tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17636232506237641102024-03-13T10:00:12.072-04:00The Wheeler FamilyAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-41481174832979167752010-10-31T08:30:00.001-04:002011-02-03T15:19:21.331-05:00Happy Fall Y'all!I know that October has come and gone, but it was such a fun-filled month that I couldn't just skip by it and not fill everyone else in. So, with that being said, I am pretty much going to just explain the event and let you all see the pictures, enjoy!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Fall festival in Holly Springs<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYghTWvhGI/AAAAAAAAHcg/HI68xsv4BB0/s1600/IMG_9050.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYghTWvhGI/AAAAAAAAHcg/HI68xsv4BB0/s200/IMG_9050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550159347284149346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYgvIkwUHI/AAAAAAAAHco/XEFTq2ULXv0/s1600/IMG_9036.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYgvIkwUHI/AAAAAAAAHco/XEFTq2ULXv0/s200/IMG_9036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550159584908300402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYghZ-w0nI/AAAAAAAAHcY/Af1D2wJNcR0/s1600/IMG_9028.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYghZ-w0nI/AAAAAAAAHcY/Af1D2wJNcR0/s200/IMG_9028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550159349062619762" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYgvTm4kTI/AAAAAAAAHcw/Xa3wvGc4-Rc/s1600/IMG_9060.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQYgvTm4kTI/AAAAAAAAHcw/Xa3wvGc4-Rc/s200/IMG_9060.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550159587870019890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Wheeler Family Reunion<br /></div><div><embed src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949640977638&site=widget-e6.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949640977638&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/p1/3026418949640977638/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949640977638&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e6.slide.com/p2/3026418949640977638/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div> </div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Playing outside and enjoying the weather.<br />(The butterfly is still a highly discussed object around our house because Lucas got to watch it's transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly)<br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfW6gtPR3I/AAAAAAAAHdk/yT3Wm2miXGc/s1600/IMG_7703.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfW6gtPR3I/AAAAAAAAHdk/yT3Wm2miXGc/s200/IMG_7703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550641366457862002" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXZvYF5mI/AAAAAAAAHds/vkPERIf3NoE/s1600/IMG_7718.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXZvYF5mI/AAAAAAAAHds/vkPERIf3NoE/s200/IMG_7718.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550641902971643490" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXzkG59ZI/AAAAAAAAHd8/yhgtQoaPbKw/s1600/IMG_7732.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXzkG59ZI/AAAAAAAAHd8/yhgtQoaPbKw/s200/IMG_7732.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550642346623366546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXaExqJbI/AAAAAAAAHd0/sA_AcSO6YYs/s1600/IMG_7721.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfXaExqJbI/AAAAAAAAHd0/sA_AcSO6YYs/s200/IMG_7721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550641908716021170" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfX0QBf-3I/AAAAAAAAHeE/d6mED98dZH0/s1600/IMG_7740.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfX0QBf-3I/AAAAAAAAHeE/d6mED98dZH0/s200/IMG_7740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550642358411852658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Olivia's 2nd Birthday!<br /></div><div><embed src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949640989917&site=widget-dd.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949640989917&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/p1/3026418949640989917/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949640989917&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/p2/3026418949640989917/bb_t016_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div> </div></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Cumming Fair<br />(we went with a bunch of neighbors)<br /></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjOUOAknI/AAAAAAAAHeU/whKHa1Eg510/s1600/IMG_9083.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjOUOAknI/AAAAAAAAHeU/whKHa1Eg510/s200/IMG_9083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550654900842566258" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqYU_1xI/AAAAAAAAHek/Qbyfh31-eJM/s1600/IMG_9086.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqYU_1xI/AAAAAAAAHek/Qbyfh31-eJM/s200/IMG_9086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550655382981957394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjOBq-VpI/AAAAAAAAHeM/-UX4RILfsp0/s1600/IMG_9072.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjOBq-VpI/AAAAAAAAHeM/-UX4RILfsp0/s200/IMG_9072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550654895863781010" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqwQ4rlI/AAAAAAAAHe0/Qk9qnT9vJFo/s1600/IMG_9094.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqwQ4rlI/AAAAAAAAHe0/Qk9qnT9vJFo/s200/IMG_9094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550655389407161938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjYM6C9RI/AAAAAAAAHec/0AikTTebMD4/s1600/IMG_9077.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjYM6C9RI/AAAAAAAAHec/0AikTTebMD4/s200/IMG_9077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550655070678480146" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqpk3oKI/AAAAAAAAHes/MHgQnfkHFk8/s1600/IMG_9090.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQfjqpk3oKI/AAAAAAAAHes/MHgQnfkHFk8/s200/IMG_9090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550655387611930786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Burt's Pumpkin Farm<br /></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiYQS8OAZI/AAAAAAAAIJc/SXQaNqSs21w/s1600/IMG_8083.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiYQS8OAZI/AAAAAAAAIJc/SXQaNqSs21w/s200/IMG_8083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564364745345991058" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiZ-ZfVRgI/AAAAAAAAIJ0/3QsAeyv3-vI/s1600/IMG_8079.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiZ-ZfVRgI/AAAAAAAAIJ0/3QsAeyv3-vI/s200/IMG_8079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564366636889490946" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiZ3doIjFI/AAAAAAAAIJs/cx_p944t0i8/s1600/IMG_8063.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiZ3doIjFI/AAAAAAAAIJs/cx_p944t0i8/s200/IMG_8063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564366517741063250" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiYY729SSI/AAAAAAAAIJk/ZHEZCx0XhGg/s1600/IMG_8246.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiYY729SSI/AAAAAAAAIJk/ZHEZCx0XhGg/s200/IMG_8246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564364893768730914" border="0" /></a>Amicalola Falls<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiaRHrbQbI/AAAAAAAAIJ8/sK-0BOxpknQ/s1600/IMG_8286.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiaRHrbQbI/AAAAAAAAIJ8/sK-0BOxpknQ/s200/IMG_8286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564366958525890994" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiaqqm6SdI/AAAAAAAAIKM/uf87hdCyoqk/s1600/IMG_8376.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTiaqqm6SdI/AAAAAAAAIKM/uf87hdCyoqk/s200/IMG_8376.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564367397398923730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTia1vl2oEI/AAAAAAAAIKU/jYcxsBDwQf0/s1600/IMG_8294.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTia1vl2oEI/AAAAAAAAIKU/jYcxsBDwQf0/s200/IMG_8294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564367587715227714" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTia9rplpaI/AAAAAAAAIKc/wBLXK3MvqCQ/s1600/IMG_8377.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTia9rplpaI/AAAAAAAAIKc/wBLXK3MvqCQ/s200/IMG_8377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564367724096103842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lucas spent the morning at Mrs. Sam's house and then she took them to the library<br />(she was very brave, especially since the theme was Get Up and Move!)<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTibhHQnlyI/AAAAAAAAIKk/xEZVUSHlJqo/s1600/HPIM3455.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTibhHQnlyI/AAAAAAAAIKk/xEZVUSHlJqo/s200/HPIM3455.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564368332802987810" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTibmRGHZwI/AAAAAAAAIKs/39T7s_84vI4/s1600/HPIM3456.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTibmRGHZwI/AAAAAAAAIKs/39T7s_84vI4/s200/HPIM3456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564368421342635778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTib3s2W58I/AAAAAAAAIK0/GigwPbtnwbo/s1600/IMG_9491.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTib3s2W58I/AAAAAAAAIK0/GigwPbtnwbo/s200/IMG_9491.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564368720850511810" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTib76PCfLI/AAAAAAAAIK8/tpV6SKHoBqA/s1600/IMG_9498.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTib76PCfLI/AAAAAAAAIK8/tpV6SKHoBqA/s200/IMG_9498.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564368793163168946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Olivia and Lucas had their first sleepover at our house while Mrs. Sam and Mr. Steve got up early to run a 5k!<br /></div><div><embed src="http://widget-2c.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949641381420&site=widget-2c.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641381420&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-2c.slide.com/p1/3026418949641381420/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641381420&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-2c.slide.com/p2/3026418949641381420/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Rodeo day at Library<br /></div><div><embed src="http://widget-97.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949641381527&site=widget-97.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641381527&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-97.slide.com/p1/3026418949641381527/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641381527&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-97.slide.com/p2/3026418949641381527/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /><br />Video of story time...<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxhfWkI4ctNYcFPeGQcxtJe0Q5QLvaHj1mHdEmtBIQGFozlyrdNFfxChRTRJq57qdYUM5OpthjOklNvldgeSA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tyler's 2nd Birthday party<br /></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmD93nWgoI/AAAAAAAAILg/RrzgdWkpYTY/s1600/IMG_8427.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmD93nWgoI/AAAAAAAAILg/RrzgdWkpYTY/s200/IMG_8427.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564623913517220482" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEPf5H0tI/AAAAAAAAIL4/WJU1i0FDsvs/s1600/IMG_8459.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEPf5H0tI/AAAAAAAAIL4/WJU1i0FDsvs/s200/IMG_8459.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564624216386949842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEJahC9EI/AAAAAAAAILw/qiqmY44azfE/s1600/IMG_8432.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEJahC9EI/AAAAAAAAILw/qiqmY44azfE/s200/IMG_8432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564624111864575042" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmED2JfHcI/AAAAAAAAILo/6qHUgu37Id4/s1600/IMG_8429.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmED2JfHcI/AAAAAAAAILo/6qHUgu37Id4/s200/IMG_8429.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564624016202735042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEkgYdz6I/AAAAAAAAIMA/XQs8m1GKWo0/s1600/IMG_8438.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEkgYdz6I/AAAAAAAAIMA/XQs8m1GKWo0/s200/IMG_8438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564624577295667106" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEt-bSIpI/AAAAAAAAIMI/uGnrH0Z2jS0/s1600/IMG_8474.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmEt-bSIpI/AAAAAAAAIMI/uGnrH0Z2jS0/s200/IMG_8474.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564624739979371154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">GiGi's birthday at Aspen's Steakhouse<br /></div><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFR0N03hI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/iswgm_eiSyY/s1600/DSC02632.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFR0N03hI/AAAAAAAAIMQ/iswgm_eiSyY/s320/DSC02632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564625355713863186" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFZXnxhlI/AAAAAAAAIMY/2cQsLH_XRRY/s1600/DSC02604.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFZXnxhlI/AAAAAAAAIMY/2cQsLH_XRRY/s200/DSC02604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564625485477021266" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFgGbjkSI/AAAAAAAAIMg/JymFWaDthN4/s1600/DSC02618.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmFgGbjkSI/AAAAAAAAIMg/JymFWaDthN4/s200/DSC02618.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564625601121456418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Carving pumpkins with the Wheeler's and our neighbors<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGE1WdJhI/AAAAAAAAIMo/_IA_-dPOwrI/s1600/IMG_8559.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGE1WdJhI/AAAAAAAAIMo/_IA_-dPOwrI/s200/IMG_8559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626232191821330" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGJjZmneI/AAAAAAAAIMw/Oc60-UcH788/s1600/IMG_8572.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGJjZmneI/AAAAAAAAIMw/Oc60-UcH788/s200/IMG_8572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626313272532450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGcHlg8mI/AAAAAAAAIM4/HsAAMDrifZg/s1600/IMG_9113.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGcHlg8mI/AAAAAAAAIM4/HsAAMDrifZg/s200/IMG_9113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626632223814242" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGhO-uuVI/AAAAAAAAINA/u2wQQXKN0N0/s1600/IMG_9119.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGhO-uuVI/AAAAAAAAINA/u2wQQXKN0N0/s200/IMG_9119.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626720107968850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGpsYorNI/AAAAAAAAINI/LUL7XTzMtH4/s1600/IMG_9121.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGpsYorNI/AAAAAAAAINI/LUL7XTzMtH4/s200/IMG_9121.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626865440206034" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGubFIKRI/AAAAAAAAINQ/9x6yFk7OJxo/s1600/IMG_9128.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmGubFIKRI/AAAAAAAAINQ/9x6yFk7OJxo/s200/IMG_9128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564626946694326546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A morning over at Mrs. Sam and Olivia's house<br /></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHa08r7UI/AAAAAAAAINY/VIOoS9xxkFM/s1600/IMG_9916.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHa08r7UI/AAAAAAAAINY/VIOoS9xxkFM/s200/IMG_9916.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564627709552487746" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrF8OgVI/AAAAAAAAINg/DIch3pIi3wg/s1600/IMG_9925.