Trip to CT

Beautiful tree in Bapshi's backyard

View from top of mountain where Papa and Bapshi live

Polishtown!

Hanging with Jenn in backyard

Enjoying a blueberry chip doughnut from Dunkin' D's!!

Playing on Papa's boat

Wrestling with Papa

Dancing at LuLu's in MA

TUFFY!

Sadie and Amy just returned from an amazing trip to CT where Sadie was spoiled by much love and attention from Papa and Bapshi! Tom was on a business trip in NC...but brought lots of gifts back for his two favorite girls that he missed sooo much.

While in CT, Amy and Sadie got to go see LuLu and Tuffy aka Tuff Man Scoop in MA for a day. Amy and Sadie also got to spend time with Ali and Matt and Jenn! They spent a day in Hartford, a day in Polishtown, New Britain, got to enjoy sundaes at Friendly's and a homemade pizza by Papa, lots of walks and fresh air in the beautiful New England weather, and many other adventures. Sadie was once again an excellent traveler and slept on both plane rides!

Now that they are all back together in Savannah.....Sadie came down with another left ear infection. It's a sign we are not meant to live here in Savannah! She is always sick down here and she barely goes to daycare! It has to be allergies or something.

Next week Jenn and David and Rob come down to Savannah for several days to see us and enjoy the warm weather! Can't wait!

More Pics from Weekend in VA

Congrats Tom!

It has been some time since our last blog. Lots has happened! Sadie was hospitalized for the second time in her short time here on Earth this past week. She fell violently ill with projectile vomiting, diarrhea, fever, etc. It was odd. It all came down in like two hours. We rushed her to her DR and she was hospitalized immediately. She was dehydrated and needed IV fluids and antibiotics for the bacterial GI infection she had. She vomited ALL over, I mean ALL ALL ALL over the waiting room. It was AWFUL and I felt horrible, but the staff was wonderful about it including her DR who made jokes about how it really is no big deal. :-) That made me feel better. So Sadie spent two days in the hospital recovering and then she was back to her normal self just like that! THANK GOD That poor little girl has had EVERYTHING. But her DR actually reminded me that it's not such a bad thing...when she starts kindergarten, she will be less likely to be sick than most children. We are getting it all over with early. Thank you to everyone who lent your prayers and thoughts for her!

We just returned from an AMAZING weekend in Lynchburg, VA for Tom's MBA graduation from Liberty University. The speech made by Ben Stein was AMAZING. I recommend listening to it online. I am SOO proud of him and watching him graduate really inspired me to want to go back myself for my MSN. We stayed with our wonderful friend (more like family) Auntie Lauren and Uncle Keith was there all weekend as well. Grandpa Nordman and Bapshi came down from CT too! We all enjoyed eachothers company. Thank you to everyone who sent a Congratulations card/thought!! And thanks to Auntie Lauren, Uncle Keith and Grandpa and Bapshi for all the Sadie gifts~:-)

While we were in VA, of course we had to drive by the old house.....wow...they have let it GO. It made me soo sad. It was very overgrown. We visited our old co-workers as well. It was GREAT to see everyone! It made us realize just how many special people we had/have in our lives. I must admit I wished while we were there that I didnt have to leave to come back to Savannah......VA felt like home to me....:-(

On a happier note, Sadie and I leave next week to fly to CT to stay with Grandpa and Bapshi for a week while Tom is on another buisness trip in NC. And just a week after that....Great Grandma LuLu is coming to stay with us in Savannah for two months!!! :-)

Easter

We just had the best weekend ever! My birthday was on Saturday, the 11th and it started out wonderfully with sleeping in and breakfast in bed. This was followed by balloons, cake, cards, and gifts! Then, Uncle Jeff babysat Sadie and Tom and I went shopping. I got a mani/pedi, more gifts, dinner and a movie! We saw I Love You, Man. It is definitely a funny movie! I then got a call from work saying I didn't have to go in on Easter like planned, because we were overstaffed! What a PERFECT ending to the day! And a great BIG THANK YOU to everyone who sent cards, called, texted, and left messages! I have the best people in my life, and seeing how many actually care is the best gift of all.

Easter was so wonderful! Sadie was delighted with her Easter basket and was in a good mood all day. We cooked dinner and brought it over to Uncle Jeff's house to enjoy the day with him. We then went to the park near Jeff's house and Sadie had a ball swinging and sliding. She even met a little friend who gave her an Easter egg!

JC's Visit

Enjoying Easter Egg Sugar Cookies that Amy decorated! Yummy!

Sharing with Skip of course....

JC's Basket I gave him

Close up! How HANDSOME!

Paper is yummy.

JC's table dance....they were both very excited....LOL...Tom was NOT so excited...HAHA Crazy Dad of a daughter already!

My beautiful Godson JC came to visit! His mommy and daddy Christine and Gene were driving to Florida for Easter and they stopped on by! Sadie was a little under the weather and mostly slept.....but she did have a little time playing with him. It is amazing to watch the two of them communicate! JC actually looked at Sadie...paused....and said..."Heeeeeyyyy......." LOL And Sadie got up on the table and danced for JC. I think we need to watch these two closely!

Looking forward to our play date in Charleston, SC soon!

Silly Silly Girl!

Sadie's mobile she made at daycare with Mama JoJo!

Tom and I had our patio poured, which looks great. We decided against the stamped/stained concrete look because it just doesn't fit with the neighborhood or home, and we wouldnt get our money back when we sell. Tom started his outdoor soccer league two weeks ago, but because of all of the rain they have only had one game and they lost. :-(

Sadie is wonderful as usual. SO talkative and full of energy. I love this age. She will be 15 months on April 9th. She uses a spoon AND fork already and dont you DARE try to help her! She sleeps 11-12 hours a night and takes a 2-3 hour nap every day.

We are gearing up for all of our trips planned this year. It will be interesting with Sadie. She is usually a GREAT traveler and weve already been on several trips with her, but now that she is older she is not going to want to sit still on the planes I fear. We shall see!

Sadie has a cousin!!! Johnny was born on March 1, 2009 at Good Samaritan Hospital in LA, CA. He was born early but is doing well at home now with his mommy and daddy. He is absolutely adorable. His parents, Uncle Jack and Aunt Kelly are Sadie's godparents. Uncle Jack is Tom's only sibling. We are looking forward to seeing them all again soon and meeting Johnny!

Great Grandma "LuLu" is coming to see her Sadie Cakes in June! YEAH!! We are looking forward to having her with us. She calls us just about every day to check in on her Sadie and I know Sadie will enjoy having LuLu here to spoil her even more!