It's a Long One!

I haven't written a real post in so long. I have so much to say. I hope you are ready!

March was the busiest month of all for us. We had things going on every day of every weekend the whole month. It was insane. I am happy to be able to breathe again. We are still trying to get our house on the market. There are so many things that need to be done that don't take any money(whoo hoo) just time. We are just about done and I'm hopeful that it will be FOR SALE sooner than later.

In all of the craziness of March, my sweet baby boy turned ONE. He brings so much joy to us and is so full of personality. He loves the attention so much already. I never knew how much I could love these two boys.

Things Luke is doing-

Your favorite game is peek a boo and you usually cover your ears instead of your eyes.
You are walking all over the place and currently have two skinned up knees that do not slow you down.
You are saying mama, dada, big daddy, granny, bye, hello, hi, ball
You love anything that resembles a phone. You put it straight to your ear and say LO?
You have turned to into a mama's boy overnight and I love it!
You love to play rough with your brother, and you are quick to bite him. I tell him it's your only defense!
You got your first haircut. You screamed until I put that first Dum Dum sucker in your mouth. The crying was all over. You look so big, and it makes me sad.
You LOVE Mrs. Cathy (your sitter)
You love your Granny so much too. Your face lights up when she comes in the door.
You come up and give us hugs out just because. It's the sweetest thing.
If you are quiet in the house and we can't find you, 9 times out of 10, you are in your brother's room playing with his toys.

You love to eat any and everything you see. ALL. DAY. LONG.

I am counting down the days until summer break so I can stay home and spend time with you and your brother!!

We celebrated Luke's birthday last weekend in Centerville and will have another small party in Willis this weekend too. I wanted my brother to be a part of it if he could since he is not here for many family celebrations. I have not eaten crawfish once this whole season. We are boiling crawfish Friday night for Luke's party. No clue who had the idea?!!

Jake turned 5 in February and I never updated about him, so here it goes-

You are reading so well and it makes me so happy to listen to you.
You have been riding your bike all over without training wheels. I literally just looked outside one day and you were riding. I am still wondering who taught you?
You are starting your first season of t-ball this year. I can't wait.
You love playing outside and will stay out all day if I would let you.
You still require SO much sleep. Two hour naps still happen and you usually don't put up too much of a fight.
Chocolate milk is still your favorite.
You want to eat candy all of the time. And you just don't understand why I won't let you.
You are still carrying around the blanket. It looks real, real bad.
You are still very rough and all boy.

I do see you growing up. You have such a sweet heart and are starting to realize not all of your friends want to tackle and wrestle. Mama has been praying about this for quite some time now ;)

You love to snuggle and watch cartoons in the morning.

You could stay up all night and watch TV. As long as something is going on, you are staying up to see it.

You still love to pick the guitar and the last time you played with Cody I could not even tell you were there. You are starting to be able to pick up on the notes and follow along. It amazes me. I think you are tired of people saying you are too young for lessons. You have decided to learn on your own!

I finished my half marathon. I really did it! It was such a great experience and I love running all over again. That is what I wanted out of this. I am not sure if I'm fit for 13 miles, I think 6-7 would work just fine!

Finally, I helped throw my best friend a baby shower a few weeks ago. Amy and I have been friends since we were born. She is pregnant with a baby girl and I am so excited for her!! She was always the girly girl and me the tomboy. Her son, Dylan, is so precious but I know this sweet girl will make their family complete. She is such an awesome mommy! 

Cody and I recently got our marriage blessed in the Catholic church and we are so excited. Our new priest has been amazing for our church. I am taken back by all of the things that have happened in our lives this past year. I am looking forward to helping our little church grow along with my faith.