Summertime

Ah, summer's here! Great time of year to have an 18 month old. As you can see behind Lucas in this picture, we have a lot of weeding to do! Luckily his sandbox keeps him busy. Check out his shades, so cool.




We visited the grandparents in CT, they have a pool. It was pretty hot today so what better way to cool off than a quick dip in the pool, with Grandpa's help of course.




Here's Lucas in the pool a year ago! I guess he's grown a bit.


Lucas seems to really like the computer! Perhaps I should cut down on my own computer use, set a better example. The bowl next to the computer has Cheddar Bunnies, one of his favorite snack foods.

Gardening and Biking

So here's my monthly post! I promise I'll post a lot more in July while out in Tanglewood. The weather has been very pleasant so we have been getting some gardening done. Obviously Lucas wants to help.



Now if we could only teach him to do some weeding.

We also bought him a helmet so he can ride his "bike" around.





We purchased a bike trailer today and it should arrive next week. We can't wait to get out on our bikes again!

Stitches and Monkeys

Lucas hit his head a few weeks ago and needed three stitches. Poor baby.

He's fine now, but it was scary when it happened. I thought he was broken so I was going to ship him back and try to get a refund...

Unfortunately, I did not keep the invoice so we had to keep him.

These days he is into drawing...


and wearing his shades. Too cool. Just pretend that's a motorcycle and not a bouncing zebra.


And here are his monkey slippers. Thanks julie!!


He is growing fast, saying a ton of words, sleeping some. Great kid really.

Sir Godiva and other pictures

Today I offer you an assortment of recent pictures of Lucas. Here he is with his zebra, though something is missing...


Call him Sir Godiva.


We got rid of his Pack N' Play and just keep him in a hamper. He loves it.


One of his cute winter hats.

"Ahh!!"

He likes playing underneath the sideboard. Go figure.


Even while sleeping he salutes his adoring fans.


Who knew a curtain could be so much fun.


All done and proud of it.

This is one of my favorite pictures of Lucas. Not just because of the amazing balancing act but because of his intense look. I might actually print this one out.

First Haircut

Almost missed doing a February post, good thing it's a leap year. Today Lucas got his first haircut! For this special milestone we wanted to go to a true barber, not one of those silly salons that charge way too much to shampoo your hair and get you a latte. So we went to see Roberto the barber.

"what are we doing here?"

"what's that man doing with those scissors?!?"

Always good to know where the nearest exit is located.

He took it like a man.

Four people to give one haircut.

Luckily Roberto is a pro and brought out a lollipop.

Much better...

or maybe not!

Sad Lucas.

All better.

Handsome boy

January pics

Here are a bunch of miscellaneous pictures from this month...

Normally we are not into plastic or battery operated toys, but Lucas loves his Bounce and Spin Zebra. The sounds it makes are not too loud and the tune is kinda catchy.


Lucas, smile for the camera!


Before coffee...


After coffee...


Where's Kat?


I command you to play with me!!! (Kat likes the cage)


Yum, bacon.


We had a birthday party for Lucas and made cupcakes. Lucas enjoyed his very much.


He liked it so much he rubbed it all over his face.


Learning to use utensils.


Birthday fun with the neighbors.

Baby Legs

Nice legs...