tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53080495203017607742024-02-20T18:08:13.055-08:00Loving the life I'm given!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-49506351476942411122011-07-08T13:59:00.000-07:002011-07-08T13:59:49.550-07:00Happy reading:Just some updates on life in general! Happy reading:<br />
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So life has been busy, and that means I've been busy. Hence my hiatus on here. I've been getting crafty and I'm LOVING it!! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been busy doing the dresses, bows and my candy. Along with selling Pampered Chef and taking care of my kids, hubby, and house. Life as a mom is never-ending. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm super pleased to be where I am in life right now. My kids are my joy and I am still in love with the hubster! What could make life any better? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We went to Morgan's Wonderland and had such a blast! The kids (young and old) had a fantastic time! The park isn't that expensive to get into and it's built for people with differentABILITIES. I recommend to ANYONE!!! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick picture of my angel! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">America's Sweetheart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My little Texas Angel!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> We had such a great time watching the fireworks with the family!! Happy Birthday America!! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our "New to Us" Truck!! LOVING IT!!! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center">You just never know where God will show you His amazing touch of LIFE!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Those were just a few updates on what's going on in our little corner of the world! Hope all is going well for each of you as well! </div>Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-89424823443954938092011-06-09T08:21:00.000-07:002011-06-09T08:21:52.105-07:00Lucky...When people ask me what I do and I tell them I'm a stay at home mommy, about 9 times out of 10 I get this response: "WOW! Your soooooooo LUCKY!"<br />
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I usually smile and say "yeah, I am." (as a distant look gets into my eyes). In my head though these thoughts are running through very quickly at lightening pace: (They all start with the phrase "I'm so lucky that:")<br />
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I'm the one who changes ALL the diapers!<br />
I'm the one who cleans up all the messes - and with two kids at home - that's a lot!<br />
I'm the one who has to take them with me wherever I go (even to a bathroom stall).<br />
I'm the one who has no privacy.<br />
I'm the one who has to calm them when they are upset.<br />
I'm the referee when it's needed.<br />
I'm the built in toilet fixer, tv fixer, dvd fixer, anything fixer really.<br />
I have to fight with them to go down for a nap (just to get a moments peace).<br />
I have to fix all the meals. <br />
I get to clean the house, take out the trash, make the beds, sweep, vaccuum, wash the dishes (by hand - no dishwasher here), etc. etc.<br />
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But at the same time, in the same instance, a big smile spreads across my face! Because I AM lucky!!<br />
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I get all these sweet little hugs and kisses ALL day long! <br />
I get to see them mature and learn new things!<br />
I get to be the hero when I FIX things for them!<br />
I get to play kid games all day and watch cartoons.<br />
I get snuggle time when they are upset, or when I'm trying to get them to go to sleep.<br />
I get to see their infectious smiles ALL day!<br />
I GET to be a stay at home mommy.<br />
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Since I am a stay at home mommy, I've had to figure out a way to bring in some income. I've become little miss Susie Homemaker...LOL!<br />
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Check out these pictures. If you see anything you like, let me know and we can talk! I am also still selling Pampered Chef. So I'm always open and willing to do parties!! <br />
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These are two of my most favorite ladies!! The one up top is my sister! (As if you couldn't tell, and NO we are not twins lol!) The next is my Sister in Law Amy! These two lovely ladies I consider my best friends and can do anything with! Love y'all!!<br />
