hot Chocolate

Jenna's First Haircut

2009-01-25T16:31:00.003-05:00

You wouldn't think something as simple as a haircut would make me so nervous. Mike has been bugging me for a few months about getting Jenna's haircut. I have been putting it off by telling him she will keep bows and clips in and that will push her hair out of her eyes but of course that only lasts about an hour until she realizes it is in there. So I finally decided to it was time. I told Megan (my hairstylist) that it might not be pretty but to my amazement she didn't make a sound or move the whole time (it took less than 5 minutes). So I introduce you to the new and improved hairstyle:

Cheer Competition

2009-01-25T15:24:00.015-05:00

On Saturday we went to the University of Maryland to watch my niece, Haleigh perfom in her Cheerleading Competiton. Haleigh and her team did a great job. Jenna had a blast (as you will see in the video) watching all the teams perform and eating popcorn, her new favorite snack.

Jenna and Haleigh

Jenna and Taylor (my other niece)

Jenna and Taylor

Jenna and Taylor Dancing (that's my sister beside Jenna)

My AMAZING niece Haleigh and her team competiting

I'm a Blogger

2009-01-25T14:51:00.009-05:00

I can't believe I'm a Blogger. I have a few friends that blog and I love looking at their blogs, all the great pictures of the kids, andI keep thinking what a great way to share with family and friends about your life. So after weeks of debating what to do...I have become a blogger. A few of my friends said, it is a great way to keep track of Jenna's milestones (yes she will be the star of this blog). So I figured I needed to start this blog with pictures of the Star!