Cow Appreciation Day 2016

We had fun this year at Cow Appreciation Day 2016. Don't you love babies dressed up like cows? Especially when they wear tutus? 

A Look at the changes over the years at Cow Appreciation Day 

1 Month with Lilly Grace

One month ago I walked around school and my classroom not knowing I'd meet this sweet girl later that evening. Lilly Grace on 4.8.16, you changed our lives as we became a family of 4. Your labor, although it started at school, was much faster than your brother, but still just as painful. Who knew you'd make your entrance so quickly. The nurses and I all love the number game that is your birthday, 4.8.16.

Currently this sweet girl sleeps well at night, waking a few times of course to eat, but is generally happy for someone waking up haha. She's too long for the one piece newborn outfits and is growing into 0-3 months clothing, although most still swallow her. She enjoys laying on the play mat staring at the fan and being loved on by her big brother. Her hands and arms are constantly moving, as most pictures show. She still loves to be swaddled and to lay on your chest balled up to nap. Overall, she's happy and cuddly. We are blessed for the last month and we are excited to see her grow in the future.

Thanks for my onesie Aunt Becca

1 month old on Mother's Day 

Christmas Lights at the Zoo

Fun at the Lights Before Christmas at the Zoo with our pals, The Powell's 

Lucas was a little upset at first, but he did a lot better than I anticipated

But Audrey Blake was not happy at all

We love the Powell's 

20 Weeks

We've reached the halfway point with Lilly Grace. It's hard to believe we're already that far in. We spend so much time counting down and looking forward to all the milestones, but it's a little sad how truly fast it passes in the grand scheme of things. I pray I enjoy and soak up every week and moment left in this pregnancy. At 20 weeks, the LG is the size of a mango! At our ultrasound, she was measuring only 1 day ahead, good news. All things look good and I'll return on Dec. 30 for my glucose test and another check up. The doctor even said we'd take another look at her because they couldn't see all of her spine. No worries, he just wants to be able to see it, and her position wasn't very cooperative. I am of course excited because that's another ultrasound to see our little princess!

Lucas is starting to remember a baby is in mama's belly, but I don't think he truly understands yet. But I know he'll be very excited once she arrives, although, he may not be happy she stays :) But he'll get there. We are very excited for the next 20 weeks, and we are so blessed.


And for a few weeks, we will have a pretty background for our baby fruit and bump pics!

Paw Patrol Pawty Planning

Last year I ordered a lot of things for Lucas' FIRST birthday, after failing to create anything I liked. This year I got a head start and with our theme being Paw Patrol, it seems to be easier to create things for his party that I would otherwise pay for. I'm pretty excited for all the planning and creating I've done through this time. Can't wait for his TWO year old pawty :)

Cupcake Toppers

The top two were made by me. The invitation was not, and the shirt is one Lucas' grandmaw got him. I think instead of a monogrammed shirt, we are going with this one (of course, if he still has a cast or splint, we may not be able to, but I don't think he will). 

#homegrouptakesnmb2015

Our church homegroup took a beach trip this year. We stayed at the Fish Frye in North Myrtle Beach, and we had a TON of fun!! Take a look at our adventures. We'd never been to the beach with friends, so this was a first, but definitely not the last time we'll do it, so much fun!!

Steak and Shake fun

Crab legs

Back Porch Swinging

Dolphin Cruise

On the beach everyday

Outlet shopping and helicopter ride fun

Broadway at the Beach-Lucas went to RideMakerz and made himself a car

The kiddos and saying goodbye to the beach

Broadway Dinosaur fun

silly smiles

My family

Cow Appreciation Day 2015

We spent our lunch with a bunch of cows:) but at least they were all cute cows. Here's a look at our Cow Appreciation Day lunch with Audrey Blake, Silas, Tucker, and Parker. It was also a goodbye for the Howe family, who we miss so much already!!

Lucas and AB

The 3 Musketeers plus Parker and the mommies (this was post costume for most of the group) Ha

Me an my little cow

Here's a comparison and throwback to Cow Appreciation Day last year with Silas

Lucas wanted to wave at the cow last year, but did NOT want the cow coming as close as last year :) But all he talked about was the cow :) 

Our Country 'Tis of Thee

Happy 4th of July! We spent the day at Grandma Snell's house with the family on the lake. Lucas played with all the cousins and kids. We met baby Jackson. Our little man made it all day 6:30 am (wake up time), the 2.5hr ride to the lake, play time until 4:30...before he stopped to nap on our 2.5hr ride home. We stopped for dinner on the way home and Lucas played on the playground and at the splash pad before heading home for bath and bedtime. Then Andrew and I spent sometime outside watching our neighbors near and far shoot off some fireworks. What a beautiful, fun day with our sweet family celebrating this amazing free country that so many spend time protecting. 

God Bless America!!

Here's a look at our day

 

 

The sign of a good day for this boy...cute but DIRTY outfit :)