Okay so maybe I'm not a blogger?!

Wow! Okay so sorry its been like almost 2 years since I've posted, but hey like I'e said before I'm not a blogger, but at least I try!

So let me give you the shortest update so you know whats been going on in our lives for the last year and 9 months.

I had another baby back in December! Yes most of you already know that! Brianna Louise Maguire was born on December 26, 2009 she weighed 6 lbs even and was 20 inches long when she was born! Yes it was a great day.......... until I got burned....... yes folks I got burned pretty badly so badly that I'm still dealing with that burn, but thats another story which I will tell in a little bit, back to Brianna. She is the most amazing little girl you could ever know she is very quiet and very soft and precious with everything she does, she has been a great addition to our family and now that she is 9 months old she is crawling, and babbling, and she's just so cute! WE LOVE HER!!!!

Raylee is now 3 years old! She turned 3 on July 20th and she has been trying to rule the roost since she was almost 2 we've been dealing with the bouts of hissy fits and back talking, but underneath it all she is still really precious and she tries to do her best everyday.
She is just about potty trained I can't say she is totally potty trained because we're still dealing with her occasionally using the bathroom in her underwear, but there has been very few accidents so I think we're getting pretty lucky.
Raylee also lovves her baby sister. I remember when she came to the hospital to see Brianna for the first time, she couldn't wait to hold her. Now that Brianna is older, Raylee loves to sneak into Brianna's bedroom in the morning and play with Brianna in her crib, I think they both look forward to it now, because if I'm the one that goes to get Brianna out of bed before Raylee has even set foot in her room, Brianna makes funny faces at me, and then looks around me to see if Raylee is on her way. Those two could not be more hilarious together, they love to play with each other, but Brianna still get on Raylee's nerves every now and then. If one is sleeping the other tries to wake the other one. They are inseperable which worries me that they will never be able to be apart from each other, but then I remind myself that its just a phase and it will pass, but I hope it doesn't for a while I love it that the love each other.
Our kids are amazing and we couldn't ask for better!

Joe is still working for Pepsi....... he is not fond of the job, but it pays the bills so we can't complain. His job however does take a toll on our family. He is at work so late that it makes him go to bed late, so we aren't spending as much time together as we should be, which in turn takes a toll on the kids and our marriage, but some how we keep making it through, so we'll just keep pushing ahead and doing our best, thats really all we can do.
He's also excited that football season has started. Joe and I will sometimes watch games together its a nice way to relax together and just reconnect. I know thats weird that we reconnect while watching football but it works for us, and I always say if its not broke don't fix it. LOL!

As for me...... I will now explain to you about my burn.

When I had Brianna, I was given an epidural. After I had given birth to Brianna my jaw was in a lot of pain, and I kept complaining, so I was given a hot IV pack to put on my jaw to take the soreness out. Well things started getting crazy. Nurses were asking me to sign papers, Brianna was being whisked back to the warmer, because her temprature was droping, and Joe being the fabulous husband that he is was asking me what I would like to eat. So what happened??? I set the hot IV pack down unaware how hot it was, and then to make matters worse a pillow got set over the hot IV pack. Needless to say I got burned good! I had second to third degree burns on this one spot of my body. It has been a gruling 9 months to say the least..... It started with me being scraped every other day which is where they go with this sharp tool and scrap the wound area...... yeah doesn't feel so great. Then it was onto an apple graph with a wound vac placed over it because the wound wasn't healing......... that didn't work either, so it was onto a plastic surgeon and surgery #1 which was very successful except for in one spot, so then I was sent to an infectious disease doctor who then sent me to have an MRI which revealed not much, then we were back to the plastic surgeon who did surgery #2, which sadly failed we were hoping that it would work seeing as how the first surgery was so successful, but it just didn't work the wound reopened and this time it was bigger and deeper! So it was back to wound care I wore a wound vac for 2 weeks to bring the wound to the surface, and after that I have been in a lot of pain all up and down my leg so they recently sent me in for another MRI which again revealed nothing! Today I had it scraped again, and I still have no reason as to why I'm in so much pain!? Its hard and I have spent many nights crying and not being able to sleep! It makes me appreciate others who hae to endure things much worse, it has been a very humbling yet painful experience. I know it has made me a better person....... It just makes me sad, that most of Brianna's first year and Raylee's childhood has been spent dealing with something that was totally preventable it makes me cry everytime I think about what I have missed and what I couldn't do for them, it has been very frustrating, but I'm still alive and have plenty more memories to make with the kids....... I always have to look at the glass half whole or else I feel very, very upset. I'm trying to be happy, but its hard to be happy when your dealing with something that has been so drawn out and tiring..... Still I'm pushing through and I know that it will make me stronger as a person, and hopefully bring my family closer together.

