Another Cake

Look its Chefgirldee

Here is another One of my recent Dora Cakes.. I think this one was better than the last..

Funny kid--Smart kid

FUNNY KID
Today my Sis and Denny and I stopped at the food store before heading home.... As I passed through the diary aisle.. I picked up some yogurt for Denny...(a.k.a yogurt lover) He was so excited to see it he wanted to get at it right away.. so I let him... He looked so silly and messy with it all over him... he giggled as he ate it... it was amusing to watch.

SMART KID
I left Denison in the trolley for a while with my Sis to go and get some other items. I came back to hear a story of how smart Denison is from my sister. A lady apparently came up to my Sister in the store (whom she knew) and saw how messy Denny was with all the yogurt. In its appearance and not seeing the container she said," Look you've got lotion all over you!" Denny being so smart and clever picks up the container and shows her and says "Yogurt" as to correct her mistaken observation. LOL! She was so shocked all she could say was " Wow, he is so smart!" I thought that was just too cute and yet so Denny because ..I promise you everyday he has done or said something to amaze us.. There is never a dull moment with this kid. He is just too lovable!

LOVE YOU DENNY!
Had to get a photo
Here are the pics :

Happy Birthday To Me!

Yayyy!! Well today was pretty a pretty low-key day..didn't do anything special.. It's funny as you get older birthday's seems like a blah..or maybe its just me I dunno!..I spent the day helping set up a wedding cake that I did for my classmate. My friend came along with me so that made it fun... Other than that it was a pretty normal day.. I guess the best way to look at is that I'm blessed to see another birthday and for that I'm grateful. Getting older and more fab!

Here are some pics of the cake:

Not bad...Lucky for me it was less labor this time ..The florist arranged the flowers on the cake

513 darling days

Happy Year and a half Denny! Big Boy!

I can't believe we have a 18 month old already. Although he acts like 18 months going on
18 years. It is a blessing to be his parents. He is so funny because"everyday" he says to either of us.. "Happy Birthday!" and smiles. He believes there is some significance to this and it brings a smile to his face and ours when he says it. He has so much personality!

A year and a half of :
Smiles and and running miles(behind him)
Giggling and tickling
Talking and walking
Smarts and Farts! lol
Poop and Ice scream scoops
Feeding and Reading Hanging and loud banging
Cries, Hi and Goodbyes

Sleepless nights and Fascinating sights
Hits and misses
Love, hugs and Kisses
A year and a half of fun
A great year being one.

Loving every minute of it and looking forward to more!

Party Time!

Today we took Denny to a Birthday party at McDonalds for his cousin ( my nephew) Nicholas whom he met for the first time. My sister Nicole(whom I haven't seen for years but we keep in touch through Facebook) lives in the US and she came over for the summer and I finally got to meet my 3 handsome nephews for the first time and saw some other relatives .
This was a first meeting for my hubby too.. Denny's first party invite. So this was an exciting time for all of us.. Well ..more so for Denny...because this was kiddie territory. Denny had some temper tantrums and was acting out a bit(fussing over balloons with the other kids)..I don't know....maybe he was a bit overwhelmed.. eventually he warmed up..Other than that it was a great day for all of us!

Here are some pics of the day in no particular order...
Daddy fixing Denny's shoes

More family
Above
Meeting my cousin Lynette for the first time
My cousin Lynette's daughter with my nephew

My sister and I

Just me

My Nephew(sharing out his cake)

Denny and his Auntie Nicole

Birthday Boy Nicholas

Denny and his cousin

Holding the hunnies...Denny and my nephew Jibade

How cute is he?

My last adorable nephew Hector..

Denny Divine

Just thought I 'd share just how special Jesus is to Denison. When he saw this picture on the wall at my work, he got so excited and kissed it numerous of times.. I just had to get a shot of it.. I just thought it was so sweet and special. He knows that Jesus is somebody special who deserves lots of kisses even though he has never met him.. Isn't that just Divine!!? I love my lil angel more and more each day...It is great to know that the seeds of love and reecognition of Christ are already starting to harvest inside him..A true Child of God!

