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Friday, May 28, 2010
Playing in the Sheets
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
7 Months
I just can't believe how fast time goes by. Lucas is already seven months old! We had our weight check up today and he is doing well. He weighed 16.12oz; he is just at the 25% for his age, which is getting better. Lucas started his blabble talk about a week ago and it is awesome! It is mostly Dada dada gaga gaga baba baba...we keep trying to practice Mama mama, but he just won't spit it out yet. :)
Last weekend Casey went rafting and Lucas and I were on the porch waving bye-bye to "Daddy". We came inside and Lucas said, "Dada" I am sure it was just a coincidence, but it was so perfect.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Mommy Needs a Bib Too!
I was fully warned that this would happen so I have been waiting for him to start spitting his food at me. Well, Lucas figured it out today. Here is a video of Lucas learning how to blow his lips together with food in his mouth so it sprays EVERYWHERE!!! Enjoy. I need to go wash our clothes, now.
Learning to Clap
Since Lucas was on the low end of the chart for weight, we have been trying to encourage him to eat his solid food. Every time he takes a bite of food, we clap and cheer for him. I am pretty sure this is Lucas' attempt at clapping after I have clapped. :) He has been eating his solid foods very well, but now he is not taking breast milk or formula. He should be getting 18-40 ounces of breast milk or formula and he is getting between 5 and 15 ounces. We go into see the doctor for a weight check on the 26th of this month. I was worried about a week ago, but I am feeling much better.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Happy 2nd Birthday Dodge

Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Mother's Day Weekend...Continued Again
Mother's Day Weekend...Continued
A Memorable Mother's Day Weekend
Friday, May 7, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
This is my first Mother's day and although I have only been a Mom for six and a half months, being a Mother is the absolute best job in the whole world. I never expected to feel the instant, deep, unconditional love that I feel for Lucas. He brings our lives so much joy. I am so entirely blessed that I get to stay home with my Son and watch him change every moment before my eyes. This video was taken about a month ago and I just love dancing with my baby.
It doesn't matter how many times a night I have to get up to make sure he is okay, every time I have to go into his room in the middle of the night, I get to give him one more kiss.
It doesn't matter how goofy I act, if I can make him laugh, I will act as silly as I possibly can. His laugh is the absolute best sound in the world to me.
It doesn't matter how many hours I spend with Lucas a day, when someone wants to hold him, I always immediately want him back. :)
I love the way he gets tired and rest his head on my shoulder. I love the way he smiles when I sing to him. I love the way he kicks his hands and feet when I go to get him up in the morning. I love the way he hits my face when I am feeding him. I love the way he laughs at stupid things I do. I love the way he looks at his daddy with the biggest smile on his face. I love the way he wants to sit on the floor next to Dodge. I love the way he loves to be outside. I love how shy he gets when he sees himself in the mirror and turns his head into my neck to hide. I love the way he hates being on his tummy and immediately rolls to his back with the biggest smile like "I did it". I love the way everyone says, "wow, he is such a serious baby," but I know how truly happy he is at home.
I love everything about you, sweet baby Lucas.
Love, Your Mama!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Cinco De Mayo Party
A Little Outing
We went for a walk on Saturday morning to try out our new backpack that Ed and Andea gave us! He seemed to like his new perspective. We are excited to take him hiking in his new back pack with Grandpa Ed.
Grandpa Wally's Birthday
We went over to Katie's house for lunch and celebrated my Dad's birthday. Lucas got to wear his "Grandpa is my Hero" shirt just for his G-pa's birthday. :) Katie had these M&M's out in a dish and Lucas loved putting his hand in the dish. A quick move to his mouth and before anyone could react he had that darn yellow M&M in his mouth. My Dad's hands were full as you can see by my Dad's reaction, "Oh No" he could not help Lucas get it out of his mouth. Fortunately, Grandma was there to swipe it out! :) I love this picture!
What a fun day!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
6 Months
Cracker Adventures
Lucas has tried these rice crackers once before and it is hilarious when he eats them. Here is his reaction on film.

