Saturday, March 29, 2014

11 Months Old Luke!





11 months? How did that happen? Cannot believe in the next post Luke will be ONE year old! Rascally rascal that boy is, into everything, curious about everything, so determined to stand up and walk...so so close to actually walking! Luke always wants to be with Hannah, "playing" with her toys and imitating what she does, mimicking her sounds (both good and bad ones), chasing her fast through the house! There is no escaping Lukey! Mama, Dada, Aah-ma (we think he trying to say Hannah when we hear this one) bah, nanananana (Nana or banana or both), ah-pa (Papa) are a his best sounding words right now - he is very vocal and loud, his grunts, yells and cries fill the house! So much love for this little brother...



Hungry boy, Lukey eats like a champ at almost every meal. His favorites are definitely bananas, avocados, apples, pears, sweet potatoes, chicken, hamburger meat, rice, beans, tortillas, bread, pancakes, waffles, peas, carrots, mashed potatoes, french fries, and more! Luke will try most anything we offer him, and is always ready to have "grown up" food when he sees us eating. He has 4 teeth (two top and two bottom) with at least another two on top on the way! A strong and sturdy 21 lbs - he has earned many nicknames such as big boy, chubs, chubby chubs, little man and of course "Lukey" which Hannah started! Taking two naps a day, this little one plays hard and crashes early - bathtime/bedtime around 6:30/7 and he sleeps till about 6:30am, waking up happy and ready to play! Watching Hannah and Luke together is the best - such sweet siblings, well, most of the time! Days around here may be crazy at times...but I couldn't imagine it any other way!

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Spring for a weekend...

Ok, honestly I could not be more ready for warm weather and bright sunshine! So much for living in the "South"...our weather has been terrible this winter! Luckily my dad brought a few days of sun and warmth when he arrived from Texas and everyone took advantage!




My favorite thing about playing outside with Lukey is to watch him push a walking toy...something about his little waddle that makes everyone smile! Papa enjoyed playtime so much - the kids, especially Luke, changed so much since October when we saw him last! Smiles for all!




My favorite thing about playing outside with Hannah is watching her make up games, sing songs, and role play - she also entertains Luke, he is fascinated with her! While Luke napped we took advantage of our girl time and painted our toes - bring on sandal weather!




Saturday, March 8, 2014

Proud Papa


After Olivia came home, she had a few days to settle in before my dad arrived from Texas to meet her! What a proud Papa he is to have another beautiful granddaughter...so blessed!



Can you tell how much Hannah loves Olivia!?!


Of course my mom is over the moon thrilled to have another granddaughter too! Little Lukey isn't really sure what is going on but he gets plenty of kisses & cuddles - our only little boy! After many failed attempts at photos of all the kids together with mom & dad...this day was the most successful! THREE precious grandchildren to love!






Sunday, March 2, 2014

Meet Olivia!



We could not wait to meet our little Olivia! She was just as beautiful as we imagined!







Mike & Lukey met her Sunday after church - our kids wore their Big Sis/Lil Bro shirts and brought a coordinating onesie for Olivia! Welcome to the family little one - we love you!






Saturday, March 1, 2014

Olivia Teresa

Today our precious niece was born...
Olivia Teresa Landers 7lbs 4oz 20in

"Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth."
Psalm 100: 1








Couldn't be more thrilled to welcome this precious baby into the world! Love you Olivia XOXOXO