We had a small birthday party for Lukas today. He took his time eating his cake, and got to open a couple more presents. What a sweet little guy.
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Today I was feeling a little silly and put the following for my facebook status...
It's Luke's birthday! 17 more years to go! ;) Just kidding. I was just kidding. The reality is that the time has flown by, and I am thankful for every moment the Lord has allowed us to be Luke's parents. Luke started the day with the usual breakfast & nap routine, but then got to open his birthday present (a Leapfrog Tag Jr. with a couple books), and of course, he really enjoyed the packaging. :) After lunch we took him to get his one-year picture taken (nothing fancy...good ole JCPenney. I had a coupon). We then just ran some errands, took advantage of Sonic's happy hour, grabbed some dinner, and then we were off to small group. We were so blessed by our small group...balloons, presents, cupcakes in ice cream cones, ice cream...you get the picture. This little guy is SO loved! Unfortunately he went to bed with a little temperature (sugar rush?), but we have his 1-year checkup in the morning. Today God gave me a sweet little reminder. Luke has occasionally started to let go of things (like the piece of furniture he is using to hold himself up) with reckless abandon to come to Brett or myself, if we are near. The video where Luke pulls himself up on the ottoman is a small example of this. http://hullahfamily.weebly.com/1/post/2010/02/busy-boy-cont.html
Now he does it intentionally and with a smile on his face and a laugh when you catch him. This morning, he was hanging on to a dining room chair and when I bent down to pick him up to put him in his chair to eat breakfast, he did this very thing, and it somewhat scared me because I wasn't expecting him to do it or do it that quickly (but yes, I still caught him). Lately, in the midst of the unknowns and upcoming transitions, God has been showing me that He is trustworthy, and this morning He used my son to show me that He wants me to let go of the fears or worries (I can tend to let consume me) and leap into His trustworthy arms. He'll be there. He always is. I'm just really thankful for Him, and for Lukas too. ;) Psalm 13:5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; This "first" is a little different and may not be what you're expecting. Lukas received his first 1st birthday present this weekend. It came from his great-grandparents in California. His Great-Grandma Martin made him these shirts. So thoughtful and so adorable. :) It's hard to believe he will be one year old next Wednesday!
This video was taken on April 15th. Playing the "drums" has become one of Luke's favorite things to do. :) |
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