It's too cliche -

but what a difference a year makes.

A year ago today, Nathan and I checked into the hospital at 7am and I was hooked up to pitocin. A year ago from this moment, I wondered if he'd ever come. And a year ago from tomorrow morning, Lucas Arthur was born at 7:53am. At 7:53am, I met my son for the first time face to face. I was in such awe of his beauty, that it took all my concentration simply to reach out and stroke his cheek with the tip of my finger. At 7:53am on Thursday, April 16th, time stood still.

It's so bittersweet. I can't believe it's been a whole year since Lucas was born. I will never forget all of the emotions that came with that day. All of the struggles, all of the hope, all of the love.

The greatest things do come in the smallest packages.


Lucas on his birth day. 4/16/09


Nearly one year later. 4/3/10

We love you, Lucas.



Luke's birth story.

Birthday inspirations

I am so excited for Luke's first birthday. We've talked about doing Elmo or Curious George, but I am thinking Curious George would be a lot of fun! Here's some pics so far of what I would like to put together:

Cake topper: $7 from Amazon

I want to use this cupcake color combo, too! Cupcakes would be for guests.


Collapsible cupcake stand: $20 from Target



Red, blue, and yellow balloons, streamers, napkins. Curious George plates and cups.


Runts in clear pillow boxes or palm tree favor boxes. $3.99 for 12 at Oriental Trading Co.



Smash cake: something similar to this cake with a numeral one candle on it.


To eat: fresh fruit, chips, vegetable platter, some type of hotdish, punch. Hmm, maybe some "monkey" chow?