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrF8OgVI/AAAAAAAAINg/DIch3pIi3wg/s200/IMG_9925.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564627988991869266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHzMV2pRI/AAAAAAAAIN4/D2fy74QBIv8/s1600/IMG_9927.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHzMV2pRI/AAAAAAAAIN4/D2fy74QBIv8/s200/IMG_9927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564628128148923666" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrfhcDHI/AAAAAAAAINo/o1VwcMQKIqA/s1600/IMG_9929.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrfhcDHI/AAAAAAAAINo/o1VwcMQKIqA/s200/IMG_9929.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564627995858832498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHz6vj3bI/AAAAAAAAIOA/4SjYw4E5x5U/s1600/IMG_9939.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHz6vj3bI/AAAAAAAAIOA/4SjYw4E5x5U/s200/IMG_9939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564628140604775858" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrsDnUkI/AAAAAAAAINw/dQ1P6qNUIno/s1600/IMG_9950.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TTmHrsDnUkI/AAAAAAAAINw/dQ1P6qNUIno/s200/IMG_9950.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564627999223403074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our First Halloween Party at our house!<br /></div><div><embed src="http://widget-a3.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949641388963&site=widget-a3.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641388963&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-a3.slide.com/p1/3026418949641388963/bb_t017_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949641388963&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-a3.slide.com/p2/3026418949641388963/bb_t017_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /><br />See you all in November!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-21172390224161851422010-09-30T14:00:00.024-04:002010-12-12T14:52:09.434-05:00September FunThe wonderful fall weather has kept us pretty busy around here, especially since Lucas thinks he needs to go outside every afternoon between 4-7. I think we have visited every park around us and brought almost all of our toys outside to play.<br /><br />Below is a video of a typical fun afternoon around our house dancing. Our downstairs has become a constant playroom now since Lucas acquired so many new toys from his birthday. The kitchen set was a great idea that has kept Lucas constantly busy and entertained.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwiVrhB7So2x_l6W2bz8IwlesXAMsMWEQ09ADw67N_ZBO01LD0QbsPOfBX_tpNroumso4A0LLiMYVl3d_Bv' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><br />We had a fun night out at one of our neighbor's house, Mr. Rick and Mrs. Tiffany. Mrs. Tiffany has been out of town for several weeks for police training and it was sort of a welcome home party for her. We all love getting out and letting all the kids play together. Lucas especially likes Esa, our 9 year old little girl neighbor, who loves to entertain him and carry him around. While most of the bigger kids played ball, Lucas rode his new motorcycle big-wheel around trying to interrupt the game as much as possible.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_kX9qI-I/AAAAAAAAHXg/znd0my7vdvI/s1600/IMG_8947.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_kX9qI-I/AAAAAAAAHXg/znd0my7vdvI/s200/IMG_8947.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549137953758520290" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHEvBweI/AAAAAAAAHYI/LJ2gjtLyxaA/s1600/IMG_8935.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHEvBweI/AAAAAAAAHYI/LJ2gjtLyxaA/s200/IMG_8935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549139649403929058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This month was also Madden's 2nd birthday. Madden's house is primarily 75% toys so all of the kids LOVE going there. Lucas fell in love with the play grill and new train table (definitely great Christmas ideas).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_kwiy7bI/AAAAAAAAHXo/1ICZebNDbHY/s1600/IMG_7008.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_kwiy7bI/AAAAAAAAHXo/1ICZebNDbHY/s200/IMG_7008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549137960356736434" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHml1vcI/AAAAAAAAHYQ/CKWIPurO6DQ/s1600/IMG_7012.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHml1vcI/AAAAAAAAHYQ/CKWIPurO6DQ/s200/IMG_7012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549139658492198338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Happy birthday Madden, we hope you had a great day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_lOfXQyI/AAAAAAAAHXw/bpeWH9XwTrU/s1600/IMG_7038.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_lOfXQyI/AAAAAAAAHXw/bpeWH9XwTrU/s200/IMG_7038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549137968395404066" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHwThjSI/AAAAAAAAHYY/hqVP8my4FlU/s1600/IMG_7047.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBHwThjSI/AAAAAAAAHYY/hqVP8my4FlU/s200/IMG_7047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549139661099732258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />GiGi's best friend, Mrs. Kathy gave Lucas another birthday present one night at our weekly Sunday dinners. Since then, Lucas has really enjoyed playing with the train every time we are over there. Thank you Kathy!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_ll8h8ZI/AAAAAAAAHX4/Qtlpi-GtTSA/s1600/IMG_7093.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_ll8h8ZI/AAAAAAAAHX4/Qtlpi-GtTSA/s200/IMG_7093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549137974691754386" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBIXkvnnI/AAAAAAAAHYg/DdQhYFLnZww/s1600/IMG_7097.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBIXkvnnI/AAAAAAAAHYg/DdQhYFLnZww/s200/IMG_7097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549139671640940146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We headed up to Dahlonega with the Wheeler's one night for dinner at Piazza. Lucas really enjoyed the evening, especially when we all walked around the square. After so much walking, Lucas and Poppie entertained themselves with a new game (see video below). We have since had to repeat this game every time we are in Dahlonega now.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz_vfRrXoHDBNFtOPV_svUIdzfwyJnOV1vgygMfhswoLgO1d-xjyGH8jVEkYMD8OE0lGzZPe0o6EckEu8UXLg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />Here are some photos from a typical afternoon outside. I tried cleaning up all of our yard toys by washing them off, and Lucas did the same.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_l1bm1AI/AAAAAAAAHYA/UirCiU9YDG8/s1600/IMG_7109.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQJ_l1bm1AI/AAAAAAAAHYA/UirCiU9YDG8/s200/IMG_7109.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549137978848629762" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBIiUKwlI/AAAAAAAAHYo/tS7KK2PY98g/s1600/IMG_7120.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKBIiUKwlI/AAAAAAAAHYo/tS7KK2PY98g/s200/IMG_7120.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549139674524205650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Another great thing that happened in September was that Ben and I went on our first trip away to the Bahamas, without Lucas. Lucas stayed at my parent's house for a few nights and then swapped over to Ben's parent's house for a few nights. Ben and I were both so nervous about leaving him, yet so excited for a few days away without any responsibility. Lucas did great without us and had no problem transitioning between grandparents. I absolutely loved hearing his voice over the phone! Thank you to everyone that helped watch over our little boy (including Mrs. Sam who helped MiMi and Poppie take Lucas to the pool by providing the keys and floaties!)<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKCbAXJ83I/AAAAAAAAHYw/Jaz5Ei0Y5o0/s1600/01999396.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKCbAXJ83I/AAAAAAAAHYw/Jaz5Ei0Y5o0/s320/01999396.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549141091339072370" border="0" /></a><br />When we returned home, we jumped right back into a busy life. It all started with Olivia's first cousin, Harper, being born. I was on Olivia watch for when Mrs. Sam's sister went into labor, which happened to be a few hours after we got home from the Bahamas. The next morning, Olivia's dad dropped her off for the day. Lucas could not have been more thrilled to spend the entire day with Olivia. 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Lucas and Olivia both insisted (yes, they really did) that they sleep in the same bed for nap. I was not quite sure how it would go, but figured it was worth a shot. Below is a video of them cuddling together. I was recording my video baby monitor so it is not a great image, but you can still see them snuggling together. Poor Olivia just wanted her beauty sleep and Lucas just would not leave her alone. It almost got a little X-rated so I broke up the slumber party and Lucas took a nap in our bed. Olivia didn't sleep that long and talked me into hanging out with her until her mommy got there. 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friends, Olga, who is pregnant with <b><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">TWIN BOYS</span></b>! We had the shower planned at another friend's house on a later date, but Olga had a little scare and thought she might have to get induced early. So...with a little planning from all of us moms, we quickly moved things around and had the baby shower at my house the night before her doctor appointment. Everyone that came brought a dinner item and it turned into such a nice dinner party! The shower was so last minute, that not everyone could come, but we all had a great time and we hope Olga did too. Since the shower was a surprise, I had told Olga that I had a present and dinner for her and asked if she could come by to pick it up. I'm sure she thought I was some friend, asking a 9 month-pregnant-with-twins-mom-of-a-two-year-old to stop by my house to pick up her own present; but, we tried so hard for weeks to keep the shower a surprise and I wasn't backing down! She got to my house and Ben and I met her at the door and led her to the living room where everyone yelled Surprise! She was sooo shocked and I'm so glad that I was a part of her first 'American Baby Shower,' as she calls it! We are so excited for you Olga, and can't wait to meet those precious little boys. </span></span><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKFo4cK4HI/AAAAAAAAHao/oaulQkGlXnk/s1600/IMG_7272.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKFo4cK4HI/AAAAAAAAHao/oaulQkGlXnk/s200/IMG_7272.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549144628265672818" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKGQyK_MMI/AAAAAAAAHbI/92IlQrQZ1JQ/s1600/IMG_7279.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKGQyK_MMI/AAAAAAAAHbI/92IlQrQZ1JQ/s200/IMG_7279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549145313777758402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TQKFpf9r-xI/AAAAAAAAHaw/lYlNlICsFcY/s1600/IMG_7275.JPG"><img 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Happy Fall!!</span>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-81812744100901935692010-08-29T14:43:00.000-04:002010-12-10T13:52:35.430-05:00Happy 2nd Birthday to the most amazing little boy!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:130%;">Happy Birthday Lucas James!<br /><br /></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">I can't believe it; my little boy is now two years old! He is absolutely amazing and just fills our lives with so much fun and laughter. Even now, he still finds a way to surprise us each day with either something funny or a new skill he has mastered. </span></span>As usual, we made his birthday celebration stretch out over several days!<br /><br />We started Thursday, the day before his birthday, with GiGi coming over for his annual birthday lunch at Red Robin. Since GiGi was heading out of town for the weekend on his actual birthday, we decided to celebrate a day early. Lucas was thrilled when GiGi showed up with presents, and even more elated when he got his first train. He is so proud of his new train and he makes sure that it is included in everything he does: sleep, eat, travel, etc.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TJj-WaAh_HI/AAAAAAAAGSc/P_fQ76z7Ibs/s1600/IMG_6625.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TJj-WaAh_HI/AAAAAAAAGSc/P_fQ76z7Ibs/s200/IMG_6625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441004234669170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TJj-pkCvaXI/AAAAAAAAGSk/Vve11V7J1_g/s1600/IMG_6636.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TJj-pkCvaXI/AAAAAAAAGSk/Vve11V7J1_g/s200/IMG_6636.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519441333345806706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Red Robin was as eventful as ever, and this year Lucas actually enjoyed being sung to. He ate his favorite meal there: grilled chicken on a stick and finished up with an ice cream sundae.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL6264EPdI/AAAAAAAAG9o/Macux-gy5PM/s1600/IMG_6639.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL6264EPdI/AAAAAAAAG9o/Macux-gy5PM/s200/IMG_6639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535762713416056274" border="0" /></a><br />We partied like rock-stars on Lucas' 2nd Birthday; he awoke to banners, signs and plenty of presents. I think we did pretty well on his main present, a motorcycle big wheel, because to this day, Lucas rides it everywhere!<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL8qVhEh0I/AAAAAAAAG9w/Ubq_2q8-DnU/s1600/IMG_6657.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL8qVhEh0I/AAAAAAAAG9w/Ubq_2q8-DnU/s200/IMG_6657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535764696252319554" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL-JBWwe2I/AAAAAAAAG94/fDd8bollZlw/s1600/IMG_6650-1.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL-JBWwe2I/AAAAAAAAG94/fDd8bollZlw/s200/IMG_6650-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535766322927926114" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://localhost:51582/3bea387b23a9f2d291a064f89c9bd2f9/image/742ff4df49d6a42.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://localhost:51582/9695574a7d4ac766cf730a95073ccb66/image/1ae43e3d62ce293c.jpg"><br /></a> </div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL-YsgI-yI/AAAAAAAAG-A/yZLKo5wsNFQ/s1600/IMG_6667.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL-YsgI-yI/AAAAAAAAG-A/yZLKo5wsNFQ/s200/IMG_6667.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535766592208042786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />During the day while Ben was at work, Lucas and I went to Catch Air for some playtime. He had a great time chasing around a pack of girls and jumping on all the inflatables. Daddy even surprised Lucas and joined us there! Afterward, we let Lucas pick the restaurant for lunch and we ended up at CiCi's for pizza and games.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL_IlbXf3I/AAAAAAAAG-Q/wOyAiB2luRc/s1600/IMG_8854.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNL_IlbXf3I/AAAAAAAAG-Q/wOyAiB2luRc/s200/IMG_8854.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535767414942695282" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNMB7Jj-DEI/AAAAAAAAG-Y/X-xtd0Lxj3E/s1600/IMG_8852.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNMB7Jj-DEI/AAAAAAAAG-Y/X-xtd0Lxj3E/s200/IMG_8852.