Welcome Ryan Nicholas Lock!

My little brother has finally arrived! Mommy was induced at 37 weeks & 3 days, after a few minor complications Ryan was delivered via c-section at 1:30 am on November 18th, 2010! Ryan was 7lbs 15 oz & 19.5 inches long, arriving one day before mommy's birthday! The best birthday gift mommy could ask for! We have been waiting for you for so long & love you so much & feel so blessed to have you here!

Happy Halloween!!

Happy Birthday Great-Grandpa Joe!

On a sugar high at Great-Grandpa Joe's Birthday Party! My cupcake was sooo yummy and I had a great time at the party!

October 6th-October 10th, A Visit to Florida!

My grandpa took me to visit Aunt Lizzy & Uncle Jason in Florida! We even got to go to the Magic Kingdom and Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! I had so much fun, thank you grandpa! I can't wait to see Aunt Lizzy next month when she comes to visit me!

First Day of Preschool!!

Today was my first day of preschool, I had such a wonderful first day! I can't wait to go back! There is also a video below of me walking to the entrance of school with my grandma....

Another Great Check-Up!!

Today was my second visit to the dentist, I had a great check-up! I have 20 teeth and the dentist told me to keep up the great work!


Here is a picture my grandma and I did for a contest at the ice rink where I take ice-skating lessons! I hope I win the contest!

Last Day of Swim Class!!

Here is what I learned in swimming class, play my video to see me in action on my last day!

Happy 1st Birthday Nicholas, We Love & Miss You Dearly!

7/10/2010 - Nicky's first birthday, Love Daddy

Well, tomorrow should have been a very happy day. I should have been watching my son turn one, helping him make a mess of his birthday cake, and introducing him to his hot wheels.

Unfortunately, we will be celebrating his memory instead. Thanks to my daughter's innocent, yet brilliant idea a couple of months back, we've decided that the best way to celebrate Nicky's birthday is to say a little prayer and let some balloons go. It's hard to believe that it's already been a year, it seems to me like it's been a lifetime. Below is the poem that I wrote for Nicky's memorial service. It's still the best way I can tell him how much he is loved and missed.

We miss you Nicky - Mommy, Daddy, and Kaylee.

Dearest Nicky,

For nine happy months,
We waited with joy,
For the expected arrival,
Of our darling baby boy.

We started the day,
With such anxious glee,
But our dream of you, son,
Just couldn’t be.

Your heartbeat, they said,
They just couldn’t find,
In the right spot they weren’t looking,
It was in here, with mine.

We’d picked out a name,
Nicholas Stephen, we’d call you,
We knew that it fit,
From the moment we saw you.

So pretty and perfect,
A true sight to behold,
For just one day together,
My world, I’d have sold.

God’s thoughts and his plans
I don’t venture to know,
But of something so perfect,
He just couldn’t let go.

A treasure so great,
Not meant for this Earth,
We’ll love you forever,
For all that we’re worth.

So with God don’t be angry,
And please don’t be sad,
For I’d bet on my life,
He knows more than dad.

I know that you’ve gone,
But your not far away,
And we promise to love you,
Each and every day.

So from up there in Heaven,
Please help ease our pain,
Until as a family,
We’re together again.

On that day that we meet,
We’ll walk hand in hand,
Just like I’d pictured,
Just like I’d planned.

These lines that I write,
Are washed with great sorrow,
But with hope I am looking,
Towards a better tomorrow.

The depths of our love,
I truly hope that you know,
You’ll be with us always,
Wherever we go.

Happy Fourth of July!

I had such a great weekend! I spent lots of time with my family, we did yardwork and saw the parade and fireworks too! Happy 4th of July everyone!

A Visit from Aunt Lizzy & Uncle Jason!

Aunt Lizzy & Uncle Jason came to visit for 10 days, I always have such a wonderful time when they are here!

Preschool!

Today was preschool evaluation day! I am so excited to go this fall...I can't wait!

Happy Birthday Hello Kitty!

Today I went to Hello Kitty's Birthday Party! It was so much fun and I got lots of goodies too!

Two Weeks Later & A New Cast!

Today I went back to the doctor and he was able to see how my thumb was healing. I had to have another cast put on for another two weeks. So here is my thumb and my new cast!

A Birthday Party for Aunt Lizzy!

A Visit from Aunt Lizzy!

Aunt Lizzy is in town and today she took me ice-skating! I have so much fun with her when she is here!

Eating Some Ice Cream with my New Cast!

My First Cast!

Today mommy took me to the orthopedic doctor. I did have a small fracture to my thumb, so the doctor says it is best to have a cast for my thumb. I just didn't know it would go all the way up to my elbow!

First Day of Swim Class & A Very Bad Accident to My Thumb!

Today was my first day of swim class, I had so much fun....but little did I know it would be my last too!

I was playing outside on the driveway tonight & as I was going inside the house I closed the door on my thumb! It was bleeding so bad, my nail fell off & I fractured the tip of my thumb! I had to go to the hospital and they had to sew my fingernail back on...OUCH!!!

A Day at Lincoln Park Zoo!