Busy Busy Around Here!

Lucas has been growing up so fast around here! He is surprising us by learning so much every day!









Last Tuesday was our first swimming class, and we even went as a family. Lucas had so much fun. There are 6 other children in the class with us, 2 boys and 4 girls. Lucas is the youngest in the class. I wasn't sure how he was going to react when we started walking in the water, but he tried jumping out of my arms trying to do it by himself! Our teacher, Mrs. Kathy, started teaching us how to blow bubbles in the water, how to spit water out of our mouths, how to lay on our backs, how to reach with our arms and kick with our feet, and how to climb out the side of the pool. We sang lots of songs and even got to play with a rubber ducky. By the end of class, we were all starting to get cold, but Lucas kept a smile on his face the whole time. He was even being so good during class, that Mrs. Kathy used him as an example when teaching a new skill.

Here is a video of Lucas and Daddy coming out of the water...

Last Wednesday, Lucas and I met MiMi for lunch at our favorite meeting spot, O'Charleys. After a great lunch, we headed to Old Navy where Lucas was showered with lots of outfits. We even got Lucas and Ben matching outfits (the pictures will come as soon as I can get those boys in them at the same time!)
That night we went to Mexican with Dylan and Shawn. Lucas enjoyed yelling during a lot of meal, but we did discover that in addition to avocado, he also likes refried beans. We even all went grocery shopping at Publix after dinner. Lucas really likes to be held by Dylan!

Then Thursday we had our weekly playdate over at Joanne's house. Lucas had a great time and really thought he was hot stuff sitting in a Boppy chair ON TOP of the dining table, even if it was pink. Lucas' favorite girl, Olivia, had kind of a rough morning before she got to lunch, but as soon as she and Lucas started playing together, she made a liar out of her mommy! They had a great time playing and almost sharing with the beach ball and music instruments. The moms also had a great time eating and sharing stories. Lucas' new friend Jackson took a long nap the entire time and his other girl Parker sat up watching Lucas and Olivia fight over music instruments. Check out Sam's (Olivia's mom) blog at www.soskendigfamily.blogspot.com to see a video of Olivia and Lucas playing instruments. (Under Blog Archive on the left side of the screen, click on "Hangin' with the Homies" and then scroll down to the video).














After our playdate, Lucas took a quick nap before we went to swim lessons. He really loves the water and doesn't mind it when we pour water over his head. He has started reaching out in the water and trying to kick. I think blowing bubbles is going to take longer to learn! This class, MiMi came to watch and she and daddy observed from outside the pool.

Friday night we met Ben's parents down in Roswell at Red Lobster. Lucas joined us and really enjoyed watching the other children around him eating. As a special treat, Pops fed him his dinner.

On Saturday we FINALLY made it up to see Justin and Michelle and new baby Emma. She is adorable and mom and dad look great. They are wonderful people and are going to be such good parents!

Check back soon. I promise to have more recent stuff up!!!