Luke Has Something to Say

He has been working hard on this project all afternoon.

He wanted to make sure it was just perfect.

We couldn't be more excited! Here is a sneak peak of our newest member today at 12 weeks. Thank you Jesus for such an amazing blessing!

So... who is going to be a big brother?? I am!

Hardcore Preschool Registration & Swim School Pictures

OK so who would have thought getting into preschool would be almost as hard as getting into college!?! I have been looking around at preschools for Luke to start in the fall, and found one I really liked. Well I had no idea, but apparently everyone else likes it too! This morning was official registration and I was told that the doors would be open at 7am and you would have to take a number when you got there because there were limited spots. I woke up at 5:30 this morning and when I arrived at the building at 6am there was already a line forming at the door! Yes, I sat in the cold for over an hour just to take a number and then sit inside for another hour and a half until official registration began, for preschool! This was hardcore! Mom's were making a list so no one "cut the line", and when I went to pull my number the "ring leader" proceeded to tell me I was out of turn. Yikes!

It was quite the experience and I am happy to say Luke got in. He will be starting in August going 2 days a week from 9-2. Luke really enjoys playing with other kids and I think he is going to love going to school. Lets hope things calm down from here!

Ok now moving on to swim school. Tula went with us today to check out the action, and was able to take pictures. Luke absolutely loves swim school, and I can't wait to see what a little fish he will be this summer.

Here he is before class, trying out his new frog towel. Pretty cute I would say!

Starting class out with singing and introductions.

Kicking around in the motor boat.

Learning how to climb up the side to get out safely.

Kicking around all by himself.

Floating around on the float board.

Singing the "Humpty Dumpty" song right before he jumps to Mommy.

Swimming to Mommy after jumping from the side. Luke has only gone to 4 classes and can already swim underwater for 3 pretty long seconds. I am impressed!

End of class slide time with his teacher, Mr. Armondo. This is his favorite part.

Singing the "Bye Bye" song before one last jump and swim to Mommmy.

Smiling at Tula. This boy loves swimming and his Tula! Thanks Tula for coming and taking pictures.

Cabin Fever!

We have been stuck in the house along with the rest of North Texas going on the 4th day now! This is brutal with a toddler, and I must admit we have been watching more TV around here than we normally do. On top of the weather, Luke also has a double ear infection and isn't feeling the best, poor little guy! We had planned on going to Fort Worth to see little Ben, and sadly those plans got cancelled. So sad, I am now having Ben withdrawals! So yesterday instead of going to Fort Worth, we decided enough was enough, and went on an outing to Walmart. I have never been so excited to walk around and see people! I will say that I may have gotten carried away and ended up spending $200 there, whoops! MOST of it was stuff we needed. ;) In reality, things could be much worse and we are so blessed to be in a warm cozy home with the people we love! On Monday, prior to the big storm, we were able to go to Isabelle's house to see her new baby brother, Connor. He was born 3 days after Ben and is a tiny little thing. Luke gets a little confused when it comes to Connor. You see, he has never really been around many babies, and now that Ben is here we have been talking about "the baby" a lot. When the word "baby" is mentioned he automatically says "Ali!". Well when we went to see Connor, he got very confused that this baby is not Ali's. I'm sure he will figure it out eventually. Here he is with the Big Sister. They are such good buddies, and love sitting in the baby doll crib together. I think they are getting too big, so I don't see this lasting much longer.

Sweet baby Connor, 6 days old.

Ok and now what do you do with a toddler who is stuck in the house 4 days in a row...

You make brownies.

Jump on the bed.

Watch Sesame Street while wearing your Elmo house shoes.

And finally, eat breakfast while catching up on the latest decorating styles in Pottery Barn Kids. As a side note, Luke has graduated to eating cereal in the morning. I put a tiny bit of milk in his bowl and he does very well with his spoon. As a bonus, he feels very cool eating cereal like Mommy and Daddy. =)

Well here is to another day inside. The snow is falling and we have at least 5 inches on the ground. Maybe I will get this kid outside for some fresh air this afternoon!

Luke's Cousin Ben

Benjamin Gibson Schmid is here! He arrived at 10:43am on January 23. He was 8 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long. Ali did awesome, and is such a natural as a mommy! I was able to be there for the birth, which was amazing, and Luke and I got to go visit yesterday as well to get some Ben time in. He sure is a cute little guy! Luke really seems to like him, and likes to talk about the baby when we are at home. When I say anything about the baby he automatically says "Ali!". It is so cute that he knows Ben is her baby. He tries very hard to say Ben, but really all we get is "Buuuh". Hey, not too bad for an 18 month old. Ok enough chit chat, he are the pictures. Waiting on Ben to make his appearance. So sad Grant couldn't make it, but he is in Lubbock being very studious at Tech...we hope =) He's Here!

Proud Parents.

Tula meeting grandson #2.

Everyone admiring his cuteness.

Cousin Luke making his entrance! Thanks Auntie E for the shirt. (Auntie E is Great Aunt Elizabeth)

Sisters and their boys! Luke looks very interested in this new thing. =)

So excited to be Aunt Amanda and Uncle Brian.

Auntie E and Molly.

Uncle Rett with nephew #2. Good looking pair. =)

2 days old, chillin in his swing.

First sponge bath at 3 days old. Someone wasn't very happy.

"Does it really take this many people to get me dressed!"

Our family is so blessed by Ben's arrival. I am looking forward to seeing him grow up, and with cousins only 18 months and 2 days apart, Luke and Ben are sure to get into lots of trouble!

Little Camera Neglect

We absolutely love our new "fancy" camera, but I must say I have neglected my little point and shoot. I pretty much haven't touched it since we got the bigger one, but used it the other day and discovered pictures left on it that I forgotten about. Here are some pics taken in December from the lake. Having fun on the trampoline with Pop.

Out on the boat with the boys (and mom), catching some fish. Someone looks a little cranky in the first picture.

Memaw came to visit in December and we went out for a nice lunch. There's a happy boy!

Crazy Pop!

Having fun with Daddy at the park, looking at the ducks. (these 3 pictures were actually taken with the big boy)

Watching ducks is quite relaxing!

Last week we went with Aunt Ali to the mall and had our first carousel ride, which didn't go over very well! All Luke wanted to do was hold on to me. I guess the horse was pretty scary. =)

Finally, this week we started swim lessons. Luke and I go to a mommy and me class at Emler Swim school in Frisco. He absolutely loved it! We go every Monday until May, which will be a great activity to get out of the house. I didn't get to take many pictures, as I was in the water with him, but here he is anxiously waiting his turn to go in.