Tuesday, March 30, 2010

spring time

Although it doesn't look like Michael was happy, this boy LOVES being outside. He says, 'sigh' and points to the door! We are loving the warm spring weather...




Sunday, March 28, 2010

lately

Lately, it seems like we've been busy. I don't really know why, but we have.

Spring break was fun. Michael and I had a lazy week and just got to hang out. He had his one year well check with Dr. Landry on that Thursday, but we had to reschedule because the fog was so bad. The end of spring break, we decided to go see Juice & Pa. Of course, it had to snow when we were there! We still had fun though.
He got chased by a worm...

Eat some of Juice's yummy spaghetti...

farm with Pa...

play with Aunt Shelley & Uncle Curt...

and even play the piano like Uncle Bruce does...

When we got home, it sure was looking like spring and we are super glad!!


We finally got to go to his doctor's appointment this last Thursday. She really seemed pleased with everything he is doing. Is he saying three words? Yes! Is he crawling...umm, Running? Yes! Is he trying and drinking some milk? Yes! She said his ears look the best she's seen in a while. Awesome! Maybe we can get through this spring season without any ear infections or colds. He weighed in at 21 pounds and was 29.5 inches tall. Unfortunately, he did have to get three shots. He did not like this part of it. Good thing Grandma got to go with us to help calm a boy down afterwards. Juice met us afterwards and she took Michael home for a few nights. I think he had a super fun time after the soreness wore off from the shots.

He even got to shave with Pa. The pictures on the wall behind them are me, Bruce & Curt doing the same thing! :)


We met back in Lubbock on Saturday so get Michael back. After lunch, we went to play with Gracyn. We are sad because Gracyn and her mommy & daddy are moving back to Amarillo. We know God is going to bless their new journey, but it sure is hard to say goodbye. That just means that this summer, we get to go to Amarillo and have fun times.



So here is to another good week. Michael gets to go back to see Anna and I think they are both excited and have missed each other. He didn't get to see her last week because she had surgery, but she is better now and ready to see Michael.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

happy st. patrick's day


This was us one year ago...

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

total cheese ball...

I got the camera out the other day and the cheese ball came out!









Sunday, March 07, 2010

it's a home-run!!

Since Michael almost shares his birthday with his Uncle Curt, we decided to do a combined party for them. And let me just say it was a home-run!

Uncle Curt flew down for the big game...


There were balloons everywhere!

and decorations everywhere...


his friend Kamryn...

He got to hang out with some cousins he doesn't get to see very often...he had a blast.
Caden...

Paisleigh and Abi...

Anna and Audrey...

It's cake time! Happy Birthday to you...



the only family picture we got!

Cheese ball...

Little Jo...

Meemaw...(we missed you GranBob)

Grandma and Granddaddy...

Gimi and Grandpa...

Pa and Juice...

Thanks for coming to the party!

Michael had a wonderful first birthday! He is so blessed to have the family and friends that he has. We missed those of you who couldn't be here. He has had a fun day playing with all of his new toys. Thank you again to everyone! We love you.

how you have grown!

Friday, March 05, 2010

one very special year

Happy Happy Birthday Michael Lance!


I can not believe that this day has come so fast! Everyone says it goes by way too fast and until you experience it, you never know exactly how fast your baby can grow. Wow, what a difference a year can make.

We were forever changed on March 5, 2009. We now know the unconditional love someone can have.


And today, our life is so much more special because of this sweet boy. We are so thankful to God that we were given this opportunity to be his parents, and so thankful for a healthy boy.

All the sweet memories will forever be etched in our minds and hearts. We cannot wait for all the memories that will be made.


This boy has grown and learned so much lately. He is now walking! Yes, it started about 2-3 weeks ago. He had been taking a few steps, but then one day he decided to go across the room. He loves this new freedom. He hasn't learned how to just stand without pulling up on something, but it won't be long.

He got his first haircut...don't you think he needed one??!?

He loves balls...basketballs, baseballs, footballs...he is his daddy's son!

He still eats so good...except when he falls asleep.

We are running out of high places to put things. He can stand on his tippy toes and reach until he can get whatever he wants.

He LOVES to be outside...cries when we come in.

Happy Birthday sweet boy....We love you!!!

(birthday party tomorrow...pictures coming soon!)