My Lucas Tuff

My sweet Lucas Tuff is growing into the most handsome young man, right before my eyes.

 

 

He's smart as a whip, too. He's really been enjoying pre-k this year and it amazes me how far he's come since the beginning of the year. His progress has literally rocked my socks off! :)

 

 

 

 

He is still a mama's boy through and through. Which I have no complaints about.

 

 

And, he's hardly ever serious about picture taking, if you can't tell...

 

 

His personality is a lot like his daddy's. He's laid back and very reserved. But also one of the most loving little boys I've ever known.

 

He's VERY outgoing. He always wants to go somewhere and do something. Even if it's just going to his friends house to play. He had his very first theatre experience a few weeks ago. He was very excited about it and actually did very well.

 

 

He's really into the power rangers, transformers and ninja turtles right now. And the boy can work an ipad better than I can. Bless his heart.

 

 

Gunner Blake loves his big brother. He tries so hard to be just like him (which isn't ALWAYS a good thing). Tuff will say "why are you always copying me, Gunner?" I do my best to explain to him that he's the big brother that Gunner will always look up to. So he should try to set good examples for him. And he does, for the most part. Can't say there isn't an occasional slip up. :)

 

He loves, loves, loves his cousins.

 

 

Especially, baby Sawyer! :)

 

 

 

Just can't believe how big my first born has grown. Sometimes I wish I could pause time. I know one day I will miss this stage in their lives. So for now, I'm just trying to embrace every minute.

 

 

I know one thing is for sure, I am one blessed mommy! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our "REASON for the Season"

I was looking around for a #tbt to post on Instagram/FB this morning and came across these....

 

(these were taken exactly 2 years ago today)

 

 

Gunner.

Blake.

 

My sweet, oh so sweet,

Gunner Blake!

 

 

Words can't even describe the way my heart pumps for this precious boy!

 

 

 

Does he keep me on my toes 24/7? Yes.

Does he drive me crazy most of the time? Yes.

Is he into EVERYthing? Yes.

Does he stay on my hip? Yes.

Can he be stubborn and mean? Yes.

 

 

But....

 

 

Is he one of the most loving human beings I've ever come to known? Yes.

Is he the biggest mama's boy ever (besides his brother)? Yes.

Is he so funny that he keeps everyone laughing and smiling 24/7? Yes.

Is he the most handsome 2 year old in this world? Yes.

Does he have one of the biggest and happiest hearts I've ever known? Yes.

Does he keeps us entertained with excitement every day of our lives? Yes.

 

 

 

 

I could go on and on about my baby.

There is just something that runs deep in this sweet boys heart that keeps our bond stronger than ever. Could it be that he is his mama made over? Maybe. Could it be that God made him in the perfect timing for the storm (divorce) our sweet family was about to have to overcome 2 years ago? Possibly.

 

Sometimes, I wonder what our life would be like without him and how much harder the last (almost) 2 years would have been without him...

 

And then I stop and PRAISE God....

for giving us our sweet, oh so sweet, Gunner Blake.

 

I honestly feel like he was sent here for a reason...

I often hear the saying "reason for the season" and I honestly believe Gunner Blake was our reason for the season 2 years ago. I know you're probably all wondering "How is a baby going to help you overcome anything?" But...

 

He did!

He has!

He does!

 

He keeps me and Tuff going even when we want to give up. He inspires the both of us to love, laugh and enjoy life.

 

He is special.

He is a blessing.

 

And I honestly believe,

he is our REASON!

 

 

 

 

Mommy and Bubba love you more than you'll ever know, my sweet, oh so sweet,

Gunner Blake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fa la la la la!

The boys and I really enjoyed our fall and the past few weeks our fall has turned into full on winter. This morning we woke up to lots of ice and no school. Unfortunately for mommy, she still had to work. We've had lots going on lately. Between school and holidays and family visiting. Its been a busy few months. But it's been lots of fun.

 

 

October was filled with lots of fall festivities.

 

We carved pumpkins.

 

We took family pictures.

 

And we dressed up for Halloween!

My power ranger...

 

and my Ninja!

 

 

In November...

 

We started the dreaded potty training.

