Our visit with Marie, Rich and Cory

Natalie is sleeping in the back

Yesteday our friends Marie and Rich and Cory came up to see us. Valerie was a little shy at first, but as soon as she saw Cory, she quickly became friendly! Natalie was being quite the charmer, smiling and cooing at everyone. She is gettig cuter everyday. We hung out for a while and Valerie and Cory played with toys. Then we went to a carnival at The Common. It was Valerie and Natalie's first time going to a carnival (although all Natalie did the entire time was sleep) Valerie was very excited. I took Valerie on a carousel. At first, I didn't know what her reaction was going to be, but she loved it!!! Me and Brad also went on this hand gliding ride . I hate rides. I don't know why, I use to love them, but now I always get motions sickness, and don't feel right for a long time. Brad convinced me to go. (he said "you can have a baby with no drugs, but your afraid of a ride?", and I thought he's right, after having a baby with no drugs, nothing seems that bad...lol ) It wasn't that bad, but afterwards, I had a headache. Then we went out to dinner, it was nice, because Valerie was occupied with Cory! It was a really great day.

A Beautiful Day for the Park!

Today was a beautiful day here in Pittsfield. I took the girls to Onota Lake (about 1 mile away) Valerie had fun playing at the playground, and I think Natalie enjoyed the outdoors too. Valerie is really getting to be a "ham." She never took off her sunglasses while we were there, perhaps she just wanted to be like Mama. We had a good time. I am so truely blessed to have Valerie and Natalie in my life. I love them both so much. They rely on me for everything. Brad was still working today. I feel bad that he misses out on things that happen throughout the day. But at the same time, we are so fortunate that he still has a job, and i am lucky enough to be a stay-at-home mama. With this economy you never know what is going to happen.

Speaking of Brad, today is the 5 year anniversary of our first date. Its funny, you never know where your gonna find love. I really think that God had been trying to get us together. We ran into each other many times. He actually bought my old car!!! how strange is that? Actually in January of 2004, I went out with my bro Jimmy, Brad, and Loren. But we didn't really talk much. May 15th 2004, i didn't expect that i'd be meeting my future husband. I was just going out to have a good time with my friend Loren, and Brad asked us if we wanted to go out with him and Scott. We went to karoake, and me and Brad just started talking. It was like there was no one else there. We just clicked. And then we fell in love. 5 years and 2 kids later, I can't imagine my life without him.