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That's it for now - I'm off to finishing up another dress I started this morning! Have a great day folks!!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-17918216231736677602011-04-28T09:44:00.000-07:002011-04-28T09:44:55.911-07:00Grace<span data-jsid="text"><span class="messageBody">A long time ago I had a conversation with one of the wisest women I know Melody Crabill and she told me a verse that she said she studied. I typed it up and printed it out several times and stuck it in different places so I'd always have a copy with me. Today, as I'm sitting here and just really not feeling right - I pull my Bible out of my purse and </span>I run across one of those pieces of paper. It's this scripture from the Amplified Bible:<br />
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2 Corinthians 12:9-10<br />
9 But He said to me, My grace (My favor and loving-kindness and mercy) is enough for you [sufficient against any danger and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]; for My strength and power are made perfect (fulfilled and completed) and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weaknesses and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!<br />
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10 So for the sake of Christ, I am well pleased and take pleasure in infirmities, insults, hardships, persecutions, perplexities and distresses; for when I am weak [in human strength], then am I [truly] strong (able, powerful in divine strength).<br />
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This verse has been with me for so many years....I've dwelled on it and pulled it out when I've been needed to be reminded of God's grace....Today, I just want to thank God for His unfailing Love and His undeniable Grace that's been freely given to me. ME - someone who has sinned and fallen short. Someone who is by no means perfect and has MANY flaws. <br />
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I am one of God's children....so much in those 6 words..... *sigh*<br />
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**Still sitting and pondering this verse - and this passage...isn't God good?</span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">My Bible is well worn, and has pages coming loose, even has the front pages (Like where you write who your family is and stuff like that) completely gone. (I have no idea where they are either. Some of the pages are dogeared and a ton of the pages are highlighted and written on. I have notes from sermons stuffed in there and pieces of paper with my favorite verses on them stuck inside the cover of this "old friend". I am so glad this "old friend" doesn't shun me, or walk away from me when I don't pay attention to it. Thank God that He's the same way!!! I'm sooooo glad that the Lord hasn't given up on me, or shunned me, or said I wasn't worth the wait. </span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">I have so many things going through my head - my first youth pastor and his wife are going through a major battle and I've been thinking of all the good times I had as a young child growing up in church....all the things I learned, the smell of the church library, all the family events that were held in the church, the raquetball courts, etc. I have been brought up always believing and serving my God. I'm so glad He's kept His promises to me! </span><br />
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<span data-jsid="text">Just a few tidbits of info and a few of my feelings at the moment...</span>Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-21586288445171414172011-04-23T19:16:00.000-07:002011-04-23T19:16:08.133-07:00Small...It's the small things really. The small things that I have to see in every day life that make me smile. Here are a few from today:<br />
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1. Madison seeing all four of the baby kitties next door and just cooing at them and telling them it would be ok. Then telling the mama kitty to get in there and feed her babies. <span style="color: purple;">TOO CUTE</span>!<br />
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2. Actually finishing my 2nd 5K...not my best time - but the small thing is...I'm grateful I <span style="color: purple;">CAN</span> run!<br />
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3. <span style="background-color: white; color: purple;">Seeing</span> my hubby, girls and my dad (and my bro who was also running the race) at the finish line when I got there!<br />
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4. Having my hubby say he's proud of me for running my second race. (That makes me feel on <span style="color: purple;">top</span> of the world!)<br />
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5. Having my angel baby (Lauren) loving continuously on the Chick-fil-a cow so much so that we had to pry her off of him. She absolutely LOVED that cow. Even grabbed his face and gave him <span style="color: purple;">kisses</span> on the nose! TO CUTE!!!<br />