Da Daddy Deal Day

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

WE LOVE YOU!

Mission: To treat Walter like a king..

I MADE HIM A YUMMY HOME-COOKED MEAL

Menu:

STEAK,BBQ- CHICKEN, YELLOW-JASMINE RICE WITH CORN PLANTAINS AND COLESLAW

Dessert:

Surprised him with a special favorite:

A WHOLE HOMEMADE BANANA CREAM PIE...YUM!!

AND A

CUTE GOODY BAG FILLED WITH SNACKS AND CARDS TELLING HIM HOW MUCH HE MEANS TO US!

and how can I forget a truckload of

Hugs and Kisses!

Mission accomplished!

Were back!

So unfortunately..we are back from Florida! We had a great time...almost forget we had to come home! Going through the airport was crazy!!!..it was from running late- to returning the rental-rushing through check-in and customs..almost missing our flight-my $18 dollar sulfate-free shampoo getting confiscated..(I was so upset.....sadly Walter had forgotten to pack it in the checked in luggage.. Now some chick is probably using my shampoo...urggh..Darn 9/11 precautions..oh well!!This is this first time traveling as a family..and it was hard.We definitely took note of the do's and don'ts for next time. When we landed it was a quick reality check and a hard pill to swallow... All in all, it was a great flight(Denny's stayed awake this time) and at least we are home safe ...but man getaways are so great! We can't wait to go back again!

Happy Birthday Babe!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE ONLY BOY I WANNA KISS
TO MY SWEETHEART: WALTER!

I LOVE YOU BUNCHES!

I'm looking forward to celebrating this and many more days with you. May the Lord continue to prosper you my darling. Muahhhhh!!

Toys R US Kid

"I don't want to grow up, I'm a Toys R US kid!" I totally understand why they chose this phrase because it encompasses all of what you feel when you enter this store. Today, Walter and I decided to visit the store to find something for Denny. This was a culminating moment for us as parents and we realized that this would soon be a regular stop for us. I wanted to pick up Denny to carry him with us but based on the advice of my hubby, he thought it would be wiser for us to go without Denny to avoid tantrums and overspending. I was in total agreement because seeing him cry would make us weak and then we would give in...but we don't want to raise him to be a spoiled brat...so we are avoiding certain situations and learning to be firm but still loving. The crazy thing is that I was still weak without him...We were just so fascinated with the huge selection. We even felt like kids again..lol! In my head I was already planning gifts for Christmas, his 2nd birthday, his big boy bedroom and beyond. Walter had to bring me back to earth because I was just so gone. To make this story shorter, we spent about 2 plus hours in there and it was hard to leave but our budget was tight so we knew we had to quit because we had an appointment to catch . So we ended up buying two "Elmo" toys..one was shake up laughing Elmo and the next was a giggle camera. Denny seems like he warming up to the toy but now I'm a bit confused. After reading the reviews on the camera... I'm kind of concerned about whether it was a good choice for our son. The concern basically comes from some of the phrases Elmo says which some say is too "adult" such as..."Give it to Elmo-Ya baby! -Work it baby.. work it!" The kind of things you would hear in an adult photo shoot... When we first heard it..it seemed too cute but now I'm feeling a bit guilty or am I being too uptight? Boy oh boy.. There is so much to worry about...I love parenting but it is tough!

Special Sunday

I just thought I would share a piece of the day with you that stands out in heart. My faith increases more by the minute that convinces me everyday that the Savior Jesus Christ loves us. The gospel is by far the best thing in my my life and it has brought me so much happiness even through trials.

We had the opportunity to attend church today. It was fast and testimony Sunday and the spirit was so present in the room. It was wonderful! Seeing so many seemingly happy families come together has made me feel all fuzzy inside. It is such a wonderful plan that Heavenly Father has for us ..how could we not want to be a part of it because you can't deny what the gospel makes you see and feel.

