Bad Hair Day

This looks just like John's hair every morning!

I think we must have done a lot of wiggling around in the bed last night!

8 Months Old

John Luke is 8 months old! I cannot believe it. As you can see he has learned how to wave bye-bye. He is pulling up on everything, and even letting go but he can't stand but just a second. He is doing paddy-cake constantly. He has also started sucking his thumb. He never took a pacifier and I thought we were going to get by with not needing anything but he has found his thumb and likes it. He said "mama" a few times and "bye-bye" but I haven't been able to get him to do it again lately. He is into everything! I cannot turn my back! It is so hard to really believe that he is already this old. I remember when he was born everyone said he'll grow so fast you better enjoy every second. Boy, were they right!!!

A Few More of My Favorites...

This is his new trick. Act like a dog.
Like father, like son.

This was precious. John and John Luke got up before me on Christmas morning and "wrapped" my present together. John said John Luke ate more of the paper than he used.

Christmas With Nan and Grandpa

Amy, Brian, Dawn, Kimberly, Me, John
John Luke with one of his Christmas presents.
Mama (or Nan) with her Christmas present.
John Luke and Grandpa. (Please forgive the hat.)

We had Christmas with my family Christmas night. John Luke got a Laugh and Learn Learning Home, pop-up, and clothes. He liked to open and shut the door on his "mini house" and crawl through. I got money and a stocking full of stuff. John got money, "stuff", and an old double ax that daddy had restored from one he found at work. Everyone had a good time hanging out and watching John Luke. He is no doubt the center of attention at that house! After we opened presents we all played Cranium. Let me tell you that is not an easy game. John and I were on a team and needless to say we did not win! We seemed to always draw the wrong card. I must say John was pretty good at his drawings! I was terrible.

Papa and Granny were not able to be with us this year because Papa has been in the hospital. We all went up today and had our Christmas with them. He is doing better right now. I think Granny is the one we have to worry about. She is so stubborn and will not do what she needs to do to take of herself. Pray that Papa will get well and Granny will LISTEN!

Now that Christmas is over once again, what will we do? I'm sure it won't be hard to find something to keep busy. I think I need to go ahead and start getting ready for next year. It seems to always get here before I am ready. Have a Happy New Year!

Christmas Morning

John and I had our Christmas at home with John Luke on Christmas morning. John Luke got a Learn and Groove Musical Table and an Alphabet Drum. He seemed to like them both for about 5 minutes and then he was more interested in the wrapping paper, boxes, kitchen cabinets, or the bug he found in the corner. Maybe next year will be a little more exciting. We decided at this point it is definitely a waste of money to buy a bunch of toys because he gets more enjoyment out of the box it came in than the actual toy!

I got a new purse that I can fit all my stuff in and still have room for a diaper, bottle and wipes! Just what I needed!! I also got some Jessica McClintock perfume. John got a drill that he had been wanting and some Clinique Happy cologne. I love that stuff! I am so blessed with a loving and supportive husband, beautiful, healthy son and all the other "things" in life one could ask for. I just have to stop and say "Thank You Jesus!"

Christmas with Grammie and Papa

John Luke and Caleb (John Luke-8 months, Caleb-10 1/2 months)
John Luke with Grammie
John Luke with Papa
John Luke with Granny. (John's grandmother)

We had Christmas with Grammie and Papa (formerly known as Wayland and Sue) last night. Jessica, Michael, and Caleb were home so John Luke got to play with Caleb. He always seems to be a little shy of Caleb to begin with but he eventually comes around and has fun playing. They got more toys than we could hardly put in the truck. I think the adults had more fun watching the kids than the kids did opening the gifts. Aunt Carol from Chicago was here for Christmas this year and that was nice. (Very nice as she would say.) Granny and Papa were able to join us for a little while. John Luke sat with Granny and observed. He likes to look around at his surroundings. Next year the boys will be talking and walking. That should be fun! With two healthy boys, all the gifts and good food, it is very clear that Jesus has blessed this family beyond measure. I want John Luke to always enjoy the fun of Christmas but also to never forget the REAL reason for Christmas!!

Birthday Boy

Today, Dec. 23, is John's birthday. He is 31 years old!! I had to get a few pictures of my two boys. I thought they looked so handsome in their church clothes. Even though some people (I won't mention any names) thought John Luke looked sissy in his bubble suit with the snowflakes. I, ofcourse, thought he was precious! Happy Birthday Daddy!!