 

I realize Gunner is still a little too young for this but he was showing so many signs of being ready so I figured, what the heck, its worth a shot. A month later, I can assure you, he's not potty trained. But, we're still working on it. We are done with diapers though. For the past month, we've used nothing but underwear and pull ups. Maybe in a few more months, he'll have it down! :)

 

We roasted marshmallows.

 

We had play dates.

 

We spent time with cousins (from FL) on Thanksgiving!

 

 

And then, all in the blink of an eye, December was among us!

 

December always brings our friend Snitch back for the month! :) He made his first appearance with a letter for the boys...

 

And he's made himself a new comfy spot each night after the boys go to bed.

 

Gunner isn't really into it yet. I don't think he's old enough to really understand it. But Tuff, loves him. The first thing he does when his feet hit the ground in the morning, is look for Snitch' new spot for the day. He also likes to show him to everyone who comes over and tell them all about him.

 

So far this month,

 

Papa read to Tuff's class and took Gunner Blake along for the story!

 

We've decorated the Christmas tree.

 

And we've made snowmen for a school project.

 

 

 

But, December isn't over yet. There is lots more fun to be had!

Stay tuned....

 

 

Love,

us

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's that time of the year...

You know, for FOOTBALL, sweatshirts-boots-jeans, bonfires, soup....

 

FALL!

 

I love everything about this time of the year. It seems to have come a little earlier than usual this year. Which is ok with me.

 

Tonight the boys and I will head to Murfreesboro to watch cousin Dalton play his LAST first football game in HS. That's right, our big boy is a senior this year! It's amazing how fast it's flown by. It wasn't long ago I was writing this post. The only difference is a few years and that mommy had to make 2 shirts this year rather than 1.

 

 

The boys are ready, and excited to see Dalton play ball.

 

Good luck Lions!

 

 

Last weekend we celebrated Gunner's 2nd birthday. We just had a small get together with family and close friends. We really just enjoyed celebrating my sweet boy turning 2 with a little BBQ, cake, presents, swimming and swing set playing.

 

Umizoomi cake, per Gunner's request

slidin'

mama's little ninja turtle

Gunner and his friends

presents ;)

Posing with mama!

(his favorite)

 

 

We had a great time celebrating our sweet boy. He sure was blessed with lots of good company, family and friends!

 

 

Not much else going on this week. Tuff finished his 2nd full week of school. He's exhausted, but he's loving it. Gunner also finished his 2nd week. He's still crying when he gets dropped off but from what we hear, it doesn't last long and then he enjoys the rest of his day! They're definitely growing up fast. I'm proud of my boys!

 

 

Happy Friday friends!

 

 

2 years

Where oh where has the time gone...

 

My sweet boy is turning 2 years old today.

 

On this day 2 years ago, I was preparing to meet my sweet little Gunner Blake.

 

 

At 12:01 pm, came the 2nd most sweetest, most precious baby I'd ever laid my eyes on...

 

 

He was perfect in every single way.

 

And still is to this day!

 

 

 

Gunner Blake has brought much joy and happiness to my life over the last 2 years.

He is so many kinds of special, in his own way.

He is so much like his mommy which gives us that different kind of bond.

He is my baby, my sidekick, half of my heart, my life, my reason for being!!!

 

Happy Birthday sweet boy,

mommy loves you more than words can say!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Newby

 

 

 

 

3 months

 

 

6 months

 

 

9 months

 

 

Amazing the difference in between month 9 and month 12....

 

 

12 months

 

 

And now...

 

 

 

 

My silly 2 year old!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What we've been up to....

SCHOOL!!!!!!

 

 

Gunner Blake has picked up right where Tuff left off at WDS' mother's day out program. This morning was his first day and I'm not going to lie when I say it may have been harder for mommy and daddy than it was for Gunner. I just can hardly believe my "baby" is going to be going to "school" 2 days a week. My "baby" will also be turning 2 THIS FRIDAY!!! Seems like just yesterday he was born and Tuff was starting MDO.

 

 

Time sure is flying by....

 

 

Tuff had his first day of pre-K last Wednesday. They do phase in here so he only went one day last week but I got lots of updates from Mrs. Kendria throughout the day...

 

 

 

So far he seems to be loving everything. His new school and his new teacher. I'm so thankful for that.

 

 

My boys are growing way to fast... sometimes I'm scared to blink!

 

:)