The special highlights of the day were:

1. Just being alive to spend this Sunday together with my family.

2. Denny made me so happy and proud when we walked in the RS room and he recognized the picture of Jesus and just had to point it out and say..' Mamma..Jesus!" All I could do was hug and kiss him because I was just so grateful. This isn't the first time he has pointed out a picture of Jesus on the wall but I was just so surprised and shocked that of all the different settings and styles he could still recognize Jesus and I don't recall showing him all of them.

It doesn't matter if that we don't know what he (Jesus Christ) really looks like but how the idea of him makes us feel. If a 16 month old can already sense how special that is ...what more proof do we need? It feels so great to watch Denison grow and learn about the gospel and life. He is just such a wonderful child! I know with the guiding hand of Our Heavenly Father and in our efforts to do what is right concerning our responsibilities to teach him..Denison is headed in the right direction. He already knows how to fold his arms when we tell him its is time to pray and he repeats word for word the prayer.. How sweet is that?

(The picture of Jesus that I'm referring to is the one above)

3. The Relief Society lesson was so uplifting. It was on Gossip. With all the input by the sisters, it was a refreshing wake up call and a interesting perspective on gossip. I learned so much about how destructive it was and how so many little things we do which may seem harmless are forms of gossip... Many times just a simple conversation about yourself that leans into indirect info about others are just a poison. I am very grateful to have been present for this lesson because it makes you more aware and sensitive to information that may come your way directly or indirectly. I made a promise to myself that I would not take part in any form of gossip. When I left the class I felt like a whole new person.

Saturday

Saturday Update
The family we are staying with have to pick up the babysitter at the airport and that was also convenient for us. So we drove together till we got dropped off at the airport rental port.. It was a pretty smooth process but the only gripe we had was standing on the line ..that felt like forever because " Dollar" seemed to be a bit short on staff. Shortly there after the line picked up speed. So after all was said and done we headed out to get into the car... We were so excited. Wohoo! We are driving a gold colored Chrysler Sibring.. It definitely snazzy and built for comfort... So first things first Walter strapped Denny in his child seat and I got out the GPS. It got a little crazy after that because suddenly we realized the cell phone was missing.. So Walter went to check twice at the counter...no luck.. I freaked.....that was our life line...lol
So instead I went inside to check and low and behold after asking the man to check again behind his counter.. there It was... A sigh of relief on my part because the cell phone wasn't ours it belonged to the family we are staying with, who were gracious enough to let us use it...plus the GPS was acting weird and we had to call them (they were waiting on us) to follow them home from the airport. So I called them back and let them know we were heading out...I am the designated driver on this trip and I know that a bummer on my hubby's part because he would love to drive but he didn't get his driver's license renewed in time and I am a bit more familiar with the road here but that was a long time ago when I lived here and somebody was crazy enough to let me drive..lol So It wasn't long into the drive that I had to pull over and let the hubby of our host family drive, they were afraid the highway wasn't safe for me as there was a lot of construction going on and adjusting to the really aggressive drivers... They wanted me to get a feel for the road first... Well I wasn't offended..that was nice of them to be concerned and in actuality I was a bit nervous as this was my first time.
A while after arriving home...we all had to head out to Publix to do some grub shopping.. It was just the three of us this time in the car and we followed behind. When we got to publix Denny got to sit in this car trolley... it was cute.... it had two steering wheels and Denny enjoyed playing driver while he got pushed along the aisles.. I only regret not having a camera on this trip..how unfortunate..we raelly need to get a new one.. Did I say DEAL! DEAL AND MORE DEALS.... and I am not referring to Walter's family..lol! Publix has some freakin' awesome prices....I'm ready to move here man!! Walter and I were famished and this was a bad bad recipe for disaster... We went insane ..picking up all kinds of food...some we may never get to finish....
Lesson: Never shop when you are hungry. Great part was at checkout ..it wasn't so bad.. We got a great value for our money!! 2 Thumbs up for Publix!
By the time we arrived back at the condo there was mania.. 5 hungry adults and 3 rascals who were also ready to eat.. We all crowded the kitchen as we proceeded to put away the grocery... The fridge was brimming over with all sorts of food. Nobody is going to be hungry here! The kids were so helpful ...well as for Denny being the youngest he was basically just trying to climb in the fridge...lol
By the time we were done... about 3o minutes later we were able to eat and relax until bedtime came around.. Not a bad Day!

