Luke: 6 Months Young

Luke turned 6 months this past Sunday! We had time to visit Aunt Jonica and she took some awesome photos for us in the park across from her apartment. She moved about 6 weeks ago, so it was nice to finally see where she lives and works. I have to admit I am jealous that she lives in such a cool place with things to do -- city life! We were able to catch up with a few friends from college and meet their daughter. She liked Luke and wanted to hold him (even though he looked bigger than her!)

Today, Luke had his 6 mo check up and weighed in at 20 #'s, 8 oz and was 28'' in length. That's 95% for both (he's a big boy!) I had to survive being in the room during his shots for the first time because Tyler had to get back to work. Luke was a trooper and we are both home now and he's taking a nap :)

Here are a few photos from the park:

It's officially summer for our YG kids, so it will be fun to go hiking with them this week, summer solitude next week and so many other things going on in the coming months!
In the meantime, we are looking forward to some rest tonight after going non stop to Indy, Memorial day with my family and then Monday with Tyler's family! It's been fun :)

Things to be thankful for today: a HEALTHY baby!!! I will never take for granted the things he can do because I know that's not the case for all babies. I am thankful for safe travels and time with our families.
Prayer Requests: To show more of Christ in my everyday life and less of me. 

Then there were 3...

A lot happened in the past 2 years, but I don't want to bore you, so let's just say I'm starting back up this blog because of a baby who has completely stolen my heart, Luke! There are so many new things that happen daily/weekly and I don't ever want to forget his milestones, so what better way to record them then here!? After all, this is the blog we started before getting married and allowed you to see our first apartment, we wrote about our first real jobs, graduating college, God bringing us home, buying a house, and now the best chapter yet...making a family!

Let's just jump back to November 26, 2012 at 8:48pm when Luke joined the world! 8 lbs 11 oz, 21 inches long and growing like crazy ever since! Wow, nothing describes the love of the Lord better then when you wrap your arms around your own baby and realize everything Christ did for us! 

 I liked having Luke towards the beginning of winter because it was a great excuse to stay at home and be warm! In the past 6 months, Luke has gained a ton of weight (specifics coming next week after his 6 mo appt), traveled to Destin, Fl, eats green beans, peas and sweet potatoes (first time today for the sweet potatoes and he loved them), he's been to several youth nights, stayed at Nana Karen's once, started teething (just one right now on the bottom!) and is starting to sit up. Things are happening too fast.

Tyler has a crazy busy summer ahead and Luke & I will get to join him at one of the many youth trips he has to plan. I promise, photos and updates to follow. For some strange reason, Luke allows me to write a novel on here, I hope your not too bored! ;)

Things I am thankful for today:
A Godly husband who leads us in the Word, my church family and those people I am close with who I will spend an eternity with in heaven, family living close, my 2 adorable nephews who also have part of my heart (you'll see plenty of photos of them too!) and lastly, where God has us right now -- the center of His will.