I'll have mine with a side of happiness...

I love being a mom. I really had no idea that I would. I remember telling my husband to let me know when he was ready and he did both times!! I always felt happy being with my school kids, and while they are GREAT, nothing compares.

Stella has started smiling at us. It's like everything you say is awesome! She smiles with her whole body, her arms and legs go, too! We are just waiting for that first laugh. She's mastered "umm.ga" and "ahh.goo" and we've mastered the bounce, sway, walk, and bottom tapping routine! :)

(cute outfit provided by Grady's mom LeeAnne... so adorable!)

Luke is developing a fun personality. He comes up with the best things... like on Easter. He had a button down shirt like Justin's and ran to look in the mirror. He said, "My button shirt! Like Daddy?" I said, "Yes!" Then he kinda puffed out his chest to really check it out and said, "I am a hero!" I couldn't stand it... SO SWEET. Or when he slowly brings his arms down and tells the dogs to "Re-lax."  Or uses the words ridiculous, hilarious, and privacy correctly... he just makes me giggle!! Here's another dressing like daddy moment with his baseball cap on!

So, to all mothers, I hope the Lord served you a BIG side of happy. And to all the grandmas, aunts, and friends who help shape our lives!

I plan to hug and dispense semi-automatic kisses most of the day and thank my husband.  :)



Here's one of Luke's favorite songs right now... appropriately! I love you, Luke!