It is my birthday today

Merry Christmas to each of you and Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!

I got up early to see if Santa drank his milk and ate his cookies. He sure did!!! Then I noticed the presents he left under the tree for me. I woke Daddy, Noni, and Papa up. Everyone had fun watching me open my presents. I got books, V-Tech Alphabet computer, Tomater truck, Sleeping bag, bath stuff and whole bunch of other things to junk up the house. We ate breakfast and I played. Noni and Papa went home to rest up for tonight. Eventually, Mommy and Daddy got me to take a nap. I woke up and we went to Papa and Noni's for more presents. While I was there Aunt Joy stopped by to give me gifts from her and Aunt Diane. Then, Bep Bep came over.

I had already opened my gifts. I got alot of neat stuff but had two favorite ones. Papa made me a beautiful Bowie knife and just didn't know what to say. Mommy said it was the best knife he's ever made. That make 3 knives he's made me! Then, just when I thought the fun was over Noni said I had one more gift. We went into her office and Papa uncovered a 4-wheeler!!! I just looked at it - then I stuck my tongue out. I had no idea what to do. It was a super cool gift. We took it outside for me to ride in their yard. We ate snacks and some yummy ham then my birthday cake. Thank you Noni and Papa for another wonderful Christmas.

It is Christmas Eve

Luke this is your Mom talking. I have been thinking all afternoon about where I was 4 years. I was in the hospital getting ready to have you!!! I always get a little sad this time of year- thinking of how quickly you are growing up. Daddy drove me to the hospital after talking with Dr. H on the phone. He decided that we just couldn't wait till the day after Christmas it was time to evict you. You were causing me to be way too sick. We went to Noni's house but didn't stay to long since we were told to head to Labor and Delivery. I was so scared when Daddy and I left there. BepBep was there with Noni and Papa and they all told us they would be happy to have a baby on Christmas. Daddy was supposed to be doing the readings in church on Christmas morning but he told BepBep to get someone to cover if she could. The closer we got to the hospital the more I was ready to see your face and find out if you were a boy or a girl.

You were doing fine but I wasn't. So, the doctor induced labor and it was a long night. Well, I asked to see BepBep and Uncle Heaffer and they came back for 5 minutes. Heaffer was scared so he left our room real quick. When Aunt Sandy got there she just made herself at home and walked through the doors and camped out in our room for quite a while. Everyone was showing up but the nurses wouldn't let people back to see me cause I was too sick. Your Daddy was a great labor coach and I know he was starving but he didn't want to leave me. Noni was in the room too and I could tell she was worried. Dr. H was in and out all afternoon and throughout the night. I kept telling him I was sorry and he just laughed- part of the job for him. Finally after a long night he walked in the room at 5:28AM on Christmas Morning and said let's have this kid. People were rushing around, Daddy was putting his scrubs on, Noni was crying, I was happy and scared all at the same time. At 6:00AM Dr. H said, "It's a boy" and the rest is history. That was the best day of my life.

This year Noni and Papa will be here to go to Mass with us and give thanks for all the wonderful gifts we have. They will spend the night at our house. Tomorrow morning you will wake up to discover that Santa Claus came to see you!!

Happy Birthday Taterbug and Merry Christmas!!!!

Love-
Mommy and Daddy

A trip to Uncle Roberts & a trip to the ER

We went to Russellville last night and I was excited the entire day about it. Uncle Heaffer came to pick us up. Jilli and I rode in the back and watched a movie. I was enjoying telling everyone about the baby in Mom's tummy. It seems everyone wants a girl but everyone thinks it is another boy. One thing is for sure, no matter what this baby is, everyone is excited and will love it as much as me. Wait a minute.... as much as they do me, no way!!! We played in the shop for awhile and then it happened, I got sick. I went up to Mommy and needed her to hold me. I'd get better for a few minutes then I'd need Mom again. We left and it was a long ride home. Mommy sat in the very back with Jilli and me because I was crying. It was a long nite with me running a high fever. Mommy and Daddy took good care of me.

