HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIADA!!!

Giada turned 1 on April 9, 2010. It's hard to believe that a year ago I was visiting Roseanne and Dan at WBH in the midst of contractions. I am looking forward to watching Giada and Mackenzie grow up together. I hope they become the best of friends!

Happy Birthday Giada!

Love,
"Uncle" Andy, "Aunt" Melissa, Mackenzie, and Cheyenne

First Family Race!

Andy and I ran in the annual Sauder Easter Egg Run on Saturday, April 3, 2010. This has been a tradition for Andy and I for a couple of years now. However, this year we were ecstatic to have Mackenzie participate with us. This was our first race as a family. It was a bit chillier than the weather man predicted. But, none the less good running weather. Andy had an impressive time of about 35:45 and I came in at 43:56 (while pushing Mackenzie). I was impressed with my running/pushing abilities until I saw a dad pushing a triple jogger! Impressive!!! We are looking forward to future runs as a family as we instill our healthy lifestyle in Mackenzie.

Mackenzie gets her first autograph....

Giada De Laurentiis made a stop at the William & Sonoma in KOP to do a book signing. Anyone who purchased a book was able to meet the Italian Chef from the Food Network. Mackenzie was quite excited to meet her first star and get her very own cookbook personally signed by the Chef herself!

SURPRISE!

Thanks to my wonderful husband for throwing a surprise 30th birthday party for me. And a special thanks to my family and friends who helped Andy pull it all off. I know he couldn't have done it without you! I feel so loved!