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6. Having Lauren trying to <span style="color: purple;">console</span> Madison when she was in timeout...that was just precious - only a heart of gold from that little girl...(until she's not getting her way! LOL)<br />
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7. Seeing Lauren running up to my mom with a big smile and arms outstretched saying<span style="color: purple;"> Nananananana</span>!! <br />
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8. Hearing Madison making up her own song on the way to Nona (I don't know how my mom wants me to spell that! LOL) and Po's....went a little something like this - We going to da nonna's..we going to da nonna's. Nonna's Nonna's....lol - was <span style="color: purple;">precious</span>!<br />
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9. <span style="color: purple;">Remembering</span> that the small things can make me smile - and make me feel better about myself is a small thing I'm grateful for! Makes a bad day seem better.<br />
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10. The last small thing I'm grateful for is my <span style="color: purple;">Savior</span>. Without Him and what He did so many years ago - we wouldn't have this weekend full or Easter Egg Hunts, Peeps, Church, good food with all of our family around, Chocolate, bunnies, ducks, lilies, etc... So thank you Jesus for dying for ME. Thank you God for sacrificing your son so I could have eternal life. Thanks for everything! <br />
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Just a few little things I wanted to share - I've also started taking a picture a day since April 18th. I have them posted on my FB....I'll share a few pics here tho. <br />
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I enjoyed myself so much that I can't wait to run in my next 5K. I'm already training for a 10K. (As soon as I get over this nasty sinus infection and allergies.) I absolutely LOVE being able to get out and run - makes me feel great! Just wanted to update you all on what happened on Sat!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-71182592251487920772011-03-30T11:41:00.000-07:002011-03-30T11:41:33.887-07:00Buddy Walk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqPOmMXx-GQmg1zTjqMIQmx2NracT5OxiooFs8acaakJDY4oN6H7YIhLle1_aS_x3oth3EISfZNhee0-SvoPt5EceAuArFL0RozzU5nHr6RY7fIiEZ8aoSVQFgBgV-LRc2P8PTR2tDyg/s1600/LAuren.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqPOmMXx-GQmg1zTjqMIQmx2NracT5OxiooFs8acaakJDY4oN6H7YIhLle1_aS_x3oth3EISfZNhee0-SvoPt5EceAuArFL0RozzU5nHr6RY7fIiEZ8aoSVQFgBgV-LRc2P8PTR2tDyg/s320/LAuren.bmp" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I am so excited about this time of the year! We are getting our friends and family together to join a team to support our angel Lauren! :)<br />
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The Buddy Walk is to bring awareness to the communities about Down Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome have hopes and dreams just like you and I! 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I will get one up from this past Christmas as soon as I get it. LOL - a little late on the posting I know! Love my girlies!! I absolutely love my life and those in it!! :) I will be posting more pictures,so you can see how my girls have grown!<br /><div></div>Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-91869753145471285122011-03-24T08:02:00.000-07:002011-03-24T08:23:28.720-07:00Well hello! It's been about a minute since I've posted on here! A lot has happened since I last posted!<br /><br />I feel like I'm just starting the blog again! LOL!!<br /><br />My family is better than ever! Me and my hubby just celebrated six years of marriage. We've been together a total of 12 years! Love him more and more everyday!! Our girls are just fantastic (will post pictures soon)<br /><br />I've made a decision to get back in shape again, so I started this really cool app on my phone called the C25K. I will be done with it next week. It's a nine week program and I've actually stuck with it. I've had tons of support that I'm so incredibly thankful for!! I've only lost 7 pounds, but I've lost inches which is what matters!!<br /><br />My incredible hubby has made the same decision and he's looking incredible! He's lost 20 pounds and I know he feels better! He's been doing the P90X program and is about to start the Insanity program as well.<br /><br />I'll post more here soon - just wanted to update you all on what's been going on.Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-19589381268948404992009-01-21T10:34:00.000-08:002009-01-21T10:41:17.287-08:00Amazement...As I sit here on this cold Tuesday morning, I sit in amazement at my two beautiful children. (It's been a pretty good day - Madison did poop on the floor again today, but a pretty good day...)