Happy Father's Day Barrett!

With Father's Day fast approaching I wanted to take the opportunity to let all of you who read this blog know what an amazing dad and husband Barrett is. Here are the reasons why Luke and I love Barrett:

Barrett is probably the kindest person I have ever known. Not the "over-the-top, gushy, just putting on a show" kindness, but "genuine, I truly mean what I say" kindness. He has an amazing way of getting along with just about anyone he meets and he doesn't judge people. He will do anything in his power to help and ease the burdens of others. He is just truly kind.



Barrett is a hard worker. He may have to leave early and get home late to get the job done but he is dedicated to what he does. I so appreciate how hard he works so that I'm able to stay at home with Luke and don't have to worry about how the bills are going to get paid.



Barrett is a peacemaker. He just wants everyone to be happy.



Barrett can fix anything! He has saved us so much money by doing projects that he doesn't have the time or energy for, but gets them done anyway. It is rare to come across something that he doesn't already know how to, or can't figure out how to fix.



Barrett is the best dad. Luke adores his daddy and Barrett adores him. Luke's face lights up the second he sees his dad. Barrett is so good with Luke and can make him laugh hysterically!



Barrett is the best husband. He treats me like a queen. He is so patient with me and with all of my quirks. He is my best friend.



Those are just some of the many reasons why we love Barrett so much.
Happy Father's Day, we love you!!

(p.s. I hope this doesn't embarrass you too much Barrett!!)

Luke reading

So Luke really liked this page in the book!

Books

Luke loves his books. He'll sit and look at his books for a good hour or so. It is so funny to watch him and listen to him "reading" the books.

He checks out each page


Turns the pages very carefully


He inpects the pages he really likes up close


Thank goodness for books!!

Luke Crawling!

Ahhhh....he's mobile!

Luke is all of a sudden everywhere and into EVERYTHING! He thinks it is really funny when I tell him "no" and he does it anyway. I think he is starting to figure out that mom doesn't think that it is so funny. He does the funniest crawl, he keeps one leg bent under him and the other straight out. He cruises everywhere and pulls himself up on everything. He loves to pull himself up on the wall and walk around the perimeter of the room.

Here is a front view of his crawl


Here's the back view


This is what kept him busy while I was cleaning the kitchen. He was so proud of himself that he found the pots and pans!

Ansley and Emmi!

Last week I was able to go meet my dear friend Melissa's twin girls! They are just so tiny and sweet. I could have stayed and held them all day (although not both at the same time, that was tricky!) This makes 4 girls for Melissa and her husband Whit, wow. Anyway, congrats Whit and Melis, I known what miracles these two little girls are to the two of you!!

Melis and her babies!


Ansley Kate


Emilyne Whitney




I hope I didn't mix up the girls (they are identical), but I'm pretty sure I got it right!

Catch Up......Again

I realize that I'm horrible at keeping up with my blog, but I hope to do better in the future (I tell myself that everytime I do one of these "catch up" posts.) What has happened over the past few weeks? My first Mother's Day, jog/walking the Race for a Cure 5K with some great friends, a visit to the children's musuem, planting our garden and flower beds, and another trip to the zoo! Below are pic's from all of these fun outings.

Our garden



Getting "So Big"


Me and my boy on my first Mother's Day!

My Two boys snoozing


Race for a Cure with my good friends, Lisa Lyman, Steph Hess, Misty Mayfield, me, and Meggan Gonzalez (thanks for the pic Megg!)


The Zoo revisted. Tommy McGee, Jack Gonzalez, Luke (in the AWESOME stroller Barrett gave me for Mother's Day), and Sophie & Olivia Lyman.


Children's Museum with my friend Steph, her son Cameron, and our friend Misty's two girls Paige and Elle.