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!)

first hair cut

Yes, I know, you're supposed to wait until after they are a year old before you get their first hair cut. It didn't happen. 2 weeks short of his first birthday, we had to get it cut. It kept tickling his ears and was just out of control.

Daddy got to take off of work to go with us (major deal during tax season) and be the official first hair cut photographer. We headed over to see Jodie. She does amazing work with mommy's hair, so we decided she'd be awesome with Michael. And she was. She worked fast and was so sweet to Michael. He didn't cry until the very end and that was just because he was sick of mommy holding him. He would lean into the clippers and try to turn around to see what she was doing.







Handsome boy....

here he comes....

daddy and michael's week

This last week, I got to go to a technology conference in Austin. Juice also got to go, so we decided to go together. We had a great time hanging out and learning new things for our classrooms.

BUT...I had to leave Michael from Monday to Friday! NOT FUN. I've only gone one night without him. So, 4 nights was a bit much.
Saying goodbye...


I think that Michael and Daddy had a great week though...didn't even know I was gone! Daddy got Michael ready in the mornings then took him to Anna's. After his afternoon nap, Grandma went to pick him up until Daddy got home from work. I think they had tons of fun playing and learning all sorts of new tricks. Of course, Michael slept in each morning, slept through the night, ate good and just hung out with Daddy! They never knew I was gone. Here are some pictures that Daddy & Grandma sent to me during the week...





It was wonderful to get back on Friday. We've had a great weekend. We've relaxed and played at home. Michael hasn't felt well, just a runny nose, but it's been great being with him.

Happy Valentine's Day

I love you Michael Lance!

11 months

Happy 11 month Birthday Sweet Boy!!!!


Oh my...it really has been 11 months hasn't it?? I believe it in ways, but then I really think about it and no, it's doesn't seem possible that he's one month away from being a year old!

Michael is learning all sorts of new tricks these days.

He has learned to clap. He loves to play patty-cake, clap at the basketball games or just clap when he thinks he's done something good. His left hand is in a fist and his right hand claps it! It's precious.

He is taking a few steps! Oh my how the world is fixing to change! He will walk between daddy and me when he wants to. Most of the time, he's distracted by Kirby or one of his toys. He can stand by himself too. Sometimes, he'll be hanging on to the couch and turn around without holding onto anything. Then he realizes what he's really doing. Maybe it's the Air Jordans that help him....he thinks he can run fast and jump high with these cool shoes on.


He can say and wave bye bye. As soon as we walk in the door to Anna's, he reaches for her, turns around and starts doing his bye bye thing.

He can dance on cue....he's a total white boy, but it's still cute!


He loves his bestest friend...


He loves taking baths in the big bath now. He crawls all over the bath and even puts his face in the water. He loves it.

He even loves it when Kirby needs a bath too....


He has learned to throw a little fit when he doesn't get his way or when he wants something. But, all in all, he's a sweet baby boy that is growing too fast. Love you Michael Lance!!!