Yummy!

Lucas LOVES eating and I mean LOVES it!! He is really starting to eat more and more things and can feed himself now too! While this drives daddy crazy because he hates getting his hands dirty and it makes him nuts...Lucas thinks it is the best thing ever. Here is what we looked like after eating some pasta. How cute!

1st Trip to the Zoo

It was a beautiful day and Lucas 7 month birthday so we decided to head out for a day at the zoo. It was such a nice day with a cool breeze and the zoo was pretty empty so it couldn't have been better! Lucas was all ready to go in his safari shirt and his hat to go along.


We saw the polar bears first and then headed to the barnyard where we saw the cows, donkey, and pet goats. He also got to sit in a bird's nest which he thought was pretty cool.




Then it was feeding time for our little monkey. We headed to the Safari area after lunch and he got to feed a giraffe.

We were way more excited than him, but he liked it and then we headed to the elephants, monkeys, penguins, etc.


Then he saw that you could get a Camel ride and he begged his daddy to take him. So there Jeremy and the baby went to saddle up on the Camel.

After that it was time to head on home with everyone feeling a bit tired. Funny enough it appeared that his favorite parts of all of this were riding the tram, eating, and squealing in the bathroom because it echoed. It was a really nice family day and we look forward to being able to do more and more things like this with him.

The Park

We had our first park outing recently and Lucas loves the swings. This doesn't come as a surprise as he likes pretty much anything that throws him, swings him, rocks him, bounces him, etc. He definitely has little fear and loves to be wild! His dad and him were making me nervous because of course the higher he went the more he squealed with excitement! So now a stop by the park is a new addition to our nightly walk.

These dogs are hilarious!!!

We are watching Jeremy's parents dog Makayla while they are in Florida and apparently the 2 dogs wrestling is the best entertainment for Lucas. He was laughing hysterically and squealing over them. I caught the end so he was actually loosing steam a bit by that point. It was so cute.

4th of July

Lucas went on another long car trip to PA. He did awesome!!!! Not only was he a great little traveler but he did great with all the people and different places we dragged him all over too also. It was an awesome 3 days filled with family, fun, swimming, fireworks and a lot of food he isn't allowed to have but did.



I swear he did not cry one time the entire trip it was amazing. He got to go to my cousin Ashley's graduation party on my Dad's side and then to my cousin's 8th birthday party on my Mom's side.




The party was hippie themed and everyone wore tye-dye's including the baby. So cute!





During this exciting weekend he also decided that it was time for him to sit up all by himself. He did this before here and there but never for as long. He is a pro now. He especially thought he was King of Cool when he sat in a high chair for the first time. He loved being the King at Burger King as you can see!

5 months Old

It has been awhile since I have posted due to being crazy and busy so here is what Lucas has been doing since turning 5 months old. He is now rolling over like a pro and lifts himself up on his elbows really well. He loves his play mat and going all over the place. He is sleeping thru the night without getting up for any more night or early morning bottles...Yeah!!!!! He continues to be a joy and hardly ever cries. He is extremely laid back and just goes with the flow of things.

Swimming Lessons

Lucas takes swimming lessons every Saturday at 9:30am. He loves his baths so I thought hey lets check out some "mommy and me" swimming classes. It is a six week session and he loves it! He was a little unsure at first due to it being much different than a small bath tub, but he got used to it quickly and really enjoys it. He even goes under water! He is learning how to float, go underwater, kick his feet, and just get comfortable being in the water. Most of all it is a nice 1/2 hour of bonding time for us which I really enjoy.

4 Months Old

Lucas is now 4 months old and is more enjoyable than ever! I swear he is doing something new every day now. He giggles, coos and babbles, holds his toys, knows his name,pushes up on his arms, etc. He is really interactive now and loves to talk and talk. He went to his check-up and is definitely healthy weighing in at 19lbs. 3 oz and is 27 1/4 inches long. He is HUGE!!! He is off the charts and basically the size of an average 8 month old, however, wearing 9 - 12 month clothes! What a daddy's boy!! At age 13 he will be able to pick me up! He has started on solid foods now and we are up to peaches, prunes, peas, and cereal.




He is loving it and is sleeping thru the night again...thankfully! We have gotten to the point where he falls asleep on his own in his crib. No more rocking for 30 minutes while crying and fighting sleep. It is sooooo wonderful!

My First Trip to PA

Last week I got to go on my first big travel adventure! I was so excited to go to Butler, PA and see my family, but was also sad because my great-grandma passed away and I never got to meet her. My mommy and daddy waited until my bedtime to leave for the big car ride so I would sleep. I did really good except for about half way in when I woke up because I was uncomfortable in my car seat. I cried for a little bit but mommy was able to get my calmed down and I slept the rest of the way. We stayed at my Great Aunt Judy and Uncle Smiley's house. They have a crib for me and everything. I got to see all my extended family and meet all kinds of new people. It was great! I got so much attention and love especially from Mee Maw and Grandpa!









I got to go to the funeral home once but I was too little to go to the funeral so I got to stay with my cousins and play. I can't wait until I grow up big like them. They have so many fun toys.




I heard so many stories about my great-grandma. She sounded like a really funny, caring and loving lady. She did all kinds of fun things up until she got sick like bowling and playing cards. She was even buried with her bowling ball and a deck of UNO cards. I hope she was able to see me from heaven. We would have had fun together. I think she might have even fed me chocolate pudding! One of the stories I heard was that she fed my cousin chocolate pudding when he was a baby because she insisted he was hungry and that is why he wasn't sleeping and was crying. Yum Yum, sounds good, all I get is this yucky formula!

After a really busy few days it was time to come back home. I got to ride in a big airplane. Mommy was so worried that I would cry the whole time, but I slept the whole way through it. It was nice to get back home to all of my toys that I missed.

I look forward to my next big trip to Butler this summer!!

Lucas 1st Easter

Lucas Easter celebration started Thursday when he had a celebration at daycare. He dyed Easter eggs with the kids and got an adorable sports themed basket filled with toys and candy to bring home. He is apparently a hit at daycare while all the older kids love to hang out with him.

Saturday was beautiful so we decided to head down to DC to see the Cherry Blossoms as this was supposed to be "the day" to see them in full bloom. Lucas was great on this big adventure and probably more behaved than his parents who got really tired of all the people. It was so crowded it made it hard to enjoy, but we had a nice time. The best part of the day was our picnic beside the Smithsonian enjoying the shade and breeze.


Sunday morning Lucas got his singing duck from us and we headed off to church in our Sunday best.
The best picture I got of Lucas outfit was while he decided to throw up...what a moment to capture!
We had a good time hanging out with the family and enjoying yet another beautiful day. Later he got to do a costume change into his little bunny outfit which I have to say was adorable.
He passed out early both nights and slept like a rock from all the fun and excitement. What a great weekend!

Joe Cool

Mee Maw's Visit

My mom came down for a week to help out with Lucas and watch him one last week before starting daycare. It was a great week and I know Luke really enjoyed hanging out with her. He was of course spoiled rotten!! He got held, loved, kissed, and cuddled constantly. Not to mention our major shopping spree where he got tons of new clothes! He really needed a lot since he has already grown out of a lot of things and is now wearing size 6 months. He also celebrated his 1st St. Patrick's Day, got dedicated at church and slept thru the night for the 1st time, Yeah!!!!!!!! What a busy and exciting week! We were sad to see MeMa go and she was definitely upset to leave the little guy, but we will see her again soon and can't wait! What will we have in store then???