Matt's return from deployment!!!

So Matt made it home on Tuesday night!!! Daisy and I went and picked him up from the airport in Nashville. It was so exciting! When we saw Matt walking out of the airport, Daisy started smiling and jumping around in my arms! She knew who he was as soon as she saw him. I really wish I could've videotaped it. Well we made it home safe and sound and now are trying to get into a routine that includes Matt now. He went to her daycare yesterday to meet her teachers and see what it was all about. She just this week moved up to the 2 year old room. She really likes it. There is a lot more for her to do and more challenges for her little mind! Here are some pictures from the past couple of days. We are looking forward to next week when I am on Spring Break (FINALLY) and JoAnna and Grammy Smith are coming to visit! Until then.....

The past couple of months

Well, I can't believe it's March already. That means Matt will be home soon!! YAHOO!!! But I guess I should catch you up on what we've been doing.

In January, Daddy cam eup to visit right as I was starting school. He watched Daisy on the days I had class. They had a ball.

In February, I got the sewing bug and decided to make Daisy a dress for the summer. I had a lot of fun making it and hope it fits her this summer. We also had Valentine's Day which was fun. I got a dozen roses from Matt, they were beautiful and Daisy got a package from Grammy and Grampa Kent. We also had a visit from Mama and Daddy and the Godowns girls. Daisy also had her first valentine's party at the village (her child care center).

Now we are just waiting for Matt to get home. We baked some cupcakes today and are going to put up his welcome sign tomorrow.

Christmas 2008

So, I'm a little behind in getting my Christmas blog up, but we've been really busy. In December, we went to the ICE:GRINCH at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville. It was more fun for Matt and I than Daisy. It was REALLY cold inside!!! It was amazing how detailed the scultures were. As it was getting closer to Christmas, we were getting prepared for our trip to Michigan. Then Matt was told that he would be leaving a few days after Christmas, so he wouldn't be making the trip up to Michigan. Mama and Daddy came and picked up Daisy and I and we went up until Christmas Eve. On Christmas Eve we met Matt in Indianapolis to go back home. We had a nice trip though. We got to see and play in lots of snow. We were able to spend time with Nana and Papa and the Andersons. On Christmas morning, back in Clarksville, we got up and sang Happy Birthday to Jesus and had some cake. Then we went to opening presents. Daisy did a pretty good job of opening her presents with a little help from Daddy. Christmas night we had some friends (the Cabebe's, the Johnston's, and Timmy) come over for a shrimp boil and lots of other goodies. It was fun just hanging out and spending time with friends. A few days later Matt had to leave and we said our good-byes. We miss him everyday and can't wait for him to get back home!!

Getting ready for Christmas!

I forgot to add in that we went to the Opryland Hotel the weekend before Thanksgiving for a marriage retreat with Matt's unit. It was a wonderful weekend! Mama and Daddy came up for the weekend to watch Daisy. They had a ball. When we got back we started decorating for Christmas. Daisy was trying to be very helpful! She's getting so big! We went to her 15 month check-up yesterday and she is now 18 lbs and 29.5 inches tall. She's still a peanut, but growing at her own pace.

Thanksgiving in Maine

Sorry, I'm just getting around to letting you know about our Thanksgiving, but it's been very busy since we got home. I'm now done with school, for the semester!! Yeah! So, our Thanksgiving was very fun and eventful! We took Daisy up to Maine to see the family. Our trip up there went well, no delayed flights or missed flights. Thanksgiving day was fun and a little relaxing. We stayed at the house while JoAnna cooked all morning, then the rest of the family came over for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Daisy was in a really good mood, even though she went to bed late the night before. On Friday, we skipped going shopping, thank goodness because Daisy had gotten up in the middle of the night with a fever and cough. It was nice though that she slept in the bed with me. It brings back memories from when she was a newborn. Friday night, we had a 90th birthday party for Matt's Grampa. Daisy and I didn't get to stay long though because it was right during her nap time and she was pretty cranky. I hear the party went off without a hitch though! Happy 90th Grampa! On Saturday we stayed around town. That night we went to Mainely Brews and had dinner. It was Jon and Sara's last night there. On Sunday, we got packed and said our good-byes. We stayed in Portland on Sunday night because our flight was leaving at 5:40 on Monday morning. JoAnna stayed with us, but Dennis had to go back to Benton because he had to work early Monday morning. So we wake up ready to go to the airport. We get there, check in, get through security and get to the gate to find out that we had been bumped off our flight....needless to say we were furious!! The next flight they had to Nashville was Tuesday morning at the same time. Also, our luggage was already on the first flight so we had no extra clothes or anything. We went back to Benton for the afternoon because JoAnna had to work and then Tuesday night we did that same thing all over again. So we finally made it back around noon on Tuesday. Besides the traveling part, we had a wonderful time. Now we are looking forward to taking Daisy to Michigan for the first time for Christmas! And hopefully there'll be lots of snow for her to play in. Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and had your fill of turkey and dressing!!

Happy 25th Birthday Matt!

WOW! Matt is 25 today. He's getting old! This morning I got up and made cinnamon rolls for the birthday boy. I had to wake Daisy up to celebrate with us. Then he opened up his presents. From Daisy he got a book by Tim McGraw called "My Little Girl" and from me he got a Night Stalker blanket. Tonight we are going to Old Chicago for a birthday dinner of pepperoni pizza. Here are some pictures from this morning:

November Already!!!

So it's November! Wow how time flies....its seems like just yesterday Daisy turned 1!! Well I guess since the last entry, we attended the Fall Festival at church. Daisy was a pumpkin, Matt was Danny from GREASE and I was Sandy from GREASE. We had fun handing out candy to all the children. It was a long couple of hours though. Last week Matt made a trip to Florida for a few days for work and I have been going to school. I guess when you're in school that's all you do. Our upcoming adventures in November are the weekend before Thanksgiving Matt and I are going to a marriage retreat in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel and Mama and Daddy are coming up to keep Daisy. That'll be our first time leaving her alone over the entire weekend. It'll be interesting!! Then for Thanksgiving we are flying to Maine for the weekend. What a busy couple of weeks we have ahead. I also had finals to be studying for..YEAH!!