Luke loves wearing these sunglasses and wanted me to take a picture :)
My Little Love {Wordless Wednesday}
Little One In Overalls {Wordless Wednesday}
Lucas & His Blankie {Wordless Wednesday}
Birthday Boy {Wordless Wednesday}
Luke’s birthday was a couple weeks ago and I already shared pictures from our tropical party but wanted to share some from the last half of the day as well :)
Disney Cars Themed Birthday Party Ideas
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The boys had a blast at their Disney Cars themed birthday party.
Below are some of the Cars decorations, treats, and fun themed activities we did:
Find a similar rug here:Â Disney Pixar Cars Racing Interactive Game Rug
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Jacob colored a Lightning McQueen cutout and then we had smaller cars as well to decorate the living room
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Dessert #1: Rice Krispie Treat Stoplights- I had planned to dip the rice krispie treats in chocolate before putting the m&m’s on them but we were short on time.
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The boys LOVED this huge Cars mural. It was over 5 feet tall. I got it from Party City and plan on finding a permanent home for it in the boys room.
Here is a similar wall mural: Disney Pixar The World of Cars Giant Decorating Kit
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I found this trophy and thought it would be perfect for the party. I told them it was the Piston Cup, just like the Cars try to win in the movie. They are still carrying it around days later :)
Here is a similar Trophy Set- Great for Goody Bags
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The kids enjoyed doing a Cars sand art project. It was really messy so I was happy that I’d chosen to do it outside!
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All of the children had fun breaking apart the pinata. I liked this one because all they had to do was pull strings for it to open. The ones that need to be broken open with a bat are not so easy for my young kids to do.
Find one on Amazon here: Disney Cars Lightning McQueen Pinata, Pull String
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I bought Mater party hats but we found them hard to put together. The kids didn’t like them because the hats covered their eyes. This was the one party item I bought that I wish I wouldn’t have.
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Overall it was a great party! :)
1 In 88 Is Not Just A Number {Autism Awareness Month}
(Update 4/26/2018:Â CDC estimate of autism prevalence increases to 15%. Now 1 in 59 children.)
(Update 4/2/14: The new numbers are 1 in 68.)
1 in 88.
That’s the new number that’s being given from the CDC.
1 in 88 children have Autism.
My son, Lucas, is one of those 88.
I see it when he plays as he lines up his cars and then gathers them into a pile.
I see it in his eyes as I desperately try to understand what he is trying to tell me.
I see it as I watch him contort his little mouth into a scream at what seems like nothing.
I see it as he spins around, on tippy toes, and moves his arms to the music he hears.
Know what else I see?
I see a little boy whose smile lights up the room.
I see a little boy who couldn’t be happier cuddling in the crook of daddy’s arm.
I see a little boy who will laugh with delight as he runs around outside.
I see a little boy who is just the same as he was before his diagnosis.
1 in 88 is not just a number.
He’s my son.
The same little boy that stole my heart the day he was born.
Frosting Face {Wordless Wednesday}
My Little Artist {Wordless Wednesday}
Lucas And His “Helmet” {Wordless Wednesday}
Wordless Wednesday: Lucas In The Hospital
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Wordless Wednesday: Luke’s Two Year Pictures
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These pictures were all taken at JCPenney Portraits Studio.
(Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post!)
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Cool Cuts 4 Kids {Review and Giveaway}
Lucas is one of those kids that constantly seems to be needing a haircut so I was excited to visit Cool Cuts 4 Kids for the first time. As soon as I walked in I knew the place would be a hit with both my children. I loved that there were things to keep the kids busy while they waited to get their hair cut. There was a television playing kids shows and a “game” wall for the older kids to play video games.
We went in the early afternoon. I had scheduled an appointment but we would have been okay that day just walking in without an appointment too since there was no wait. It did get busier right around the time we were leaving so I’d recommend making an appointment if you can.
