Where's Lucas?

Lucas and I were playing in his room when I heard the dryer bing that the load was dry (the laundry room is right outside Lucas' room). So I got the load out to fold (Lucas loves to roll in the warm clothes). When I brought the load into Lucas' room I could not see or find Lucas anywhere and there was no way that he could have passed me in the hall. So I started to call his name. I looked behind the rocking chair, inside his closet, and under his train table but no Lucas. So I decided to walk into his bathroom which is connected to his room and all of a sudden the cabinet door flew open and Lucas peeked his face out. He is already playing tricks on me that make my heart race :) I guess this is just the first of many.

The right cabinet holds all his towels, washcloths, and lotion. So it wasn't hard to find him hiding in there since he had to pull stuff out to fit in.

14 Months and Counting

Where has the last 14 months gone?

Time is passing way too fast and Lucas has gone from our little baby to our active toddler.

He never stops moving or exploring.

Here are a few things that Lucas does that I find adorable...

-he loves to eat and gobbles down anything we give him...his favorite being avocados, french fries, pizza, yogurt, and sweet potatoes

-he blows "kisses" on our bellies

-he will give high fives to anyone

-he loves to throw things, and I mean anything he gets his hands on

-he points at Ozzie and says dog

-he uses his good looks and kisses against us to get whatever he wants

Life with Lucas is the best!!!

The Suitcase

I think someone realizes what happens when the suitcase comes out...Daddy leaves for business trips :( Its so hard to get Lucas out of the suitcase once he climbs in.

Mommy's Helper

Lucas is quite the helper. He absolutely loves pushing the buttons on the washer and dryer. Not only is he able to push all the buttons but understands what order to push them in so that the washer and dryer starts. I actually have to make sure I close the doors to the laundry room because if I don't the moment I look away he will either start the washer/dyer or stop the loads that we have started.

Dear John

I watched this movie last night and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!!!

Father's Day

I think Lucas' t-shirt says it all. Of course, Father's Day was fantastic!!! We had breakfast with my parents at our favorite place, Pollys.

I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful Dad and I know Lucas is blessed with the same.

Choo-Choo

When the weather is as beautiful as its been the Irvine Spectrum is always a place we love to go. The great thing about the Spectrum is that they have things for the kids to enjoy. One of them is a train. Lucas had his first ride on the train this weekend and absolutely loved it!!! Mike said that he was waving to everyone and smiling (I was on watch the stroller and diaper bag duty). I'm sure for now on we will not be able to leave the Spectrum until he has had a ride on the train.

Sleep and Milk

Out of no where Lucas slept through the night!!! (by the way he is now almost 14 months old). It was amazing :) At not only just one night but now we are on night 3. He usually goes to bed around 8:30-9:00 and now will wake up around 5 or 6. I then nurse him and then he will usually go back to sleep with us for another hour. Wow, have I mentioned the sleep is amazing. Before this he would wake up at least twice to nurse and was an early riser at between 5:30 and 6:00. The only thing I can connect this to is that he has started drinking whole milk. Whatever the reason we are very gratefull and will love it as long as it lasts.

GO whole milk

and

GO Lucas!!!

Mike and Lucas' New Toy

Here is Mike and Lucas' newest toy.

Not sure how I was talked into this one but I was :)

The only problem Lucas would rather ride in the golf cart then his stroller!!!

Palm Springs

Last weekend we went to Palm Springs with our neighbors. We stayed at La Quinta. It bought back so many memories because when I was a child my family and I went out to Palm Springs and would stay at La Quinta several times a year. It was so fun to go back with Mike and Lucas!!! Although due to the heat it was a little hard with Lucas because he wanted to crawl all over the ground but it was too hot to let him down. I know we will definitely be going back soon :)

In the morning the cement was cool enough so Lucas could crawl around

Working on our walking skills

1 Year Check-up

Lucas had his one year check-up yesterday. It was a little late, he is now almost 14 months. Lucas unfortunately got a cold when his first one year check-up was scheduled so by the time we got it scheduled again he was almost 14 months.

Here are his current growth stats:

Weight: 24.2 - 55 % (our little chunky monkey no longer)

Height: 31.75 inches - 80%

Head Circumference: 19.75 - 97%

Dr. Ball said he looked fantastic!

And other than the three immunizations he received (chicken pox, MMR, and hep A) the appointment went very smoothly.

Memorial Day

We had a great Memorial Day. In the morning we went by my parents house and visited with my parents, Aunt Lulu, and cousin Beck and in the afternoon we went to the Mission Viejo Lake for a BBQ with our friends. The weather was great and Lucas really enjoyed the water, grass and sun.