Thursday, October 13, 2011

Proud Mommy Moments: My 7-Year-old

It's Thursday! Time for Proud Mommy Moments. This is a weekly- every Thursday- meme hosted by Kmama of the Daily Dribbles and myself. This is your chance to brag about your kids and tell us those awesome things they have done or tell us the times that make you oh so "proud"- but hey at least it gives us all a good laugh.


Please, please grab the button for your post to help spread the word about this fun meme. Also, please remember to link up to your specific post and not your blog in general. And as always, remember that PMM are not just for moms!

My Lucas turned 7 this last week. 7- how can he be seven! I remember things from when I was seven. He has always been an amazing boy. Here are 7 things from over the years that have made me proud.

1. His smile and laugh- his eyes just truly sparkle - his name means bringer of light-- and his laugh- it is truly musical


2. His amazing ability to hear and remember everything, which began very early on- which led to his ability to speak full sentences at 1 1/2-- a favorite video of mine!


3. The great big brother he was and still is.. even if he does pick on his sister sometimes


4. His golden heart- he wears his emotions on his sleeve and really is truly good at heart
5. How amazingly well he is doing in school this year- last year he could hardly get 10 green days in a row- this year he has been green every single day.

6. His testimony of the gospel that is budding and growing all of the time and to hear him share what he knows is true

7. His ability to build and create so many amazing things-- and to hear him explain how things work. We always say that he is going to invent something amazing that makes millions- and you know with him I could truly see it happening.

What is your PMM this week?

28 comments:

  1. KmamaOctober 13, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    He is such a handsome boy. I love that first pic you posted of him. So sweet!!

    Happy birthday Lucas!

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  2. Janette @ The Johanson JourneyOctober 13, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    Aw this is such a sweet post!! Its stuff like this that makes you want to keep them kids FOREVER!! I was just realizing my daughter is 4 weeks old today-- I don't even remember the last 4 weeks b/c its gone THAT fast.. makes me sad that they grow up so fast! Your kiddo's are ADORABLE!

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  3. KSKOctober 13, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    What a truly special post for a truly special kid! :)
    Love the video! :)

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  4. LisaOctober 13, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Aw. So cute!! PJ's moment is the OH NO! (See my post. )

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  5. MimiOctober 13, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Oh WOWOWOWOW !!! I can hardly believe he is 7 myself. He is an amazing person. Loved being at your home this past week watching him build that LEGO train--with 831 pieces--all by himself! Oh gee...he is a keeper! Love you Lucas! Emily..you should be proud!

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  6. ConnieOctober 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a great kid!

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  7. RachelOctober 13, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    What an awesome kid!! And a great post about him. You should be proud of him, he sure is great!!

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  8. MaceyOctober 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    He's SOOOO cute!!! I love it. :)

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  9. UnknownOctober 13, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a cutie! That picture he drew and painted, awesome! Takes after his mama!

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  10. JenOctober 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I loved seeing his past pictures. :)

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  11. FoursonsOctober 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Awe, Happy Birthday to your sweet 7 year old!

    My 7 year old had that same shirt that Lucas is wearing in the first picture.

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  12. The Mommy TherapyOctober 13, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    So many things to be proud of! Looks like a sweet boy!

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  13. AmyOctober 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Wow, I am a little mist eyed! How sweet! I love hearing my little girl talk about God and what He has done for her. Melts me every.single.time! He really is a good kid and you and your husband are training him so well. You are doing an amazing job! That heart of gold is such a gift! The video of him reminds me of Lula Mae, they sound a lot alike actually! It will be neat to see her grow and see if they continue to have very similar personalities :-)

    Such a heartwarming post!

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  14. Kelli @ writing the wavesOctober 13, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Love his farmhouse painting! Very nice! What a sweet post. This is such a cute meme idea. I just posted a Proud Mommy Moment yesterday, but I just went back and added your button so I could join in! :)

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  15. @danawentsnapOctober 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

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  16. @danawentsnapOctober 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Such a cute video capture! I love that he is drooling the whole time, and that at the end of the video you say "do you need a new diaper?" Soooo fun!

    Thank you for sharing!

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  17. mintifreshOctober 13, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a sweet boy! Every year I am amazed I have a 7 year old or 9 year old. A month from today I will have a 10 year old!! So crazy! I am not ready for the double digits yet!!

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  18. LourieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    What a cool post!!! And I have always thought Ryder looks like Alex, but that first picture of Lucas looks sooo much like Ryder it is crazy. He really is a sweet heart. I can't believe how much he has much he has grown! Happy Birthday (again) Lucas.

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  19. NatalieOctober 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Looks like you scored with an awesome kid! He seems like such a good and happy boy!

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  20. Missy | Literal MomOctober 13, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I love your tribute to him! And Happy birthday to a handsome, wonderful boy!

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  21. JennersOctober 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    What a sweet sweet tribute to your boy!

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  22. AmyOctober 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    What a sweet little boy he is. I want to hear his laugh now.

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  23. Grumpy Grateful MomOctober 13, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Beautiful post and such a cute video. It's so fun to see how kid develop. Happy birthday to your guy!

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  24. KimberlyOctober 13, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    He sounds like an amazing little boy!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 13, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    He's so sweet as a baby (and now also) - that first photo is adorable!

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  26. Liz MaysOctober 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    He is such a sweet boy, and it's no wonder you're so proud!

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  27. RachelOctober 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    What a darling! I'd be proud too! Insane how quickly they grow!

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  28. Anti-SupermomOctober 14, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Lucas and my Henry sound so similar, which is pretty funny to me because I think henry is such an unique little person.

    Happy Birthday, Lucas!

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