The person that cut my son’s hair did a great job. She asked me what I wanted done to his hair and didn’t judge me when I said, “I really don’t care. I just don’t want to have to get another haircut in another couple weeks.” I always thought I’d be one of those parents who was really particular about my children’s hairstyles but I’m just not that way. She was very thorough cutting his hair and even asked me if he would be ok with clippers before she used them on him. I think he looked adorable with his new haircut and he enjoyed watching Toy Story 2 and didn’t even seem to care that someone was doing something with his hair.
Haircuts are about $18 so since I had a gift card I picked up some hair care products for the kids. They were buy one, get one half off plus I received 20% off my entire purchase because it was my first time in the salon. With the purchase of two hair care items I also got a free Cars 2 set which I’m putting away for the first day of school. The employees had difficulties with the register which was frustrating since I was holding my two year old for 15-20 minutes but they kept apologizing and in the end gave me Luke’s haircut for free to make up for keeping me waiting while they figured out the register issues. I thought that was nice of them and overall I had a positive experience so I would return. (Though I do wish they had a store closer to my home since this salon was about 45 minutes away from my house.)
Get your child’s haircut at Cool Cuts 4 Kids
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Giveaway ends August 21, 2011 at 11:59pm Central time.
(Disclosure: I received a gift card to Cool Cuts 4 Kids but all thoughts are my own.)
Wordless Wednesday: Luke’s Birthday
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Happy Birthday, Lucas Nathaniel!
Wordless Wednesday: My Lil’ Pilot
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Wordless Wednesday: My Lil’ Cry Baby
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Wordless Wednesday: Learning Through Play
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Wordless Wednesday: Jacob and Lucas
Here’s the boys’ newest picture taken at JcPenney Portraits. We moved in November so when we had to switch studios I was disappointed because I loved our photographers. I think the photographer at this new studio did a great job with my two little wiggle worms and actually got shots of them both sitting together so I was very happy! :)
*Please note: This post is NOT sponsored. I just really, really love JcPenney’s studios!*
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Wordless Wednesday: Trains

Lucas playing trains (pretend you don't notice the Christmas pajamas he's wearing in March... daddy dressed him!)
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Wordless Wednesday: Monkey Boy
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My New Favorite Picture
Love, love, love this picture of Jacob and Lucas!
And notice the hoodies they are wearing? Part of the Splendid Littles For Target collection that I just did a review on. (Becky H. was the winner by the way… if you didn’t win, check Target.com or your local Target. I saw a whole endcap featuring the collection while I was shopping at my local Target today!)
Wordless Wednesday: Lucas and Nana (One Year Ago)
Since I haven’t taken any pictures recently I looked back to January 2010 and found this cute picture of Lucas and my mom:
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Wordless Wednesday: Children’s Museum
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Momma Findings ~ Mom Knows It All
Wordless Wednesday: Luke Smiles
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Mommy and Me Monday: Haircut
Wordless Wednesday: Making A Splash
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Wordless Wednesday: Cake!
Thanks to Paula from Frosted Fingers for making Luke’s fabulous birthday cake!
It tasted as yummy as it looks! :)
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Top Ten Tuesday: Birthday Party Pictures
This post is linked up to Oh Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday Meme
Mommy & Me Monday
Luke’s 1st Birthday (In Pictures)
Today My Baby Turns One!
Fun In The Sun (And A Giveaway)
Jacob and Lucas recently had a playdate with their cousins, Camden and Maddie. They spent most of the time outside in the sun.
As you can see, all four children are very fair skinned. It’s really important for them to wear sunscreen when they are in the sun like that. Usually we just use a child lotion sunscreen and my boys fight with me to put it on and wiggle around so I end up missing spots or they walk around looking like ghosts because I don’t rub it in all the way. That won’t be a problem anymore with this new sunscreen we received.
KINeSYS sent me some sunscreen to review. I used it the other day and love it. The sunscreen that they make is easy to apply because it can be sprayed on. It comes either unscented or scented (the one I tried was mango scented- yummy).
