Little Henry

This past weekend I was able to escape my crazy life and go to California to see this new little guy

And of course to spend some quality time with my sister and her husband. I had to so much fun holding a newborn again. I seriously love newborns. I love everything about them. How can you not love looking at this precious face

Henry is such a good little baby and his mom and dad are doing a great job. I love being able to go and help my sisters when they have new babies. It's a great bonding time for us. It would have been nice to have help from Pros when I was a new mom. I was nervous that I would leave the baby and want another one. I didn't have those feelings at all. Luke and I have been about 99% sure we are done and this feeling just made me 100% sure. It was nice helping out and seeing the baby but it was it was also nice knowing that I could leave and sleep through the night.:)

Proud To Be An American

Nicholas participated in a Star Spangled Spectacular this last week. All the 1st graders in his school performed in it. I loved it and loved listening to all the songs they sang. It was nice to see that they still allow kids to perform such patriotic songs that say the word "god" in it. Nick had a speaking part and did awesome at it. He has been practicing his part and songs for a month now. The very last song they sang Proud To Be An American and did sign language to it. It's one of my favorite songs and I admit I got a little emotional while they were performing it.

Nick saying his part

What a stud this kid is.

Happy Valentines Day

From the cutest kids around

I love Valentines Day. Yeah, yeah, I know it's much better being married and not having to worry about having a date. These are the kind of holidays that kids make fun. My sister in law taught me how to make these adorable shirts. I love how they turned out and the kids really liked them. I have a feeling this will be the last year I can get Nicholas to wear something like this. The kids all got a Vday treat from Mom and Dad. Then tonight I made a yummy dinner. Flank Steak,mashed potatoes, and asparagus. The kids loved it and actually ate it all. Now the kids are all in bed and Luke and I will be watching the Bachelor while eating some chocolate. Perfect!!

Mother?

Sometimes I look at my boys and wonder " Are they really mine?" Of course I know they are mine and I clearly remember giving birth to them. The thing is...they look nothing like me. The Lund gene is a very strong one. There are 20 cousins on Luke's side and I would say the majority of them look like a Lund. It's crazy. I can't complain much because it is a great gene. I was very happy when Sammy was born and looked like me. Most people say she looks just like me, but I still see a lot of Lund in her. When Nick was born I thought he looked just like Luke. When Parker was born I realized Parker looked even more like Luke than Nick did. Then Noah came and my first thought was he was all Lund. Well people here is the proof.
This is Luke at Noah's age right now

This is Noah

Scary huh? They look so much alike. When Luke's dad sent it to me I thought it was Noah at first.

Parker Boy

I just adore these shots of Parker. Even though he is my hardest child(Noah is catching up) he has a way that just melts your heart. I'm not sure if it's the way he sings "The Wise Man and Foolish Man", or if it's the way he says "Mom, you still love me?" after he does something naughty, or maybe it's because he still wants to cuddle with mom, or it could be those gorgeous blue eyes that just stare right at me. He was was great for our family pictures and really cheesed it up. We love this boy and the craziness he brings to our family.

My favorite picture of him...ever!

Typical Parker photo

Wait this might be my favorite...look at those eyes and laid back look. He might be a heart breaker.

Psycho Sideline Mom

That title explains it all. I am a Psycho Sideline Mom. It's true. Nicholas is young enough that I'm sure he thinks it's cool that his mom is yelling on the sidelines. Give him a couple years and he will probably pretend he doesn't know me. Out of all the sports Nicholas plays basketball is by far my favorite. It's short, sweet, and inside. No seriously though it's so fun to watch. I love it! Luke is coaching this year so it's up to me to make sure Parker and Noah don't run in the middle of the game and get killed. Luckily I have great parents who come and help me out. I get worked up every game and they aren't even keeping score yet. It stresses me out just a little.

Of course Parker has to be just like Nick. He loves wearing his basketball gear.

Sammy has to wear her cheerleader outfit every game. Usually her and Kennedy cheer on the sidelines.

Here is our star in action. Look at that red face.

Speaking of star....look at this guy! He has discovered the hoop and is pretty much obsessed with it. He is actually pretty good for a 14 month old. I guess that's what happens when you have older brothers.