When mommy went to New York....

Abbey went to New York last week. She worked her butt off and won the trip courtesy of Victoria's Secret...she even got to see the famous Victoria's Secret fashion show. We were all very jealous of course, but were so happy for her, so we wished her well. While she was gone I got to take care of Madden and even had him overnight one night. Below are some pictures I took while I had him. He was such a great baby and slept all night!!

Madden's first sleepover!

Last Saturday, Madden spent the night. It was his first sleepover at my house. I just have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed him. He is such a sweet tempered little guy, and so easy going. He recently started walking, and though he does it quite well, he still prefers crawing . I took a video of him walking, and it is the cutest thing!! It makes me smile every time I watch it.

ONE!!

Just a few weeks ago this little guy turned one. It is hard to imagine life without this sweet little boy. It is also unbelievable to me that a whole year has passed since we were first introduced. Madden has blessed our lives so much, and brings giggles and smiles to everyone he comes in contact with. He is the happiest baby I've seen. Thanks for bringing so much joy to us Madden...we LOVE you!

DANIELLE

It has been along time since we have seen Danielle, but we were able to spend a couple of days with her. I think we need to make an effort to see her more often, because we really do miss her.
She looked awesome and we had alot of fun just hanging with. Thanks for the visit Danielle!!
At Oreganos, Jacob adn Larry


Swimmimg with Marques

SLEEPOVER

Marques had his first sleepover at my house. We spent the day together, and ate at Firehouse Subs (notice the fire hat), them we bought a windmill and some stickers at the store. When we came home he decorated some papers (and Crosby) with the stickers he picked out at the store. We had Little Ceasers Pizza for dinner, as that is the only kind he likes. Then we put his p j's on and watched Imagination Movers. He slept all night and in the morning we had smoothies. It was a FUN time!

Who's getting old???

I have complained time after time about how aging sucks, not just what it does to your body,but the wrinkles, the saggy neck. It just isn't fair!! But it seems that I am not the only one who is showing signs of age. I was looking through some old pictures of when we got Crosby, and I was schocked when I compared the pictures to what he now looks like. Welcome to the Club Crosby....It happens to us all!! The first two pictures are what our man looks like now, and the bottom three are better days.

Our little Love BUG!

Because of some glitch I haven't been able to post on my Blog, and I realized that I haven't really posted rcent pictures of Madden. He will soon be 9 minths. He's getting teeth, he scootching across the floor and he generally just makes us melt with his smiles. Time is going by way too fast!!

MADDEN

Katie's first triathalon

As some of you may know, Larry has been doing triathalons for a couple of years now..along with his two sons and daughter in law. Katie has decided to join the ranks and will be doing her first IRONMAN race in Novemeber. In March she did her first thriathalon race. Katie I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. YOU GO GIRL! Here are a few pictures of her at the finish!!

SWIMMING!

Madden and Marques are enrolled in swim lesson together. Today I went and watched as learn to swim. Madden has been doing lessons for over a month, but Marques' first lesson was today. I was able to get some cute pictures. I think the best part was after lessons were over, and I was able to snuggle with both of them in a dry towel.

You made me a grammy!

Today this boy turns 2. I cannot believe how fast the time goes by, and how much joy this little one has brought to our family. It seem like just yesterday we held his tiny little body suggly in our arms after making his debut. What did we ever do without him? He is so much a part of us now. I'm sure this birthday won't be a big deal to him, but I want him to know how much I love his little smile, his hilarious expressions, his silly songs, his jibberish, his little phrases, and yes even his tantrums. I love you Marques!!! You belong to our family, and we are thrilled you're ours! Thanks for making me a grandma!

SUPERBOWL!

Today is Superbowl Sunday, and me? well I lack the excitement that this day usually brings. I don't know that I will be cheering for..


or...



When Football season bagan this year, I really had hoped that maybe this would be the year for the Bears. From the beginning it seemed they were destined for greatness...and, they did have a pretty great season. When they lost in the playoffs to Greenbay I was less than happy...It was a good game, but the outcome was not what I wanted. So today, it will be about the fun people, and the great food, and of course the new commercials. I will be okay, and who knows.....maybe next year it will be about the Bears!!