Happy 2nd Birthday Luke

Luke's 2nd birthday was Sunday October 24. How can that be? How can that little 7 pound baby, be a 26 pound walking-talking toddler? He had a great time at his party on Saturday! Thank you to all our friends and family that helped us celebrate!
On Sunday we visited Bear Wallow with Mimi, Papa, Uncle Barrett, Aunt Sara, & Myra. The kids had a blast feeding the goats & ducks, and especially riding to the pumpkin patch on the wagon. Luke had such a great time he insisted he wear his pumpkin sticker to school on Monday, LOL! The teachers actually had to put scotch tape on the back because it wouldn't stick by the end of the day. Luke has talked non-stop about seeing the "big cows" and feeding the sheep (actually goats).
Everyday we thank God for this special little miracle!

Long time no see

So, it's been nearly a year since we've posted, but what can you say when you have a one year old running around, not much time for the internet. So, much has happened in a year and I couldn't possibly tell it all in one post.

Luke got tubes in his ears in November and he hasn't had one ear infection since, YAY!!! We sold our house in the spring after it was on the market for over a year, thank goodness! In the meantime we were fixing up Nonna's house in Monticello, which has turned out beautifully and feels like home to Brad, Luke, & me!

Brad started nursing school in August, which turned all our schedules upside down. He's working 3-12 hour shifts at night and going to school 4 days a week, while I work during the day. It's a difficult schedule but in 1 1/2 years it will be well worth it. Luke and I are very proud of him!

Now we are about to enter the "terrible 2's", but with a little boy as sweet as Luke I can't imagine it being terrible, LOL! Don't get me wrong Luke has his moments, but when he leans over and says "Hold you" and gives you a big kiss right on the lips all the irritating things he did that day just vanish.

I hope I'll find more time to blog this year, but only time will tell...Ok now for cutey pictures!

Luke's 1st Birthday

WOW!!! Our baby is 1, it's so hard to believe. In one way I look back and think it feels like yesterday he was put in my arms by the nurse, but in another it seems like we have had a wonderful year full of more milestones than I could write about.

This year Brad & I have grown as a couple, as a family, and as parents. We have felt joy and heartache like we never knew was possible. Seeing his first tooth pop thru, rolling over, sitting up, standing, cruising, & coming soon to a floor near you walking! Then there's the heartache: stuffy nose, earaches, reflux, & other illnesses...All in all we have had a wonderful year and it's such a joy to see our little man grow and reach new milestones.

Thank you to all our family & friends who have supported us in our decisions and most recently helped us give our baby boy a GREAT birthday! We are a lucky family to have such a loving support system.