I love you all and I'm thankful for everyones prayers, and all that you guys have done for us! We love you all! Until next time!

Love the Maguires!

Keep on going!

Hey everyone!~

Sorry I don't update as often as I should, but hey I'm only human!

Raylee is now a year and a half old!!!! Wow where does the time go????? She is so cute and says and does the funniest things. She makes us laugh all the time, she is just this barrel of fun that keeps us on our toes. We love her so much!!! We've also discovered that there are things that have gotten easier as she has gotten older and things that have gotten harder. For instance She is very self dependent now so it makes it easier for us to get around, get things done, and there isn't much to hassle with. It has gotten harder in the ways of testing us, she not has and opinion and says no to a lot of things and she can raise a little heck from time to time. We have now started the naughty corner and she actually does go to the naughty corner daily, she's going to make a fine teenager someday. Its a joy being a parent none the less and I enjoy every moment I have with Raylee. She is truly a blessing!!!!!!!

Joe is still working at Pepsi. He is doing well aside from the aches and pains that he has due to the cold weather and work. He is excited for the Super Bowl! GO STEELERS!!!! We are going to watch it with my parents and one of my Dad's friends, and have a big ole' pizza party so it should be fun. Joe loves football, and has started to get me interested which is so weird because I never liked football. I was always the one to flip past the channels with football playing on them, but now that I'm forced to watch football I'm addicted!

I'm doing well......... Yeah right! J/K No I'm just really burnt out and tired, I need a vacation horribly!!!! So hopefully here soon I will get that much needed R&R!!!! I'm just really obsessive compulsive about keeping my house clean and everything in order and my daughter fed, bathed, clothed and happy. It becomes a lot for one person to handle, but I'm managing very well, and Joe helps out when he is not working or sleeping but thats not often!!!! I love him though! :)

We're having lots of fun as a family, and we can't wait for some warmer weather so we can get out and get rid of this cabin fever we've got.
Anyways thats all for now, we love you all and hope all is well!
Take care!!!!! We'll write soon!!!!!

Love the Maguires

Happy Holidays

Hello Everyone!~

WOW! Its already December where does the time go.

Well I know we don't update our blog that much, but we make a effort so thats all that counts.


Let see what have we been up to........... We moved in October to a different apartment. Our old apartment had mold growing in one of the walls, so it was in our best interest to move out. We got a great deal on our new apartment so it was somewhat a winning situation for all. Except Raylee and I now has breathing problems to where we have to keep a humidifier on at all times.
Joe is still working at Pepsi, and is trying to enjoy it, but its not a very pretty job he comes home hurting almost every night. We don't know how much longer he can hold out. We might start looking for a new job this spring, but we're not sure if we're going to find anything better especially with the wayt he economy is right now, its jusst easier to keep the job you have.

I'm busy at home working on keeping a schedule with Raylee and teaching her new words, ABC's, and playing with her. she keeps me so busy that I look forward to nap time and bed time, but at the same time she is such a joy to have around.

Raylee keeps growing, and is taller than most kids her age, and over her age. My parents joke with me that pretty soon she is going to be taller than me, which I'm pretty sure that she will be taller than me seeing as how I'm only 5'2 and haven't grown in like 6 years. As always she is so muc fun to watch grow and get bigger and to hear her say new words and say new things is so much fun. There is nothing more rewarding than being a parent.

