Tuesday, January 24, 2012

1 year...Can it be?

So, I am late writing this but wanted to write it. This occurred the night before Luke's first birthday. Better late than never, right?
Last night, I held you tightly in my arms as we danced to "I Can Only Imagine" in the kitchen. Your laughter filling the room with each spin. Your smile anticipating the next big movement. As I can the words, tears began to flow. I was taken back to the day you decided to come. You were early. I knew the minute you were born things were not right. I should have known this was going to happen because I had several dreams that you were in NICU. I reflected on the words the doctor told us that first night. "If you had not been here at the hospital when you were, he would not be with us now". See, I would have been missing those laughs, smiles, and dances if God had not protected you. You are my little miracle!You have developed quite a personality these last few months. You make us all laugh often. You are still quiet but can say Da-Da, brother, ball, and bye. I am still waiting on Ma-Ma! Your quietness is made up for by your business! You are taking many steps at a time but you go sideways. This makes me laugh! You give the sweetest kisses and hugs. I love the dance you do in your crib when I walk in the room. Little Luke, you are a true gift to us all. I look forward to seeing what God has planned for your life. I know it is going to be something special! Love you, Lukers!
Happy birthday, Baby!

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Wow am I behind!

I just realized I never posted about Christmas in our household. So here we go. We had a great Christmas this year. We ended up doing our celebration with my family on Friday night because my brother and his oldest son was going to the Titans game Christmas Eve. Since my parents were in the middle of a move, we had our get together at Phillip and Brandy's house. The kids had a great time. I was so excited to get this:

Here are pictures from the family get together.


Brad and Todd ended up getting tickets to the Titans game as well. So they enjoyed that for Christmas Eve.


Christmas morning was a little rushed since we went to church. They kids got up and enjoyed Santa's gifts. Todd knew the secret this year so he had been an elf for the other too kids. He realized it is not as fun as you would think. :) Todd's main gift was a 3Ds. Jackson got lawn equipment and Luke got toys that make noise.


After church, we did our gifts to the kids. It was a lot of fun.