I've been tagged...Crazy 8's!

Okay, it took me awhile...but I've managed to answer all the questions! It has been so fun to really sit and think about these!

8 THINGS I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT:
1. My husband
2. My children
3. My faith
4. My dreams/ambitions
5. Seeing what the future holds
6. Making sure to keep in touch with family/friends
7. Movies (I love watching movies)
8. Pizza and Licorice!!!

8 WORDS/PHRASES I USE OFTEN:
1. Madison, go potty please.
2. Hi miss Emily!
3. Hey babe
4. No way!
5. You can do it Madison
6. Awesome
7. Let's go
8. What up?

8 THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE:
1. Live in another country
2. See my girls get married and have children
3. Finish college and get my Bachelor's
4. Own our own home
5. Get a tattoo
6. Meet a celebrity!
7. Write and publish a children's book
8. See a broadway show in NYC

8 THINGS I'VE LEARNED IN THE PAST:
1. Having a child changes everything.
2. Time flies, so enjoy each day.
3. You're never too old to have fun.
4. Music is powerful.
5. Friends and family will always be there.
6. Trust your instincts.
7. There's always room for ice cream!
8. And of course, always look both ways before crossing the street!

8 THINGS I CURRENTLY WANT/NEED:
1. Again...a tattoo!
2. Cooking lessons
3. More girly movies
4. To pay off our vehicles
5. Scrapbooking supplies
6. A vacation with my husband
7. A beautiful family photo
8. And of course, to win the lottery!

8 PLACES TO SEE/VISIT:
1. Maine
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Paris
5. Italy
6. Japan
7. Egypt
8. Fiji

8 FAVORITE RESTURANTS:
1. Panda Express
2. Olive Garden
3. Applebee's
4. Jamba Juice (is that a resturant?)
5. Papa Chanos
6. Las Gaviotas
7. Pizza Hut/Pizza Plus
8. Cheesecake Factory

8 TV SHOWS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
1. House
2. Smallville
3. Heroes
4. CSI: Las Vegas
5. Psych
6. Friends re-runs
7. NCIS
8. And Yo Gabba Gabba (for Madison)

8 PEOPLE I TAG:
1. Karen M.
2. Melissa
3. Veronica
4. Shavonne
5. Sarah
6. Stacey
7. Lindsay
8. And anyone else who wants to join in!

That was fun!

Madison's faces...

I've been teaching Madison emotions and here are the ones she has learned so far. She really gets into them! She now tells me when she's happy or sad, so I know she understands the emotions and she is learning what it means to be happy, sad or mad!

"Show me HAPPY"

"Now PRETTY"

"Now show me MAD"

"And last one, show me SAD"

And here is my little Emily just hanging out!

Great Weekend!

My pretty girls at the park!
It was such a nice weekend! Blain got home at 11:30 on Friday! Such a treat! We went out and got a couple movies and dinner and just stayed up late together! The only down-side, Friday night, Emily decided to wake up every hour and a half! Needless to say, I was VERY tired Saturday and so the plans we had to go to Family Dinner in San Jose that day didn't happen because I wasn't feeling well due to lack of sleep and Emily was especially cranky all day! The weather smelled of fall and so we turned on the heater for the first time and cozied up under blankets on Saturday!

The CUTEST smile EVER!
On Sunday, we decided to go to Costco with the girls! They were both so good! Madison spent the first part of the trip riding on Daddy's shoulders and Emily was content in the front carrier! Besides the ridiculous amount of money we spent (so glad we only go a few times a year!), it was a great outing and we celebrated with a Costco pizza!
Madison's heart shaped sandwich! This is how she wants her lunch now!

Blain was home on Monday and Madison was so happy! We all went to the park in the morning and while Emily and I hung out, Madison and Blain were running around, climbing and sliding! Afterward we went and did some dress blues shopping, picking out sizes and getting all the little things Blain needs for his blues. (He hopes to get them in time for the Marine Corps ball!) The girls once again did great! When we got back, it was nap time for both of them and we just laid around the rest of the day!
It was such a nice weekend and last night, Emily made up for her sleepless Friday night by sleeping a full 6 hours! So I got to sleep from 10:30-4:30!!! (and then from 5-7:45) Hope this finds everyone doing well!

Madison making a silly face...

...while Emily naps under the sun!

The girls...

While at my parent's house, I realized that I didn't have pictures of the girls and I. These are my favorites. Above is me and my beautiful two month old baby girl!!!
Both of my girls!
My Momma and Madison and Emily's Nana!
My big beautiful girl! (And goofy in the background!)
My sissy and the girls' Auntie Michelle (or as Madison says "Auntie Mersh!")

My Date with my Daddy!

On Saturday, I got to go on a date with my Daddy! I've been looking forward to this for a month and we had such a good time. He was going to a wedding and asked me to go with him. The girls and I drove over to Patterson on Friday and on Saturday my Momma babysat while I got a night out!
The wedding was at University of the Pacific. The Chapel was gorgeous and the ceremony brought tears to my eyes!
These are the "Burgandy Bros"- Left to Right: My dad, Mark, Mr. Ambrosino, Bob (Father of the Bride) and Kip!
Two VERY good looking guys!
Here's to a great night out with my Daddy!

Recent pictures

Madison and Emily taking a bath!

Emily loves her baths! She has never cried!
Madison spent Sunday morning laying with Blain!
She was so comfy!

Madison with her Auntie Heather!

Maggie's First Birthday

Maggie covered in chocolate! Happy Birthday!
Madison went to a birthday party this weekend for her best friend Julia's little sister Maggie. She turned one! I knew maggie when she was still in her momma's belly and it's been so wonderful to watch her grow this past year. Madison painting her stained glass (plastic) sandals!

Maggie's mom, Veronica, knows how to throw the BEST kids party. She had a goodie-bag for each kid with stickers, candy, a bead necklace to make, and a stained glass ornament to paint. There was a table to paint the stained glass, one to make your necklace, and another table to decorate sugar cookies with sprinkles and icing. There were mini hotdogs and a strawberry cake. The kids got to jump on a trampoline and she laid brown paper all over the living room floor and had crayons, stamps and glitter glue for the kids to color with.


Madison, Preston, Julia and Jessica eating their hot dogs and self-decorated cookies!

Madison "I'm done Momma!" she was full at this point!

Madison had such a good time and I got some ideas for her next birthday!

Madison and her best friend Julia in their princess dresses!