Little Man Lu

Lucas is TWO! The fun has truly begun. There is never a dull moment in the life of a Toddler. He is a bundle of non-stop energy, and it is great fun!! Lucas still loves cars and plays with them everyday. He also loves to do puzzles! We spend time doing them most everyday. He also knows all of his basic colors and he loves to SING! We have a music CD which we listen to in the car. He knows most of the words to all the songs. His favorite TV shows are currently Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Backyardigans, and Little Einsteins. He talks all the time, and usually tries to speak in complete sentences. He is usually very good about saying "please" and "thank you." (which is adorable!!) He is very likable by other children and will generally try to share his toys with others. If he sees another child upset, he will usually try to offer them a toy to try and console them. He is attending the Montessori School and we love it! He really likes his teacher, and seems to be learning lots! They are currently working with him and potty training. It is our job at home to re-inforce the training at home. It has been INTERESTING. He is NOT as eager to use the potty here at home as he is at school. We are just taking it one day at a time.

Although he is usually laid back, there are days when he is REALLY good at being a toddler. If he doesn't want to put on his shoes at "that particular time," he will wiggle, fuss, and squirm. If he wants cereal for breakfast and you have the audacity to serve him yogurt, you are gonna hear about it!! He really can be a stinker, but we are talking about boundaries, rules, and limitations, and generally he tries to do his very best!!



All I can say is that being a mom is the BEST thing I have ever done. I love this child more than I ever thought possible! Even the rough days (crazy toddler tantrum days) fill my life with such happiness, I can't imagine my life without this dear boy of mine! I am so grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to parent this child. I pray everyday for the strength, patience, and guidance to raise him to be a good-hearted, intelligent, God-seeking, and loving human being who cares for his fellow man. He has such a sweet heart, there are many days when he breaks my heart with tenderness! We are truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to share our lives with this little man!

Turning 34

Well, another birthday has come and gone. I had two special gatherings which re-affirmed how special my friends are to me! Our neighborhood mommy group (affectionately termed MU OMEGA MU) organized a birthday brunch for me and another mom, named Cara who also has a January Birthday! We had mimosas, wonderful food, and cake. It was such a special time. These girls are wonderful friends to me, and I am grateful for them. It is also great to get together with friends who also have young toddlers. What a wonderful support group!!


My husband also planned a surprise bday party for me at Carrabbas. It was so fun, and Justin did such an awesome job. I had NO IDEA!! What a great birthday!!

We Survived the Holidays!!

Well, I am glad to say we survived the holidays. Although Christmas has ALWAYS been my favorite time of year, it is also the most stressful time of year as well. With all the social gatherings, family get-togethers, shopping frenzies, driving MANY MANY hours to see family and friends, and general holiday stress, it can become somewhat daunting! However, we journeyed to my parent's home both on Thanksgiving and Christmas and both trips were safe and fairly un-eventful (Thanks be to God!)... All I can say is Car DVD Players are AWESOME!!!! I don't see how I (as a child) survived long car rides without them)...

Lucas had a wonderful time at my parent's house playing non-stop with his PawPaw, MawMaw, Uncle, Aunt, and cousins. He is greatly loved, and we are grateful. Santa was VERY good to all of us, especially to Lucas! His favorite toy from Santa was his GeoTrax Train, which he plays with NON stop! He also received MORE CARS THAN WE CAN COUNT as well as a Cars Racetrack, which he loves! We have already had to replace the batteries on it once--a true sign!! We are looking forward to this new year. 2007 has been a challenging, yet rewarding year, but we are looking forward to the many adventures that 2008 will bring!

Happy New Year!!

Visiting Santa Claus

Well, we finally did it! We made the pilgrimmage to see good Old St. Nick at the infamous mall! Lucas did so great with Santa. We had to wait in line for 45 minutes, however, luckily I had the forethought to bring a juice box and fish crackers! When his turn came, he went right to Santa, sat in his lap, laughed and smiled, and told Santa he wanted a train for Christmas! The only time he got upset was when he had to leave! What a cutie! We are traveling to my parent's home for the holidays. Hopefully Lucas will travel easily! We have many DVD's for viewing, so hopefully all will go well!! Happy Holidays to everyone!!

LUCAS IS TWO YEARS OLD!

Well, it has finally happened. Our boy turned two years old this past week! Wow, the last two years have been a whirlwind! I have learned so much and yet feel so often as if I know nothing at all about motherhood. It is a perpetual cycle of new beginnings for us as parents--and yet I wouldn't trade any of it. We have Lucas's birthday party at the Children's Museum of Atlanta, which is an AMAZING place for children. We had cake (CARS Movie cake of course) and did a few activities in the party room before heading out into the museum for much fun! There were a variety of activities and play areas, but I believe by far the most popular activity was the Water Table! Luckily was was 78 degrees outside, so we didn't have to worry too much about them getting too cold! What a great time everyone had! I feel so blessed to have such dear friends who came to share Lucas's special day with him. My cup runneth over--boy, does it ever!!

Words to Live By...

Just some words which came from the Reinhardt College Virtual Chapel today...
Definitely some words I NEEDED to read today!

Matthew 6:25, 33
Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, that you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear…But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Lucas's 2nd Birthday

Well I can't believe that Lucas will soon be turning 2 years old!! His birthday is December 4th, so it will be here before we know it. We will be having a party at the Children's Museum of Atlanta which should be great fun!! We took Lucas there over the summer and he loved it. I have created a photo montage to celebrate his second year of life. It is amazing to go back over all the old photos and see how much he has changed--even over the last 2 months alone!! I can't believe how much things have changed since this time last year!! Those of you who know me well remember I created a montage for his first birthday last year. The one I just finished for his 2nd year is below. At the very bottom, you'll find the one from last year!! Needless to say, I haven't slept much this week. I can hack away at this sort of project for hours!! But those of you who KNOW ME already know that as well!! Enjoy!!

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Here is the montage from his first Birthday!

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