Adventures

Bryce...little miss adventure.

She figured out that she can go in one side of her closet and come out the other side. As she kept going through...over and over again, I could hear little giggles. It was so fun to watch her being curious and figuring out how things work. She is a smart little one.

There is always an adventure when she climbs to her favorite spot...her toy box.

Rain..rain...that's o.k.

We had a very early morning today...someone decided that they wanted to wake earlier than the sun even thought about waking up. I didn't mind..that is when Bryce is the cuddliest and those are the moments to treasure. There is a time that these moments will all come to an end, so I soak them all in while I can.

I think that Bryce was making up for not playing with her toys for so long, so today all her toys were played with. It was so great to see her so happy again. We are so "THANKFUL" that she is finally feeling better. That means....the party will happen. YEAH!!! We ordered her 2nd first birthday cake....little pink Princess and all today.
We watched the rain fall today. What a great treat that was. We even lit the fireplace early this afternoon and enjoyed that too. I love cozy days!!!

What a JOY...

We were so excited today to hear squeals and laughter from Bryce. It has been a long 10 days of her not feeling well and FINALLY today...there is JOY and HAPPINESS in our home. She feels better. YEAH!!! I had her at the Doctor this morning and she actually lost less weight than I thought. At 12 months and one week, Bryce weights in at 19.3 pounds. She only lost 5 ounces since her last visit. That is so much better than I thought.

She was so cute tonight seeing Alan's bowling ball. She thought that it was the greatest thing in the world. But when Daddy left tonight, she was not so happy. But mommy was still here so that was o.k.

We are so excited that we get to have a second chance at Bryce's first birthday party this weekend. Bring on the pink tulle and the purple ballooons. I am so excited that I get a second chance at her first birthday cake that is for sure. What more could a mother want than to make sure that her daughter has perfection. LOL!!!

There is nothing more in this world that I would rather be than the mother of Bryce. She is my all and she makes me complete. She is my world.

I love you Bryce Madison.

Laughter...

The greatest sound, such a joyous sound.. there is nothing more that I wanted to here than Bryce laugh...she was so full of laughter today and it just melted my heart.

She is such a trooper. I know that she has to be in pain with cutting 3 teeth...but what a trooper she is.

Bryce has even become the "cheater"...at playing games. She and Alan were playing blocks tonight and she tried to put the shape in the right spot, but it didn't fit. She kept trying and got frustrated. So like a smart little one, she lifted the lid off the top and put the block in the bucket. Hey, it was the objective...get the block in the box. So funny.

We love you Boogaboo!!!

Growing up...

Some days I just wish that time could stand still. Tonight I asked Bryce for a kiss and she opened her little mouth to give me a kiss, only a Mother could love that because her mouth was full of chicken. I laughed so hard.

She also decided that she was going to create her first project for me to save forever. She was putting stickers onto a paper plate. It was very cute to see how creative she was being.

Smiles....

What a day full of smiles.... Bryce is feeling much better today and it is so wonderful. She was so cute today. This morning she woke early and was such a cuddle bug. We cuddled on the couch and then headed back to bed where she fell asleep on me. We slept in as a family, how special is that?

When we all awoke again, we went as a family to the couch. She climbed on Alan's lap and they shared Cheerios together. Bryce would put a few in her mouth and then a few into Alan's mouth. It was the greatest moment to watch. I know that Alan loved sharing that moment with her. This last week she has been such a Momma's girl and didn't want much to do with Daddy. So this was an extra special moment.

Tonight in her bath she was talking up a storm. She is so imaginative with her friends in the bath. I wonder what that little mind really is thinking sometimes. Whatever she is thinking it is a wonderful thought and she is enjoying herself and that is all that matters.

We are so happy that you are feeling better little one.

#5,6,7 are busting through....

If Bryce has not had a rough enough week, #5,6,and 7 of her eye teeth are breaking through. Poor little love just can't win. She seemed to be almost her happy little self tonight. It was so wonderful to see and hear.

This afternoon she did something that was so funny to watch. Alan and I were sitting on the patio and Bryce was on my lap. All of the sudden she slid down my lap and walked to the slider, she then opened the screen door and walked inside. I guess that she was done sitting outside. This little one amazes us more and more. What a true blessing she is.

We are sorry that we didn't get to see you this visit Grandpa Ken. We will see you soon!!!

On the Right Road....

Look at this little boogaboo a year ago....smaller than her Daddy's hands and now she fills all our hearts with so much love. What a joy it is to be Bryce's Mommy. She is feeling better today. Yeah!!! I loved to hear her talk and laugh today. She even wanted to play her piano. It has been quiet around her the last few days with out her playing her music.

Happy Birthday Papa Jack!!! We love you!!!

A New Day...

... and little change. When Bryce woke this morning she cried and cried. My heart was broken because I didn't know what she needed. Well there is always the process of elimination and that is where I started. I woke Alan (still not feeling well) and sent him to the store for Soy formula and while he was gone I feed Bryce 2 cups of Cheerios and a half of a banana. The poor thing got her appetite back and can't have what she wants. So very heartbreaking. She even talked a little today and got on the floor to play with her toys....but, and that is a BIG but.... as of late this afternoon we are back to square one. She is so sick all over again and I will spare you the details. Say a prayer for her that she will get better quickly.

This picture is from 1 year ago today..."little dolly".

Poor Little Thing

Little Miss Brycie Bear is still down for the count today. I can't wait till she is back to perfect health and her little self. I miss her laughter and her talking (even though some is her own language). Hopefully it won't be too much longer before that will return.

Poor Little Brycie Bear

Asleep at last...but for how long?


Well, she slept through the night and so did I. YEAH!!! We thought that she felt better this morning and that she was starving....so like IDIOTS, we gave her a bottle. What a mistake that was...5 baths, 15 diapers, 5 sheets, 4 changing pad covers and too many outfits later.

Bryce is still down with the flu and a fever. She just wants to be held and that includes me not sitting down. She is finally down for a nap and hopefully she will feel better when she wakes.

Alan is in bed now with the flu too. So sad.

I guess it is the weekend of cancelled parties...Grandma Ginny has the flu now too. Sorry Grandma. To all you January birthdays (Ann, Aurda, Bryce, Austin, Jack) we will celebrate you soon. Happy Birthday Austin...the big"13" today. We love you.

Happy 1st Birthday....NOT

As I awoke early this morning I was filled with :

sadness: that this first year has gone by so quickly.

joy: that I am the Mother of the most amazing little miracle, Bryce.

excitement: that it's her 1st Birthday and I get to celebrate not just her, but this last year of unforgettable blessings.

As I went to her room to check on her and watch her sleep, I opened her door and was shocked by how "stinky" her room was. Then I looked in her crib to see vomit everywhere and her asleep in it...GROSS!!! We had not even heard a peep all night. Poor little thing.

Well that was the beginning of her very horrible no good very bad First birthday. LOL!! As we started making calls to cancel the party...I cried. They say, that "the First birthday is more for the parents" and that is true, but oh how I wanted her to have this special day (we will reschedule). I had baked her a special cake, the house and yard were covered in pink tulle and balloons, the guest were invited, the food ordered and here we were undoing it all. As I told my sister that the party was canceled she said "welcome to parenthood". SO TRUE!!

As the day progressed Bryce just slept more and more. When she woke from one nap, I said that I have to have one picture at least to mark her real 1st birthday. Oh, she was so not happy with me.

....then I got the flu.

Happy 1st Birthday Brycie Bear

We love you!!!