Happy Fourth of July!

My parents drove out to CO to spend a few days with us. We had a GREAT time, as always, and Lucy loved having her Baaba and Papa here to play with her. We grilled out on the Fourth, and we had a picnic in the backyard. Lucy was quite into the corn on the cob, ha! Thankful for the opportunity to be with family and for the freedom we have in this country. It was a great holiday weekend!!

Look out Summer...here she comes!

Last Friday, I took Lucy to our YMCA's annual pool party. She loved it! Every square inch of the kiddie pool was covered in, well, kiddos :) But I think it's safe to say we'll be making many many more trips to the pool. This girl is a water baby!! (and a stylish one at that, ha!)

This week, I've been reminded of several things. On Monday, as I'm sure most everyone knows, Moore, OK was hit with a massive and horrific tornado. Tornadoes aren't new to the state of OK, but ones of this size and magnitude don't come around all that often. As I watch the news, my heart just breaks for these families who lost everything. I mean everything. People who woke up Monday morning having no idea what was about to take place. And the schools! All those precious children...as a parent, I cannot fathom. Then today, I read on facebook that some dear sweet friends who just moved recently from CO to WA, are at the hospital with their precious 7 month old daughter who is sick and undergoing surgery. They don't know what is wrong yet...while we are sad they are no longer here in Colorado, I believe this is a GOD thing!!! Her family is all up in that area and they have a wonderful support system and lots of prayer warriors! Love you guys, we are praying with full confindence that Reese is healed! I am reminded how precious life is. That truly, EACH and EVERY day is a gift from the Lord. Tell the people you love that you love them! Everyday. When I find myself thinking about my "to do" list, or having a self-pity party moment, I pray that I am immediately humbled and reminded it's not about me. I pray that I am constantly seeking ways to glorify God through everything I say and do. I pray that I am not so self absorbed that I'm able to recognize other people's/friend's needs. I pray that I choose joy everyday, and that I'm setting that example for Lucy. I pray that my heart is full of thanks when she is clingy and needy-how wonderful that my baby wants me to hold her in my arms. Life is gonna happen. There is just some ugly "stuff" that goes on sometimes. A lot of times, we don't know why. We don't understand...and I certainly don't want to ever pretend or act like I have the answers. Because I sure don't! But what I do know and take comfort in is the HOPE that our Jesus is and gives. HE has not forgotten or forsaken us. He is ever-present and ever-loving. Jesus, I pray that you would be glorified in the midst of times like this week when there just seems to be alot of darkenss. Show your power. Thank you God, that you are healer, and that you are greater, higher and stronger!

Where does the time go???

I'm back! And I've been a pathetic blogger this year thus far...BUT...I hopefully can get my rear in gear and get back to writing a weekly or monthly update. Life in the Ledbetter Lane is good! We've had lots and lots of visitors this year so far, which has been SO wonderful. March was so busy, I felt like I blinked and it was over! Lucy is growing and changing and TALKING! Oh my word, this child is SO verbal...(she obviously gets that from her daddy!) :) Here are a few Lucy pics.

Hello 2013!

Well, the holidays flew by way too quickly (as they always do!) But we were able to spend precious time with family and friends in OKC, FL, and Chicago. Needless to say, I took about 700 pictures...don't worry, I'm not going to post them all :) This is one of my favorites...it was just one of those special moments. God's beauty in the background and my loves right there with me. I hope and pray everyone's year is off to a great start...blessings to you today!

Merry Christmas!

But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ, the Lord." Luke 2:10-11

May His great love, joy and peace fill your hearts and minds this season and all throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Thankful

Sugar! Sugar! Sugar!

Lucy loves her Mimi and LOVES to give her sugar...can you tell??? :)

Outside with Lucy

Lucy LOVES to be outside. She would be out all day every day if she could. We love to watch her observe all the sights and sounds around our neighborhood...there are LOTS of dogs, birds, bunnies, squirrels, and the ever popular leaves and rocks :)

Go Buffs!!!

How can it already be the middle of October?!?! This is my absolute FAVORITE time of year, for many reasons...the smells, the changing of the leaves, everything pumpkin, cooler temperatures, and of course-college football! We are grateful to be at the University of Colorado, and we are loving cheering on the Buffs (I don't think there will be many wins this season, but that's okay,we still love our Buffs!!) Lucy has been to 3 games so far, and she absolutely loves it. She especially likes Ralphie, the buffalo :)

She and I usually just stay for a half. Here are a few pics from Folsom Field.

Happy 1st Birthday Lucy Kate!!!

August 3, 2011...our precious little girl entered the world.

August 3, 2012...our precious little girl turned ONE!!

It is unbelievable how quickly time goes by...Lucy, you are pure sunshine. You have brought such joy to our family. What did we ever do without you??? :) What an incredible blessing and privilege to be your parents. We have LOVED watching you grow and change from baby infant to a walking, "talking", happy, full of life one year old. We are SO thankful we got to celebrate your birthday with family. You LOVED your cake and ice cream :) Sweetheart, you are so precious to us!! We love you with all heart, Mama and Daddy

A visit from Uncle Grant and Aunt Lindee

Blog readers, I am so sorry, as I am WAY behind (I'm still working on July, even though we are technically in September)! I am having a hard time downloading pictures from my phone, so sadly I don't have any pics to post for this blog entry, but I wanted to say how THRILLED we were to have Uncle Grant (Ted's brother) and Aunt Lindee come visit us at the end of July. Oh Lucy just loved having them here, as we did too! We walked around Boulder, ate at a GREAT pizza place called Beau Jo's (a 5lb pizza is what we ordered-Uncle Grant helped carry us to the finish line, ha!)and we even went to a Rockie's baseball game where Ted caught a foul ball!! Very exciting!! Lucy did great. She loved all the excitement and made it through the entire game. We love you both so much, and we were so happy that you came to visit us...come back again soon!

The Branson, Metzger, Ledbetter Vacation 2012!!

Two of my very best and dearest friends from college and their husbands came up to visit Ted and me when we lived in Ann Arbor, MI two years ago. Well, we had so much fun, we decided we needed to make it a tradition. Last summer was a little busy (two of us had babies, and the other was pregnant!). So this summer we all went from families of two to families of three!!! And once again, the Bransons and the Metzgers journeyed to us out here in CO towards the end of July and we rented a home in the mountains. We had an absolute BLAST! The guys golfed a few times. We girls did some shopping in Boulder with the babies :) We all went to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park which was just gorgeous. And we ate and laughed and stayed up WAY too late talking (but hey, we were on vacation!)Laura, Kyle and Kellen...Meredith, Mick and Savannah, we love you guys SO much. Thanks for a fun and wonderful time. We promise we'll come to you all for the next vacation , ha! Here are some pictures from our trip.