Family Fun in Florida!

Hello Florida! Oh yeah! It feels so good to see some new scenery. My little family and I have officially taken our first trip together. This is a great opportunity for us to relax, refresh and recharge. The crazy thing is that this trip isn't a planned vacation but more like a much needed getaway. So many things have been going on in the past weeks and I haven't had much time to blog or much to blog about but this trip will give me lots to write about. We flew up about two days ago and I'll tell you we are definitely enjoying ourselves already..Yayyy!!

It is not like we have done anything much yet but just the idea of being somewhere different is a mood booster.This is makes the second trip together for Walter and I and this is the 1st official trip for Denny (the first I came over with him he was in my belly on the way back home he was already born-Florida is where Denny was born) and 2nd official plane ride...Denny loves airplanes and is so fascinated to see them when they would fly over our house. It was to bad he fell asleep shortly after take off.. the poor kid was exhausted..he was up late the night before and we had a early flight. We took Jet Blue and both Walter and I were impressed. They will definitely be getting more business from us.

We are staying with some Family friends ..if that makes any sense.. They are close friends who are like family.. They are so kind and hospitable to have us here. Being around them is is exciting as they are naturally fun-loving people. They have two young kids and Denny is having a blast playing with them so that is also a plus...it is amazing to see how he fits in so well. As of right now he is outside with his Daddy checking out the ducks..I can oly imagine how well that is going!

Tommorrow we pick up our Rental car.Yippi-yi-yo!

I'm so excited because this is going to be my first time renting and hitting the open road with my family...Luckily,we have a my sister's GPS and we are presently mapping out places we would like to go ..I hope it doesn't malfunction because that would not be cool...I've heard some real scary stories about that happening. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Well that is about it for now..Stay tuned for updates!

Ready to diet?!?!

Is this phrase an interrogative or an exclamatory statement! This phrase can register both ways to me but it often feels like it has a negative connotation. Let me elaborate a bit. The Question.. meaning are you really ready to make a change in the way you eat and lose those unwanted pounds? Statement meaning ..I'm excited, pumped and ready to do what needs to be done to get rid of this weight. This is what actually registers in my brain .."Are you ready to DIE-YET? Drop the e-y and it spells D-I-E-T.. LOL... Seriously! All I do is cringe when I think about the pain of exercising and the tiny meal portions. UGH! There is a rotten stigma behind dieting and recent studies have shown that it doesn't work. Forbidden fruit is always more tempting! I believe that to be true because to lose weight is really in part mental energy and the minute you tell yourself that you are going on a diet ...your body automatically goes on strike! I'm not that naive and I now that a "diet" doesn't actually mean starving yourself and that exercising is actually very relaxing once you make an effort to stay motivated but it is just sooo difficult.


