Summer 2016

We have had a whirl wind of a summer with moving kicking it off and preparing for baby as we wrap it up.  We have spent a lot of time with family and friends, many trips to the zoo, swimming, crafts and much more.  Enjoy the pictures!

Moved in when Lawson was about 6 months old.  Leaving as a family of 5 1/2 :)

Grandma and Grandma Beck with the grandkids (one has been added since this was taken)

Who doesn't love matching dresses!  Thanks Aunt Kayla

Too sweet not to share

Kids enjoying the photo booth at PEO Convention.  We had to support Grandma Keeley

Luke at Tee Ball

Lawson loved football camp!

Lots of Popsicles

Playing at the park

Made a trip to Pawnee Rock

Dad caught a lizard.  The kids loved chasing them.

Back to the zoo with Keeley and Max (not pictured)

Swim lessons for the boys

Laney has fallen in love with babies this summer.  She has gotten to hold all three of her new cousins and doesn't like to give them up.  We will see if the love of babies continues when little sister arrives and sticks around :)

Family trip to Rolling Hills Zoo

Luke's Birthday Parties

The summer has been a little crazy this year with moving and everything.  I did want to make sure we took some time to celebrate Luke turning 6.  We decided to have grandparents over for a birthday dinner on his actual birthday and then did a little friends get together a couple of days later.

I told Luke he got to pick what he wanted to have for our menu at his birthday dinner.  He thought about it for a bit and then said, "Mom I don't think you are going to like this but..."  This made me a bit nervous, but he just wanted to have fish, which he knows I don't care for.  I told him he is the birthday boy so fish it would be (that Dad will be cooking).  They decided on bbq shrimp and chicken.  It was delicious and a great evening of celebrating!

We had some of his friends over for an evening swim party and cupcakes.  The kids loved playing in the water and getting to stay up late.  Thanks to all that came and helped us celebrate Luke!

4th of July

The 4th of July is a big holiday around here.  This year didn't disappoint.  We had some great family time shooting fireworks, eating good food, and getting to watch quite the night show put on by our neighbors.  Happy Independence Day America!

Luke is 6 Years Old

Luke you are another year older and another year wiser.  You continue to amaze us daily with how much you have grown.

 
You are still our most sensitive child, always very concerned with others feelings.  You hate to say good byes.  We are still working on controlling our emotions and trying not to get yourself worked up.

You are very outgoing and love to meet new people.  You will make a new friend in any situation.  You love to play with others and are always making plans to get together with someone.  I love listening to your conversations with others.  You give people your full attention and want to know every detail.  I love the way your mind works and how you piece things together.

As a brother you take control.  Both Lawson and Laney look to you for guidance in needing help or what to play.  They just love to be with you.  We have started to hear you "teach" them so many lessons that you have heard from us.  You are very helpful though and always willing to do what we ask.  You are very excited about your new baby sister coming soon.  You have been counting down the baby list until your sister is next.  We are getting very close to that.  I love watching the three of you together and get excited to see you with your new baby sister as well.  You have been preparing for her arrival and telling me all the things you are going to help with and do for her.

Your interests are still very similar to what they have been.  You love dinosaurs and animals still.  This is probably why you want to be a zoo keeper when you grow up.  You have gotten very into crafts, coloring, or project activities more recently.  You do things by the book though.  You like legos, but prefer to have the directions to put them together.  When you color you like it to be done how the picture looks.

We have thrown you into a little bit of a tornado this year with the moving and changes happening.  You are probably the only one that will remember it all.  You have handled it very well though and take it all in stride.  You just like to ask questions and know the plans and what is happening next.  You are excited for kindergarten to start up next month and can't wait for all that will come with school.  We are so proud of the little man you are becoming and thank God for you everyday.

Happy 6th Birthday Luke!!

Finished Up Preschool

Luke finished his second year of preschool and wrapped up his time at St. John La Lande.  We had a wonderful experience there and know he is ready for kindergarten in the fall.  We got to have an evening of celebrating the occasion with the kids singing songs, getting their "diplomas" and finished off with dessert.  We are so proud of Luke and look forward to everything ahead for him!

The video shares his plans for what he wants to be when he grows up :)