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535770482659167298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After a nice long nap, Lucas enjoyed a special birthday lollipop on the couch...attractive, huh?<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNMCNt27GOI/AAAAAAAAG-g/E-EGlWsGous/s1600/IMG_6674.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNMCNt27GOI/AAAAAAAAG-g/E-EGlWsGous/s200/IMG_6674.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535770801639987426" border="0" /></a>Olivia surprised us later that afternoon and brought over a delicious cupcake and card. Lucas was thrilled to show off his new motorcycle and doctor kit. Only a few "disagreements" erupted between whose turn it was on the big wheel and then their attention was distracted and they began playing doctor. Lucas obtained a small boo-boo as they were jumping on the couch so they both got a boo boo popsicle to make it all go away. Thank you for the cupcake Olivia and Mrs. Sam!<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRMhrWmtUI/AAAAAAAAG-8/yHuDVe4R3Ac/s1600/IMG_6680.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRMhrWmtUI/AAAAAAAAG-8/yHuDVe4R3Ac/s200/IMG_6680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536133983402112322" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRMm8eIqEI/AAAAAAAAG_E/zFQzT8vLcG4/s1600/IMG_6697.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRMm8eIqEI/AAAAAAAAG_E/zFQzT8vLcG4/s200/IMG_6697.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536134073896446018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRM1MUpecI/AAAAAAAAG_M/4ubYIgu3Pao/s1600/IMG_6710.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRM1MUpecI/AAAAAAAAG_M/4ubYIgu3Pao/s200/IMG_6710.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536134318669789634" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRNHYrOeII/AAAAAAAAG_U/udDfF71RplE/s1600/IMG_6714.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRNHYrOeII/AAAAAAAAG_U/udDfF71RplE/s200/IMG_6714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536134631223359618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That night for dinner, we headed out for Japanese at our favorite restaurant, Ninja. We have been going there for about 5 years and are treated like celebrities. Even Uncle Taylor and Poppie came and joined in on the big 2 year old celebration. Lucas really enjoyed opening and playing with his new camera from Uncle Taylor. We finally had to take it away so that he would focus on eating his favorite thing, 'doop' or soup!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRN-UFujRI/AAAAAAAAG_c/QObzu4WBmKE/s1600/IMG_8876.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 138px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRN-UFujRI/AAAAAAAAG_c/QObzu4WBmKE/s200/IMG_8876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536135574885141778" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNROOHsWfrI/AAAAAAAAG_k/e1-UeUM87vo/s1600/IMG_8867.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNROOHsWfrI/AAAAAAAAG_k/e1-UeUM87vo/s200/IMG_8867.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536135846435389106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a video of Lucas joining in the fun and catching rice in his mouth...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxu1jsxyENZMByohtf0QiUYoe97p7pSGjYHVlR7jGVDjwsNicSnFyCHFD2qIvJiWjwlqC1gYC_fVetaCCGl0g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div>Here is a picture of Lucas and Uncle Taylor hanging out at the house after dinner and before Lucas went to bed. Lucas was on a sugar high when we got home so he ran off his sugar around the house and then crashed back down on Uncle Taylor.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNROxjLBGlI/AAAAAAAAG_s/MANZ_lfQdPg/s1600/IMG_6720.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNROxjLBGlI/AAAAAAAAG_s/MANZ_lfQdPg/s200/IMG_6720.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536136455107189330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The next day continued with our big 2 year old celebration as Party Day! Before the party started Grandmama and Pop Pop came over to the house to give Lucas his present...a new kitchen! Lucas is in love with his new kitchen and pretends to make many interesting meals for anyone that comes over.<br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRUKOZwCGI/AAAAAAAAG_0/NIM4pE4RE_M/s1600/IMG_6726.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRUKOZwCGI/AAAAAAAAG_0/NIM4pE4RE_M/s200/IMG_6726.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536142376586709090" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRUVaLNe0I/AAAAAAAAG_8/6PYXgEOP4u4/s1600/IMG_6737.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TNRUVaLNe0I/AAAAAAAAG_8/6PYXgEOP4u4/s200/IMG_6737.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536142568725510978" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now it's Party Time! Since Lucas had such a great time at Gymboree we decided to have his birthday party there. He loves all the teachers and I loved the idea of them doing all of the work so that I could step back and enjoy too. We arrived early to do a little decorating while the teacher played with Lucas to get to know him better. Slowly, all of our friends arrived and Lucas was so happy to see them all. The theme of the party was construction vehicles so each activity that the teacher did corresponded. Lucas still loves watching all of the videos and pictures from that day and we hope you do too, enjoy! (I have tried a new program to help make a slide show that doesn't have a bunch of advertisements).<br /><br /><object width="560" height="420"><param name="movie" value="http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1281315&k=1229773"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1281315&k=1229773" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="420"></embed></object><br /><br />Here are some cute videos of Lucas' birthday party...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dze0uZlOQM-s3YOqJPIhf5TDD-Hiq93V9HENuo0AHU_KNTP9jqx2MqAmaVPOAMDGYWcwM7Aav1NTJ1ll39JrQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwTapeU1MGYjQJLJcFfbxczWa6_1LGa6alU3RrNYpY4VdmnFVj5ZD-e2tgGuMXHdwX1vrlWJWLb5TKOMnP3vA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday! (Olivia insisted on coming up and helping Lucas blow out the candles! We wouldn't have it any other way, Olivia)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwOamkN2qqJKbr7uS8Bl2gf7TzGuuwW_C5LL2okiFuU_qxrgr-7GmDqE3whb8NfQAqleMSHxrbMbCx3qy3F2Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The new potty that MiMi gave Lucas...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzn_coB8Ju4sXO-1wQbisIOo4-p6-52-tGq3HF6I7cpPX1dv5RgzU0BrjOOVrxR4SeFqz9LHw_peyEGaCsiww' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />Since our party time was limited, we opted to do the opening of the gifts at home. Lucas loved every present he got and had such a hard time leaving them all to go out to dinner.<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL-fHKnZ5I/AAAAAAAAHKQ/5lEs75xs2HE/s1600/IMG_6944.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL-fHKnZ5I/AAAAAAAAHKQ/5lEs75xs2HE/s200/IMG_6944.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544773901699475346" border="0" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL-0CJUcBI/AAAAAAAAHKY/NUA8EhX2PK4/s1600/IMG_6968.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL-0CJUcBI/AAAAAAAAHKY/NUA8EhX2PK4/s200/IMG_6968.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544774261129113618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you everyone for all of the sweet cards and gifts that helped make our baby boy's 2nd birthday that much more special!<br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL_DiOl5UI/AAAAAAAAHKg/p3p2tZJfpAg/s1600/IMG_6994.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TPL_DiOl5UI/AAAAAAAAHKg/p3p2tZJfpAg/s320/IMG_6994.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544774527439201602" border="0" /></a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-38313269654006906432010-08-26T16:03:00.003-04:002010-08-30T14:50:02.916-04:00August<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv3XDv7KnI/AAAAAAAAGQw/pu7lEpPnp_o/s1600/IMG_8822.JPG"><br /></a>Well this blog post will be short so I can start writing for Lucas' SECOND birthday bash! I probably would have skipped over the first part of August, but we just did so many fun and exciting things that I couldn't ignore. I will post just the highlights of each so everyone can share in our fun!<br /><br />Dinner with MiMi and Poppie after MiMi returned from Florida (with a special treat for Lucas from the World of Harry Potter)...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-DDwrvvI/AAAAAAAAGNs/8bM0Vm77yF4/s1600/IMG_6271.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-DDwrvvI/AAAAAAAAGNs/8bM0Vm77yF4/s200/IMG_6271.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510926053799608050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-OtB8UII/AAAAAAAAGN0/kdAxZPdwfCs/s1600/IMG_6264.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-OtB8UII/AAAAAAAAGN0/kdAxZPdwfCs/s200/IMG_6264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510926253856411778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-Y_ifrwI/AAAAAAAAGN8/I80vSDS-e2o/s1600/IMG_6276.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq-Y_ifrwI/AAAAAAAAGN8/I80vSDS-e2o/s200/IMG_6276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510926430623477506" border="0" /></a><br />An impromptu play date, complete with lunch, with Boris, Olivia and Lucas. Olivia wasn't too happy about being forced into a picture with the boys acting the way they were!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq_BNknhXI/AAAAAAAAGOE/B3YEs6QhauA/s1600/IMG_6284.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq_BNknhXI/AAAAAAAAGOE/B3YEs6QhauA/s200/IMG_6284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927121585243506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq_PNcz4mI/AAAAAAAAGOM/GljKDHpaQO0/s1600/IMG_6277-1.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THq_PNcz4mI/AAAAAAAAGOM/GljKDHpaQO0/s200/IMG_6277-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510927362070667874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A bunch of the moms in the neighborhood took the children down to Imagine It (the Children's Museum) in Atlanta. With all of the neat and fun things to do inside, they barely had time to play with each other. Lucas and I rode down with Sam and Olivia because I hate driving in Atlanta! This place was amazing with all of their activities. They could shop at a 'store', paint, milk a cow, load the food onto a conveyor belt, fish, climb in a tree house, dress up, play trains and so much more! I think the favorite thing among all the kids was pushing the shopping carts around. Lucas and Olivia were adorable playing house together! After such a fun morning, we took a break from playing (well the adults did) and ate some Chick-fil-A. Lucas felt the need for some affection so he placed his arm around Olivia while they shared a chicken nugget.<br />**Don't forget to close the 'Super Poke Pets' ad so you can see the pictures.** (I am trying to figure out a way to do this so you don't have to keep closing it each time)<br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-3c.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949639991868&site=widget-3c.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639991868&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3c.slide.com/p1/3026418949639991868/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639991868&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3c.slide.com/p2/3026418949639991868/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br />Here are Olivia, Boris and Lucas hanging out at the pool. They made up a new game of filling up buckets of water and carrying them over to the plants to water them (hopefully we didn't kill the plants!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrGohvIHfI/AAAAAAAAGOs/IUkc8ncA078/s1600/Aug+11.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrGohvIHfI/AAAAAAAAGOs/IUkc8ncA078/s200/Aug+11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510935493594324466" border="0" /></a><br />One of the mom's in our group found this amazing park, Gary Pirkle Park that is completely covered and has fans, picnic tables and bathrooms! A bunch of us took our kids there for some outdoor fun without the sun and a picnic lunch afterward. Even though it was covered, all the children got so hot which is the reason most of them don't have shirts on!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrF3JzbfvI/AAAAAAAAGOc/t-Bie4h8RdI/s1600/IMG_8724.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrF3JzbfvI/AAAAAAAAGOc/t-Bie4h8RdI/s200/IMG_8724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510934645356330738" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrGOvRFj3I/AAAAAAAAGOk/KpvLzq3TCjg/s1600/IMG_8758.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THrGOvRFj3I/AAAAAAAAGOk/KpvLzq3TCjg/s200/IMG_8758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510935050549825394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This month we had a visit from my dad's brother, Uncle Roger and his family. I haven't seen my cousin in 10 years and we finally got to meet her little boy Holden who is four years old. Lucas immediately fell in love with Holden and followed him around the entire night at my parent's house. From the moment they met outside, Lucas and Holden played together all evening. It began with jumping into the sprinkler before we could undress them; Lucas had us in hysterics by putting his face into the water and running through it. Once inside, the boys played with several toys and then took a break from the toys to go jump on the bed. Later, Holden introduced Lucas to Gatorade and it has become his favorite drink ever since. After dinner, Holden showed off his very own camera, which Lucas took over almost immediately, and has now made it very clear that he wants a camera for his birthday.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDAW4I37I/AAAAAAAAGPI/xavkx2wPzSc/s1600/IMG_6308.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDAW4I37I/AAAAAAAAGPI/xavkx2wPzSc/s200/IMG_6308.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511001873693859762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsEPoSqFsI/AAAAAAAAGPw/HKs6cL7IU-s/s1600/IMG_6446.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsEPoSqFsI/AAAAAAAAGPw/HKs6cL7IU-s/s200/IMG_6446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511003235578156738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDfEj1nJI/AAAAAAAAGPY/AT-RJDRJcFs/s1600/IMG_6383.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDfEj1nJI/AAAAAAAAGPY/AT-RJDRJcFs/s200/IMG_6383.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511002401352817810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDOhz1aKI/AAAAAAAAGPQ/6VNoUd1CmFU/s1600/IMG_6312.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsDOhz1aKI/AAAAAAAAGPQ/6VNoUd1CmFU/s200/IMG_6312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511002117146765474" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsD327raiI/AAAAAAAAGPg/ux8f5baxoso/s1600/IMG_6406.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsD327raiI/AAAAAAAAGPg/ux8f5baxoso/s200/IMG_6406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511002827191446050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsEAylrWsI/AAAAAAAAGPo/G2NjG5k_rHU/s1600/IMG_6427.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsEAylrWsI/AAAAAAAAGPo/G2NjG5k_rHU/s200/IMG_6427.