Road Trip

Our little family went on a road trip...to check out our new home. So with the car packed, snacks on hand and a borrowed dvd player...off we went. Luke did a great job! We decided that our stops should be good stops...so Chick Fil A was the winner. Not only do they have the best sweet tea, but they have fantastic play areas. Here is one of our stops... This was so funny...

We went to see where Dada would be getting his next degree....Luke and I played outside, while Dada met with advisors.

We also met a new friend...his name is Angus! A sweet family offered for us to stay with them and Luke and Angus became fast friends. We must get a dog...

One of the best parts of the trip...we were able to see our friend Annaleese! We've missed her and her Mommy and Daddy!

All in all it was a good road trip. We only had to listen to Elmo a hundred times or so:)

EASTER

Easter is such a special time of year for our family. We are so thankful that Jesus died on the cross for us and then rose up on the third day. Our church baptized many people on Easter Sunday.....many young children. As I was sitting there...I was thinking about Luke and praying that he will choose to serve the Lord with all of his heart, soul, and mind. This is the core of our family and we want Luke to know Jesus like we do!

Here are my guys...aren't they so handsome! The family shot...it was a little windy:)

It was a beautiful day!

Our friends had us over for an Easter dinner and of course we had to have a little Easter Egg Hunt. Eveley and Luke would find an egg and then want to eat what was in it right away. They are so adorable together...we love our friends!

Whew...

Well...we didn't escape the winter germs! Poor Luke has had a rough month or so. He still is such a boy and loves to play!

Before we got the last set of germs...we were playing and drinking some sweet tea...yes my little guy loves some of mommy's sweet tea! I just love this pic:) We were also able to go to the park...this was the night he got really sick. I didn't take a picture of that for obvious reasons...but I also wasn't at home when it started. Dave called me and told me that Luke was sick and that it was horrific...not good.
So after a few days of isolation...we had to get out and play with our friends.



Now today I think we have turned a corner! I don't think his system is at 100%, but around 2:00 today it was like my Luke was back.

We usually just sleep with our snuggly, but we've carried our snuggly around for the past week now.

While Luke slept today I was able to hopefully scrub away the germs. We're praying for a good night tonight:)

Introducing...

Trenton Cole!

This is my second nephew and boy is he a cutie! Trenton was born last Friday and weighed in at 9lbs 1oz

So now my mom is a grandma for the 5th time!

Trenton's big sisters are so in love with him and want to hold him all the time!

I was so thankful to be at the hospital when he was born. I'm still amazed at the whole process...babies are a miracle from God!

B is for Busy

We have had a busy week or so...fun busy that is! First we went to a birthday party and that was a ton of fun. I must say that these pictures are not the greatest. I'm hoping to get a new camera soon:) Luke loves him some Evie as he would say. He remembered this place and remembered that he was a little scared at first. Once people started coming in, Luke ran to the door and kept saying "GO," but once Evie got there...everything was good to go! The cake was cupcakes in the shape of Elmo...it was very cool! But as the kiddos sat down, all I could picture was red ALL OVER Luke. While no one was looking, I scraped most of the icing off and then gave the cupcake to Luke hoping it wouldn't land on his shirt:) I know he is a kid and kids get dirty...but I was still holding my breath. He ate a good part of it and then said ALL DONE...can you believe nothing got on his clothes...yeah! Let me say that I do let him get dirty...sometimes:)
Then we were able to go to a lax game with Evie and her family! Luke was in heaven...he had all his favorite things together all at once!

I know this is blurry...but I had to post it. A friend was in town visiting her family and we were able to head on over to play. They had one of those big trampolines...Luke LOVED it!

He just wanted to keep on jumping and jumping and jumping!

We've also been loving some warm weather. We've gone to a couple of parks, played outside a ton, and walked around our downtown. As Luke and I were sitting on a bench sharing a smoothie...I thought...this is the greatest!

I love playing with Luke, I love laughing with Luke, and I am just loving the stage we are in right now with Luke. He is just so much fun!

Snow + man = Snowman

What a beautiful snowfall to wake up to this morning! I really didn't know if we would get a real snow this year...boy we were surprised. Luke calls it "snowman!" When I was teaching, I loved snowdays! I always said it was a win win situation. The students win by staying home and the teachers win by also staying home:) So, I was thrilled that Dave was able to stay home and take Luke outside to play.
Dave said that he had a ball!

There is something about a daddy and his little boy:)

After a morning of playing with our toys, playing in snow, and eating our lunch...Luke passed out as soon as his head hit the pillow. I tried to get him to finish his milk...he almost did! He slept for 3 1/2 hours. What a great day of fun!

Loving Life!

I was thinking the other day...Luke has one thing in life right now that he is SUPPOSED to do...PLAY! He wakes up ready to go. I used to not be a morning person, but I've learned that I have to have my game on right away with this little guy. Don't get me wrong...I still have those days where I beg him to just snuggle with me:-)

This was the first snow that he went and really tried to play in. I bundled him up, put his boots on, and off we went to play in the barely there snow. He was wondering what this "stuff" was at first, but soon he realized that he could throw it and so it was great. Luke loves his "girlfriend" Eveley. They were dancing away to the tune ABC by Leap Frog:-) I love their pjs!
This is the first time that he went down one of the long curvy slides by himself...he loved it!

This is what I get most of the time when I try to take his picture...he wants to be on top of me and the camera. I love this face...I really can't believe how big he is getting.

This is his Valentine shirt...it says Call Me! I do love some Target:-)

Luke is Loving Life!