Well I hate to run but its dinner time. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday and that all your dreams come true!

Love Ya all!!!!!!

The Maguire Fam

Sorry there are no pictures yet I forgot my camera at home and I'm at my parents I'll try and put pictures up soon!

Summer is Flying by!

Raylee's beautiful cupcake cake done by her Aunt B.
In the words of Raylee MMMMM Yummmm French fries are good!
Raylee Opening Grandma and Grandpa's Gift!
I'm Mommy and Daddy's little present!
Need I say anymore about this picture??????

Hey everyone!~

Sorry I know I'm bad at updating this thing but just bare with me this computer isn't working that well.

Let me get everyone up to date on how the maguire family is doing.

Joe is still working at the pepsi company loading trucks and is enjoying his job, it actually gives him more time to spend with Raylee and I. It has been very fun, he was able to take us to the zoo, and he is actually able to come grocery shopping with me now which I enjoy.

However he is always coming home in pain, so that not so much fun for him, but thats the job he signed on for and he knows that. He finds ways to turn everything into a positive, but thats just how Joe is. Raylee and I couldn't live without him.

Raylee just celebrated her 1st birthday!!!!! It was so exciting, and she had so much fun. She got a catapillar learning center from Grandpa and Grandma Wadsworth, two outfits, a book, and hair bows from Aunt B, a soft baby doll, and a learning chair from Auntie Amber, Uncle Kelly, and Her cousins Austin, Macee, and Addie, and then she got a winnie the pooh piano, and a panda doll from Mom and Dad. She had lots of fun!!!!! The cup cakes were the best she smushed that all over in her face. She is still growing up, she can now climb stairs, eat solid foods, and she has been saying a couple words for the last 4 or five months. She can say Hi, Bye, Dog, Ball, Grandma, Grandpa, Da Da, Ma Ma, and Sheika, she can't saythem totally perfect but she says them some what well. She is becoming such a little cutie.

I have been busy cleaning the house and getting our apartment in order it has kinda been a mess and I'm all about organization, and keeping things neat. I also try to keep Raylee on a schedule, but it has been very hard since she has been teething, she has all of her teeth coming in at once and it has been a challenge. She actually bit me last night, and man do those teeth hurt, there sharp! We just have to keep teaching her Ouch! that hurts! and usually she will quite, but not all the time.

Anyways we've just been keeping busy, and having fun with the rest of our summer. Its been a really fun summer for us. Taking Raylee swimming and going on picnics has been the highlight of our summer. We've just had a blast!

We hope everyone enjoys the rest of there summer! We love you all!!!!

The pictures above are from Raylee's birthday! Enjoy! I'll be posting more Pictures!

Love you all!

The Maguire's

Running! Running! Running!

Wow its been a while! Sorry :(

Well Joe got a job that we're sticking with for quite some time. Its got great hours and great pay so we can't complain. He is now working as a loader at the Pepsi Company and he really like his job........ okay so he doesn't like being sore all of the time, but he likes what he does. I'm just happy that he is finally happy with the job he has.

Raylee is getting bigger and bigger! I'm so sad I don't want my little girl to grow up, but it has to happen sometime....... She is 11 months old today! She has a month left and she will be 1 year old! Wow where does the time go she has grown so much since last summer, and she is even getting attitude now, so I have to make sure I keep her in check and make sure she still knows who the mom is. She is funny and energetic, and she jabbers all day long, she'll tell you story after story that you can count on. She loves to chew on everything, and she even will chew on kitchen towels and blankies that we have given her. Oh and she is finally walking people!!!!!!! Its very fun to watch her take a couple of steps, fall, and then get back up and so it all over again. She is walking right now as I write, she is carrying around a beach ball its pretty funny. We love her, she si such a joy to have around.

Not much else to say we're just busy with summer activities and having fun watching Raylee grow. Stay tuned we're going to the zoo next weekend I'll let you all know how that one goes. LOL!