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511002980644248258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After looking through some pictures, I decided that I was majorly overdue for a haircut. GiGi, Lucas and I packed up one day and headed over to Winder to see our family there and get a hair cut from cousin Lisa. Of course a lot of planning went into this day (seeing what days GiGi was available, finding out if Uncle Sonny and Aunt Janet would be home, and then getting the hair appointment) so inevitably something would go wrong...and it showed up the day before in the form of a fever for Lucas. I wasn't worried though because after talking to Gigi, she was ready for the challenge so our day continued. First, we went to lunch with Uncle Sonny and Aunt Janet at our favorite Mexican restaurant. After lunch, I left to get my haircut and then they all went back to their house to keep Lucas entertained. Probably not the most exciting part of the day for many, but to Lucas it made a very big impression on, was when I left to get a haircut and drove Uncle Sonny's Tahoe. Now most people know and understand that beside a Jeep, a Tahoe is Luke's favorite car. He still is talking about how "Mommy dove Unc Dunnies Tahoe" and "Unc Dunny dove mommy's Nissan Rano"! We had such a good time catching up with our family and hope to do it again really soon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsG9IgQU9I/AAAAAAAAGP4/dS89PMtYwgc/s1600/IMG_8762.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsG9IgQU9I/AAAAAAAAGP4/dS89PMtYwgc/s200/IMG_8762.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511006216342492114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsHDSa63yI/AAAAAAAAGQA/1Jn8v7LVcfg/s1600/IMG_8765.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsHDSa63yI/AAAAAAAAGQA/1Jn8v7LVcfg/s200/IMG_8765.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511006322083684130" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsHTCZwnYI/AAAAAAAAGQI/6YN0U7ZRG1M/s1600/IMG_8768.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THsHTCZwnYI/AAAAAAAAGQI/6YN0U7ZRG1M/s200/IMG_8768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511006592661757314" border="0" /></a> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Happy Birthday Grandmama!!!</span><br /></div><br />This year we celebrated Grandmama's birthday up at the Smith House in Dahlonega. The whole family was there plus some good family friends, Mr. Steve and Mrs. Toni. Before dinner, we went to some of the stores off the square and did a wine tasting of some Georgia wines and a little shopping. We then headed off for some delicious southern cooking (and hoped that we would find something that picky Lucas would eat!) Dinner was fabulous as always, even without their famous strawberry shortcake. No, Lucas did not eat anything for those of you wondering! I sometimes do not know how he can survive with as little as he eats and as much energy as he has.<br /><br />After hanging out in Dahlonega, Ben and I were the ones treated because Grandmama wanted to have Lucas over for a sleepover. Lucas was more than willing to ride home in Grandmama's car in between GiGi and Grandmama. I wish I could say that Ben and I did something fun and exciting, but with Lucas being sick all week and wanting only his mommy, I was exhausted and settled for a movie and some sleep. The next day, I met Grandmama, Lucas and Uncle Taylor for the switch and we all ate some lunch while Daddy stayed at home to study for an exam.<br /><br />Thanks for the over night break mom and Happy Birthday!!!!<br /><br />**Close the Super Poke Ad to see the narrative for the pictures**<br /><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-2f.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949639997231&site=widget-2f.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639997231&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-2f.slide.com/p1/3026418949639997231/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639997231&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-2f.slide.com/p2/3026418949639997231/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /><br />The following week Lucas and I met GiGi at Grandmama's office for lunch. Lucas loves going to Grandmama's office because the building is full of construction vehicles that Lucas can explore. This time was no different, with the exception of possibly being more thrilled than the last visit. Lucas not only saw a forklift this time, but also men welding, a four wheeler, two jet skis, a big truck, and a tractor trailer. He was in heaven!!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy-Lhh8cslVST7CugRKEB38PxEUfUKVBqOTiYkCaQoSpWXhEtccnMQvX0UyJu95eIS31qOAgaQHCrTw5BX6iA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwNkOucPprtNAt6CgDT62x_zsRaYePt5IWjFhVbaY1dscnijbNs2HSUigj0DcaMIbD60usS49e9_d8y0_75Xg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"> After roaming around the building and riding on several pieces of equipment, we finally got Lucas off and headed over to Trackside Grill in Kennesaw. The food was delicious, but the wait for the food was extremely too long, especially with a busy toddler! GiGi eventually took him outside to walk around and see the train tunnel and even got to see a train go by!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv25uWeBYI/AAAAAAAAGQg/rxuNyRfxsdY/s1600/IMG_8807.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv25uWeBYI/AAAAAAAAGQg/rxuNyRfxsdY/s200/IMG_8807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511270040573183362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv3JdiGJQI/AAAAAAAAGQo/qf5YW-jVUN0/s1600/IMG_8812.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv3JdiGJQI/AAAAAAAAGQo/qf5YW-jVUN0/s200/IMG_8812.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511270310936454402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv3XDv7KnI/AAAAAAAAGQw/pu7lEpPnp_o/s1600/IMG_8822.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THv3XDv7KnI/AAAAAAAAGQw/pu7lEpPnp_o/s200/IMG_8822.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511270544533301874" border="0" /></a><br />So, as you can see, our family was quite busy in the first part of the month. It has been a cake walk compared to all the preparations we have been doing for Lucas' SECOND birthday. Check back soon to see how much fun Lucas had turning TWO!!<br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-28407234117934669152010-07-31T23:59:00.007-04:002010-08-28T10:13:07.870-04:00Remainder of JulySo, since I am a month behind on my blog, I am going to make this short and to the point. Instead of blogging, I have been spending my time scrap booking and making decorations for Lucas' SECOND birthday. I know all parents say this, but I cannot believe how fast he is growing up! We can still remember packing for the hospital and waiting (for an extra 3 days) for our gender-unknown baby to make his or her appearance! Enough of that, you will get a full account of his birthday soon enough!<br /><br />Anyway, here is the remainder of the month of July...<br /><br />Lucas has spent a lot of the summer at the library falling in love with a room full of children's books. I was really hesitant about taking him there because he hasn't quite got the concept of using an "inside voice" and I was afraid we would be asked to leave. Fortunately, our library has an entire wing devoted to children and I was put at ease immediately. I usually put some books on hold online and then I allow Lucas to explore and pick out a few more. I know him so well and he immediately found books all about trucks (like the ones I usually have on hold already.) He is such a big boy and helps me carry his new books to the check out counter and give the librarians there our library card. All the way home he looks through several books and just screams in excitement! It is such an awesome thing to see how much he loves books. I also usually check out a few videos of construction vehicles, which of course, he wants to watch all the time. He is so smart and can now name the following work trucks AND tell me their job: tractor and plow, excavator, bulldozer, steam roller, front-end loader, backhoe, backhoe loader, dump truck, cherry-picker truck, street sweeper, auger driller, mobile crane, tower crane, road paver, forklift and grader. I'm not kidding when I say he knows these, I do have witnesses!<br /><br />This month we had Olivia's grandma, Ms. Linda, join us for mom's group at the pool while Mrs. Sam and Mr. Steve were on their anniversary cruise. Lucas and Olivia are becoming so independent and wanted to show off their swimming skills, so we mainly stayed on the pool steps. Ms. Linda was not sure about taking Olivia down the big slide, so I took her down a few times while she watched Lucas. Later, Lucas had enough of watching me with Olivia and he begged to go down too. So, I took both kids up the stairs to the slide and sent Lucas down first where Mrs. Linda caught him; and then, Olivia and I went down together. Lucas loved going down alone and Olivia loved the "vroom vroom" noises that I made on the way down.<br /><br />Later that afternoon, Ms. Linda and Olivia joined some of us neighborhood moms and walked on Greenway. Olivia and Lucas really enjoyed riding next to each other and I really enjoyed catching up with Ms. Linda.<br /><br />Lucas has become quite the bargain shopper with me and loves to go around to all of the stores. I think it's probably because at some places he gets a lollipop and others he gets to walk next to me. However, he also really likes to help me pick out the products now. He is not only choosing the fruits and vegetables for the week, but also picking out his breakfast and lunches. It is so much fun having a little buddy with me at all times. He even helps me pack the groceries when we leave Aldi and returns the cart with me so we can get our quarter back.<br /><br />While Mrs. Linda was here, Lucas got to experience his very first Tea Party. When we arrived, Lucas and Olivia posed for the cameras before heading upstairs to the party. Ms. Linda and Olivia had prepared some tea (apple juice) in tea cups and made cut-out PBJ sandwiches along with chocolate Teddy Grahams. They sat at the table maybe 5 minutes before deciding that playing with the toys seemed like a better idea. Lucas was shockingly mean to Olivia when it came to taking turns and consequently ended with a few time outs. Olivia didn't mind much and even felt like she needed to be mean back to him so that she could have her turn in time out! After a few fights and a little playing together, Ms. Linda brought everyone an ice cream cone that the kids enjoyed at the table. When they had both eaten the entire cone, they made their way over to the window to watch the bulldozers and dump trucks before heading home for a nap. We had such a great time at the tea party Ms. Linda and really appreciate the invite. Mrs. Sam and Mr. Steve came home that day and I'm sure they were so ready to see their little "Liv Lee" as Lucas calls her.<br /><br />***When you watch the slideshow below from slide.com, you need to click on the small "x" to close the 'Super Pokes' ad***<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div><embed src="http://widget-3e.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949639174206&site=widget-3e.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639174206&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3e.slide.com/p1/3026418949639174206/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639174206&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-3e.slide.com/p2/3026418949639174206/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> </div></div><br /></div><br />Since Lucas and I had such a busy week, we spent most of the day on Friday cleaning house and doing laundry. Later that night, while Lucas and I headed down to Gigi's for dinner, Ben went and hung out with Mr. Shawn. While at GiGi's house, Uncle Taylor surprised Lucas with a new remote control bulldozer that now goes wherever he goes in the house. Saturday night, I had a girls night out over at a friend's house for dinner and a movie, so Lucas spent the night up at MiMi and Poppie's house. The next day we met MiMi, Poppie and Lucas at O'Charley's for brunch. When we got home, Lucas was so tired from the sleepover yet somehow so hyper all at the same time. He just couldn't fall asleep in his room, so we brought him downstairs where he finally crashed right on the floor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdQbw6tYI/AAAAAAAAGBw/9_MBYrAjQNM/s1600/IMG_6086.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdQbw6tYI/AAAAAAAAGBw/9_MBYrAjQNM/s200/IMG_6086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510186312255845762" border="0" /></a><br />For a surprise variation to our weekly schedule, we went for a boat ride with Grandmama and Pop-Pop. They moved their boat from Lake Lanier to a dock on Lake Allatoona this past weekend; so, they both took off work on Monday so they could explore their new lake. Lucas LOVES going out on the boat and watching the water behind the boat as we are cruising around. This trip was not without excitement though...while we were attached to the dock getting ready to leave and Lucas was "pretend driving," he almost pushed down the gas and zoomed us off still attached to the dock! He recovered pretty well when we all yelled, but it was definitely a lesson learned. Lucas also got to wear his new Spider Man life jacket in the water, which he definitely did NOT like. He was trying to swim like he had on swimmies, and the life jacket kept flipping him over. After an exciting day on the lake, we headed back to Grandmama and Pop Pop's house for a nap and then some relaxing time on their front porch.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdgO-HrzI/AAAAAAAAGB4/y1iYMcDvJ44/s1600/IMG_8528.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdgO-HrzI/AAAAAAAAGB4/y1iYMcDvJ44/s200/IMG_8528.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510186583699468082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdqoIFJSI/AAAAAAAAGCA/EPx4iX10WAE/s1600/IMG_8547.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgdqoIFJSI/AAAAAAAAGCA/EPx4iX10WAE/s200/IMG_8547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510186762250822946" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgePgdT0_I/AAAAAAAAGCI/fPd-tlgOjbA/s1600/IMG_8560.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THgePgdT0_I/AAAAAAAAGCI/fPd-tlgOjbA/s200/IMG_8560.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510187395847541746" border="0" /></a>We braved the heat one Saturday this July and went down to Stone Mountain. In preparation for riding on the train around the mountain, Lucas and I went to the library and found several books and videos on trains. He talked about this unknown train event for a week before we actually got there! We missed the first train so we headed over to the sky lift that goes up and down the mountain. We were afraid that Lucas might freak out with the height, but even though it was 100 degrees and we were all stuffed into the skylift bucket, Lucas had a great time and would just squeal in excitement. Next, we headed over to wait again for the train in the horrible heat. Lucas really didn't seem to mind the heat at all, especially when there were so many people in line to charm. Once we were on the train, I don't think that Lucas said one word because he was so absorbed in the moment. He just sat there with his mouth open and occasionally would smile at us. After the train, we met our friends Mrs. Lindsi, Mr. Val and Jackson for a picnic dinner, some dancing, and the laser show. Lucas especially loved the fireworks before the laser show; and of course, the glowsticks all around him! The picture below with Lucas and Mrs. Lindsi dancing is not very clear, but you can see how much fun he is having dancing with Mrs. Lindsi!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNM0T8III/AAAAAAAAGJw/1erCa_EnxGA/s1600/IMG_8607.