Congratulations Dave and Stephanie!

This past Saturday we went to a good friends wedding, despite the blizzard warning. A good thing too, it was a blast and always wonderful to see two people unite. We wish Dave and Stephanie the very best. Here are a few shots from the reception.

Look at all those pregos!!! From left to right Megan, Rebekah, Katie, Amanda, and Jodi.

In a galxey far far away...

Thanks to Papa Hosford, Maddie has a new favorite Movie. Actually, the ONLY movie she will watch. Star Wars!!! You're probably thinking that she just watches it, oh no....after a couple of times seeing bits and pieces, she was asking for "Chewie" and "Yoda." Not kidding. Not only this, but she now sings "dun dun dun...." the Imperial March theme, which comes on when Darth Vader is in a scene, swaying side to side or clapping. But best of all, she does the Darth Vader breathing sound when he comes on the T.V. Seriously... this is one of the funniest things she has done to date. I SOOOO wish I could get a video file on here so you could all see this. I have seen more clips of Star Wars in the past week then I have in my entire life.

Take a close look at who is on the screen of the T.V. in this picture. As I am loading this, she is sitting next to me making his famous sound. HA! This is a hoot.

Big Girl

Maddie is just getting so big. Everyday I look at her and want to freeze the moment. Her vocabulary is growing everyday. Today she likes the word "apple." :) She is such a blessing.

Madilyn's Blood/Health Update

Well, it's been 19 months since our scare with Madilyn's health. That was absolutely the most frightening time in our lives. Our little trooper went through so much with blood draws every other day, blood transfusions and just DRAMA. We are so glad that she won't remember any of it.

On Tuesday, Maddie had an appointment with her pediatric hematologist and got a clean bill of health!! :) We are so thrilled!! She was finally diagnosed with an incompatibility with my blood. The issue is actually with Tom's blood and my blood, and she being half Tom and half me, and our blood mixing was the issue. In reality, it's Tom and I that aren't "compatible", go figure!! :) So there is a chance with any other children we have to have similar issues, but we know ahead of time now. It won't be so life threatening as it was with Madilyn. Thank God. Anyway, we are just so happy to have this news that I wanted to share. I didn't take pictures or anything, but thought this was a cute one of her at bath time. :)

Little Sweeties

So I stole this picture from Tracy and Dan's blog because I don't have one of myself and these two little sweeties. :) Thanks Tracy! Aren't they cute???

When I Grow Up

Tom and I of course are already telling Maddie she can be whatever she wants to be when she grows up. Yesterday, she wanted to be a Doctor. :) Well......OK, we GUESS that's alright.

She was all about listening to he Daddy's heart and even gave him a shot. Tom was such a trooper, as we all know he HATES shots. :P

Thank you

Tom and I just want to send a thank you to all of our family and friends who have been so wonderful through out this tough time. We can't tell you what you kind words and prayers have meant to us. I haven't been good about posting recent pictures, but I promise to get on top of my game soon. Much love to you all.

In Gods Hands

The statements "God has his reasons for doing things" or " everything happens for a reason," have never been more true for our family than now. Even though we can't understand why the Lord does certain things, we have to try and except them. On Friday we found out that the second child we were expecting didn't have a heart beat. I miscarried about two weeks ago and didn't even know it. Monday I have a D&C. I have a wonderful doctor that helped us understand that it wasn't anything that I did as a Mother, which is very comforting.
It's very hard to grasp why these things happen and grieving is such an understatement. We are so very blessed with Maddie and know that our family will grow someday. All of your thoughts and prayers are so appreciated. We are just so blessed to have you all in our lives.

Check Out Dan and Tracy's Big Day

Click on this link and check out just what happened on a very special Christmas Eve. :)

We love you Gracie-poo!!!

http://dandthosford.blogspot.com/2006/12/welcome-home-gracie.html

Welcome Gracelyn Rae Hosford

Well today was quite a day!! :) An early Christmas gift for the Hosford and Carlson families. Gracelyn Rae was born to Dan and Tracy this morning at 11:20. She is 6lb. 11oz and 19in. long. Just a little sweetie! Both Mom and baby are doing fantastic. I have to go through all the million pictures Tom and I took today, but here are a few to start. We are very proud of both Dan and Tracy. Tracy was just amazing. Love you all.

Meeting Santa

Today Maddie met Santa Claus and actually didn't cry! :) She didn't really know what to make of him. She didn't smile, but more or less just sat there. :) Hey...at least there were no tears.

Courtright Family Christmas '06

Sunday was my Mom's side (Courtright) family Christmas gathering in Mt. Pleasant. My Grandma hosted and we all brought "the grub." It was wonderful seeing everyone! Maddie and Catherine, as you can see in the picture, got into the gifts before we had a chance to open them. I love the look on their faces.

Congratulations Aaron and Sarah!

We want to send out our congrats to Aaron and Sarah as they were married on Saturday Dec. 16th. Many blessings!!

Less then 6 weeks!!