I have been battling my weight from day one and it has created a paranoia against weight gain with lots of thanks to family and friends who keep me aware on a regular basis. (mhmm.. calling no names!) I messed up my scale by killing off the suggested life span weighing in 2-3 times a day... lol! Oh yes.. and I can't forget the media that has brainwashed me to believe that some bodies are so perfect. Which is partly true because some people have been blessed with good genes but poor, unfortunate me at a mere 5 foot 5 inches tall has "Miss Short n' Stubby" waiting for me right down my alley and that's one encounter I don't want or need. lol.. Those magazines are so convincing and only a fool who didn't know better wouldn't know they were retouched...I'm still a bit of a fool though because I have bought so many magazines with a claim to a quick slim dame. Crazy thing is I know what works but the idea of a quick fix is so much more appealing. I'm pretty gullible at times and I would try almost any diet fad... I even tried the "Master Cleanse" for 11 days and dropped a few pounds.. that was crazy..no food for 11 days replaced with a lemon water, cayenne pepper- liquid solution.. I don't know yet how I did that while working full-time at a restaurant. My cousin's ex husband saw me after it and said " You butt look likes it went on vacation!" lol .. I even tried Weight Watchers which was good but just hard to keep up the points thingy and measuring is a pain. I could tell you about more but you just might think I'm insane..lol Honestly sometimes I think if I were one of those silly celebs, I might even go to the extreme and get some type of cosmetic surgery. Honestly!I know deep down these problems are born of insecurities and self -esteem issues which are definitely present here. It takes a lot of guts to admit that but I did... what a relief.!


For quite sometime I've been in an emotional rut especially this past week....Inside me there is a hole that seemingly has no bottom. At work I've become an unwise snackeroo(emotional eating) and it is definitely a sabotage to my plan to lose these last 25-30 lbs. I'm tickled to think..Why couldn't I be just the opposite..you know? Those people who don't eat when they are stressed and then they drop a bunch of weight..lol.. Nursing Denny has been a plus and minus. Plus+ because of the bonding and my little milk vampire has aided me a lot in my post baby weight loss. Thanks Denny! Without this I might have been a "Rollie-Pollie -Ollie..lol ! Minus- because so badly I want to try the hCG diet but I can't while I'm still nursing. I've read some positive reviews but I'm still a bit skeptical but willing to take the risk only because a few months back before all the recent hype, I read the "As seen on tv" book by Kevin Trudeau..called "THE WEIGHT LOSS CURE.."They" don't want you to know about.." (my bro..gave me the book to read) I loved the book and it was so informative with the basis of his study which was.... hCG in the form of injections. I was convinced to try but when I realized how expensive and demanding it was to follow, I concluded this was not a poor man diet and was not for me. So I put on the brakes to that idea but then just recently I saw the link on another blog about the hCG diet and I decided to check that out...Turns out someone clever jumped on the idea and made an affordable hCG oral drops alternative to the injections. ( I would have hated needles anyway) So here it is now .. a light bulb came on in my head..and I'm about ready to go Gung -Ho into this. but like I said the nursing thing..yeah! So that is on hold at the moment ..I've tried weaning Denny to no avail. Although, I do work more regularly now and his feeding are not as frequent but the minute I step through the door from work, Denny mauls me for it and seeing that precious face along with his polite manners "MAMA..please?" How could I not give in? He is worth the sacrifice... For the moment!lol I know he will stop eventually and the minute he does..I'm goes full speed to hCG!


Most importantly, I know that dieting is about changing your lifestyle into making making wiser choices, exercising for health and well-being. Denny isn't much of a picky eater and that is why even now as his mother I want to encourage him to eat more healthy and not get him hooked on fast food. I know that this bad habit is one of the many reasons why so many young children and adults are obese. If the Lords will it, I really want to be around to watch my son grow up and hopefully teach his children the same health guidelines. So for now..no I not going to DIE-YET..OR DIET ..I'm just going to make better choices for myself and my family... Wish me luck!

The Joys of Motherhood!

THE PRICELESS MOMENTS I LIVE FOR!

This is the reason why I look forward to coming home. Who could resist this face?

