These Past Five Years.

Today's the day. The day Lucas turns five. I say that in present tense because he isn't really five until 6:08 pm and I am holding on to every moment.

I knew when Lucas was born I'd have a baby, a newborn and even a toddler but I honestly never thought past him being a 2 year old. Maybe that is really weird or maybe every mom is like that. I just thought he'd always be my baby. He'd always need me for his basic needs and he would always be with me. But that obviously isn't the case. He has grown and matured and while he still needs me, it's in other ways.

When I decided to have Lucas I was very young. I had no idea what would all come with having a baby. I was ready but I guess in a way no one is ever truly ready. I have probably learned more from him than he from me.

And as I sit and type this with his baby brother squirming inside me I am reminded of how fast time goes. It can be heartbreaking for a momma.

When I tell Lucas I am sad because he is getting so big he tells me "well you have a new baby now" and I think if only it were that easy.

I am very proud to be Lucas' momma. He is so kind and caring. When someone tells me how compassionate he is it hits my heart like a ton of bricks. This isn't something he has learned from his dad or I. This is something that he has within him. It's amazing. He is bright and does well in school. And he is SO funny and loves to make people laugh. He has an attitude that frustrates me sometimes and he is very hard headed. But when he knows he's made a mistake he is quick to correct it.

He loves animals still and loves his "George" monkey. He loves racing like daddy, and board games and movies. He eats way to much candy like momma. He loves water and swimming pools. He is super active yet very sweet and always wants to cuddle. He is very touchy touchy with people and I have to remind him often that not everyone likes that. ha! He loves spending time with his daddy and will do anything with him, he always has been a daddies boy. But when he's hurt or sad he usually wants me. Cooper is his best friend and they play and fight every day. He is a true joy to be around. 

I have no idea what I did to deserve him but I am forever grateful God chose me to be his momma. I can't think of anything I would have rather been doing these past five years.

Happy 5th Birthday my sweet, sweet boy.

Thursday Tidbits!

• Did you hear me say in my last post we are going to DISNEY WORLD!! I am SO excited! Well that probably is an understatement I have been utterly consumed with planning our day at Disney. Last night I had to laugh when Brent said "you know you need to start looking for things in Tampa, where we will be the majority of the week." Ha! I had kinda forgot about that part! I am trilled to go to the beach as well but there is just something so so special about taking Luke to Disney! We aren't going until the last of September so we have a few months to get everything planned out and we'll need every single day.

• Other things going on this week.....we went to tumbling class Tuesday night. I think Lucas is really liking it. He gets very excited to go and does what his teacher says for the entire hour and is happy afterward so that is reassuring. He is the tiniest one out there on his night and it is just so fun to watch!

• Next week we start swimming lessons for 2 weeks. I can't wait to see him learn more in the water! I feel so blessed that I am able to give him these actives that will hopefully enrich his life. I love nothing more than watching him learn new things.

• Brent has been gone some this week so it's just been me and little man for a few nights, last night we had a movie party complete with popcorn, we watched Up. That movie gets me every time. I have to try hard not to cry when it shows the couple going through their life and things don't go how they plan it.

• Lucas has the best tan lines where he wears his flip flop. The cutest thing!

• I can't believe I forgot to put this in my birthday post, my sister in law gave me these neat flowers! They are so pretty and I still can't figure out how they got the color on them....

• Also the other night I opened one of my bottles from the winery. This stuff is so yummy! I'm not sure I'll ever drink much of anything else. Tastes so similar to champagne :)

• And in other birthday happenings I still have my birthday dinner with my side of the fam this weekend! So looking forward to that! Then my birthday will officially be over and I have to accept the fact that I really am 26 :( ha!

• Welp that's the high points of my week so far! So happy today is already Thursday!!

Birthday Weekend!

I had such a great birthday this year! I am so blessed to be surrounded by such thoughtful people. My heart is full!

My fun weekend started Thursday at work. I came into find these sweet daises and lots of yummy goodies to celebrate with!

For lunch one of my favorite work girls took me to lunch at Bravo it was so good! We ate out on the patio and it was great!

My work girls always spoil me well :)

Friday I took off work for a trip to the water park in Alma! Ashley and Ethan went with us and we had a blast!

Lucas loves water, such a blessing! We will be in many pools this summer!

Sweet boy eating a quick snack

He LOVED going down the slide. After a few times of going with him I thought I'd see if he would go up the stairs and go down without me and he did it! I was so shocked and so proud! He probably went down that slide 10 times! He was SO fun!

My favorite was the kiddy pool, he could play and I could tan, it doesn't get much better than that!

Such a fun great birthday time with Lucas!