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNM0T8III/AAAAAAAAGJw/1erCa_EnxGA/s200/IMG_8607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510450132916379778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNUq4e0-I/AAAAAAAAGJ4/49gjqEgqH10/s1600/IMG_8610.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNUq4e0-I/AAAAAAAAGJ4/49gjqEgqH10/s200/IMG_8610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510450267824247778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNb2BR9CI/AAAAAAAAGKA/CY6YChnS_ik/s1600/IMG_8615.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkNb2BR9CI/AAAAAAAAGKA/CY6YChnS_ik/s200/IMG_8615.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510450391073027106" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkN0FAsVJI/AAAAAAAAGKI/tYu5Sca-6Dc/s1600/IMG_8619.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkN0FAsVJI/AAAAAAAAGKI/tYu5Sca-6Dc/s200/IMG_8619.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510450807413953682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkOM8h7JOI/AAAAAAAAGKQ/V2hXqbdYFKc/s1600/IMG_8636.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkOM8h7JOI/AAAAAAAAGKQ/V2hXqbdYFKc/s200/IMG_8636.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510451234634147042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkOb9MPWyI/AAAAAAAAGKY/vYwvUdDMJLs/s1600/IMG_8656.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkOb9MPWyI/AAAAAAAAGKY/vYwvUdDMJLs/s200/IMG_8656.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510451492509670178" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy5nYT4zUN03zDn5ZZZHxE02zQScL-L7ggUbZhzwquIfvV1XGUYluWL0OaM2wN4QS05gDYrbPyWkCaQkouJvw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />This month, I have started watching a little boy Boris from the neighborhood. His mommy, Mrs. Olga is pregnant with TWIN boys and her husband had to move out of town during the week for work. Little Boris comes over to play with Lucas while his mommy goes to her doctor appointments and runs errands. Lucas and Boris are close in age so they have a great time doing art projects and playing with all of Lucas' trucks and tools.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkRE3uQUrI/AAAAAAAAGKg/8VyMbI-8eV0/s1600/IMG_6093.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkRE3uQUrI/AAAAAAAAGKg/8VyMbI-8eV0/s200/IMG_6093.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510454394439619250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkRK63gzFI/AAAAAAAAGKo/KI8KLnWlFyE/s1600/IMG_6100.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkRK63gzFI/AAAAAAAAGKo/KI8KLnWlFyE/s200/IMG_6100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510454498362969170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />To end the month, we had the Tyson Family (Poppie's side of the family) Reunion up at Unicoi State Park near Helen. We picked up Poppie in our car, which of course, made Lucas' day when he got to sit next to him all the way up there. Lucas had a great time looking out at the mountains and lake from the big deck and playing with Ben's cousin Shelby. After we finished eating the absolutely delicious food, we took Lucas for a walk next to the lake and up a walking trail where he could run and play. He was still so excited from the day that he almost wouldn't allow himself to fall asleep in the car; however, he finally gave up but only slept for less than an hour. We had a great time catching up with family we haven't seen in awhile!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkT74GPdgI/AAAAAAAAGKw/GwMMQC_gJDA/s1600/IMG_6106.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkT74GPdgI/AAAAAAAAGKw/GwMMQC_gJDA/s200/IMG_6106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510457538456286722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkUEq__7sI/AAAAAAAAGK4/YRIOLB8prHg/s1600/IMG_6112.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkUEq__7sI/AAAAAAAAGK4/YRIOLB8prHg/s200/IMG_6112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510457689559264962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkULqT-i7I/AAAAAAAAGLA/7DzmW5dUDfs/s1600/IMG_6125.JPG"><img style="float: left; 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margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkVHIfm1_I/AAAAAAAAGLo/LuVqHF_h-4w/s200/IMG_6244.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510458831347832818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkVfeZ-6SI/AAAAAAAAGL4/36L1d7q-IjA/s1600/IMG_6261.JPG"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/THkVfeZ-6SI/AAAAAAAAGL4/36L1d7q-IjA/s200/IMG_6261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510459249546684706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now on to the month of August.....see you there!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-78334261470641995412010-07-06T15:26:00.001-04:002010-07-13T15:43:55.917-04:00Happy Fourth of July<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDy4jChvTrI/AAAAAAAAFeg/Mevo1ldUdTw/s1600/Evo+Updates+3+009.jpg"><br /></a><br />July has arrived and it began with a bunch of fun and parties!<br /><br />One of our new favorite weekly activities has been hanging out with GiGi during the day. We recently had to go there and deliver a cake that I baked for her bridge club. Our usual activities with GiGi involve arriving at her house and Lucas eating all of her strawberries. She usually lets him know that she knew he was coming and got them just for him. Next, we head out and visit Burger's Farmers Market and GiGi and Lucas pick out some fresh produce. Then, we drop off the produce at GiGi's house and go back out to eat Mexican. We must tip pretty well because they are always so kind to us and always give Lucas a lollipop. When Lucas' tummy is full and he has his lollipop, we go next door to Aldi for some more grocery shopping. We have also been introduced to the wonderful world of the Dollar store where Lucas gets even more spoiled with things; it is so hard to say no when everything in the store is just a dollar!<br /><br />We have slacked off a little with the potty training because Lucas would really fight sitting on the potty. Now, I know it is definitely time to get with it again; because, he lets us know when he has to go and tells us which potty he wants to use. Lucas and Daddy have also started a new guy thing and asks to get undressed to go outside. Once outside, he finds a nice place in the yard to demonstrate the art and skill of tee-teeing. Look at that cute tan butt!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDy4jChvTrI/AAAAAAAAFeg/Mevo1ldUdTw/s1600/Evo+Updates+3+009.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDy4jChvTrI/AAAAAAAAFeg/Mevo1ldUdTw/s200/Evo+Updates+3+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493468557598478002" border="0" /></a>Mrs. Sam and Mr. Steve are leaving this weekend to go on an anniversary cruise, so we invited Olivia over to play for a few hours while Sam ran some errands. It is so much fun to watch the two of them play and run around together. Before she got there, I planned out all of our activities; including, baking a cookie cake. I got most of the ingredients pre-measured so it would be easier for the kids to put them into the mixer. To set the stage...mixer on counter, ingredients pre-measured in cups, eggs on counter, two toddlers standing in chairs ready to help. I turn on the mixer and was going to let them see the butter and sugar combine BEFORE dropping the eggs in. Olivia, on the other hand did not think it was important to wait on the butter and sugar to blend so she threw an egg over the bowl and it landed in the mixture just in time for it to be crushed. I was laughing so hard I could barely turn off the machine and we all had a time trying to get the crushed eggshell out of the batter. I was laughing at Olivia, Olivia was laughing at me, frantically getting the eggshell out, and Lucas was laughing at Olivia! Needless to say, that the cookie cake instantly became a kids-only cake.<br /><br />After they helped me spread the batter onto the pan, we put it in the oven to bake and headed over to the table to play with play dough. It was almost comical to watch how different boys and girls play with things. Olivia was being so delicate with her play dough, while Lucas was smashing his down and throwing it across the room. Both kids could barely concentrate on the play dough once the cookie cake finished baking and I took it out to cool.<br /><br />When they had enough of making animal cut outs on the play dough, we started painting. I had to take their shirts off so they wouldn't destroy their clothes with paint (so don't freak out Mr. Steve!) I taped their paper down to the table so it wouldn't slide everywhere and then we had a small lesson on colors as I poured each onto a paint tray. Olivia was so excited to be painting and I just sat there watching her smile and laugh the entire time. Lucas demonstrated that he was a boy once again by slinging paint around the room while Olivia very gently painted her paper.<br /><br />When paint time was over, I cleaned up and started cooking their lunch; while they played on the couches, by climbing up on one side and then sliding down from the top. They both loved having a stool in the bathroom and being able to independently wash their own hands (which they demonstrated every 5 minutes while I was cooking.) The kids knew that after lunch we could eat our cookie cake; so by the time the fish sticks and mac-n-cheese were ready, they were more than anxious to eat everything on their plate. For an added treat, I cut a fresh pineapple up and let them drink the juice at the bottom with a straw (and of course threw in how we can all take turns and share.)<br /><br />When lunch was over, I brought out the cookie cutters and put the cookie cake on the table. They had such a great time pushing the cookie cutters down and pulling up a cookie that they could eat. This was the only time I saw Lucas being calm and Olivia frantically using her finger to scrape up the chocolate chips.<br /><br />The next activity on the agenda was gluing shapes to a paper hat. We had a slight delay before this activity so we could change diapers (and them change them again 5 minutes later...yep, they had to do it at the same time and then tell on one another!) Both kids thought that having their own glue stick to use was such an honor that they didn't even try to eat it or glue something they weren't supposed to.<br /><br />Since Mrs. Sam would be coming back soon, we headed upstairs to play a little, clean up, chill out, drink some milk, and read some stories. Lucas was so exhausted that he almost fell asleep on Olivia's shoulder while they were sitting side-by-side listening to a story. I put Lucas down for his nap while Olivia and I went downstairs to wait for Mrs. Sam. Sam was so happy to see that Olivia had such a great time and said she felt like she picked her up from camp with all of her artwork. We really loved having Olivia here and we all hope you have a fun time on your cruise.<br /><br />You should be able to figure out what the kids are doing in the pictures. Be sure to see the look on Olivia's face after she threw the egg into the mixer...<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><div><embed src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949639050736&site=widget-f0.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639050736&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p1/3026418949639050736/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639050736&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p2/3026418949639050736/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639050736&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p4/3026418949639050736/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;">Video of Olivia and Lucas Painting:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz71WfKz3k_kkgr8_h8qr3yhEFAG0XUggAlWalZ3Gm4US6Z80J4U2wZjAILQaYhavSN4ZCLhFePfY5I88XaEQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />Olivia and her Grandma stopped by on Saturday to invite Lucas and I to a tea party at their house. Olivia was more than excited and willing to take Grandma Linda on a tour of the house and especially the playroom. She was running around and crawling on the furniture so much that she lost her hat in between the couch and an end table. Lucas is so excited to be going to a tea party and has talked about it everyday until we went on Thursday. What is even funnier is that he has no clue what a tea party is, but is excited anyway.<br /><br />Saturday night, we went to a neighbor's house for a pre-4th of July party. Lucas especially likes this neighbor for several reasons...he is a police officer and brings his car home and allows Lucas to explore the car, he has small helicopters that he flies around the neighborhood, and his wife Tiffany drives a convertible Mustang and promised Lucas a ride in it to the pool. Lucas talks about them every night and has not allowed us to take the invitation off of the refrigerator. When we arrived at the party, almost everyone was hanging out outside and Lucas immediately spotted the children playing soccer and the the girls running around. I went back home across the street to grab Lucas his four-wheeler so he could join in on the action. Mr. Rick has concrete stairs in his backyard which caused Lucas his first boo-boo of the night. Even though he was practically dripping blood on his shin, he barely cried and just wanted back down to play. Lucas also met a young girl, Esa, who lives across the street and she entertained him for a while playing cars and trucks. Mr. Rick even let Lucas play with one of his toy police cars which really bumped him up on the favorite persons list. Mrs. Tiffany also made cupcakes for the kids and set up a table for them to decorate them with icing and sprinkles...Lucas was in heaven! During a quick diaper change outside, Lucas demonstrated to everyone at the party how he was a big boy and tee-teed in the yard to a bunch of oohs and aahs and how cutes. All in all, we had a great time at the party and really appreciate the invite. We are so happy with our new neighbors and feel so lucky to be living around them.<br /><br />On Sunday, the 4th of July, we headed over to Old Navy to pick out matching festive shirts for all of us. During a quick stop at TJ Maxx to look for a new swim suit, Lucas found a helmet which he wore around the store. Unfortunately, I cannot get the photo off of Ben's phone, but will post it later.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><br />While Lucas napped, Ben and I got ready and packed for a fun-filled picnic-style dinner with some of our friends from the neighborhood. When Lucas woke up, we had some time before everyone arrived and gathered at our house so Lucas played in the yard on his slip and slide. He absolutely loves that thing and loves watching Dippy run around to avoid the water he sprays everywhere.<br /><br />When everyone arrived at our house, we followed each other over to the Polo Fields to eat dinner and watch the fireworks on the golf course. Many of the dads (and Lindsi) played football and frisbee while the children ran around and the moms sat and talked. Lucas and Boris kept busy sweeping and raking the sand dunes while Selina and Jackson ran after the dads and played on the four wheeler. It was such a relaxed and entertaining evening and we are so lucky to have such great friends living around us.<br /><br />Everyone brought a dish or two and we all thoroughly enjoyed all of the food. We only had one mishap the entire evening, which I think is pretty good, when the paper towels caught on fire! Fortunately, being pregnant with twins didn't slow Mrs. Olga down and was quick enough and put it out before most of us realized what even happened.