<br /><br />Madison was being awfully quiet so I went to check on her and I couldn't see her anywhere in her room....so I kept looking and she was standing in her closet putting her blocks on the top of the bookshelf stacking them. She was so intent she didn't even know I was there...so I quietly walked away and then for the next twenty minutes or so, she brought the blocks into the living room with me and sat there concentrating sooooooooooo hard to get those blocks to stack on top of each other, she looked so cute, and when they would fall she would say oops. :) It's so adorable to see her learning new things and such...<br /><br />Lauren was sitting in her exersaucer and she's doing much better physically, she's working on her torso strength and balance...anyhow, there is a toy on there that plays music and Lauren has figured it out. She'll push it and make it play music...and just grin like the cheshire cat (except with no teeth!) She's one to melt anyones heart when she smiles. She truly is my special angel -<br /><br />So here's to a great day....Cheers for great days!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-2685733486584021062009-01-16T08:29:00.000-08:002009-01-16T08:37:02.846-08:00For anyone out there who is interested....<br /><br />I am taking orders for Valentines' Day for my special candy! I will upload pictures as soon as I get them made.<br /><br />The Turtle Pretzel candies did so well for the Christmas Holidays I've decided to make them for Valentine's as well.<br /><br />The candies can be made with or without nuts. I can put any kind of nut on them, but the most popular has of course been the pecan.<br /><br />The price will be set at $5.00 for the ones with nuts and $3.00 for the ones without. These are so delicious! They are comprised of chocoalte, caramel, pretzel and your choice of nut. These are just the right balance of salty goodness with chocolaty sweetness! Put your order in today.<br /><br />I will either deliver the goodies, or you are more than welcome to come and pick them up. I will have each dozen wrapped in a cellophane bag. If you'd prefer a different type of wrapping for that special someone, then we can talk! It's no problem!<br /><br />Please comment, e-mail or give me a call - so I can get you put on the list!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-28680673314291589912009-01-15T09:22:00.000-08:002009-01-15T09:27:28.150-08:00My day so far....It's only 11:20 and Madison has been up since 7:15.<br /><br />I've had to get her fruit loops twice cause hse loves them so much....had to go fix the VCR because the dvd player was on and her "bears" tape wouldn't play. I then had to go and clean up a BUNCH of poop off the floor, off her clothes, off of her and pray that the stain would come out of the carpet. Then we had a good time - she helped me feed sister and played with her a bit then while I was burping Lauren and finishing up her bottle she came running into the living room from the kitchen and took off her pants, which I told her no and she continued to do - and then she grabbed a wipee and went back to the kitchen so I put Lauren on the ground quickly to go see what she had done, and to my surprise she had managed to take the pitcher of tea off of the counter (it was in the middle) and spill the told contents ALL over the kitchen floor.....so while I'm running to get towels to clean that up, and make sure it doesn't go any further anywhere else.....she goes to her room sans pants and proceeds to take off her diaper and teetee in about four different spots on the floor....<br /><br />I'm ready to pull my hair out and it's not even lunch time yet. :(Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-48840163335726938462009-01-14T11:59:00.000-08:002009-01-14T12:11:15.202-08:00Ugh...sickness....I absolutely hate and detest being sick, so when it happens to me...it usually happens big. I'm under the weather and hate it. Not to mention me being sick, but Lauren still has bronchitis and Madison is a typical two year old. There are no sick days when you are a mom tho. No calling in, and noone to take your shift. :( Ergh.<br /><br />We are weaned from breastfeeding now. Lauren is doing really well taking formula and eating a jar of fruit a day. :)<br /><br />I'm exhausted and tired, and just plain worn out. No one told me that motherhood was such a hard job - in fact, I do believe it is the hardest job in the world. Especially when it comes coupled with the job of wife.<br /><br />Now don't get me wrong, I absolutely love my girls and my husband...just sometimes I need me time and I feel like I can't even escape for five minutes without having a "mommy" or "honey" being called out. Do any of you feel like this?? And how do you cope???? Leave me comments and let me know!!