Noah is 3!!!

My little man turned 3! Wow, cannot believe it! It seems like just yesterday when he was brought to us in the hospital in a stocking! He was born at 10:38 pm on Christmas Eve after 21 1/2 hours of labor. Absolutely loved holding him after his birth. What a blessing straight from God!

He has brought so much joy to our lives.

He is joyful,

handsome,

active (please let me out!),

full of adventure,

full of fun,

so sweet,

a perfectionist,

smart(working on #4),

full of an imagination,

and full of love!

Love you my sweet boy!

First Hair Cut

Luke had his first hair cut yesterday, on his big brother's 3rd birthday! What an eventful day!

I've always cut Noah's hair. He has gotten one professional cut and it costs $18 and it took her 5 minutes...not going to do that again!!! I may not do the most professional job but I am certainly not spending that kind of money for all three of the males in my life to get hair cuts...I cut them all myself. I will say Luke was pretty difficult though! Noah is pretty still as he watches TV but Luke's wasn't so interested. I tried to turn a Baby Einstein on but it didn't work. I got all around his head well but cutting the line around his ears and neck wasn't pretty difficult with a twitching child...reminded me of Buddy the Elf at the doctors office!

Here is the handsome boy!

He looks so much older! Where did my baby go?

9 Months!!!

Luke was 9 months yesterday! He is such a joy! I love him so!!!!

Updates on Luke...

-he eats pretty good. I do have to be a bit deceptive with some of his vegetable servings like mixing in applesauce. His favorites are still cereal (breast milk with oatmeal) and any meats. He has taken one bottle of 3 oz. when he was really hungry and I was gone. He is not a fan of the bottle! But, I guess I know that he'll survive if Jesus takes me home!

-he is over his separation anxiety. I am still his favorite but he is letting others hold him and play with him now. And thankfully not needing me all night long.

-he loves hugs, snuggling, and rocking. He is very loving and full of joy! Such a happy boy!

-he is increasingly more interested in Noah and what he is doing. He is starting to try to get in the mix while John and Noah are wrestling.

-loves taking a bath in the big bath and especially when Noah is in there! He just giggles and talks the whole time!

-he is still a bad sleeper. Right before Thanksgiving he had actually slept until 4 or 5 for a few days. I was loving it! But then he got a cold and ear infection from all the drainage and has been sleeping bad again. But now I have hope that he will sleep well one day soon and I will one day get decent sleep again. It has been way too long!

-his favorite thing to say is 'dada' but also says other things like 'mama.' He mostly likes to fake laugh like his big brother. They laugh often but I guess they feel the need to fake laugh too. So full of joy!

-lately his favorite thing to do to show off is give me a high five or flex his muscles. He loves flexing his muscles after we say 'strong.' He is soooo proud after he does it too! So cute!!!

-he has had 8 teeth for a few weeks now. I am sure the next will pop through any time now. I sure would love a break though!

-he has become quite the professional cruiser. He walks all along the walls and all through out the house. Dangerous!

-his favorite mission is sticking his hands in the toilet. He loves playing in the water. I am thankful he loves his bath but now a fan of this past time!

-he likes to follow his brother every where and even tries to crawl or walk in his walker to his room while Noah is napping.

-he has become extremely hard to change-whether it be his diaper or clothes. He just wants to turn over and crawl or stand up ALWAYS!

-he also still loves pulling my hair and trying to eat it. He is always playing with my hair and sometimes his!

Luke, you are such a joy! I love you more everyday!