<br /><br />Right before the fireworks started, our family friends Shawn and Dylan came out and joined us on the golf course. Thanks for allowing us to park at your house!<br /><br />Ben and I bought glow necklaces for all of the children which they found almost as entertaining as the fireworks. The fireworks were absolutely beautiful this year and almost all of the children really enjoyed them. Poor Jackson was a little startled at first, but after a quick walk with his Daddy, he came back ready to enjoy the show. I think we all look forward to many more 4th of Julys together!<br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-77.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" height="320" width="426"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-77.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949639065975&site=widget-77.slide.com"></object></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949639065975&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-77.slide.com/p1/3026418949639065975/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949639065975&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-77.slide.com/p2/3026418949639065975/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949639065975&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-77.slide.com/p4/3026418949639065975/ms_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></p><p></p>To continue with the holiday weekend, Ben was off on Monday and we spent a lot of time at the pool. Our friends Jennifer and Nathan and their two kids were up at the pool too and we all had a fun time going down the slide. When Ben heard that little Montgomery (2 months younger) was going down the slide by himself, he was immediately determined to teach Lucas too. I, on the other hand, was terrified and not ready for it, especially when I looked up and saw that Ben had already sent him down. I was so scared for him and thought he would be terrified....but no, here came Lucas with the biggest grin on his face! Ever since that day, Lucas became a big boy and no longer wants to go down with Mommy.<br /><br />My little boy is growing up so fast right before my eyes. Every day I am so thankful that I do not have to put Lucas in daycare and I can watch him all the time.<br /><br />Until next week when you hear all about Lucas and Olivia's tea party!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-40300675876191172722010-06-30T23:59:00.004-04:002010-07-05T16:02:56.910-04:00Hot summer days in June!This blog post is of the entire month of June, so make sure you have a lot of time to read it all and check out the adorable pictures.<br /><br />June is here and if you ever need to know where we are, just check the pool. Lucas wakes up every morning talking about the pool and goes through each of his friends and asks me if they are going to be there. I hope everyone comes to the pool at least once to watch him play; he amazes me every day.<br /><br />We started learning about the concept 'hard and soft' at Gymboree this week. I don't think the kids picked up the concept while we were there; but at home, Lucas repeatedly demonstrates the difference of hard and soft by throwing each item over the banister and listens for it to land. He finds this new game very entertaining! I, however, did not approve at first; but, then decided to go with it and just add it into my daily exercise routine!<br /><br />We were also very excited when Mrs. Sam and Olivia made it on time to class this week! We like to give Mrs. Sam a hard time, especially when she sang the Welcome Song for the first time and thought it was a new song! While we were all waiting for our class to start, the kids wanted to watch the other children do the train song, so I got to hold both of them for a few minutes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TBfWm0L-TCI/AAAAAAAAFUM/dTWEOyqUbhg/s1600/HPIM2556.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TBfWm0L-TCI/AAAAAAAAFUM/dTWEOyqUbhg/s200/HPIM2556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483087033679105058" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TBfQobWbLII/AAAAAAAAFUE/adXOtZ6jfmE/s1600/IMG_8286.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TBfQobWbLII/AAAAAAAAFUE/adXOtZ6jfmE/s200/IMG_8286.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483080464302025858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-7d.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949638731901&site=widget-7d.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638731901&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-7d.slide.com/p1/3026418949638731901/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638731901&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-7d.slide.com/p2/3026418949638731901/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638731901&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-7d.slide.com/p4/3026418949638731901/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div>Lucas loved the new class setup and barely did anything else except for the wavy slide. He did wait patiently for his turn without having to be told; which, made me exceptionally proud of him.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwHdUL73TQyYgnmt74i_WfI-ZKKhiu3jw5FiJYtD7uRVOr-LWVM47DjDPYDCMDQtGp5_CMHOYBx8Zi7jVkcWQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />The following weekend, all of the moms in the playgroup finally got all of the dads together and had a big playgroup party at Mrs. Alisha and D.J's house (thanks for hosting all of us!) It was the first time that we all got together without it being a birthday party. The dads decided to get to know one another outside while the moms watched the kids inside. Little Tyler was so nice to let everyone play with all of his toys; especially, the construction truck and the ball pit that Lucas loved so much. As Mrs. Sam pointed out in her blog, we can't really say that we took the traditional baby pictures, as now all of the kids are TODDLERS! So, we took the traditional toddler picture with all of the children sitting on the couch. It's a good thing the parents are there to supervise because some of these kids can get a little personal! Tyler and Olivia got a little too close and Selina did her usual flip over to reveal her behind and then climbed on top of Lucas! Thanks again for hosting Goldsworthy family, we all had a great time!<br /><br /><div><embed src="http://widget-f2.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949638839026&site=widget-f2.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638839026&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f2.slide.com/p1/3026418949638839026/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638839026&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f2.slide.com/p2/3026418949638839026/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638839026&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f2.slide.com/p4/3026418949638839026/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />The following we<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-5vTRGFlI/AAAAAAAAFUw/EHL27qJq9zE/s1600/IMG_8305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-5vTRGFlI/AAAAAAAAFUw/EHL27qJq9zE/s200/IMG_8305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485307093437519442" border="0" /></a>ek for playgroup, we celebrated Carla's first birthday. Little Carla was out of town for her birthday so we decided to have a little get-together to celebrate Carla's as well as Mrs. Sindy and Mrs. Olga's birthdays. Unfortunately, Olga's little boy Boris was sick and they had to stay at home that day. Happy birthday Sindy and Olga and I hope we can all go out and celebrate soon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-52z_IM3I/AAAAAAAAFU4/Ah8g2Yfx5a0/s1600/IMG_8316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-52z_IM3I/AAAAAAAAFU4/Ah8g2Yfx5a0/s200/IMG_8316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485307222479614834" border="0" /></a><br />Lucas spent most of the playgroup eating all of the delicious food and trying to push Carla's new stroller around (he has good taste because it is an extremely nice jogging stroller that I would love to have!) Little Selina is still crawling and cruising around everywhere. That girl is determined to do anything but walk on her own. Selina and Lucas have always enjoyed playing with each other and sharing their toys at playgroup.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-6JgtxdKI/AAAAAAAAFVA/wpfDHQAp5ys/s1600/IMG_8317.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-6JgtxdKI/AAAAAAAAFVA/wpfDHQAp5ys/s200/IMG_8317.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485307543724061858" border="0" /></a> Olivia made us all laugh by laying down on Carla's changing pad under the kitchen table.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCEUqNZO6gI/AAAAAAAAFVg/JvPgLCoI1Oo/s1600/IMG_8332.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCEUqNZO6gI/AAAAAAAAFVg/JvPgLCoI1Oo/s200/IMG_8332.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485688536496531970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I think everyone had a great time, even if all of the parents had to keep chasing the little ones away from the diaper pail that intrigued them all so much! Thanks for hosting all of us Mrs. Tina and Happy First Birthday to little Carla.<br /><br />Below is a cute video of Lucas in the bath singing to Carla. Just ignore the medicine dropper he plays with and the mention of the "ti-ti" at the end!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dztdU0igYFzJouBwtr9N0KxE6y0_2yM3w23XUIfYUaklEW8NZtQLbI0JxrQm7ax21cmsSTr4XBAVl5WLVNj9Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />For our second to last class at Gymboree, we were still working on the concept of hard and soft. Lucas was obsessed again with the slide and not doing as told!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-73tRHSuI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/pX_5mdBNn1M/s1600/IMG_8356.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-73tRHSuI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/pX_5mdBNn1M/s200/IMG_8356.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485309436879129314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-8B64m6gI/AAAAAAAAFVY/T6YoMs-yPWA/s1600/IMG_8368.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TB-8B64m6gI/AAAAAAAAFVY/T6YoMs-yPWA/s200/IMG_8368.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485309612333132290" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lucas not participating in class, but he found a ball to entertain himself.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxF_ZsGb2BDhL6D4MJM4eQuDIEonw0kqU9pB1UHFkaCCv3YgeIhICYPERkuQVBUW3xwdty5t4d762bKDnkX5w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Row, row, row your boat with Olivia<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyfF1z6Xz_lS3t8jDUN3oVrm6H5C5AxOm7WOlLomheL8NBXwr93qATvBTtcaLWf-QGnLSmPnYh1i5bmSUtmuA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Sitting on Olivia's lap...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwqytm8mXhqL3s8yKcOkMlU6u_e8u_wBk1RAlB_jFBhG9mycRUTdv36zR4nb0XchlVXGxUESUGOUBekD-L2tQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Laying on Gymbo the clown under the parachute...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxlnQ6yUmaj0snfC3uVZx4SBEj4Z4QAbz-7RYJTsPhyQz9g8jDccSMFzk_S7BNJcsJErJh4yIfNnwbtQPN8Aw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Getting kisses from Gymbo at the end of class...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwEXZK2SkAb0KFMpRW9_JpGZYsg9CglV_ZRdGg197qBtfjMAwM2z3DFwszqmBLFraBs3mmJA4qhG2wW8vzTzA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />On Saturday morning, Lucas and Ben went to a make-up Gymboree class while I stayed at home and had the house by myself...it was wonderful! Ben even took Lucas to get a haircut after class. Apparently, Ben has the magic touch because Lucas sits on his lap while he gets his hair cut and never sheds a tear. Later that night, Lucas had a sleepover at my parent's house where he got a new riding firetruck and played in the sprinkler before dinner. Unfortunately, Lucas had to be picked up early the next day because one of my parent's air conditioning units broke and they were expecting the repair man.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz0LQueEBI/AAAAAAAAFWM/H-3H4i3X03A/s1600/2010+Red+Fox+212.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz0LQueEBI/AAAAAAAAFWM/H-3H4i3X03A/s200/2010+Red+Fox+212.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489030520163405842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz0tFcKVGI/AAAAAAAAFWU/rtjNBtv8r5o/s1600/2010+Red+Fox+217.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz0tFcKVGI/AAAAAAAAFWU/rtjNBtv8r5o/s200/2010+Red+Fox+217.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489031101249377378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz08qCNFpI/AAAAAAAAFWc/96w5wGXF8xg/s1600/2010+Red+Fox+230-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz08qCNFpI/AAAAAAAAFWc/96w5wGXF8xg/s200/2010+Red+Fox+230-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489031368770655890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz1P9rABeI/AAAAAAAAFWk/ojVxOomUR5M/s1600/2010+Red+Fox+221.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TCz1P9rABeI/AAAAAAAAFWk/ojVxOomUR5M/s200/2010+Red+Fox+221.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489031700459554274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That night, we celebrated MiMi's birthday and Father's Day in Dawsonville at a new Italian restaurant. They are going out of town for Father's Day weekend so we had to celebrate a little bit early. Dinner was delicious and Lucas especially loved getting to escape with Poppie and going to get some ice cream. It was so hot inside and outside that Lucas' ice cream would melt off of the spoon onto his lap before he could get it to his mouth. I don't think he cared as long as he got some of the sprinkles and gummy bears into his mouth.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC5B-8ZblZI/AAAAAAAAFX4/mKQtxClpYdI/s1600/IMG_8394.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC5B-8ZblZI/AAAAAAAAFX4/mKQtxClpYdI/s200/IMG_8394.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489397545431700882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC5CEUEgOoI/AAAAAAAAFYA/MebvNxuErtU/s1600/IMG_8402.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC5CEUEgOoI/AAAAAAAAFYA/MebvNxuErtU/s200/IMG_8402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489397637685721730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After we heard how much fun Lucas had in the sprinkler, we went out and got one of our own. Lucas loved running in and out of the water and spent all afternoon outside.<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949639003888&site=widget-f0.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639003888&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p1/3026418949639003888/bb_t001_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639003888&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p2/3026418949639003888/bb_t001_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949639003888&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f0.slide.com/p4/3026418949639003888/bb_t001_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br />Lucas has finally mastered playing in the little pool area without me helping him every minute. He now wears little" swimmies" on his arm so I don't have to worry <span style="font-style: italic;">as much.</span> I know I say this a lot, but it is true and every day that we go to the pool, he learns something new and amazes me.