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-53031678003388565152009-01-06T10:22:00.001-08:002009-01-06T10:22:42.061-08:00We have another buyer on the house!!!!!Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-61746022513385797632009-01-06T08:14:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:16:09.884-08:00Karli and the girls....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0IxXj6su3NpdIZGMatqhBlHflk2_7DqtN8brSVZr0CXdlI4eLUwFGaw-WglRcgT5Ly1kx0d7zM_hEIUliClz63VDLfCSfeIikRMT4Tphu6L-QLrxngXaOIDKnJ-i5Ulvhea6Za8MebA/s1600-h/girls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288215167025215154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0IxXj6su3NpdIZGMatqhBlHflk2_7DqtN8brSVZr0CXdlI4eLUwFGaw-WglRcgT5Ly1kx0d7zM_hEIUliClz63VDLfCSfeIikRMT4Tphu6L-QLrxngXaOIDKnJ-i5Ulvhea6Za8MebA/s320/girls.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijOZwzuSEOJEftIMFBE9KAQMHnxEDvKz-vJMTtTOs3dz7CIr6j8onRXzD5idGOfRkSm4kxhDjKM2woVxJkf338_qTwE4aE0-xGRYKLAzVyY8WcFSajezk96MG8T30traIr73B40UFdkiY/s1600-h/karliandmadison.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288215166488052834" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhULYDqGsFnPOsB9H0Kka2_nElf6n_FMqy9RmXWNHU9EIvs_rikPg_pDpeMDSFSoCTxUXyjoUZmRlRbDDW-2myo8X5KVm89s_ZJdRN2zAiKK730111gbvpxEn6ZxGy6LtJj3Tlb5rxUJ_A/s320/aaronandscott.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-91422674085147015722009-01-06T08:08:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:11:06.795-08:00My beautiful Flower Girl!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUTZer9Z2PQt2GW3ygwDVj7Mqa9VbiimhGr9pOZL9nKT3A78h7KP1AK3B4uRA6VFZCpvS5e8N7jb_t-6dV3A576EaVGeTU6qON32WCrpVqnsJ_EYhuFnD5w0La3hHk3MeGrvpVsFrYDI/s1600-h/madison3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288213879508587410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; 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I'm going to just feed her with a bottle during the 2nd-4th feedings. I can't go cold turkey-call me a weenie I guess.....<br /><br />Oh well.Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-75101987288466911562009-01-05T20:13:00.001-08:002009-01-05T20:25:11.257-08:00Milestones.....We accomplished a milestone today and it only took one missed feeding. Lauren drank formula! YEA!!!!<br /><br />For those of you who don't know, Lauren is my youngest daughter and she is 7 1/2 months old and she was born with Down's Syndrome. She is doing remarkably well and has far exceeded the expectations of everyone and I know it's only because God has His hand on her. She's still behind developmentally, but getting stronger everyday.<br /><br />We have been breastfeeding exclusively for six months - and it got to the point, where I was ready for it to be over. Madison only breastfed for ten weeks...and I know each kid is different, that's why I let Lauren go for as long as we have. Lauren is up to eating once a day and today she ate a whole jar of bananas with some cinnamon added to it. (Just the little stage 1 jars, but still! :) )<br /><br />Madison is in the stages of potty training, and I'm praying she gets it soon! She has a habit of taking her diaper off and pooping or peeing all over the floor. YAY for me...I get to clean it up. She is still a very curious two year old and gets into EVERYTHING! She climbs on anything she can find and I'm constantly telling her "no ma'am".<br /><br />Will is still working in IT at Alcoa and enjoyed a much needed vacation over the Christmas Holidays. We had a good time spending together as a family.<br /><br />I am still a Pampered Chef Consultant and always looking for a party - so if you or anyone you know would be interested, let me know. I'm also in the process of learning that God doesn't dispise small beginnings and am praying about a venture in my life - so if you could just pray for continued guidance on that, it would be great!<br /><br />Our family overall is doing well. Adjusting to life in an apartment again. With me not working, we are still in the process of trying to sell our house, and have had two people back out of the contracts they have put on the house. Be praying we sell it soon, we need it to desperately!<br /><br />Thanks for the support everyone - I'll keep all of you updated as much as I can!<br /><br />~Morgan~Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308049520301760774.post-63988942567584225002009-01-03T20:48:00.000-08:002009-01-03T20:50:29.221-08:00New at thisI'm completely new at this - don't know much about blogging, other than what I do on Myspace and Facebook - so just bear with me on this ok?!<br /><br />I wanted to get this set up and play with it the first time, so sorry my first blog isn't spectacular or anything. :)Morgan Matulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418370646735899073noreply@blogger.com0