He’s on the move…

Luke turned 3 months old a couple of weeks ago. He has become more active lately and smiles so much! Just last night, he rolled over from his back onto his stomach…WOW…he’ll be crawling before I know it!
                            

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

Last week we began decorating the house for Christmas! I can’t describe to you just how much I LOVE Christmas…It’s by far my favorite holiday! I hope to always make it special for my family and hope to always impress on them the true meaning of Christmas…the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!

 

THE TOWN OF SUMRALL CHRISTMAS PARADE! JT loved it. Luke found better things to do ;)        

Luke’s Tree            

 

JT’s Tree

     

Two Little Turkeys

Thanksgiving 2011…

                   

 

Luke is 10 weeks old!!!

A couple of weeks ago, Our Little Luke-y turned 2 months old…I’m just now getting his 2 month old pictures up…it’s been a bit busy around here lately…and as much as I like to think I’m always on top of things…well, I’m not :)

Yesterday, Luke had his 2 month shots…he did great, but it broke my heart…he had actual tears…but to my surprise…I held it together!

He’s getting SO big…he now weighs 11 pounds 13 ounces! 

Luke saying “happy birthday big brother” ;)

Grateful for “the little things”…

November 7

I’m grateful for ALL the “little things” I take for granted everyday…You know what I’m talking about…the things that really aren’t “little” when you stop to think about them…like…

running water, electricity, heating and air conditioning, my car, my very comfy bed, my computer, my cell phone, soap, my washing machine/dryer (and all other household appliances…especially my coffee maker), FOOD, money to buy needs and comforts, ETC, ETC, ETC!

November 8

Today I’m grateful to live in a country (although far from perfect) where I can live in freedom, raise my children and live my life mostly at peace and without constant fear of death or persecutions, a place I can VOTE and it actually count, a place I can worship God without having to hide it, and a place I can make a difference for the kingdom of God! Thank you God for The United States of America and for allowing me to live here!

So much to be grateful for!

I can’t believe this is the first year that I’ve done a “month of thanks” prior to thanksgiving day…it has made me extremely aware of the blessings in my life! A month will not be enough time to record it all :)

November 5th

I’m thankful for my family! They are beyond precious to me!

Thank you, momma, for introducing me to my sweet Jesus, for ALWAYS encouraging me (you’ve always made me feel like I could accomplish anything), for listening, for knowing when to be MOM and when to be FRIEND, for being the ultimate example of how to serve others through word and deed, for EVERY home cooked meal you’ve ever made for me (you truly are THE BEST cook I know)!!!! You are the best momma in the world!

Thank you, daddy, for teaching me how to work hard (even though I didn’t like it at the time), for teaching me (by example) what I should look for in a husband (kindness, gentleness, strength, etc)  for ALWAYS being there for me, for providing for ALL my needs and most of my “wants”, for teaching me (and expecting me to use) manners AT ALL TIMES, for teaching me to respect others and myself! I’m SO proud to be a daddy’s girl!

Thank you Big SIS, for being my unwavering friend, for loving me during those times I was “unlovable”, for being my biggest supporter in everything I’ve ever done, for late night talks, for crying with me and laughing with me, for ALWAYS being willing to help me (I’m not going to mention specifics but I still can’t believe how selfless you were the day of JT’s 2nd birthday party)!!! You are an amazing sister and I love you to pieces!

I’m extremely thankful for MY IN-LAWS!  Every single one of you are so very special to me!  I never, ever understand all the “bad in-law” jokes…seriously, I just don’t get them! You’ve loved me and taken me in as your own. I am forever grateful to have you all in my life!

November 6

I’m really grateful for growing up a Southern Girl. More specifically,  a Mississippi Girl from a small town. Here, tea is sweet but our accent is even sweeter. After living away for a short period of time, I will admit…we DO talk funny! But it’s also beautiful…almost like we sing our words! It’s ALMOST worth moving away for awhile to be able to “hear” what we really sound like :)  I love that we call people “sugar” and “darlin” and that someone is always “gettin their heart blessed”!  I love that people still “just drop in” for a visit and that “y’all” is both singular and plural! I love that people here still wave to you (even if they are “blessing your heart” under their breath) ;) I love that we still teach our children to say “yes maam and yes sir”!  Thank you, God, for lettting me grow up in the South!

JT’s THREE!

THREE! I just can’t believe it! Jeremiah Thomas, you are my FAVORITE 3 year old IN THE ENTIRE WORLD! I love you in ways I could never describe with words…you are my sweet blessing…my little comedian…the giver of precious “fish” kisses…you have an imagination that Disney would pay big bucks for…you are kind…you are energetic…you are full of giggles…you love for mommy to scratch your back when you’re sleepy…you test boundaries…you get super excited about “prizes”…you say THE SWEETEST prayers I’ve ever heard in my life!…you are all this and SO MUCH MORE! I LOVE YOU, JT!

To celebrate the three years of JT’s life…we had a “JT the Builder” party with his friends! For weeks before the party, JT was so excited…mostly at the thought of it being his turn to: have Happy Birthday sung to him and to blow out the “fire”! Oh, and he was pretty excited about the presents (which, by the way, his friends went way overboard with this year)…big time thanks to all who came to his party and for all the great gifts…JT LOVES them ALL!

 

                       

 

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY, JT!