<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxYL9xaf4QS6wXk21WOIVz_dddjuuu-_KgBRwOkbPARwW3gMgsYoBOmhwHATL3hvFzqOpwjEgPG3iR9CJeQmg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br />For our last Gymboree class, I went crazy and practically either recorded or took pictures for most of the class. Olivia and Lucas must have known something was up because they were wild that day! Our new concept was top and bottom; but, those two could have cared less because they just did their own thing and it was just not worth making them do anything they didn't want to. So far, the favorite activities from week to week have been the small trampoline, the green circle slide, the wavy slide, and the boat. The kids entertained us and let us take some good-bye pictures with our awesome teacher, Ms. Michelle. This last class did bring some classic moments that between Mrs. Sam and I, we were able to capture in the videos below.<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-37.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=lt&il=1&channel=3026418949639019575&site=widget-37.slide.com" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 426px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949639019575&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-37.slide.com/p1/3026418949639019575/lt_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949639019575&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-37.slide.com/p2/3026418949639019575/lt_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=lt&at=un&id=3026418949639019575&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-37.slide.com/p4/3026418949639019575/lt_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite green slide...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxoV1WgFNS1tDR5kqKXuTBFa_z5pJemtmLznb2ytC8YKFR60Ey3FHlsBjIGvKTTn5v0cedPxN_or6p75zsBmg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Running from top to bottom with Mrs. Sam<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwz5ssG8M8WmBuRmncXMEEfktTDq4yYq5_LdiICBxqdztgM45qI5Me4TL_1nLnNz1fJ_V1SdusB56kLp4s' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Lucas and Olivia going down the green slide (not participating in what everyone else is doing)<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwuL4076ksxEhfOLNnT0UPslXJLqWT9_kGu5O1FmSXVJDNbKHCxRdU7oP5K6bd462RdPJnVcZZPe-U55I4woQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Olivia was entertaining the class and helping call Baby Gymbo...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwosComxul4Czm4JKfpQGDG8YHlALfE2BI8GpS5KHVPnnqvUM210yL6EI7_9AYmuepf8JaJewVpmrfYgmsvvQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Getting TWO kisses from Gymbo at the end of class...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzPu6Fj1Q1WXVMGsAwqBg14-ChsODksas6cQ674R6-vw9A2lpi4HTxbBEGx3RBBKYLVdYTiipuzo9MC3N-uMg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Lucas giving Olivia a major hug under the parachute...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxTjRbT6Fn4JgkUdNvDqySKUE6NDv65fFluMQdyHK17c_5of2lAy9TKqtm2YlQPQq6r3cKe4NnyTpFzPFm07w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><br />After class, Mrs. Sam, Olivia, Lucas and I decided to celebrate with a special lunch at Jason's Deli. Lucas was such a little gentleman to Miss Olivia and even helped flag down a waiter when she needed something. Apparently, we still need to work on some manners because even after all Lucas did for Olivia, he still got a big eye roll from her when he took a cracker off of her plate. I guess you just can't win them all baby boy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDOWrmsvdI/AAAAAAAAFZ0/aDynNgUC6r8/s1600/HPIM2662.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDOWrmsvdI/AAAAAAAAFZ0/aDynNgUC6r8/s200/HPIM2662.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490114834822118866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDOdC807SI/AAAAAAAAFZ8/z_d4-HqW_-s/s1600/HPIM2663.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDOdC807SI/AAAAAAAAFZ8/z_d4-HqW_-s/s200/HPIM2663.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490114944168160546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Since Father's Day is approaching and we are hosting my family over at our house, we finally went out and found some new curtains to hang in our living room. Ben (and Lucas) did such a great job hanging everything. Lucas loves to 'help' his daddy with all of the home improvement projects we do.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPJk6oWSI/AAAAAAAAFaE/qceAHPycTqM/s1600/IMG_5591.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPJk6oWSI/AAAAAAAAFaE/qceAHPycTqM/s200/IMG_5591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490115709199997218" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPPLNKnmI/AAAAAAAAFaM/xMfRsoiHWw0/s1600/IMG_5594.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPPLNKnmI/AAAAAAAAFaM/xMfRsoiHWw0/s200/IMG_5594.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490115805377633890" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Look at the tan this kid has already!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPU7IF7vI/AAAAAAAAFaU/7iuXpIXxidk/s1600/IMG_5602.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDPU7IF7vI/AAAAAAAAFaU/7iuXpIXxidk/s200/IMG_5602.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490115904140603122" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband and Luke's Daddy!</span> We love you very much and are so proud to have you in our lives.<br /><br />Ben works so hard to ensure that I get to stay home and raise Lucas. We are so fortunate that he takes such good care of us. Ben is an amazing husband and tries everyday to show us that he loves us. Some of the things that he does for us around here are: comes home early so that he can help me do the grocery shopping at our multiple stores, takes Lucas out on the weekends for some guy time, works at home as much as he can so that he can be there as Lucas grows up, surprises me and will do the dishes without being asked, surprises me even more and will vacuum and mop the floors while Lucas and I are out, gives Lucas a bath every night, buys me the best phone out there and soon a new laptop, washes my car (on <span style="font-style: italic;">Father's Day</span>), and still has time to make sure we are all happy and feeling loved. We love you so much, Happy Father's Day!<br /></div></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDP94u-poI/AAAAAAAAFac/YCoJ-8Isd4s/s1600/IMG_5613.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDP94u-poI/AAAAAAAAFac/YCoJ-8Isd4s/s320/IMG_5613.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490116607873033858" border="0" /></a>When we went shopping for Father's Day, Lucas picked out a new green shirt for him and was so proud of his choice. We hid it in the closet for about two weeks and I really thought that Lucas was going to ruin the surprise and take him to it. During the days he would pat the door and say "Daddy present, no tell." Ben's big present was a new center channel speaker for our living room surround sound.<br /><br />After Lucas' nap on Father's Day, my family came over and we all went down to the pool for a swim until GiGi arrived. When we came home, we hung out until my mushroom stuffed pork tenderloin was ready and we enjoyed a delicious feast made by everyone. Lucas has been a little picky about what he eats lately so I spent most of the meal enticing him to eat, without much success. By the end of the night, he was one tired little boy and just laid on the floor.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-OEopk7jI/AAAAAAAAFZU/0qM37L6q-7w/s1600/IMG_5620.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-OEopk7jI/AAAAAAAAFZU/0qM37L6q-7w/s320/IMG_5620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489762681070349874" border="0" /></a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Happy Father's Day also to my own dad and Mr. Wheeler</span>. They are both wonderful men and I am so proud that they are a part of our lives and get to help us raise our son. Love you all!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-N01bEvLI/AAAAAAAAFZM/mnL1eIYTZBM/s1600/IMG_5610.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-N01bEvLI/AAAAAAAAFZM/mnL1eIYTZBM/s200/IMG_5610.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489762409621273778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-OV8Mol-I/AAAAAAAAFZc/HnMsy9wL4dQ/s1600/IMG_5635.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TC-OV8Mol-I/AAAAAAAAFZc/HnMsy9wL4dQ/s200/IMG_5635.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489762978375440354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After such an exciting weekend of celebration, Lucas napped really hard! He is so picky lately about which books he wants to read; some times they are truck books and sometimes they are holiday books. On this particular day, we read a lot of Halloween books and one even made it into the crib with him for a nap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDNJ42P50I/AAAAAAAAFZk/ZkX6KXgS1j4/s1600/IMG_8462.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDNJ42P50I/AAAAAAAAFZk/ZkX6KXgS1j4/s200/IMG_8462.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490113515527071554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDNPUj3GLI/AAAAAAAAFZs/1uZ2lO4-_Ys/s1600/IMG_8465.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDNPUj3GLI/AAAAAAAAFZs/1uZ2lO4-_Ys/s200/IMG_8465.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490113608865487026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As I said earlier, our days are spent at our amazing, kid-friendly pool. Lucas talks about going down the big blue slide every day and even says good night and sweet dreams to it. I know he will be swimming by himself at the end of the summer because every day he learns something new. One day he mastered going under the water fall and next going down the little pool slide all by himself. He never fights me when it is time for his swimmies because he knows that it just means freedom! He swims on his belly through the one foot deep pool and is trying really hard to blow bubbles and hold his breath. Recently, he moved on to the big pool and likes to jump off the steps into my arms. With his swimmies on, he is able to float around and just the other day, he learned how to do a modified doggie paddle back to the steps. The next thing I am going to teach him is how to swim to the side and hold on if he needs help.<br /><br />Last week, we spent every day down at the pool. Mrs. Sam and I spend half of our time at the pool taking Lucas and Olivia down the big blue slide. They are trying to be so grown up and walk themselves there holding each other's hands (not the Mommies because they are too cool for that apparently!) I am not too concerned though because Olivia takes very good care of my little man and just pulls him along when he gets distracted. When they get tired and ready to eat, we all enjoy a picnic lunch at the pool before heading home for a long, much needed nap. Lucas is usually so worn out that he can't wait to get in his bed and go to sleep.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDYU8MncDI/AAAAAAAAFas/R-xcbgyAc48/s1600/IMG_8468.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDYU8MncDI/AAAAAAAAFas/R-xcbgyAc48/s200/IMG_8468.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490125800032661554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDYiVTSbzI/AAAAAAAAFa0/9G8Z9JAcqck/s1600/IMG_8476.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDYiVTSbzI/AAAAAAAAFa0/9G8Z9JAcqck/s200/IMG_8476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490126030109830962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxxoZUeUuUNvFMRbLLXnEhNJXHTMWqiuHTzgfUYJ59VAkP9ut2yiK6McUWxdPlhvTIEi_ykseSwTqFmOVrNVg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One evening when we went to the pool this week with Daddy, we met another family that just moved into the neighborhood a few weeks ago. Jennifer and Nathan have two adorable children, Montgomery (19 months) and Macie (2 1/2 years). Mr. Nathan works in computers so Ben and he hit it off from the start and Mrs. Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom too, so we really hit it off. The dads organized a dinner over at our house for Friday night. Lucas did a great job sharing all of his toys (after an entire day of reading books on sharing and talking about all of they toys he will be sharing). I think Macie won Lucas' heart first when she started bossing him around and showing him how to use all of his toys. After a tour of our house, we all sat down and enjoyed a fun and delicious dinner with everyone. Macie waited long enough and after dinner, we finally went outside to play with all of our toys before they headed home for bedtime. We really enjoyed having their family over and are so glad we met them. The picture below on the left captures how mesmerized Lucas was in Macie! We had to take a few shots because they all gave their best 'cheese' face, which means some eyes were closed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDbN9o7GEI/AAAAAAAAFa8/i3iRc0KDuiQ/s1600/IMG_5644.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDbN9o7GEI/AAAAAAAAFa8/i3iRc0KDuiQ/s200/IMG_5644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490128978695624770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDbXbtFasI/AAAAAAAAFbE/PNE5-Jm4VxU/s1600/IMG_5639.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDbXbtFasI/AAAAAAAAFbE/PNE5-Jm4VxU/s200/IMG_5639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490129141384964802" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday we enjoyed a day at the pool and even got to see Olivia and Mr. Steve. The kids showed off their moves, Lucas jumping and Olivia kicking, to both of the dads. Later that night, we headed out to the Coo Coo's Nest for a surprise 30th birthday dinner for Ben's friend, Mr. Keith. MiMi and Pop's were even there to help celebrate and entertain Lucas. Keith's girlfriend, Ms. Lianna did a great job organizing the entire night. At first, Lucas was not quite sure why everyone was crouched down hiding and looked like he could either smile or break down in tears any minute. But when everyone yelled surprise and started clapping, he perked back up and continued to play with his monster truck. Happy 30th Birthday Keith!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDdqwx1TgI/AAAAAAAAFbM/eXjXthBvMFg/s1600/35693_1477234861515_1553046468_1200725_1727712_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDdqwx1TgI/AAAAAAAAFbM/eXjXthBvMFg/s200/35693_1477234861515_1553046468_1200725_1727712_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490131672482795010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDd6aX0ueI/AAAAAAAAFbU/eRDMrJDLc_o/s1600/IMG_8490.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDDd6aX0ueI/AAAAAAAAFbU/eRDMrJDLc_o/s200/IMG_8490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490131941346032098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Sunday, Lucas got a special treat when we went to GiGi's for dinner. GiGi's friend, Ms. Wynell, bought Lucas an entire construction vehicle set! He was so excited to have new toys to play with; and, behaved the best he ever has during dinner so that he could get down and play with his new trucks. Before we walked over to give Ms. Wynell her thank you card, Uncle Taylor and Lucas played like old times on the floor with trucks. Lucas really misses his Uncle Taylor since he started working and loves their special playtime together.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzoQexEeG_ECwtvO9Z-9ZMRU0m032B7Kp7itP-wMxZxnfnv3clH6mpuyZoHYQHKodyJyn4eJklh22Bu0ObDxw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Mrs. Lisa from Poppie's office gave Lucas the cutest matching Speedo bathing suit and hat. When I told Lucas who it was from, he allowed me to get a few pictures so that we could send them to Mrs. Lisa. Thank you Mrs. Lisa for thinking of Lucas this summer!