Merry Christmas to all...

 

This is our last posting until after the holidays, so we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I have been really good this year so mom says Santa is coming to see us next week. I can't wait! Jude doesn't seem quite as excited as me, but I think Santa will come see him too (even though I know he has not been as good as me). So--
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night."---Luke and Jude

Happy 2nd bday Luke

 

 

 

 

Well here are some my pictures from my birthday party. I had such a good time. Mom and Dad got me this really cool 4 wheeler and I got all kinds of neat stuff. Mom let me have my own cupcake at lunch with this super great red icing, and I got cake that night. We even decorated the house with trucks and loaders and bulldozers. I love having bday's.
--Luke

Santa

 

 

 

 

Ok now that I have met this Santa Claus man, I'm not so sure about him. Jude seemed alright with him, but I thought that he had a little too much facial hair, and whoa is that a red suit or what. I tried to get a closer look with mom , but upon inspection, I still thought it might be better to view him from a distance. Let Jude take the risk if he wants too.--Luke

Lounging in our PJ's

 

 

 

 

Well-- I know it has been a bit since we last updated; but getting ready for the holidays and celebrating my 2nd birthday has taken up alot of time. Jude has also not been sleeping so great, so everyone has been a little more tired than usual. I tried to warn him that mom can be a drill sergent, so it would be better if he would just do what she wants. He didn't listen to me; he is doing it the hard way. I, on the other hand, have heard about this man called Santa Claus. I vaguely remember him from last year, but mom says that he has a list of good kids and those that don't behave. I want to stay on the good list, because I want him to come fill my stocking with chocolate. I am doing my very best, but some days it is hard. Wish me luck--Luke

I don't know why Luke thinks he knows everything. Just because he is older doesn't mean he is smarter. I happen to know that all babies make the good list; because hey we are babies--who can resist a cute baby. I can't wait to see what is in my stocking. --Jude

UNC/ NC State Tailgating

 

 

 

 

Well these pictures are going in a little late, but here we are at te UNC vs. NC State game. It was quite cool that morning, so we had to get all bundled up. I wore my state appearal and Jude wore UNC appearal. Mom and dad also dressed differently. It was quite fun. I even learned how to say Go Wolfpack--and do the finger moves with it for dad. Nana kept telling me to say go heels. This is all quite confusing for a little man. I guess I will get this football thing figured out someday.--Luke and Jude

Jude's Christening

 

 

 

 

This Sunday I was Christened into my church family. I recieved a rude awaking during my morning nap with water running down my head, but I remained calm and did not even make a peep. Lots of people were there looking at me and they even sang me a song. I also recieved my first bible. All in all, it was a pretty cool experice, except for the hat they made me wear.--Jude

Luke's first dentist visit

 

 

 

Hey everyone-- I had my first trip to the dentist last week. It was a pretty cool place. I showed the dentist how I brush my teeth, and he looked inside my mouth when I was done, and told me I did a great job. He said my teeth were so clean that I could get a prize out of the grab bag. Then they painted this bubble gum tasting stuff on my teeth and said I was all done. It wasn't too bad of a visit. Although, I don't know if I want to go again soon.--Luke

Just hanging out

 

 

 

 

Well I have decide that having a brother is pretty cool this week. We have been hanging out; watching some toons, football, and listening to music. I like having someone to do stuff with, I only wish Jude could draw with me, or play trains. Mom says that he will be able to before we know it and then I probably will not want him to play with my stuff. We shall see about that. --Luke and Jude

More Halloween

 

 

more Halloween

 

 

 

 

Halloween Pics

 

 

 

 

Jude and I had so much fun trick or treating. We received all kinds of good sugary treats. Nana and Granddaddy helped us get ready. I was a monkey and Jude was a pumpkin head. We took pictures of all of the cul-de-sac kids. We will share all of the photos.--Luke and Jude

Rainy days are here again

 

 

 

 

Well Jude and I didn't know what to think about all of the rain, but mom says that the rain means we can be lazy. Jude took this literally, he laid around all day; in the swing, in the boppy, in the bed. I myself took this oppertunity to catch up some coloring at my little table. I drew all shades of squiggles. I think they turned out pretty good myself. Mom even let me hang up my masterpiece on the fridge. It was a nice change of pace that the rain brought on. Jude and I hope there will be more in the future.--Luke and Jude
I don't know why Luke insists on speaking for me. I would like to say that the rain was nice and I also enjoyed catching up on some gym play time. I didn't lay around all day. I would also like to add that he did his fair share of napping. -- Jude