There really is no greater calling than that of being a "Mother in Zion." Motherhood is something I treasure in my heart and there is nothing that could compare to it! There is such a sense of fulfillment and purpose that comes with the responsibility of caring for another life. A life so precious that was created just for you! Wow! Knowing this makes me feel so blessed! There are so many great examples of Mothers worldwide...Mothers who try to give there 11o percent to the rearing of their children and these examples only make me want to work harder at cultivating a better relationship with my child and future children. The Lord knew exactly what he was doing when he gave mother's the primary responsibility of rearing their children because there is something so unique and so indescribable about a "mother's love" that no male could understand. The day Denison was born it was like falling in love all over again except it was a different kind of love. I felt an overwhelming love that was unlike anything I have ever felt before and since then it has multiplied by leaps and bounds. I can't think of anything I'd rather do than right now but to smother my son with hugs and kisses. His existence is definitive of a greater love from my Heavenly Father. Being a mother is a heavenly errand and I am honored and forever thankful to my Heavenly Father for choosing me to be Denny's Mother..

Mama Loves you Denny!

Mother's Day 2010

Gifts and cards I received today

Card from Hubby
2 Cards from Denny
Card and
Halle Berry fragrance and bag from my Sister
This may be pathetic but.. I bought a card on behalf of Denny because it was so cute and I knew if he was capable of getting it on his own he would get me this one! lol besides that he made a scribble card for me in primary.(something for my collection)

When I think about Mother's, I think about my Mom. The Mother I am today is in part
because of her great example. My Mother is a trophy Mom! All that she is and does is for the benefit of her children and those in need. She wears her heart on her sleeve and she would give you her last if she knew that it would make you happy. She is always willing to listen and I treasure the relationship I have with her. As I revert back to childhood memories, I remember how it was so easy to talk to her about what was going on in my life. Throughout my life she always graced me with her wisdom and strong morals and those I credit to many wise decisions I've made and talents I've developed. Not only a great Mother to me but a great grandmother to Denison..My siblings and I are truly blessed to have her in our lives! What more could I ask for? I wouldn't trade her for a thing! I love you Mummy! You are awesome! Happy Mother's Day!!

A Mother's work is never done!




I also want to acknowledge my other mother (Mother-in -law) who is worthy of such honor. She raised 3 children and gave me one..lol She spoils Denison whenever she gets the chance and from Day 1 she has always made me feel like her own daughter. I knew she was special when she would wake Walter up (if I called) just to talk to me (during our dating years). I do appreciate her and the time she gives to us. Love You!

There are so many Mother's I want to give honor and praise to

who in someway whether directly or indirectly

have touched or influenced my life or the life of those I love.

I'm most afraid to list any names because I don't want to offend anyone.

So to you special people I say:

The #1 rule
You are a precious jewel
One of a kind
Heart, soul and mind
Your beauty is so hard to find
You give your all
At our beck and call
What you do we can't forget
Lessons taught we don't regret
Unlock me
You are the key
You are like no other
A true, special,wonderful Mother


Thank you and I love you!

Bittersweet!!

There really is no better word to describe today! Today has its peaks and squeaks so to speak...as you read you'll be sure to tell the difference.

I took Denny to the clinic to get his 15 month booster shot. It wasn't till yesterday that Walter and I realized that I missed Denny's appointment for immunization which was for April 22nd and I had to reschedule it for today. I did my routine of getting Denny fed and cleaned up before we headed out. Denny seemed like he wasn't hungry at that point. Here is where it all began ...Luckily for us the clinic was just a few blocks away and within walking distance. So I decided to walk to the clinic and push Denny in his stroller. On the way I stopped for some breakfast for Denny and I because I knew that it would be a long wait at the clinic. When we arrived, followed the same procedure of weighing in and so on. When It was time to undress Denny and get weighed in,he threw a fit and had the clinic for himself...He let out a shriek to the top of his lungs and the way he cried you were sure to think someone had harmed him.. I was so embarrassed but I could understand that at his age he has what most toddlers have.."Separation anxiety." "Mommy to the rescue!!"not!...I could only try to comfort him and tell him it was alright and that"Mama is here"..meanwhile I would shrug and smile at the nurse and the many other patients with their babies, who stared at me like questionably like "What the Hill billy is wrong with your kid? At least that was what the awkward stares looked like to me.(Of course I'm no mind-reader) The nurse poked fun at Denny saying...Oh... he is miserable and she couldn't marry him!! I laughed it off and in his defense..(which I feel is responsible for his behavior..my goodness he is a baby) I explained that he was cranky, hungry and in an off mood. Why should I explain anyway right? He isn't the first kid to scream at a clinic...That doesn't make him a bad kid? He just point blank doesn't jump in strangers hand..which is good! The nurse also said with his lungs I need to put him in a choir....Well what do ya know!! That must be a trait from his Mama :) Truly, Denny even as a newborn ..when he cried..everyone around would think Someone was killing him..I remember .. a time we went to Walmart ..he was just a few weeks old and he was a lil gassy and the way he cried..."Evvvvvvveryone was looking at me.. So really this is going to take some getting use to but I'm on it.to get back to the day Denny weighed in at 23lbs an 76 inches long... He gained only about a pound since the last visit..I'm not surprised though because he is so active and he literally poops about 5 times a day!!! This boy must have the cleanest pipes around..lol!!

