The kids get hair cut.

Today we took the kids to get haircuts at my cousin's house. Toby built his wife Karen the most amazing hair salon in their basement. She was so good with the kids. This was just Addison's 2nd haircut and Lucas' 1st. They both did so well (with the help of suckers). You can't really tell in the pictures, but Lucas' hair was pretty long and she cut off about 4 inches of Addison's hair.

Before picture

Before picture

This picture is an attempt for an after picture.

Here is an after picture of Addison's hair. It is nice and short for the hot summers here.

This is just a cute picture of Addison with her friend Mackenzie at a birthday party over the weekend.

Fun times in the new house.

We sure have been enjoying the new house and are loving the great spring weather. One great feature that we love about our house is that we live on a cul-de-sac. It is great. Yes, we don't have much of a back yard but the kids have an amazing time playing in the cul-de-sac with the neighbor kids. We have meet all the neighbors in the cul-de-sac and everyone is very nice. The other day the kids had something really great happen. One of the neighbor kids (she is 9) knocked on the door with her friend and asked if Addison and Lucas could come out to play. It was so cute. I seriously wanted to cry.

Last weekend Bob tackled a project with his brother. They built a new swing set that is now attached to the deck and has a lot of support that we needed since the side of the yard is a small down hill where the swing set is. I still need to take a picture, but they did a great job.

Here is a picture of Addison and Lucas sitting in the chair very nicely together.

This is something the kids love to do with Daddy.

Addison pulling her brother in their wagon. We go on a lot of wagon rides!

Attempting to blow bubbles.

Lucas trying on Daddy's shoes.

Lucas' 1 year appointment.

Lucas had his one year appointment yesterday. He handled his 2 shots very well and was done crying by the time I picked him up. Lucas started off little when he was born (7lbs) but he got to be a big baby around 2 months and just kept growing and growing. He started to slow down some at his 9 month appointment and since then has only gained 1 lbs. At his 12 month appointment, he weighed 21lbs 6 oz (30th percentile) and he is 30.5 inches long (70th percentile). He is following in Addison's foot steps and is tall and skinny (although he has a pretty big belly) and he also has big feet like Addison.

Here is a picture that my friend Becky took of Lucas on his b-day. Becky takes some AMAZING pictures!

Here is a cute one Becky took of Addison! I think Addison enjoyed Lucas' b-day party and his new toys as much as Lucas. She has also been potty trained for about 3 weeks and is doing great. We are so proud of our big girl!

The BIG birthday party!

Lucas' b-day party was a success. We had about 55 guests (about 20-25 were kids). It was a cold day and raining so all the guests were stuck inside, but we made the most of it. It really seemed like everyone had a good time including Lucas. He took a long nap and missed the first 45 minutes of the party. He got some very great gifts and a summer wardrobe which he really needed. One very special gift was that 6 of my very best friends and their families drove 5+ hours to come and visit us and to be here for the party. Becky, Venessa, Marina, Kris, Julie, and Pam all came. I have been friends with all of them for so many years and I about cried when they all got to my house. It was a great birthday for Lucas and they made it that much more special. Thanks girls!

Beware....many pictures to follow.

Daddy and Lucas....when Lucas finally decided to wake up from his afternoon nap and join his birthday party. How the heck did he nap with so many people in the house.

This picture is just to slow his cute "little boy" outfit.

Cake time....did not seem too interested at first.

Ok, I'll give it a try....

That was good!

Toby and Karen's twins...Calle and Brock.

Addison, Mia and Carter enjoying Lucas' new Diego couch from Grandma.

Erica (Venessa and Jimmy's daughter) just chilling.

Mia (Becky and Cort's daughter) is so cute.

They don't look thrilled in this picture but I swear they were happy.

Addison getting a great big hug from her cousin Avery.

Kris and Tyler.

Pam and Ryan.

Becky and Mia.

The birthday boy with his Uncle Kevin.

New favorite toy.

I am pretty sure this toy is not meant to actually ride in (considering it is recommended for ages 3+). Lucas got this tonka truck for his birthday from his Uncle Bill and Aunt Linda and he loves it. He got right in it and loves to be pushed or push it himself. Great gift Bill and Linda!

He is so proud.

I had to include a picture of Lucas on his actual birthday. Here he is eating lunch.

We took the kids to dinner to celebrate Lucas' birthday. Here is Lucas sharing his dinner with Daddy.

HAPPY 1st B-DAY LUCAS!

I can't believe it has been an entire year. Lucas is now 1 year old. It sure has been an amazing year and we are so blessed to have such a great son. We love you Lucas. Happy birthday little mister!

Here are a few pictures from over the year. He sure has grown!

Will you sponsor me in March of Dimes?

Please visit the following link to see why you should sponsor ME in this walk: http://www.marchforbabies.org/lmfaulkner9

It is very easy to donate online and sponsor me on this 3.2 mile walk on April 26th in St. Louis. I would appreciate anything you can offer. Thanks so much!