Sunday Best

January 18th, 2009

Well, Magoo- You caused quite the hectic morning for us! Last night you were up quite a bit. You made Mommy VERY tired. We slept in and had to rush to get ready for church. I hurried and got you dressed, placed you in your bouncy toy after which, I ran to get myself dressed.

I had purse in hand, shoes on, scriptures, carseat ready, only to pick you up and find... POOP. EVERYWHERE. You went Poo through all your nice dress clothes. This has happened before, but never while in such a rush. (You pooped through your clothes last night, too!) Back in the tub you went for your THIRD bath within 14 hours. The house SMELLS. We were late for church, but we made it.

We have also been preparing to leave town again for Grandma's Funeral. I was caught up on laundry until you created yet ANOTHER mess! Last night, it got all over the rug in the bathroom, 2 towels and through your clothes. Today, I have to wash the changing table cover. I love you anyways and I plan on cleaning up many more messes to come~

YUCK.

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

"mister magoo"

January 6th, 2009

Your latest nickname has been Mister Magoo. Your Dad started it. Sometimes he calls you just "Magoo" or "Magroober." He also calls you "Sir kicks-a-lot," because you like to kick your legs! You are such a wonderful baby. In church, you just lay on your blanket and play with your toys. You also flirt with the ladies in Relief Society. You have started to kiss me! I love it. Sometimes you get a little carried away and suck my chin. (which is really kind of gross, but because it's you, it's CUTE!)

We had a great Christmas and took lots of pictures of you. "Santa" got you a bouncy chair that you love to play in. You have really started to talk. You get so excited and scream! You are really ticklish. I love to tickle you and make you giggle. You have been sleeping through the night, which makes me SO happy.
Thanks for being such a cute, blue-eyed, handsome, totally cool, fantastic "mister magoo!"

...I love you!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Baby Jesus

December 14th, 2008

Lucas, you continue to light up my life. For this year's Christmas party at church, they asked you to be Baby Jesus. You were the most perfect little Jesus. I was so proud to be your Mommy. Everyone said how sweet you were.
I'm watching you fall to sleep right now. It has been cold at night, so you are bundled up really well. (and of course you have your favorite green blanket pulled right up to your face.)

Over the weekend, you swam for the first time at your cousin Gavin's Birthday party. I think you liked it. It also snowed for the first time yesterday. I haven't taken you out in it though - you are just too little. We have been getting ready for Christmas. Your Daddy and I took you to see Santa last week. You love to look at the Christmas lights on the tree. You also try and watch TV with Dad. (mostly football) you are starting to use your voice. Today, you were sitting in your high chair watching us eat dinner, and it sounded like you said, "hi dad." You were looking right at him, too!


You bring so much joy to us. We love watching you grow. Every little thing you do amazes us.

Some important events going on in the world:

• George W Bush is President of the US
• Barak Obama will be our next president (1st African American President ever)
• Our country is at war in Iraq
• The economy is in a recession (large companies are going bankrupt)
• Apostle Joseph B Wirthlin passed away
• The Prophet is Thomas S. Monson

Heavenly Father saved you for these latter days. You have a mission here on earth he has sent you to complete. The world is scary right now - but with the knowledge we have and if we choose the right, we need not fear. :)

I love you, Sweet Lucas!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

...busy...

November 4th, 2008

I haven't written in a while because I have been so busy playing with YOU! You are such a fun baby. You have reached 13 pounds. Since you have been here, you have been such a momma's boy. I am the only one who knows just what you need. However, for the past 2 days, the only person you want is your DAD. He comes home from school and your face lights up! He tries to put you down so he can eat dinner and you cry! You guys are best pals. He always calls you "dude." Grandpa and you get along pretty well, too. He calls you "lump lump." (right now you're a little on the chubby side.) We love you so much! I always catch Grandma Fagan staring at you and smiling. She thinks you are so precious. We all do. Uncle Joe always wants to hold you and he never puts you down. He thinks you're a stud.

You were a giraffe for Halloween. You looked SO adorable. Mason, Ethan and Chloe came over to see you. They were a Robot, i-phone and wii. (all electronics) We are planning a trip to go meet your Great Grandparents before Thanksgiving. They live in Blackfoot, ID. This will be your first road trip. We will also visit your cousins in Coeur 'd Alene. They can't wait to see you again. They were here a few weeks ago for your blessing. Your Dad gave you the most beautiful blessing. You have been promised many blessings if you choose the right. Always remember that. I love you, little man!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Lucas Maxwell Miller

August 25th, 2008

I don't know what your Dad or I have ever done to deserve such a perfect baby boy. Welcome to the world, Lucas Maxwell! You are fresh out of Heaven and we are so blessed to have you in our family! This has been one of the best days of my life.

Today is a Monday, and it started out as usual - at work. I felt great, but had been having contractions for the last 3 days, 3-5 minutes apart. I decided after working half a day that I should go home. (I didn't want you to come while I was at work!) I got home and still felt great. The contractions were painless. I didn't think you were going to come yet, so your Dad and Joe took me and Emily to get pedicures! After my toes were done, we went home and felt like it was time to go to the hospital. Before we headed out, your Dad gave me a beautiful blessing, telling me that Heavenly Father loved me and that I would be strong enough to endure labor.

