Friend of The Week

I got this idea from another blogger, Kelly Anne. She is totally fantastic; I really recommend her blog if you need inspiration and a dose of humor. She took our wedding photographs, actually, and I've loved her ever since.

Anyways, the idea is to take photos of your friends and tell a bit about them.

This is my dear friend Lynette. She is stunning, eh?

Lynette and I met almost seven years ago when I moved to Dallas. Her husband was in med school at Southwestern, a year ahead of Adam. (Goodness, Lynette, that was when we lived in apartments and had no kids...crazy!) I had the pleasure of watching her daughter Ella (who is 6 days older than Nate) when Lynette finished out the school year after our babies were born. We bought our first home just a few doors down from her little family (again, before we had kids) and loved having such great neighbors.
I look up to Lynette so much. She has always been kind-hearted and sweet, and a little too pretty for her own good ;) I've seen her face her own struggles with grace and optimism. She's gone through things that I think lesser women could never handle, and I love her for being such a fantastic example of Christlike response to trials and life's experiences.
I love you, Lynette. THANK YOU for being so amazing.

(She had no idea I was doing this, so I hope that she doesn't get too upset at me for putting her in the spotlight!)

More friends to come, maybe not every week, but I'm going to try!

Congrats to Y'all

This is a mass message.

I just wanted to send out a big congratulations to soooo many of my dear friends who are expecting miracles.

I've been wondering where all my faithful blog friends have been (posts have been MIA) and now I know. It seems that while I was busy moving to Texas a lot of you were busy getting busy.

So a big shout-out to all you beautiful, bulging-belly women. What blessings will be mine as I hear about your adventures over the next few months!

Brook
Tracie
Amanda
Libby
Jen
Marci
Alysha
Rhonda
Nicole
Julie
Rachael

........And a few more that had better announce it before I do!!!

Dallas Arboretum

.my handsome boys.

(Baby Aideee...I've been having a bit of fun with my Photoshop, can you tell?!?)

Adam had the week off! Our adventure for today was a picnic lunch at the Dallas Arboretum. The Arboretum is the best place to be during the springtime! I was only slightly disappointed that the tulips that were in full bloom a couple weeks ago were all gone today. But to make up for it, the azaleas were showing their colors! Totally gorgeous!
And how could we help but have a fantastic day with these two boys...we're so lucky that they are ours!

More From The Arboretum

Yo Momma

I found this on this website. Tonight I needed this good advice, because man is Aidan a sad teething boy. By the way, I'm just curious...does Benadryl have XXX on the bottle? (Just kidding.)

It Was Mean

Okay, I know it was mean. But that was an April Fool's Joke. We are not expecting! (Although just thinking about it, I would actually be okay with it if we were)
Thanks for all the well wishes. When we really are ready for #3, we'll let you know :)

An Announcement!

Well, we've debated about announcing this, but we couldn't be happier, so here goes.

The Murdock family is adding a little person to our gang! Estimated date of arrival is October 2008 (yes, just one year after Aidan was born....are we crazy or what?!?!)

Any suggestions for names?

Happy Birthday, Laurel!

Happy Birthday to my little sister, Laurel.

Today she turns 25 years old, and to celebrate her quarter of a century, I want to share with you my "Laurel Busath Lakey Top Ten"
which is a mix of memories and things all about my sister.

10. She is the only person that has made me so angry I kicked a hole in a door.
9. We loved to make up and put on plays as kids. Unfortunately, the plays tended to be vignettes of me making her do degrading things. Sorry, Laur.
8. Laurel has a great love and a great talent for photography and digital scrapbooking and I'm always more than a little jealous of her abilities.
7. Laurel loves to travel and has been to many more places than any of the rest of us. She always brings home stunning photographs from her destinations.
6. She is a terrific mother and wife and is fiercely loyal to her loved ones.
5. Laurel was on the dance team in high school and although I made fun of her high kicks, I was totally jealous that she was sooooo good at it.
4. She has always been a tender spirit and is thoughtful and loving. One memory I have is kind of funny, but typical Laurel: My mom had bought live lobsters and was steaming them. When Laurel saw what she was doing, she screamed at my mom and ran to her room--slammed the door--and cried many tears for the lives of the poor lobsters. Tender heart. Very sweet.
3. She and her husband Nathan have such a beautiful relationship. I'm so grateful to him for taking such good care of her. She truly deserves it.
2. I've seen my sister grow up and mature and learn, but I was not prepared for how much I would love seeing her as a mom to little Eli. She teaches me constantly about how to be a phenomenal parent.
1. As far as little sisters go, there is none better. She is a true gem and I'm so thankful for her. She is in my prayers every day as I ask the Lord to watch over her, but also as I thank him for the opportunity to have such a sister.

I love you, Laurel! Happy 25th!