The Ludlows .: 6/7/09

Monday, June 8, 2009

Luke’s Special Day

One Year ago, I had never met you……

I didn't know your name.

I didn't understand your personality.

One year ago, you came new into my life, and you changed me.

Now you understand me, and I understand you. I know your name, your face, your eyes, your heart!

You know my voice, my touch, and my weaknesses'. When I see you I smile, when I hear you I am happy!

I find comfort in your friendship and your reliance on me.

Your smile brings so much to our house, and our hearts!

We never knew what we were missing before you came, and now in just a short amount of time you have changed us so much, we would never be able to live without you! We love you Lukas!

Memorial Day Weekend/ My spring cleaning!

So I had plans to get everything done on Memorial day weekend, then Dan came home and said that we were going to Provo. I didn’t want to go. He was cool about it and said it would be fine if I didn’t go. So I stayed home to clean and he took the kids and I had two whole days by myself! I worked from noon on Sunday clear through the night and all day Monday until 9:30 p.m. when they all arrived home. I organized every closet, cleaned out every room, drawers, and cupboards. I mopped,

swept, washed walls, did laundry, everything there was to do, I even cleared out enough junk that I probably might have enough to do another garage sale soon. I did pretty good at the last one. It felt so good to get everything done! The kids follow me around so much that I never can get anything done. One room gets dirty before I get the next one cleaned up! It sure is a never ending cycle! I felt so liberated to finally have everything in order at once! I felt just a teeny bit guilty for not missing them all more. It was nice to be alone for once! I played the music I wanted and even though I worked so hard my legs and back were killing me, I felt so good! I took these pictures for proof that I had got it done.

Meet the Family

Daniel and I have been married for 11 years. It has gone by really fast, yet it seems like just yesterday. What a whirlwind of events. We have a beautiful family!!

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Katie is 9 years old, she is the love of my life, she helps out so much at home, she is very kind! She is so smart too, she tests above her grade in most subjects, it is amazing to have her around telling stories, and using her imagination! She is a good example for our family! She is a hard worker and very fun! She has a lot of talent that she loves to share, whether singing, dancing, acting, writing, or playing the piano. She does it all!

Michael is such a happy person! He is 5 years old and is so fun to be around. He talks a lot, he tells stories and it is really fun to listen to. He tries to be funny like Cordell and ends up being really goofy. He is sweet too, always making sure mom is happy and giving lots of hugs and kisses, or shoulder massages. He loves Star Wars and Spiderman. He loves to be the same as his brother. The coolest thing though is how well he plays with Luke. He wants to be the "tender" and he plays so well and takes good care of him! If he starts being mean all you have to do is remind him that Luke just wants to be like him and all of the sudden you see a change in Michael. He is a good boy!

Luke is such an energetic boy! He is 2 years old and has been amazingly smart since we had him. He has so much coordination and he understands so much!! He babbles a lot and he likes to play games like chase and peek-a-boo. He is beginning to put words together and loves to sing! He loves to eat ANYTHING. He also loves to play the piano, even better than tv, the piano has become our babysitter. He will sit at the piano and play forever! He has been such a blessing in our family. It is nice to see the kids taking such great care with him. He is a happy person, he has been laughing outloud at everything and nothing since he was tiny. He gets along like one of the older kids. He is sweet!