Sweet.....

I love this photo of Nate and his Daddy. He wanted to show his Dad something "cool" on the iPad before he left for work one morning. 

Silly Boys.....

The other day these two little guys were being silly.  I wish you could "hear" these photos....just imagine alot of giggling.

I love these kind of moments.

My Little Helper.....

I have lots of little helpers throughout the day and it looks like Adam wanted to do his share.  He loves get a hold of the broom if I leave it out in the kitchen....he's so fun to watch.

Enjoy these photos of our growing boy and that sweet face....he totally brightens our days.

And yes....the walker that he is in is ancient. They don't make em' like that anymore!  He loves having some wheels to cruise around the house with.  

Happy Birthday Luke.....

It was 3 years ago on June 4, that God blessed us with our fourth child....Luke William. I dedicate this post to my "full of life" son who I love deeply and couldn't imagine my life without.

You make me laugh every single day.....

You challenge me every single day.....

You keep life interesting with your emotionally charged personality.....

You were excited to get your own sports stuff for your birthday...

You have an amazing imagination.....

You even have an imaginary friend named, "Judge".....

You just got your first buzz cut from your Dad.....

(I'm still getting used to how much older you look!)

You like to be pulled in your wagon.....

You love to ride your bike.....

(and just started using your pedals)

You enjoy playing in your sandbox.....

You love playing with your monster trucks and your brother's Star Wars action figures.....

You like to use your wooden tools and pretend to fix stuff.....

You like to say, "Check it out".....

You have a super sweet belly laugh.....

You would rather be shirtless....

(I actually had to put your shirt on right before these photos were taken :)

You just started taking a tubby with your baby brother.....

You love love love to play the drums, all. the. time......

You have a favorite drummer, Mr. Bedinghaus .....

(thanks for the sweet drumsticks Rob!!)

You have the sweetest sounding prayers.....

You like to tell people that your name is "Dash".....

(from "The Incredibles")

You love green apples, and eat about 2 every day.....

You love to wear camo just like your brother Noah.....

You listen to music as you fall asleep at night.....

You still sleep with your little bear that you have had your whole life.....

You like to fight the "bad guys" with your guns.....

You pretend that Lauren is the princess.....

You say you no longer need a nap because you are a big boy.....

(I beg to differ)

You love going for walks around the neighborhood.....

You are finally potty trained.....

(my most difficult one yet!)

You like to ring the doorbell, and when I open it you say, "Pizza Guy!".....

You seem to be out of your destructive faze.....

(Praise the LORD!)

You love to ride on your Daddy's back.....

You are always making crazy sound effects when you play with your toys.....

You are always driving your brother Nate crazy with those sound effects.....

You call me your "Sweetheart".....

(melts my heart every time)

You run to the door when Daddy gets home from work.....

You are such a great big brother to baby Adam, you still love to hold him.....

You enjoy playing with playdough.....

You've worked hard this year memorizing Scripture with your brothers and sister.....

You love to play with your brothers' lego creations.....

(you are getting better about being careful with them....which Nate is thankful for)

You love to wrestle with your Daddy and brothers.....

You love mama's chocolate chip pumpkin muffins.....

(I mad them special for you on your birthday)

You have lots of little buddies your age from church.....

Your favorite animal is a piggy.....

You love to be read to.....

(one of my favorite things to do with you)

You still like to play in your little pool on the deck.....

Your favorite band is The Good Shepherd Band.....

You have a certain smile you give when I ask for you to show me your "special smile".....

As you blew out your candles I couldn't help the emotion that welled up within me. Here you were, 3 years old already....I could hardly believe what a big boy you've become. You started talking around a year old, and haven't stopped....you give us lots of laughter with your sense of humor. There certainly is never a dull moment with you....your personality is both a blessing and a challenge. Daddy and I pray for you everyday. We pray that God would be merciful as we raise you up to be a godly man....that He would work in and through us showing us much grace along the way. I love our special time we have in the morning before your brothers and sister wake up....just you and I snuggled up on the couch reading a pile of your favorite books. I have so very much to be thankful for and you my sweet son, are certainly one of them.

Happy Birthday Lukey

I Love You,

Mommy