Happy Birthday Bug!

Today is my sweet Lucas' first birthday. We got in from Mexico at 230 am and we are a bit out of sorts trying to get back into life. I plan to post more later including pictures. His party is on Saturday.

Lucas - you are such a gift and blessing in my life. I never knew life could be as sweet as it is right now. I wish I could bottle you up and hold onto your baby days forever. Your laugh is contagious. Your smile makes me feel this deep sense of peace and calm. Your chubby little body makes me want to just nibble you up. Know that you are 100% loved by me and your father as well as all our friends and family. God knew we needed you in our lives and we are forever grateful.

bug v. teething biscuit

Funny slobbery smile

yum

where'd my biscuit go?

nasty drool drip chin

watching tv while knawing

he was so sticky and nasty afterwards. good thing it was bath night.

bug's alphabet cards

I made these alphabet cards for Lucas' first birthday. The alphabet Iverson style. All they need is to be laminated and then they are ready for my bug on his big day.

best shirt ever

Thanks Tammy!

bill iverson, superhero

awesome!

wedding pics

5 years and counting...

Today is our 5 year wedding anniversary. I can't believe it has been 5 years. Bill and I got each other the same anniversary present... an infant and two teenagers and we are still on the same wavelength. I have had some trouble uploading pics to my blog but will try to put on some from our wedding tonight.

Every year on our wedding anniversary I want to put my dress back on and dance to our song, "Feels like home". 5 years and I still haven't done this yet. year 1 was easter and we had the big kids and then went right out of town for the night after we took them home. year 2 we were in washington dc at a VA conference Bill got an award at. We spent most of our anniversary watching footage from the VT shootings. year 3 was a wed night and we had the kids so didn't get to celebrate on that date. year 4 i was 39 weeks pregnant and in no mood for dancing. today we both work, the big kids come over at 5, gabby is having a slumber party. So my dress and dance will have to wait another year. Maybe year 6 is a charm.

We have definitely been through trials. We have definitely had our share of joy and sorrow. I couldn't picture my life with anyone else. I truly live a blessed life. I love you, Bill, today, tomorrow and forever. Happy Anniversary Boogs!

I just love his laugh