WOW... 8 months old!

It seems that each year goes by faster than the one before. Sometimes I wish that I could just slow things down. Luke just turned EIGHT months old. I remember the day he was born like it was just yesterday. Before I know it he will be turning one. Luke is such a sweet little baby ...well not so much little! He always has a way of bringing a smile to my face :) I have be blessed with a very low maintenance baby... he kind of just goes with the flow. Some nights I try to just cuddle and rock him but he would rather me lay him in his bed and leave him to fall asleep by himself. He loves his big brother. There are times that Noah will just walk in the room and Luke begins to smile and laugh. I can't wait to see them grow up together.... and I am sure there will be times when they are not the best of friends but they will always have each other! I love that beautiful smile!!

Three Years Old!

I sure love this little man! Noah is growing up so fast but I guess that is the way it goes! He has been such a great big brother and helper. He keeps me busy and can be a handful sometimes. Everyday is a new adventure which keeps our lives full of excitement :) I treasure each and every moment I get to spend with Noah even during the frustrating moments. I could not imagine our lives without him... what a blessing he is. Noah looks forward to the day when Luke "grows up" so he can run around with him. They will be the best of friends... well I hope!

Brothers!

Wow! 6 Months already!

Where has time gone? It is so hard to believe that Luke is already 6 months old! I feel like it was just yesterday I was pregnant counting down the days till we would finally meet him. He is growing up so fast and a big boy he is. I take him on Wednesday for his 6 month check up and can't wait to see what the scale says!
The last 6 months have gone by quickly but we are enjoying every moment we have had with sweet Luke... he is such a blessing to our family! He brings a smile to my face every day and his smile just melts my heart :) He is beginning to interact so much more everyday... and he loves his big brother. He will just sit and laugh at Noah with the biggest grin on his face. I look forward to the day when they can run around and play together... which is right around the corner. I am thankful and blessed with healthy little boy!

He makes me SMILE!

I sure do love this little man! I can hardly believe that he will be THREE yrs old this year ... where has time gone? These pictures just make me SMILE!

Potty Time!!

Well after many unsuccessful attempts.... I was able to convince Noah that he is a "big" boy and was ready to go pee pee on the potty. When asking Noah if he wanted to go potty he would always respond... "maybe later" but yesterday I decided to not take that answer. I decided to use stickers for rewards and once he got five stickers he would get to pick out a new toy. Well little did I know that would happen in a matter of hours. He was very determined to get a new toy. At one point I came upstairs to find Noah naked sitting on his potty reading books :) He is very excited about his new pull-ups and potty. I have had to talk him into getting up off the potty at times .. I think he would sit on it all day! I look forward to the day with only one in diapers!!

Vacation 2009

I know it has been along time since the last post.... Luke is now TWO months old! The last two months have flown by fast and Luke is growing bigger everyday. I am returning to work on Tuesday after a long much needed break!
We have spent the last few weeks on a family vacation in Perdido Key, Fl and Orange Beach, Al! Over all we have had a great time with a few small issues. Noah had a fever for a few days and then had a trip to the ER. Noah fell while walking on the pool deck and busted his chin open. The ER trip of course took a long six hours but overall Noah did great. It was very sad to see him so scared :( We stayed entertained with many of his scary stories and playign with the hospital gloves! He ended up with six stitches which put a little damper on the week ahead of swimming! It is nearly impossible to keep a two yr old out of the water while on vacation :) We actually went last night and had the stitches removed. He was very brave and only cried a little. When we first came into the ER he got a little scared :( He told me if that dr puts "that thing" over his face he was going to "karate chop him"! No karate chopping took place!
We are finally heading home tomorrow..... I think it is time for all of us to go home and back to reality! (and we miss our family and friends)