After that ordeal it was back to the waiting game...Meanwhile, we ate breakfast and then as the time drew on Denny and I just played peakaboo..( he calls it "pea-boo'..so cute) and snacked on his "Cheerios." A pleasant, friendly gentleman with his wife and 4month old baby, sat next to me and was so fascinated with Denny as I drilled him on his body parts to keep him busy. People kept asking Denny's age and saying how smart he was... I'm guessing they were thrilled to see him in action...It is fun to watch him learn and see the sense of accomplishment in his eyes when he does or says something. The gentleman carried on small chit -chat with me and that helped pass the time . Soon before we knew it , we were in the Doc's office. The did the routine check up stuff ask me safety questions...checking Denny's head circumference,....temperature..blah..blah and all in all he was in good shape.. Denny only got a lil fussy when it was time for the Doc to check him "Down there!" That's enough to make anybody fussy and nervous right? By the time it was over Denny was talking and smiling with the Doc and even told her"bubbye."

The defining moment arrived for Denny to get his shot....as he sat there in my lap camly..I followed the instruction the nurse gave and held his right arm taut as she injected the needle. Then she put on the bandage. It took about 3 secs for Denny to realize he got stick and as it penetrated deeper that was when he let out a wail.. My heart dropped..It is no fun watching your child in pain but I knew it was for his own good and it was quick. Denny cried for about ten secs..which was short in my book.. He is one tough cookie!! Good job Denny!!He tols the Nurse "bub-bye" and within a minute he was laughing... Such a sweetheart! If only we could all be that way..

When it was time to go, I strapped him in his stroller and we headed out.. About five minutes later..he was out of it.... That shot combined with his internal napping clock was a sure combination to get him.

When we got home.. the rest of the day ran rather smoothly. There where two highlights to my day...

1: Denny fell asleep on my stomach and it was then I realized my bittersweet moment. The sweetness was in that moment that he needed me for comfort and having him in that warm embrace made me realize that he wont be small forever. These though bring a bitter after-taste.. I wanted to get wrapped up in that moment forever. These are the moments that I live for!

2: Today I had a visit from my special friend and she spent some time with Denny and I...it was quite a nice surprise (not sure if I should mention her name but she knows who I'm talking about) Plus, I saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky ....it was unlike any rainbow I've ever saw. When I looked up , it was as if it formed a smile back at me. I cannot remember the last time I saw a rainbow. It didn't even rain today... but seeing it was quite refreshing and it reminded me of the Lord's promise to his children.

Denny offering me a cherrio.

Denny goofing around!


PLAYING PEAK-A-BOO!
Where's Denny?

There he is!!

BA-HA-HA!!

DENNY HAVING A FIT DURING HIS CHECKUP

DENNY JUST AFTER HIS SHOT

DENNY & I AFTER SEEING THE DOC

Tasted bitter and sweet but this was a special treat!
What a great way to end a day!