Then this morning Mommy called the nurse on call and told her what was going on. She thought they would call me in some medicine but they didn't. The nurse said it sounded like I needed to have a chest x-ray and to go to the ER. We waited around there about half of the day and I have NEW- MOAN-YUCK...... hee hee. I got blood drawn (Alot of blood drawn) and I didn't even cry!!! Then, there was that big ole shot in my butt and I did cry for that. Overall, everyone was very proud of me. I will be better soon, I hope and pray.

I'm on vacation from preschool....

Mom picked me up today and I had all kinds of neat treats from my teachers. They are so sweet and I love my new school more each day. I am proud to tell everyone that I am a St. Joe Bulldog. If you tell me that I am "crabby" I will say, "no I'm not I'm a St.Joe Bulldog".

Mommy was concerned yesterday about my yucky sounding cough so we are going to the doctor . Mom is scared that I will get sick over the holiday/weekend. She talked to the doctor about it but she said it might just be a little cold but I will be fine in 2 days. Mommy doesn't think so but $20 later we were home with no medicine or anything. Tune in this ain't the last of this story.....

The things I will do for an A&W Root Beer

Clean my room really fast
Blow my Nose without arguing
Gather up my dirty clothes and put them in the laundry basket
Bring Mommy the trash bags from the bathrooms
Get dressed without fussing

I love me some Root Beer....................

Playing with Laney

Today when Mommy picked me up from school she said that we could go somewhere to eat lunch with Mrs. Diana, Laney, and Haven or we could pick it up. Much to Mom's surprise I said I wanted to eat it at their house. So we picked up some lunch at Arby's and that way I got to play with Laney and Haven. Once we got there I told Laney my news about being a big brother. However, when Mommy asked me to tell them what I wanted to name our baby I said, "Haven". After she thought about this Mommy wasn't surprised. I love baby Haven but sometimes I make Mom nervous around her. I guess Mom has a lot to learn and I heard her tell someone that I would drive her crazy "mothering" my little brother or sister. I
have already said I want to help with feeding, bathing, rocking, and playing. NO SHOOIE DIAPERS though! Could I possibly bug the baby as much as I do Rudy??

I have some big news!!!!!!!

Today my Mommy went to the doctor and found out that there is a baby in her tummy. When Daddy and Mommy told me, I grinned from ear to ear then kissed her belly. I promised the baby that I would be the best big brother in the world to my "girl baby". Daddy mentioned that God might bless us with a boy baby- but I didn't really like that idea!! I want a baby like Baby Haven.

However, I agreed that any baby we bring home with us will be wonderful. Daddy told me that the baby would live in the guest room which is my old nursery. I got upset and asked him "why can't the baby come out?" He said that it wouldn't be locked in there- whew I wasn't liking that. I asked a bunch of questions like when is is coming out, if the baby will come out of Mom's mouth, what it likes to eat. You know all the innocent precious little questions.

Then Daddy said they might need my help in naming the baby. I was jumping up and down on the couch by then. Daddy asked me if I liked the name "Cole"- I said no. Then he asked me if I liked the name "Rycho" that one is a joke- but I said it was a dinosaur name. Mommy moved on to the girl name and asked if I liked "Aniston" and I said No! I have the perfect name picked out - Baby Huffington!!! This is what I've been calling the baby all night. In case you don't know- it is off of the cartoon "max and ruby".

I was so excited and wanted to tell everyone. I asked to call Noni, BepBep and Aunt Sandy. I told each one a little different version of how we are having Baby Huffington- but they all got the same idea- I'm very excited.

When I was saying my prayers the first thing I did was thank God for "our new baby". Mommy and Daddy were thrilled. Baby- we will see you in July - you keep growing in there ok. May God Bless your little life.

My School Christmas Play

Tonight my class participated in a play at our church. I sang loud and proud. Mommy, Daddy, Noni, and Papa were there to clap for me. I wasn't shy in front of the crowd that was quite large. I was well behaved and minded my teachers too. They had already prepared Mom for the good singer that I am. I really got into singing "Rudolph". After it was over we had a reception at the Dining Hall. I got to eat brownies and cookies. Then, Santa Claus showed up to see us. I didn't cry while I sat on his lap and told him what I wanted for Christmas. He even brought me a present.

What a party!!

