Posts Tagged ‘luke’
Choo Choo! All Aboard for a Train Birthday
Is there anything more purely boy than a choo-choo train? Being the mom of three menfolk, I’m no stranger to some rough and tumble parties – from rock concerts to hunting and fishing and Avengers to cowboys – we’ve ended only one with a broken arm. When I read about this amazing place, I knew it was…
Read MoreHappy 5th Birthday Superman
As I click away on the computer keys, I can’t help but feel nostalgic. Victorious, perhaps. Today, September 18, is our sweet preemie’s fifth birthday. FIVE. And I hardly recognize the mom reflected back to me in the mirror these days. She finally learned to live life. Luke has been God’s greatest gift to the…
Read MoreOur Very Best Moments from Summer
Even though our days are still in the high 90s (and sometimes low 100s!), with the start of school summer sure seems like a distant memory. Before we hit the vernal equinox, I wanted to share a few bits and pieces from our summer here at Casa Whitaker. Just a few nights ago, Scott and…
Read MoreThe Preemie Goes to Preschool {and other things I never thought I’d say}
Just look at those eyelashes. Go ahead, I’ll wait. For my new(er) readers you may not know the whole Luke story. The long and short of it? He got a scary diagnosis in utero, was born early, got a nasty intestinal infection, coded, was resuscitated, underwent emergency surgery, had a 44-day NICU (neonatal intensive care…
Read MoreThis is Normal
It was my honor to participate in a breastfeeding awareness project this morning with the ever-talented Leilani Rogers. She captured Luke’s personality (check out those rad Crocs!), Gianna’s sweet demeanor and my love of motherhood all in one shot. I could not love this photo more. #normalizebreastfeeding @foxaustin @KVUE @cafemom to cover the Public Breastfeeding…
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