Here’s a little bit more about the sunscreen from the flyer that came with it:
- UVA/UVB protection with Parsol 1789
- Oil-free/ Alcohol-free/PABA-free
- Preservative-free
- Very water-resistant and sweat-resistant
- Hypoallergenic/ Non-comedogenic
- Over 700 sprays per bottle
WIN IT!
One winner will receive a bottle of KINeSYS Kids SPF 30 sunscreen.
HOW?
Leave a comment telling me your favorite outside activity. That’s it! (Of course if you want to subscribe to this blog that would be great, too, but not required.)
This giveaway ends July 7, 2010 at 11:59pm. Good luck! :)
(Disclosure: I was provided two bottles of sunscreen in return for an honest review. All opinions are my own.)
Wordless Wednesday: Toy Story Birthday Party
For A Special Three Year Old…
Happy 3rd Birthday to my nephew, Camden!! Look at the pictures of this cutie:
And Happy Birthday to Camden from your cousins, Jacob and Lucas.
WE LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY TODAY!!!
Wordless Wednesday- Brothers
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Mommy and Me Monday
Slow Down
As I sit here and think about all the things that I have to do this weekend I have been hearing “slow down”. Maybe it’s God’s voice. Maybe it’s my brain telling me that if I overload it with one more thing it will explode. Maybe it’s my body telling me it needs to relax….
Whatever it is, I’m listening and I’m obeying the voice.
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I will not hurry to go anywhere.
I will not do a load of the laundry that’s piling up.
I will not get online and work on blogging.
I will not talk with friends on twitter or facebook.
I will not notice that dust bunny under the hall table.
I will not clean up the boys room while they play.
What will I do?
I will spend all morning playing with and loving my boys.
I will spend all morning cherishing every smile and giggle.
I will spend all morning watching my oldest attempt to count his fingers and my youngest as he starts to walk.
I will spend all morning thanking God for the wonderful gifts He has given me.
What will you spend the morning doing?
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This post is linked up to Amy’s Finer Things “Finer Things Friday” because slowing down is a finer thing :)
Favorite 2010 Easter Pictures
A Thousand Words Thursday
I Heart Faces- “Bundled Up” Photo
Though it was in the 60’s here today I am joining in on the “bundled up” theme of the week over at the IHeartFaces website. For my entry I chose a picture of Lucas all bundled up at the zoo when we were there in October for “Boo at the Zoo”. If you would like to enter one of your pictures or just want to check out the other entries you can do so here.
Why I Love Being A Parent
This week I am participating in Top 3 Thursday, a meme from Tamara and Elizabeth.
This week’s question is:
What are your Top 3 favorite things about being a parent?
3. Hugs and Kisses: There is nothing better than a slobbery kiss and a giant hug (except maybe one with just a little less saliva and maybe some clean hands would be nice). I think that once Jacob and Lucas can tell me that they love me that will rank up in my top three things, too.
2. Watching them grow up and learn new things: As a past preschool teacher I have known the satisfaction one gets when watching a child do something for the first time. It’s even greater when it’s something that I have taught them. Greater yet is watching your own child do something new. The pride that I feel when one of the boys do something new is overwhelming and I want to share it with everyone that will listen. If you are my twitter or facebook friend you know I was so proud of my toddler for going to the bathroom on the toilet because I announced it. Yes, I am THAT mom… I swore I would never be one of “those moms” but turns out I am!
1. “The feeling”: I’ve heard it said that no (humanly) love is greater than a mother’s love and that you can’t know how strong a mother’s love is until you are a mother yourself. No explanation here because if you are a mother you know the feeling I am talking about and if you aren’t a mom there are no words that I could use to describe this feeling!
So those are my top 3 reasons I love being a mom. If you have a post make sure to visit Elizabeth and Tamara and link up. If you do not have a blog I would love for you to leave a comment below telling me why you love being a parent. Regardless, feel free to leave me some comment love :)
Thankful Thursday- My Family
This week I am participating in ‘Thankful Thursday‘ at Grace Alone. I am most thankful for my three boys these days.