The whole way to the hospital, I kept thinking, "they're just going to send me home". When we got there, the nurse checked to see if you were ready to come. She said an hour long walk would help get things started. After the walk, sure enough... you were ready to come! They checked me right into the hospital at 4pm. The Dr. Broke my water at 5pm and you were here by 7:40pm. Dr Webb helped your Daddy deliver you and cut the cord. She let him do most of the work! We were surprised to see lots of brown hair and blue eyes! They say your eyes might get darker. We'll see. Lots of family were here in the hallway waiting for you to come. (Grandma Miller, Grandma Fagan, Grandpa Fagan, Aunt Tammy, Uncle James, Mason, Ethan, Chloe, Uncle Joe, Aunt Emily, Aunt Alisa, Uncle Pete, Anjelina, Kassie and Uncle Jeramy)

Heavenly Father loves you and has sent you to a family that loves the gospel and lives by it's teachings. I hope that we can be good examples to you throughout your life. Always know how much we love you and how blessed we are to have you. You are a precious child of God. Thank you for joining our family. I love you with all my heart little Lucas!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

On the way to the hospital (Empty Carseat)

Home from the Hospital (FULL Carseat!)First Smile

counting down...

August 20th, 2008

The 29th of August is your due date. We went to see Dr. Cole today and she thinks you'll come sooner. We are ready whenever you are! Your nursery is all done. Daddy has everything ready. He is just waiting to take me to the hospital. He talks to you all the time. We are both so excited for you to join our family. I have been going for long walks hoping that will induce labor, but only you know when you're ready to come! You kick and move around in my belly all of the time. I love to feel you move around. You are going to have a few more cousins your age. Aunt Alisa just had Brennen and Aunt Emily and Aunt Angie are both pregnant. Hopefully we will always live close enough for you to play with them. Grandma and Grandpa Fagan can't wait to hold you. Grandma Miller calls me all the time to ask me if you are on your way yet. We had a big baby shower for you. All the family came to town. We played games and there were lots of gifts for you. Aunt Tammy and Aunt Emily also made a funny DVD of your Daddy and had everyone watch it at the shower. It was really funny. Your Dad can't wait for you to come. We love you so much. Maybe next time I write, you'll be here!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

oh BOY!

April 9, 2008

The nurse told us today that you are a little BOY! We are so excited! Your Daddy was text-messaging everyone before we even left the doctor's office! He wanted to tell the world! He can't wait to teach you all the different sports. We hope you will like Basketball. (We like all sports, but LOVE basketball.) I am playing basketball still. The doctor said it was ok. We have regionals coming up, and I am determined to finish the season of church ball!

Right now, we are living with Grandma and Grandpa Fagan. They want you to have the spare bedroom. Daddy completely re-did that bedroom just for you. The walls are light grey and there is white trim. It looks so nice. When we called all our family to tell them you are a boy, they were so excited. Preston, Jake and Tyson all screamed and hollered. Then, Mason and Ethan shouted, "Yes!" Both Chloe and Kaleesa thought you would be a girl. Jacqualine promised that she would be your first baby-sitter. (I was hers.) You have a wonderful family and so many cousins that love you. You will be the 16th grandbaby on the Fagan side, and the 6th on the Miller side.

...we all can't wait to meet you!

hugs & kisses,

"mommy"

Happy Valentine's Day!

February 14th, 2008

We had our 2nd doctor visit today. Daddy and I had our Valentine's date with you at the Doctor's office! It couldn't have been better! We were only supposed to go in and hear the heartbeat, but the Dr. couldn't find it with the machine! You gave us a scare - so the Dr. took me into another room where she could do an ultrasound. I think you were just playing a trick on us, because when she pulled your picture up on the screen, there you were... alive and kickin'! You even hiccup-ed! We got to see you move around! Right now, you are only 2 inches big! The Dr. said she predicts you will be a boy because when she can't find a heartbeat, it's usually a boy. The lady at the nail salon thinks you are a girl. Either way, your Daddy and I are so excited to have you in our family! You looked so cute today on the ultrasound. I am starting to show and will soon need to buy bigger clothes so I can fit you in my belly! I love you already and can't wait to be your mommy! I want you to continue to grow big and strong for me. Your Grandparents, Cousins, Aunts and Uncles are also very excited to meet you. We have a big family and I know you will love them. I love you! Until next time,

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Must have done something right...

January 22nd, 2008

Hello, Baby! We are SO excited to bring you into this world! Your Daddy and I have been praying about when we should start a family. We needed inspiration to know when Heavenly Father wanted you to come. We prayed often. Even in the Temple. We didn't get an answer, but we were patient. I guess the answer came in a pregnancy test! We found out you were coming on December 30th, told our family on New Year's Eve, and had our very first doctor appointment today! We are so thrilled to be expecting you!! Our appointment went well. Your heart rate is perfect and everything looks to be healthy so far. I can't believe that they take ultrasound pictures on the first visit! I was so relieved to see a healthy baby on the monitor that I cried. Your Daddy and I have had so much fun planning for you so far. He is also very excited to meet you and thinks we now need a bigger "family car."

I hope that you know how grateful for you we are and what a special miracle you are. I look forward to the day we meet and I hope that I can give you the love and nourishment you need. We must have done something right if Heavenly Father loves us enough to send YOU!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"