Show us your Ministry

Kelly from Kellys Korner is having a MckLinky for Show us your Ministry

I dont technically have a ministry

I do have a story

Everyone has a story

This sweet girl is my story (well most of it at least!)

Click HERE to read sweet Emma's story...which inevitably becomes Our story.

Although losing our first daughter was more than difficult, I have grown and changed and know that I can help others who have to endure this heartbreaking path.  I have developed a passion that I pray will never fade.

Guess who's coming to dinner??

 Well not just dinner...the entire WEEKEND??!!

I cannot wait to snuggle sweet baby Harper up and play with my sweet little Hallie!!! 

I love these 2 girls so much...couldnt have to do with how awesome their parents are could it??  Many, many, many games of ROOK will be played.  Maybe even a game of Nerts...if Josh can handle it :) 

Jon, Katie, Hallie, & Harper - we cannot wait to see you soon!!!!

this was supposed to automatically post yesterday morning...but dont know what happened.  Blogger error...most likely user error.  Have a great weekend!

10 tiny fingers

10 tiny fingers

10 tiny toes

one perfect little nose

I miss those fingers and toes and that oh so kissable nose. 

Emma has been gone for 15 months.  She would have spent many long days, weeks & months in the NICU and would have endured so much and then quite possibly wouldnt be "healthy" even now, being born that early.  Although I wish I was playing with her this morning rather than missing her so incredibly much, I am glad she is perfect in heaven.   

Homemade Salsa

Today was a great day!  I love Sundays for church and relaxing...but I dont like thinking about work the next day...!  How do the weekends seem to escape us so quickly? 

This morning we went to church at 11 - that is after I was sweating by 9:15 in the nursery with a ton of crazy toddlers that were full go this morning! 

Then I went with Bethany & Hope to one of my favorite stores (& might have purchased a thing or 2!):

Then I came home to my lovely hubby & puppy....made some of Bethany's homemade salsa

It is SO good!  Very refreshing - I have become a major addict! 

And is excellent with these chips:

And now we (okay I am forcing Joshua) are relaxing and watching this:

Have a great week!  I cannot believe it is February tomorrow!   

March for Babies 2010

Last night I sent out our March for Babies 2010  email and I thought I would share it with all of you!  We had a large group last year and I was so appreciative to have many there to support us & walk in honor for Emma.  It was pouring rain the entire morning but I loved with all of my momma heart to walk for our sweet girl.  Here is the email I sent...

March for Babies is coming up...and Joshua and I would love if you would support and join us again! It is a great time to honor and remember Emma and also celebrate the preemies who are healthy and thriving today. As March for Babies says, when you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

This past year I have met so many incredible families that have had to endure the loss of a child. I have developed friendships that will always be there, no matter our walk in life. So fellow mom's - know we are walking for your babies in heaven with Emma as well! We would love to have you join us this year! We are also supporting babies who were born premature and are thriving today! We are especially celebrating the Schneider twins on our walk, Jaxon & Avery were born at 29 weeks on March 30th, 2009 and are happy & healthy almost 10 month olds that keep their parents busy! I attached their picture along with a couple of Emma's - they are just so stinkin cute!
We are walking at the same location as last year, Phalen Park in St. Paul. Here are the details and the website to sign up:

April 25th at Phalen Park in St. Paul (same location as last year)
Registration begins at 10 am and the walk will start at 11.
It is a 3.25 walk around Lake Phalen...so bring your walking shoes!
The website to sign up & donate is Here.    
We are so thankful for all of the family and friends that came out last year to support us...needless to say in the torrential rain too! And those who couldn't make it, we know you were there in spirit! This cause is so near to our hearts and we hope that you are able to join us (again) this year. We miss our little girl so much and are very determined to help others in this walk. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Please pass along the email to those we may have missed!
Love Josh & Angie
Here are the pictures I attached...

Our sweet baby girl

The Schneider Twins

Are you walking in your cities for healthy pregnancies & babies?  If not, look it up and sign up HERE!    And if you didnt notice, there is a button on the side that links to our March for Babies site!  Go check it out! 

*I have no idea why part of it has white for the background...oh blogger how you drive me nuts sometimes!!

So am I, So am I

The Brad Paisley concert was amazing!  I had such a great time with Bethany, Tonya and Katie 

We (I) sang our hearts out...

to: Miranda Lambert - love her!

Then Mr. Brad Paisley graced us with his wonderful cowboy hat and oh so sweet voice...

Did I mention that I love cowboy hats? 

Kimberly Williams Paisley is one lucky woman!  So am I, So am I...dont worry :)

Girls - another concert soon??!  They are expensive but so fun! 

Well I am sorry I havent blogged much lately.  Work has been a little crazy and 15 members of my family have January birthdays...including myself, brother & sister!  So needless to say Josh and I have been busy when we arent working.  I hope the new year has been treating all of you wonderfully.  Thank you for the sweet emails checking in & I hope to respond to all of my wonderful friends and catch up on blogs.  Enjoy your weekend! 

American Saturday Night

I am so excited for tonight...Tonya, Bethany, Katie and I are going to see...

 Miranda Lambert....AND this handsome guy...

BRAD PAISLEY! 

I cant wait!  I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday!  I know I will, as his tour is called American Saturday Night - how perfect!!  And although I love cowboys and everything south - I am sticking with our VIKINGS!  Beat down those cowboys tomorrow!  Cmon Brett! 

Have a great weekend and dont forget to cheer on those Vikes!

Dont worry Texan's...I will forgive you for cheering on your team as well...as long as they lose...