That evening my my side of the family took Luke and I out for Mexican! My favorite!  Brent was racing so he couldn't go.

Saturday (my actual birthday) Brent and I went to Altus/Ozark area to two of the wineries we have close by! It was such a neat experience I can't believe neither of us had ever been before!

 We ate lunch at the restaurant Wederkehr has and the food was out of this world amazing! I had the Quiche and it was so yummy! I seriously want to go back right now just to eat. SO so good!

                 Quick picture the waitress snapped, not the best but it's all we got! ha!

After lunch we went to the Post winery and tried a few wines then went on a tour. The wine and juice was so good! We left with a few bottles of each and I got this funny sign :)

I loved getting to spend the afternoon with Brent and do something neither of us had ever done! So fun! And Brent gave me the best gift EVER the go ahead to start planning a trip to DISNEY WORLD! I am so excited I can hardly contain myself!

When we got back Brent and Lucas put on a little birthday party for me, Lucas was worried I didn't get a 'party' I guess so him and daddy went to the store and he picked out everything I would need for a good time SpongeBob hats, a balloon, cupcakes and candles to blow out. It was precious and he was so proud of himself.

 After my SpongeBob party mom went home and the boys took me out for the evening. We went to dinner at Mcalister's and then to see Epic at 'the big movie'! Such a great time! I am so blessed to have Brent and Lucas they take such good care of me!

Yesterday we went to a birthday party for Lance, one of Luke's little friends. I didn't take one single picture but it was a fun time!

Then for dinner we went to my sis in laws house, we ate a yummy dinner and played with the kids! The best way to end my weekend!

I am so grateful for Brent making my day so great and spoiling me year around and such amazing family and friends. Thank you for all the birthday wishes they truly made my day!

This 26 thing doesn't seem so bad after all! ha!



Weekend Recap!

We had a fun weekend!

Friday after work I went and signed Luke up for swimming lessons and tumbling! Tumbling starts in a few weeks just at tball ends and swimming starts in a month. I am so excited to see how Luke likes these. I think he will do great :)

Saturday we had a birthday party at the Monkey House to go to! Lucas has a blast there, as always but even more so because he had a bunch of friend so run and jump with! It was so much fun!

                                                  Lucas and Bentley eating pizza

                           

Lucas and Allison, these two are so funny together. He says she is his best friend :) 

                   Lucas and Bentley again, these two are WILD together! ha!


After the party we went home for a bit then went to Aunt Kristin's to play and eat dinner. The boys have so much fun playing together it is just the best thing ever to see. I am SO sad I didn't think to take any pictures.


Sunday morning Brent went and played golf, yea he owes me a big juicy date night for that one, so Luke and I met up with Ethan and his mom at McDonald's for breakfast and some playtime!

Lucas and Ethan being monkeys.

I also made a bunch of pumpkin cupcakes on Sunday, yummy!

Sunday night we went out for Mother's Day dinner with my side. It was fun and I snagged this picture before we left :)

After dinner we came home and I got my bike out for it's first stroll of the season. We rode down to the playground to play for a little bit before bath time.

I had a great Mothers day, I am so blessed with Lucas. He is such a joy! I thought of my angel babies most of the day too but I am so grateful to be mommy to an earth angel as well :)



Luke's 4th Birthday {part 2}

Lucas had such a fun birthday this year and with his birthday being on a Monday we knew we'd have to do his party on a different day than his actual day. So that meant nothing short of a birthday weekend for our family celebrating our little joy :)

Friday night before the party we went to eat and then took Luke to Toys R Us for a little birthday shopping. He picked out a new race car track and more cars. Good grief! Him and daddy got all that put together that night while I finished up party details.

Saturday was party day! He loved these blow up dinos I found!

After the party we went to eat at Braums with Mema, Luke got ice cream too :)

Sunday we didn't do too much, I cleaned up from the party and Luke got to play with all his new stuff.

That afternoon we went to pick up his cake for his school party!

Got this picture Sunday :)

Monday he got to have a party at school with all his friends and cookie cake! He was so excited and wanted to wear his lightning mcqueen shirt to match his cake!

After school he got to open his presents from mommy and daddy.

Then we went to dinner at Chilis with family to celebrate! He got a brownie and ice cream and everyone sang to him then he got to blow out more candles!

Love love love this little guy and all the life he brings to us. I know I went over the top this year for his birthday but I just couldn't help it. He is a true blessing and I want to show him in every way :)

Luke's 4th Birthday {part 1}

Pictures from Luke's Dino Birthday Bash!

 

 

 

 

 

We had so much fun! Thank you to everyone who came and made it special!