Man........we are SOOOOO excited that in less than six weeks, we are going to have new little bundle of joy in the Hosford family. Gracie is on her way!! I'm placing bets that she will arrive early. Doctors aren't ALWAYS right. :) I say....oh....Jan. 5th. 8lbs. 7oz. Eh...just a guess.

I stole this picture from Katie and Austin's blog, so a thank you goes to Katie for the pic. Tracy, you have been such a trooper with your pregnancy! It's getting so close now and we are praying for a smooth and safe delivery.

Funny Faces

Just having fun. :)

Snowday Fun!!!

Madilyn and I spent the afternoon outside in the snow. What a BLAST!! She was a riot. She absolutely loved the snow, except when it got in her boots. Then...not so much. :) Here are a few cute pics.

Another Hosford Baby on the Way.

Babies!! Babies!! Babies!!!

Tom and I are pleased to share with you that we are expecting our second child in the summer. :) I'm not very far along, 6 weeks at most. We are so excited and couldn't be happier. Another little Hosford running around. :) Maddie of course will be the best big sister and already understands that Mommy has a baby in her belly. Thanks to months of practice with Aunt Tracy.

Congratulations Kellie!!

Tom's sister Kellie graduated from Paragon's School of Pet Grooming yesterday after a year of study. She did a fantastic job and just loves what she is doing already. She has a job grooming at Holiday Kennel, on Northland Drive and couldn't be happier. I totally stole the picture below of Kellie and her boyfriend Tony from Dan and Tracy's Blog as I forgot my camera. Yeah....My mind is slipping lately. :) Thanks guys.

CONGRATS KELLIE!!! We couldn't be more proud of you sweetie!

Thanksgiving '06

We spent Thanksgiving this year with my side of the family. It really was a nice and relaxing day, with fun, football and FOOD. What a meal!! Thank you Mom and Dad!! Here are a few cute pictures. The black and white is of my niece Rebekah. Of course there is one with Izzy and Maddie...Madilyn can't get enough of Izzy.

Mom's Profile

Ok...I don't care what anyone says...she has my nose. :P Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know she is her fathers clone, but COME ON! :)

Madilyn's First Haircut

Ok so it's not like Maddie has a HUGE head of hair...but she had a little mini-mullet going on, and we weren't have'n that. :)

On November 8th Tom was getting his hair cut at Studio J (AKA Johanna's) and I was finally talked into letting Jo cut Maddie's hair. It was a good choice, as she doesn't have the mullet anymore and she had a riot getting it cut. She was such a good girl through the whole thing. We think having her watch Tom go first helped. She even assisted Johanna washing her Daddy's hair. I didn't have my camera with me, so thank you Aunt Johanna and Uncle Jason for letting me borrow it!! Thanks for the First Haircut Aunt JoJo!! :)

It's raining gifts!! For baby Gracie that is...

We had a shower for Tracy today at my mother inlaw's house. She was blessed with so many wonderful things for our new little niece. Tracy looks fantastic at 31 weeks along. Maddie was a ham and got quite sleepy towards the end. She had a huge night last night playing with her Uncle Dan. :) We love you guys and can't wait to meet our new little family member.

Oh no......

This is Maddie's "Oh no...aww" sad face....so sweet. There is a neighbor dog that hangs around Tom's parents house named Max. He's sort of a stray...it's just sad. Maddie was looking out at him today and was saying "awww" and making this face. I just had to get it. :)

Exciting Baby News!!

We have great news about our wonderful friends Jason and Johanna...They are expecting a baby this June. YEH!!! More babies!!

The little buggers have kept this quite for weeks!! Johanna is about 2 months along. We are so stink'n excited for you two and can't wait for Maddie to have another playmate. :) Many Blessings on you both...well all three of you! :)

Halloween Party '06

For the second year in row, our great friends Jason and Johanna opened their home to a bunch of wackos, for a Halloween party. This year we had a music theme...I'm not going to point out who is who in these pictures...good luck trying to figure it out. :) We had stars there from Johnny Cash and June Carter-Cash, Pink, Elvis, Slash, Brittany to Meatloaf. There was even a Billy Ray Cyrus sighting. There are way to many to mention, but I'll say it was one star studded event. :) It was a great time for sure!
I'm hoping to get some other pictures that I can post from Johanna.

Rest Well

Today was a tough day for the Hosford family. After a long battle with several illnesses, Tom's Grandma Hosford passed away. She was absolutely one of the most amazing, strong and beautiful women I have ever known. She welcomed me into the Hosford family over 12 years ago, with open arms. She played such a huge part in Tom's upbringing and our lives together. We were very blessed to know her and be loved by her. She will be greatly missed. Sleep well Grandma.

BOO!!! Happy Halloween...oooooo...spooky. :)

Maddie was a fairy princess for her second Halloween. She thought she was something else for sure. We went trick-or-treating at both Grandparents, some neighbors and then handed out candy at our house. We had a few visitors. Jonah Carlson (Lion) and Maddie had fun riding around on her boat. Here are lots of pictures. :)