Today I celebrated my 4th birthday at Pump it Up Party in Little Rock. It was a blast. I was so happy to see my friends Laney, Haven, and Lexi. I was excited to see my cousins Jilli, Dylan, and Seth too. My Aunts and Uncles came and Noni and Papa. This party was beyond my expectations. I had fun jumping on all the things and opening presents with my friends. Thank you all for taking your time to come me, Daddy, and Mommy appreciate it and I love you all! Thank you Noni, and BepBep for helping Mommy with everything. I can't wait to start playing with my new toys.

Let's talk about who I'm gonna marry...

Tonight I told Daddy that I'd just go ahead and marry Mom. He told me that he was already married to Mommy. I got upset and went and told her. Then, she reminded me that I was going to marry Laney. I thought about it and said that I changed my mind and would marry Mrs. Diana instead. Mommy was laughing for some reason and asked why. I said, "because she is really pretty and knows how to make a pizza." Then Mom said that Mrs. Diana was already married too!!! Well, If Laney decides not to marry me maybe Haven will........ lots can happen in the next 20-25 years.

Daddy was trying on clothes

in the dressing room. Of course, I love to go into dressing rooms-they are so much fun! As always I usually have something to say. Daddy got his new clothes put on and I said, "wow Daddy you look great, you look like a working man."

What I said at Wal-Mart

Mommy and I were waiting in line for a prescription when I spotted a super duper tool bench up on a shelf. I immediately told Mom that I wanted it and even said that it cost about $3-4. She started laughing and said it cost more like $100. I said, "well we'd better let Papa get that then cause he has lots of money." The man checking us out was laughing and Mom was too. When we got in the car she wanted to know why I think Papa has so much money. "Because he has a tractor, a John Deere, and a grizzly 4-wheeler." She said that Papa didn't even have a full time job and I said, "he's a working man Mom and you know it." My little mouth is really something.

A day with Papa.

Papa had to get me up, feed and dress me for school. We did a good job since Mom had most everything laid out for us. She even had my muffins and chocolate milk made. I was taking my good ole sweet time getting ready so Papa had to "encourage" me along so we wouldn't be late. I showed him everywhere to turn and we made it fine. Papa picked me up and took me out for lunch and to Wal-Mart to buy toys. I talked him into an expensive tool set!!! Then it was time for a nap. Mommy promised that if I was a good boy she'd bring a pizza home and she did. I had so much fun with Papa and he said I was a good boy. Thank you for staying with us Papa!

It was a great day at the hunting club

with Daddy and Papa. Mom left early for school so Daddy and I headed out to meet Papa for a trip to the hunting club. We had a great time. I had one little accident and fell in a creek but it didn't have too much water in it. I did get wet and the guys had to strip me down naked and wrap me up in their coats. We were off to find a laundry facility so that they could dry my clothes. When I told Mom about it I was laughing but said that there were snakes, catfish, and a grey shark in this creek with 2 inches of water. Now that is pretty amazing huh?

We had a big lunch at Pizza Hut and of course we all know how happy pizza makes me. Papa came to spend the night at our house so that he can take care of me tomorrow. I can't wait for my mommy to get home. I miss her while she is in school.

We are going to be busy this week......

My Mom told me tonight that she is going to go to school a few days this week. But, she isn't going to get to play on a playground like me. That's sad isn't it???? I am going to be hanging out with Papa a lot and with Daddy too. I'll keep you posted on what we do. Today at school I got to put several pennies in the jar for singing loud. My teacher told Mommy that I learned my songs really fast. Mom keeps asking what the penny jar is for. When we do something good our teachers give us pennies for the jar and when it is full we get a donut or ice cream party in our classroom. I've contributed alot to the jar.

My elf has been hiding everywhere....

and today I looked and looked and couldn't find him. Mom told me to keep looking but I got frustrated- maybe because I'm not a morning person???? Anyway, I got go upset looking that Mom helped me and this is where he was- in my stocking.

Playing 'bite' with Rudy

This is a game Daddy and Rudy play all the time. I've tried my best to get Rudy to play with me and sometimes he will but not usually. It goes about the same as when I try to pick him up. Rudy is so scared of me, and I just don't know why. Doesn't he look ferocious?