May Birthdays

Luci is taking a really good nap...that's why the pictures keep coming :) 

My birthday was back in May and Chad, Lu and my parents made sure to make it special.  Chad and Luci sent flowers to school and gifted me with a new ipod.  It was a beautiful day so we went out to a new favorite restaurant of ours.  It was a perfect way to end the day.

The best birthday gift is in my lap :)

Peyton turned 4 in May as well.  No, we have not forgotten about our adorable pup.  We went for a walk to Captain Sundae to spoil him just a little. 

Luci's first trip to Captain Sundae!

Lu and the birthday boy

Happy Birthday Peyton!

Tip Toe Through The Tulips

We lived it up this year during Tulip Time. If you know anything about Holland during Tulip Time you know that the carnies come to town, vendors line the streets, tourists take pictures of children in their dutch costumes, kids get out of school and the traffic is horrible!  It really was fun to see everyone after a long and cold winter.

Mom kept the kids after Lulu's baptism and we scrubbed the streets.  This was my first time partaking in this annual tradition and I do have to admit it was fun!  (Not sure if I wore my costume correctly, oh well.)  It was SOOO hot during the parade.  One kid was left standing by the time we made it down 8th street and that kid happened to be 11.  You were awesome Annie!

My little hot box.

Our scrubbing crew!

1 kid down....6 to go :)

 

Luciana's Baptism and Mother's Day

Hello there blogger land, it's so good to see you again :)  I went back to finish off the school year so keeping up the blog was the last task on my to-do list :) Now that it's officially summer vacation it's my goal to keep the blog updated. I love having this online journal to look back on.  I'll do my best to highlight recent happenings in our household.

We dedicated our sweet girl to the Lord on her 3 month birthday, May 8th.  It also happened to be Mother's Day.  It was a very special day for our family. 






Luci was super sweet...she did great!

 

Steve is a part of our life group and is one of our pastors. 
Our life group was a huge source of support during our journey of infertility. 





After church we had the family back to my parent's house for lunch. 
We are so thankful our family could be a part of this special occasion for Luciana.

  



We thank God daily for the people He has placed in Luci's life.  

 



Sorry love, you'll have to wait another 6 months before you can have your cake.

 





Our little charmer








So thankful to be a mom!  You are such a gift, Luci!

  


Parenting Luci is a huge responsibility and we feel so grateful that God has entrusted her to us. 

We love you so much Luci and pray for wisdom as we raise you. 

 

 


Happy Mother's Day to my mom and sisters!  I am so happy I can be on the "motherhood" journey with my beautiful sisters.  Watching them in action has helped me navigate being a mom to Lu. 

I am so incredibly lucky to have my mom as my  friend and my mentor.  She has shaped me into the woman I am today, I love you! 





Tulip Time 5K and Kid's Fun Run

The fam started off Tulip Time with the annual 5k and Kid's Run. Mom once again placed #1 in her age division a second year in a row! You go girl!! Ella and Liam proved to be fine little runners themselves and Lu was a great cheerleader from her red buggy :)