on a happy note

lucas is fussy free!! It was pretty painless overall. i opted not to break him from his fussy until after dis.ney, thinking we would need the plug for the trip. and I was correct! We might not have made it out of illinois with out it. Lucas loved his fuss. Once we were back, he only had it during naps/bedtime. we progressed to bedtime only, then we cut him off. He asked for it, but never really cried or wined for it. he might have asked for it 3-4 times after that, but he was easly settled when we reminded him he was a big boy and didn't need a fussy! According to our ped and dentist, four is the cutoff for fussies. we came in 395 early. that's a record for me!!

last known fussy picture

it's fabulous being five

five fabulous faces of my fantastic five year old free-spirited girl

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happy 5th birthday sweet girl!

For Amelia's actual birthday, we went to get mani/pedi's and lunch with our friends andrea and shelby! It was a great time, until we had to say good-bye. Andrea and Shelby were moving that night to florida!! We miss you already!

In our house on your birthday night you get funfetti cupcakes! here is amelia with hers! her dad bought her 2 books for her birthday, Ferdinand the bull and a book of fairy tales. She loves them both!

a tribute to my girl - who stole my heart the minute her's began to beat. i love you forever sweet girl .

I loved you from the very start,

You stole my breath, embraced my heart.

Our life together has just begun

You're part of me my little one.

As mother with child, each day I grew,

My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,

Like late-night bottles and Teddy bears.

Like first steps and skinned knees,

Like bedtime stories and ABC's.

I thought of things you'd want to know,

Like how birds fly and flowers grow.

I thought of lessons I'd need to share,

Like standing tall and playing fair.

When I first saw your precious face,

I prayed your life be touched with grace.

I thanked the angels from above,

And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,

I gently kiss your head and cheek.

I count your little fingers and toes;

I memorize your eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door,

Awed each day I love you more.

Through misty eyes, I dim the light,

I whisper, "I love you" every night.

I loved you from the very start,

You stole my breath, embraced my heart.

As mother and child our journeys begin,

My heart's yours forever little one.

Amelia Rose turns FIVE!

As much as I tried to hold it off, make it not happen, stop the hands of time, my baby turned 5. FIVE! As much as I don't want her getting older, I do love planning her parties!! When I asked her what kind of party she wanted, she said a rainbow party, so rainbow party it was. We invited some of her friends and asked them to wear their favorite color shirt. Everyone looked so cute! And Amelia had the best time! We found these giant pinwheels and bought one for everyone. They were very cute and made the walk in look great!!

Papa Lance and Lucas

Luca is learning how to recycle, papa lance style

life after disney

what did we do after the big D? we hung out, relaxed, tried to get the kids back on a home life schedule! We hung out with our friends too - like Angela, Madison, and Tyler! We went to the museum of transportation with them recently. Lots to see, explore and climb on! It was a little hot, but we had a great time!