Happy 30th Birthday Ben!

Today is Ben's birthday, it's hard to believe that he is 30... because that means I am also turning 30 this year!  Luke made Ben some big poster boards saying Happy Birthday Daddy, We Love You!  Luke also helped make Ben his birthday cake, and picked out the flavor, strawberry.  We went to Ben's work today to have lunch with him, and also brought him a yummy Edible Arrangement.  Ben has the day off tomorrow and I'm looking forward to some family time!

Luke is sick, once again!  This is the 6th time in three months and I feel so bad for him.  This latest illness came with congestion, and a cough, which Luke is not used to.  He keeps walking around stating "poor Luke" and "I don't feel good"...  It appears that his fever has finally broken, he's had one since Monday night, now we just need the runny nose and cough to go away.  Luke has started singing a lot more, and loves to sing the alphabet song.  I'm really looking forward to spending more time outside now that the weather is warming up.

Cole laughed for the first time yesterday.  I was dancing and singing to him, and after Luke stated "you dance good mom" Cole laughed.  So he was either laughing at my moves, or Luke's comment, either way it was awesome!  Nothing beats seeing your babies smile and hearing them laugh.  Knowing that they are healthy and happy gives me strength and motivates me in so many way!

Happy Birthday to my husband!  I couldn't ask for a better partner and feel very blessed to have him in my life!

Update

Cole is 10 weeks old, it's amazing how fast time flies!  He is continuing to do well, and is a very happy baby.  We love seeing him smile, and all of us are constantly trying to make him smile.  Cole loves looking at his big brother and looks for him immediately when he hears his voice.  Luke is doing great as a big brother, and we have not had any "issues" for a few weeks (knock on wood).

Our biggest news is that Luke is potty trained (pee pee, not the other)!  We are so proud of him.  He started going on the toilet regularly on Friday and has not had an accident since Saturday!  We put a diaper on him at nap time and bed time, but he wakes up dry at nap time, and at bedtime he has called out for me several times to pee.  He has tried several times to go number two, but he just can't seem to do it.  As soon as he does, we will have a new fishy swimming around in his room!

Unfortunately sickness has hit our household again!  Ben is not doing well, with the chills, aches, cough, congestion... I feel so bad for him and I'm praying that the rest of us stay healthy.

We cannot wait until the warm weather comes.  This weekend it got to 64 here, and Ben, Luke and I enjoyed a long walk outside!  I cannot wait until we can play outside every day! 

My workout plan is going well, and I've lost a few pounds, but still have a ways to go!  I know I promised pictures, but I still haven't found my cord... check out facebook because I upload pictures from my phone!