Under Construction!

What a fun weekend....we had the best time visiting with friends, family, eating, and hanging out with Lincoln. He had his second birthday party with cousins and a few friends. Ryan's grandparents came as did Ryan's brother Dillon and his wife Maria. My parents and sister Holly were also at the party. Here are a few fun shots of the day, of course, there are many more for his scrapbook. We are so lucky to have so many friends and family members who love Lincoln and play an important role in his life!

The table

Eating a cupcake

Blowing out the candle

My girls, Audrey and Ella

Lincoln and Brenden

Every construction worker needs a break!

Bouncing with cousins and friends

Cousin Cason!!!

Thanks Cason and Uncle John!

Auntie Holly, Uncle Brian and Lincoln

Great Grandparents, Uncle Dillon and Aunt Maria

Thanks Uncle Dillon and Aunt Maria
"Wow, a black truck"--Lincoln

Driving in the backyard

With my new tractor

Celebrating my real birthday at the Rainforest Cafe

He picked the duck legs

Watching the gorillas, not the camera!

Lincoln also got another fantastic thing, once it's assembled, I'll post some pictures! Happy birthday Lincoln, we love you so much!

Creeping Up!

Lincoln's second birthday is 3 days away...how is this possible? Here are a few of my favorites shots of him along the way!

Newborn

The day after we brought him home.




6 months

7 months


9 months

10 months

Prepare yourself for a reflective birthday post:) Coming Monday!

Self-esteem much?

There are lots of things I wish for Lincoln, but a healthy dose of self-confidence certainly tops the list. Today, I let him buckle his own carseat belt and he looked up at me and said...

"Super Lincoln, really super!"

While Mommy is away...

Check out what Lincoln did today while Mommy was working. Looks like he didn't have time to miss me!

A Gorgeous Afternoon

There is nothing like a last minute deal. I read last week that the Arboretum was offering $1 admissions during the month of August. Today was the only day we could go, so after Sunday School, we headed out to the Dallas Arboretum for a picnic lunch and some flower gazing and picture taking. Here are some of our best shots of the day.

Eating Lunch

Peeking through this little door

It's not easy getting a good family shot. Luckily, a nice man walking around taking his own pictures with a HUGE camera, kindly offered to take ours.


Hello!

Sweet baby face

Trying to pose

Love this little relaxed look.

We had a fantastic day and really loved being able to hang out as a family with no to-do list, no time frame and really no plan. What a perfect way to spend a gorgeous afternoon!

Chopsticks and Multitasking

Even though we had a big party for my Dad 2 weeks ago, we helped him celebrate his actual birthday last Monday. Lincoln enjoyed broccoli and chicken, but especially enjoyed trying out the chopsticks.

The next morning, this is where I found him. Brushing his teeth, in the bathtub, fully dressed, with the water running.

Well looky what we have here!

As for other updates, I've given up on blogging about his words, because there isn't anything he can't say or repeat. The month of August was a huge vocab boost, he is now speaking in 3-4 word phrases. Here are some of the recent ones...

1. Here comes Auntie Holly

2. Lincoln kick red ball

3. Lincoln swim with Ella

4. Mama read book

5. I go outside and slide

Lincoln knows all his colors, including brown, pink, white and black. He can count to about 14 on a good day, and recognizes all his letters. He knows most numbers by sight, so of course, we think he is a genius!

He continues to have a great sense of humor, constantly trying to get us to laugh. He can throw a pretty fantastic fit and has started sitting in time out.

Double Coupons

Kroger had double coupons up to $1, so check out what I got for about $15 last Saturday.

A boy, his trucks and his ladies!

We decided to have a construction-themed birthday party. Which by the way is less than a month away...how is it possible Lincoln is almost two?!?!?! He is not a baby anymore and reminds me of that daily, especially when he says "no way, mommy". But, he has learned to give great hugs and is such a mamma's boy these days. Today while we were in the car, I was driving and he asked to hold hands. So, one hand on the wheel, one hand reaching back for his. I love this kid.

But I digress...so we trespassed to a field near our house to get these shots for our invites. Here are some of the better pictures.

This is awesome!

Lincoln loves tractors. In fact, he has yet to say the word in a normal voice. He is usually screaming, TRACTOR!!!!

Today, we met the Wedemeyer girls for some playtime. Lincoln loves playing with these two and though Audrey is only 6 months younger, when asked who is your girlfriend, Lincoln replies "Ella". When I ask what he likes about Ella, he says "Ella, tutu". Miss Ella is a ballerina and wears a tutu. Funny enough, today Ella announced that I am her best friend...what an honor!

Audrey, Lincoln, Ella

These three could easily pass for siblings!

Hey, Ladies

It was so hot outside, their little cheeks got so red!

Water, please!

Lincoln loves "white trucks". This is one of his favorite phrases.

Stepping Up

A big treat

Must-Haves

If you haven't already, you MUST download these two songs on your IPOD.

The Revelation Song by Phillips Craig and Dean

Jesus Messiah by Chris Tomlin

Marcy

Lincoln was on a role yesterday, just cracking himself up. After the free money declaration, he looked up at me and said "Marcy". He said it slowly and deliberately "Mar-Cee". So now, he refers to me as Marcy and Ryan as "Babe". If Lincoln can't get Ryan's attention after calling out daddy once or twice, he passionately yells "Babe". Here are a couple of random pics.

Sister Holly and the kids she keeps, Chance and Baily. Wonder why Lincoln always looks so stylish?!? Thanks to Chance's hand-me-downs!

Bath time