Simply Sara

I love the way Lucas can find items to play with all over our house. Never mind the pile of toys in the den or nursery, Lucas is busy opening cabinet doors and pulling out objects that interest him. I sometimes wonder what is behind the choices he makes. For example, why did he just pull a plastic pitcher out when it was stacked beside shiney baking sheets? I love the way he is constantly jabbering. Sometimes really loud and other times to himself, Lucas always has a conversation going on. I've been so torn lately realizing that he is no longer a "baby", but fast becoming a toddler and my emtions are trying hard to catch up with that reality. At our one year check up last week, Dr. Treash kept reminding me that we need to stop thinking of him as a baby and essentially stop treating him that way. We are especially guilty of doing just that in the way we hold Lucas's sippy cup for him. I would like to say that Lucas simply has a hard time getting the milk out and that...

Thank you so much for coming to my birthday party. I had so much fun and I hope you did too. Thank you for all of my wonderful toys, books, and puzzles. Mommy and Daddy are excited about my toys too. They like to play with them as much as I do. Mommy has been telling me just how blessed we are to have such special family and friends. I don't know what blessed means, but I do know that I feel very loved. (waving bye-bye) luv, Lucas

"Am I supposed to paint with this or just eat it?" 9.9.06 

"This is so much easier" 9.9.06 

"Mommy, can we have cake everyday?" 9.9.06 

Happy Birthday, Lucas. Today you are one! And we are so proud to be your Mommy and Daddy. You have brought overwhelming amounts of joy, laughter, and love into our lives. A year ago today, an exhausted Mommy and Daddy were gazing into your dark eyes and marveling at the love we felt for you. You are the greatest gift God has given us and we love you with all of our hearts. Mommy and Daddy

I wanna sit in your seat Daddy!  

The Denmark girls back together again...Kathryn, Sara, Kristen, Mindy, and Kelly 

It's an etch-a-sketch! We had a great breakfast at the "Egg and I" in Estes Park  

Check out that cute baby....oh, and the mule deer is cool too.  

Daddy and Lucas, off to explore the world 

Mommy and Lucas by a waterfall in the park 

This is a valley in the Rocky Mountain National Park 

Alyssa and Lucas 

So here's a recap of our trip in pictures. Lucas was excited about his first plane trip! Seatbelts aren't for eating, buddy! We almost missed our flight in Dallas, but we made it with a couple minutes to spare. At the rehearsal dinner, Lucas made friends with Alyssa, sister of the bride. My college roommate, Kristen, looked beautiful at her wedding in Georgetown. It was great to have us 5 "roomies" together again. Matt, Lucas, and I traveled to Estes Park for some family fun in the mountains. Beauty was all around us from the mountains and waterfalls to the mule deer and lakes. By Tuesday, the three of us were exhausted and ready to be back in the South. It was a great trip for all!