Happy Valentine's Day from Thomas and Tucker! The guys have spent a lot of time lately at the sawmill working for their dad...nothing like hauling sawdust. I think my washing machine would like a new home. Tuckie is talking a lot more these days but eating less. He's down to pretty much just chicken, grapes, grits, and raisins. No bread and no pasta. Urgh. But never fear, he would gladly eat junk food if I wanted him too. Thomas continues to enjoy K-4. He received his first marriage proposal last week and after thinking on it a day, he announced he'd say yes. Hum.

The boys, especially Tucker, have enjoyed some added time with their new twin cousins Ethan and Luke (Matt's sister's sons). I included a photo of them and an update of my nephew Mac. Lots of sweet boys in the family!!

Tuckie in my dad's glasses cracks me up!!

Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Merry Christmas from Thomas and Tucker!

The flu. BOO. We were supposed to go to the beach for Thanksgiving to visit Matt's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Poor ole Thomas, who had been BEYOND excited, got sick Tuesday night. Since the flu test actually came back negative, we decided to head to our hotel. It didn't take long to realize the test had been wrong! 105 degree fever is no fun! However, Thomas was a trooper and barely complained about sitting in a hotel room instead of exploring Myrtle Beach and visiting family. On Saturday, his fever finally broke and he was blessed with a sunny, warm day by the ocean. Those few hours made the trip worth it! Tucker now has the awful bug, but we were lucky to have it hit AFTER we got home. He's suffering too (LOTS of screaming) but hopefully he'll follow Thomas and recover in four days or so. Although it was a hard Thanksgiving in a lot of ways, we are grateful for our two little boys whether sick or well!

Our precious Thomas turned FIVE today. Wow, time has flown. Based on the pictures, I guess everyone can tell Thomas hasn't changed much since his 1st birthday! He still loves equipment, playing outside, and of course his sweet cousins and baby brother! He knows he is blessed..."Mom, these people spend money to buy me gifts because they love me." Yep! Glad he's figured that part out already.

So Tucker was pulling this little clown trick and both he and brother found it TOO funny....until I starting filming and Tucker really DID get a lick on his head. Don't worry...he wasn't hurt a bit and laughed when he watched it on the computer.