David's Wedding

So the last of the Lanzone's are married. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception. The whole vacation turned out great, with the exception of the rain. I wanted to post a few pictures for those that couldn't be there. None of these are edited...so bear with me :) I also don't want to post too much because the Bride and Groom haven't even seen them!! The best are saved for them. I don't want to have too much of a spoiler! :) Much more later, but for now...some wedding pictures..

Lists, Lists, and More Lists

Ah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. Next week is David's wedding and I have SOOOOOOOOO much to do before vacation!! I feel like I am running around like a chicken with its head cut off. The only difference is I'm feeling the "busy' anticipation. I really can't do any of the running until the weekend starts. So, lists are abounding. I have a list of a list. LOL :) I'm trying to keep myself sane with all the stuff and the boat loads of money that are going to go flying out the window!! Stuff adds up quick..gift...car rental...outfits... I do have a ton of stuff to get this weekend so I'm hoping for some great sales! I'm sure this will probably be the last posting before the wedding. I know I won't have time with a million and one things to do. There's some cool things coming so check back for some GREAT pictures!!

What's That?

The video says it all...

Mother's Day Nomination

So I was blog surfing...ha ha.. I ran accross this Rochester photographer who was doing a Mother's Day Contest. Here's my nomination and a link to her blog

"Sue"
Mom, Neighbor, Friend...

Nominated by Deb

I grew up across the street from Sue and her family so I don't remember a time in my life when she wasn't there. As a kid, her and her husband always offered a safe place for me to go. I became part of their family and one of the kids. Even though my real home was across the street, I never felt like a stranger in their home.

As I grew older, she was still a vital part of my life. When my mother passed away in 1998, Sue held my hand walking into the hospital room to say good-bye to my mom. As things changed in our lives, and my family began to go their separate ways, she took in my little brother. Her and her husband cleared a room for him in their house, already full with 6 people, and cared for him just like their own. Her caring heart led her to open her house for a 8th person and take in another "child" who needed parents as well.

I could go on forever about her, but she has been there for me daily and seen me through every situation imaginable. She has nursed wounds as a child from basic play, seen me through the death of my mother, advised me as a pregnant teen, through my miscarriage, and seen me on my wedding day.

Most recently, she has helped me in the delivery room and taken my daughter in as her granddaughter. I am blessed to have such a wonderful woman of integrity and strength to be there for me when I didn't have anyone else. I am blessed and honored to call her mom- a name I thought I would be too broken to use again.

Sue is a busy woman who works at a pediatricians office as a nurse during the week. She also is an elder's wife at our church and spends much of her time volunteering for different committees. She is a mother to 5 children, 4 biological and 1 "adopted", a mother-in-law, and a wonderful wife.



Make sure to check out her blog...
Glow Photography

Being A Mother

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, it makes me reflect on a lot of things. I’m sincerely grateful for this opportunity I have been given to be Alissa’s mother. I also wonder about my mom as well. Did she do certain things with me that I do with Alissa? I miss her much and the hardest part of raising Alissa is not having my mom here just to talk to. There are times where I want to ask simple questions, and don’t have anyone to ask it seems. I know there are others there for me...but nothing is the same as your mom. I miss that person you can call at 3am because you’re exhausted and they will be right there at the drop of a hat without reservation or excuse. I guess it’s something I have to endure and I know that the Lord will give me strength. As silly as this sounds, I’m grateful for this website. It gives me a chance to journal and for Alissa to read it in the future. I don’t know when I got my first tooth or what words I said first, nor do I know when I took my first steps. I am, however, glad that she will be able to reflect and read this later on. I print out all my entries and put them in a binder for her to read when she gets old enough. So, Alissa- my darling…I love you more than you know and please know that it is a privilege to be your mother.

Sweet Dreams

Finally! I have been waiting to say something for awhile because I was afraid to jinx the situation. Alissa is finally sleeping through the night. I thought it would NEVER come! I found the key with her finally. She’s still nursing, but about a month ago we cut down to 2 nursings a day- one before bed and one first thing in the morning. There were a couple nights in there where she would be too exhausted from the day’s activities to nurse before bed and those nights she slept all the way through. I started to notice that as a pattern. My intent with nursing was to cut out the AM feeding and just do before bed. Alissa wasn’t having it and she was still waking up during the night. I finally put two and two together and cut out the nighttime feeding. It worked!! So for a month or so now she’s been sleeping through the night. Finally sweet dreams!!

A Busy Couple of Weekends

Last weekend we were at Masch and Pasch's house for Matt's birthday. This weekend we had a play date with Ava. Here's some pictures for you to enjoy.