Growing Up

Well, she's finally done it. Maddie rolled over this week! (the picture is of the little one in action) She's only gone from her back to her tummy as of right now--but that's a huge accomplishment! I can't believe how my little girl grows and changes on a daily basis. I'm so proud to be her mother and to have the opportunity to watch her develop. There is always something new now. It's amazing! With that happiness and pride, comes a sense of sadness too. With all her growing, I start to lose my baby more and more. Granted, she'll always be my "baby", but she won't always be the little thing that she is now. I suppose there is something pretty special about something so small and sweet!

Dance with Cinderella

This past weekend; Jaime, Maddie and I traveled to Crosby to see a good friend of mine get married. I was honored to be able to be a bridesmaid in the ceremony, which was beautiful! At the reception, Erin and her dad danced their daddy-daughter dance to Chapman's Cinderella song. Now, as if the song doesn't make me cry on a regular basis anyway, it was particularly moving to see a father with his little girl. It makes me think of my own little girl. Though she is only three months old right now; there will come a day when she brings that special guy home to meet us, and then, in an instant--she'll be gone. Though I'm sure I will be happy to see my child happy--to see her thriving, and to know that she is following the path that we all follow, the same path I followed; I also know I will be sad. Until the clock strikes midnight, I pray that I cherish each moment of Maddie's life--of all my children's lives. And when that day does come, I'll sit back and watch Maddie and her father dance to the very same song. And with a tear in my eye, but a smile on my face, I'll watch her go....

Welcome! My hope through this blog is to fill people in on the daily happenings at the Crouse House! For those that are far away, or those that are near, I pray that you enjoy reading about all the neat things God is doing in our lives!

This past December was a fun month for me! I FINALLY graduated from ETBU with a degree in sociology. Looking back, there were times when I thought I'd never get finished with my schooling. I had a few bumps in the road, but I finished none the less. My degree, whether I ever use it or not, is pretty special to me. Now time to pay back those loans! :) Also, Jaime and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary on December 30th! My, how time passes!

On March 13th, Madison Elizabeth Crouse was born! She is almost 3 months old now and looks just like her daddy. I can't even begin to describe how much I love that little girl of mine!
Jaime and I have moved back to the Tyler area and are really enjoying being back near family and friends. We've closed the chapter of our lives in Marshall, and are embracing the new things God has in store for us as a family of three.

I'm pretty content with my life! I have a husband that does all he can for me. A Godly guy, that is not only good to me but is also a loving and very involved dad. I'm not sure I could ask for much more! My Maddie is such a joy... not to mention, aboslutely gorgeous! Her smile melts my heart.

Oops, speaking of the little one, I hear her calling now! Till next time...