Lukas is 1!

I'm a little bit behind in my journaling, so consequently I'm going to try to catch up in the next few days.

Kevin & Kendra with Ethan & Isaac arrived in Omaha from Phoenix on Dec 20th for a fantastic THREE WEEKS with the hometown folks! And just in time to help Lukas celebrate his first birthday!

There was still a little snow on the ground that day, and the boys were joined by Austin and built a huge snowball that stuck around for days! The weather temps were a tad bit cooler than what the Cozad family was used to in Monterey, but the guys were real troopers and didn't let a little thing like freezing weather deter them from their mission!

The next day was Lukas' first birthday and we all met up at Cathy's & Mike's for some cake & ice cream. The house was busting at the seams with all the guests. And loud...you can't believe it...and with standing room only...I kid you not!

Lukas demolished his piece of cake, lovin' every bite and smearing frosting everywhere (including up his nostrils!)

Then afterwards he made quick work of his presents with his big brother & sister helping him out! He also had some help from various cousins who were quick to point out the better toys!

It was so much fun for all of the hometown folks to have Kevin's family there, along with Nicki's twin daughters, Molly & Madison!

Definitely a great night & fantastic kick-off for a whirlwind Christmas holiday that included a wedding! But, more about that in the next installment! (I'm learning the art of "cliff-hanging!")