I'll Upload some photos for you all later

Love you all!
The maguire Family

Its Getting Better!

Raylee in her jumper!

Lounging and watching Her favorite show

They're partners in Crime

Petting the puppy

She learned to stick her tounge out at us

Things are looking up for us. Joe found a job, its not glamorous or anything but it will pay the bills, and its just until we can find a job that he will enjoy. For now he is working hard, and not liking it very much. He got use to working nights and so he would stay up at night, now he is working days, and having to change his sleeping schedule, its been very difficult on him.



We've been busy lately helping out our family, it has been a very rewarding experience for us, and we love helping our family out anyway we can. We got to hang out with our nieces and nephew and play games and put together puzzles and chase them all over the place. If anything it is giving us expierence for when we have more kids. Shout out to the coolest kids ever! Austin, Macee, Addie YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!! We love you SO MUCH!!!!!!



I've been helping mom out for these past couple of days, because of her osteoperosis (hope I spelled that right) in her hip she hasn't been able to walk, so I've been helping clean the house, make meals, and just be around to help her where I can.



Raylee is still growing, she went in for her 9 month check up last month...... No Shots YAY!!!!! Anyways she was 27 inches tall, and they couldn't get her to stretch out all the way, so she is pretty tall. She is sick right now with some sort of cold, I feel bad because this is the sixth time she has been sick in like a 3 month period, I can't seem to keep her well. It makes me very sad.

She still hasn't cut any teeth yet, but I'm sure she'll be getting some teeth in soon, because she has been going through some signs of teething. She is becoming a little cutie thats for sure, she does something everyday to make us laugh, we are so blessed to have her in our life.



Well that about wraps it up for us. I've gotta go put lunch on for the fam.



up top are some pictures of Raylee.



Hope everyone has a gr8t weekend!!!!!



The Maguires

Yeah I know I'm not good at updating........at least I try!

Well another month has passed and I haven't updated......... sorry, I'm here to update now.

To start off I would like to say that this month started off pretty crappy. Joe lost his job at

Wal Mart, and we've have been busy trying to find him a new job, but so far no good. It's been almost a whole month now and we're still looking. Things seem to happen to us when we least expect them to, and now we're just trying to make the best of it and get back on our feet. We'd really appreciate it if you would keep us in your prayers.

On a happier note, since I last wrote. Raylee has started crawling, and she can pull herself up on furniture, and stand holding onto the furiture as well. It has been lots of fun, but also a struggle, because we have to keep her away from things that she likes to go after. Joe and I finally had to move the mattress down in her crib, because she stands up in her crib and cries at night and we were afraid she was going to fall out. It just makes you realize how fast they really do grow up, and how much you really wish that they were new borns again. It seems like just yesterday we were takng her home from the hospital, and yet here she is 9 months old. ITS CRAZY!......... But we love it!

I have been my usual stressed out self. I can't seem to get my mind off my worries so I end up spending a lot of time at my parents house trying to stay busy so I don't think about it, because if I do then I go into panic mode, and I'm no use then. Other than that I've just been chasing Raylee around, and working on little projects here and there to pass the time.

Joe is missing his job, he had a great time with some of his co-workers, and he loved doing what he was doing. He literally doesn't know what to do with his time now, because he wants to be working so much. He is one of those people, that if he is not working he loses it. I think for the most part that he is at a breaking point, but he can't break because I've already broke so he is to busy fixing me. He is trying to stay strong for Raylee and I, he always makes sure that we are okay first. We love him he is our rock. Other than going stir crazy I think for the most part Joe has enjoyed being home with Raylee and I, we've had more time to spend together as a family. We go for walks, watch movies, and we actually get to talk more. So in a way it was horrible that he lost his job, but also it has been some what of a blessing.

We are all doing well, and I know that some where down the road there is good things in store for us. We will just keep praying and have faith that the best will come.

We love you all and hope all is well for your families. Until next week!

Above are some pictures of Raylee's first hair cut, her eating cake on her 9 month birthday, and jumping in her jumper.