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuCx8rXZI/AAAAAAAAFb8/vHuHGCWBts8/s1600/IMG_5656.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuCx8rXZI/AAAAAAAAFb8/vHuHGCWBts8/s200/IMG_5656.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490501521020509586" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuKAhnO7I/AAAAAAAAFcE/L933gocA3JM/s1600/IMG_5665.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuKAhnO7I/AAAAAAAAFcE/L933gocA3JM/s200/IMG_5665.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490501645192608690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuTWO4K2I/AAAAAAAAFcM/_YeW-mYqeY4/s1600/IMG_5654.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIuTWO4K2I/AAAAAAAAFcM/_YeW-mYqeY4/s200/IMG_5654.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490501805638429538" border="0" /></a><br />The last, but not least, event we celebrated this June was Poppie's birthday at Provinos. Lucas loves eating all of the garlic rolls and shredded cheese that is supposed to be on the salad. MiMi and Poppie also brought along a huge container of Tonka sized cars from when Ben was younger, which kept Lucas entertained the entire meal. Poppie was even nice enough to share his birthday ice cream with Lucas and let him blow out the candle on top. Happy Birthday Poppie<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIwrXiyrgI/AAAAAAAAFcU/j4Zlszuc6l0/s1600/IMG_8495.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIwrXiyrgI/AAAAAAAAFcU/j4Zlszuc6l0/s200/IMG_8495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490504417330507266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIwwhWy1MI/AAAAAAAAFcc/tKl-5nEdkDY/s1600/IMG_8499.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIwwhWy1MI/AAAAAAAAFcc/tKl-5nEdkDY/s200/IMG_8499.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490504505863886018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIw1ys8oiI/AAAAAAAAFck/UM082xHKUVk/s1600/IMG_8501.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIw1ys8oiI/AAAAAAAAFck/UM082xHKUVk/s200/IMG_8501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490504596419551778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxAmW-xqI/AAAAAAAAFcs/Hj8TyvBFqzk/s1600/IMG_8502.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxAmW-xqI/AAAAAAAAFcs/Hj8TyvBFqzk/s200/IMG_8502.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490504782084753058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxNAAe7fI/AAAAAAAAFc0/Fbx4fdET6V0/s1600/IMG_8504.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxNAAe7fI/AAAAAAAAFc0/Fbx4fdET6V0/s200/IMG_8504.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490504995128143346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxh5fFkPI/AAAAAAAAFdE/bw9j5y9lh4Q/s1600/IMG_8505.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxh5fFkPI/AAAAAAAAFdE/bw9j5y9lh4Q/s200/IMG_8505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490505354154709234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxtqlUSPI/AAAAAAAAFdM/8KH_qclP6K0/s1600/IMG_8512.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIxtqlUSPI/AAAAAAAAFdM/8KH_qclP6K0/s200/IMG_8512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490505556312738034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIx1TiRVCI/AAAAAAAAFdU/TogqA7Hz8rg/s1600/IMG_8509.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TDIx1TiRVCI/AAAAAAAAFdU/TogqA7Hz8rg/s200/IMG_8509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490505687564899362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />June was pretty jam packed with a lot of fun and great times. Our little boy is just growing up so fast and learning new things everyday. He recently started singing traditional children songs like Pat-a-cake, Twinkle Twinkle, Happy Birthday, Rock-a-bye baby, and Row Your Boat (however, the last line to Row Your Boat has now turned into "life boat down drain" instead of "life is but a dream"!) We love to hear his little voice, especially through the monitor when he sings himself to sleep at night.<br /><br />Until next time, see you all in July!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-38659370954919139512010-05-31T23:24:00.003-04:002010-06-09T15:28:26.030-04:00There is always something to do with a toddler boy in May!The end of May was crazy busy for us! Each week we have our regular play dates one day and Gymboree on another day. In between we keep busy around the house or running errands. Trust me, we are never bored around here! Who in the world could be busy with a toddler boy running around and exploring every corner of the house and yard! Lucas has really grown up in just a short amount of time. He learns things at such an exponential rate that he surprises even us daily. Lucas absolutely loves cars and is determined to learn about all of the ones we see every day. He also enjoys trying new things to make us laugh (like standing on one leg for as long as he can or counting.) He has definitely hit a rough patch when it comes to his eating. Lucas loves pizza, hummus, and fruits; which makes it a little difficult to hide veggies in his food, but we are determined to keep trying. We are so proud of the little man that he is becoming (well, minus the yelling stage that he has hit!)<br /><br />Playgroup a<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_wkddDBZAI/AAAAAAAAFDg/3AantxLgOuU/s1600/IMG_8173.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_wkddDBZAI/AAAAAAAAFDg/3AantxLgOuU/s200/IMG_8173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475291335407789058" border="0" /></a>t Joanne's house was wild this week with 12 moms and kids running around. One advantage of that many moms thought is the amazing assortment of food! However, another great thing happened at playgroup...Lucas and Boris began playing with each other rather than competing over a toy! This is great news for Boris' mom and I because the boys have been so competitive lately.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5o_sVFFEI/AAAAAAAAFFM/-t0C7to47Vs/s1600/IMG_8180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5o_sVFFEI/AAAAAAAAFFM/-t0C7to47Vs/s200/IMG_8180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475929640369722434" border="0" /></a>Later that afternoon, Ben came home early and we headed to the Greenway for a family walk. Along the way, we met up with Mrs. Sindy, Selina and their dog Rocky. Dippy and Rocky had their first introduction and let's just say that Rocky was far better behaved than Dippy.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our concept at Gymboree this week was side by side. It was a little hard for the kids to grasp, but we will keep working on it at home. You would think this would be their favorite concept because they got to be next to each other the entire class! Lucas did his famous move at the end of class by sitting on Olivia's lap and making everyone crack up. Olivia is so good and just lets Lucas sit on her.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qG9FvcyI/AAAAAAAAFFU/C0CdXJU3Cys/s1600/IMG_8185.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qG9FvcyI/AAAAAAAAFFU/C0CdXJU3Cys/s200/IMG_8185.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475930864639505186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qPURbywI/AAAAAAAAFFc/y-jfxnGR16E/s1600/IMG_8188.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qPURbywI/AAAAAAAAFFc/y-jfxnGR16E/s200/IMG_8188.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475931008301517570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qV8nSvAI/AAAAAAAAFFk/h27Ux5TUElM/s1600/IMG_8190.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qV8nSvAI/AAAAAAAAFFk/h27Ux5TUElM/s200/IMG_8190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475931122209831938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qe6XpSUI/AAAAAAAAFFs/23OiR1u0hGc/s1600/IMG_8199.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5qe6XpSUI/AAAAAAAAFFs/23OiR1u0hGc/s200/IMG_8199.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475931276226152770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Later this week, we joined Olivia, Selina and Boris at Catch Air, the indoor inflatable playground that is right around the corner from us. They all love the balloon room which is full of balloons that are pushed around by big air blowers. Another favorite is the huge slide (this is a problem for us moms because we are the ones who have to carry them all the way up to the top by putting our feet on tiny bumps made for children, without falling, and with socks on!) I hope no one videos us making that hike up!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5rUS9DfhI/AAAAAAAAFF0/2uGdPLCj4jw/s1600/IMG_8214.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5rUS9DfhI/AAAAAAAAFF0/2uGdPLCj4jw/s200/IMG_8214.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475932193358577170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5rld8mv-I/AAAAAAAAFF8/S6XVf8TR5dg/s1600/IMG_8236.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5rld8mv-I/AAAAAAAAFF8/S6XVf8TR5dg/s200/IMG_8236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475932488367259618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyW9tJqPEjZaoiz7eUpoRsHuM8cm93q5tdPyCUtVYjeSRqXQj-yvoMjOMPUoYwDYZdJ92yc5UpLpKa9L4O0sA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The next day Lucas, Ben and I went looking for new bedroom furniture. Since we were so close to Grandmama's office, Lucas and I stopped by and joined her for lunch while Ben <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5tEng9INI/AAAAAAAAFGE/Ej2-qvljsOU/s1600/IMG_8245.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_5tEng9INI/AAAAAAAAFGE/Ej2-qvljsOU/s200/IMG_8245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475934123023212754" border="0" /></a>headed back to work. Grandmama walked us around her office and talked to everyone that she works with. Mr. Dennis gave Lucas a UGA golf ball which has quickly turned into a weapon. His office had so much UGA memorabilia that Lucas couldn't even say a word because he was studying everything his eyes focused on. Lucas was super quiet until we went to the warehouse and he got to see a ton of construction vehicles. Mr. Charles let him sit on a fork lift and made it beep for him. Lucas also got to see a bobcat up close and personal which he has not stopped talking about. Before we left, Lucas discovered how much fun it was to go under Grandmama's desk and play. After the tour of the office, we all went to eat Mexican for lunch. After lunch, Lucas refused to go to sleep in the car so we (meaning I) sang nursery rhymes all the way home.<br /><br /><br />That weekend, with the help of all our family and their trucks, we picked up our new bedroom furniture! Thank you Uncle Taylor and Poppie for lifting and hauling the furniture and new mattress, and thank you Grandmama and Pop Pop for watching Lucas all day while we set everything up. The furniture is absolutely beautiful and we LOVE having a king size bed for all of us to snuggle in. The only thing left for me to do in the room is to finish painting 3 more walls; definitely not looking forward to the chore, but can't wait to see the end result!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Ro5LixOI/AAAAAAAAFSI/slgFEhZOMnk/s1600/IMG_5255.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Ro5LixOI/AAAAAAAAFSI/slgFEhZOMnk/s200/IMG_5255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480477928286504162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Rxh8m68I/AAAAAAAAFSQ/DGkwi0Wjdik/s1600/IMG_5258.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Rxh8m68I/AAAAAAAAFSQ/DGkwi0Wjdik/s200/IMG_5258.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480478076668668866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ben left for a few days to go to New York on business, but before he left, we took the time to take Dippy and Lucas to the park for some family playtime. We are working on getting Dippy in better shape so we threw tennis balls for her, but that lazy dog was worn out from the walk down to the park and couldn't even run for them! Lucas enjoyed pushing his wagon around and climbing on all of the equipment. He really wants to be independent while playing, but still calls out for us to, "Help catch Lucas!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6QqzZyroI/AAAAAAAAFRo/wyop2QeQnY0/s1600/IMG_5195.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6QqzZyroI/AAAAAAAAFRo/wyop2QeQnY0/s200/IMG_5195.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480476861583765122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6RDzzn-fI/AAAAAAAAFR4/oG5gEbYUAMU/s1600/IMG_5200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6RDzzn-fI/AAAAAAAAFR4/oG5gEbYUAMU/s200/IMG_5200.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480477291188845042" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />So, Ben left town and Lucas and I enjoyed our first night together in the big bed. He doesn't usually sleep in our bed, but for some reason, he woke up crying and fell fast asleep when I laid him down in bed with me.<br /><br />We are also sooooo excited to announce that we finally SOLD our house! We didn't want to jinx anything so we kept quiet until the closing actually went through. The only downfall to our excitement was that Ben was going to be out of town when we closed so I had to do it, for the first time, alone. To add to my nerves, that morning did not go as planned because Lucas woke up with a fever. Thank goodness he was supposed to be with GiGi while I closed, because I do not know if I could have left him with just anyone since he was sick. GiGi took great care of him and spoiled him rotten! We all hate to see him so sick, but he is such a cuddle-bug when he is not feeling well. Thank you GiGi for watching our sick baby boy and we really enjoyed spending the day with you!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6RZ6MaiOI/AAAAAAAAFSA/W8tiH7XUXSE/s1600/IMG_5252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6RZ6MaiOI/AAAAAAAAFSA/W8tiH7XUXSE/s200/IMG_5252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480477670860556514" border="0" /></a><br />When Lucas woke up the next day, he still had a fever of over 102 and no other symptoms, so I decided to take him to the doctor. Unfortunately, it was also the day for Gymboree, and we hated to miss it! The doctor checked him out and found out that it was his throat. She checked for strep and it came back negative but she said she wouldn't be surprised if she checked in a day or two that it would come back positive. Fortunately for us, it never was strep, but it was a virus. All we could do was wait it out, give him fluids, and pretty much spoil him. He is a trooper and only really had two bad days where he didn't want to do anything. <br /><br />That night, we met up with Ben's parents for dinner because they were going out of town for several days. We h<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6S792ND4I/AAAAAAAAFSo/Nm6_QzFUhMQ/s1600/IMG_8253.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6S792ND4I/AAAAAAAAFSo/Nm6_QzFUhMQ/s200/IMG_8253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480479355468320642" border="0" /></a>ad dinner at Ninja because Lucas loves Japanese soup and we thought it would be good for his throat. While we were at dinner, another family was celebrating a birthday and gave Lucas a great, big, <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">blue</span> cupcake...he was in heaven! What I didn't foresee happening the nex<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6TOJnLqRI/AAAAAAAAFSw/w_Sg1V4VArc/s1600/IMG_8258.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6TOJnLqRI/AAAAAAAAFSw/w_Sg1V4VArc/s200/IMG_8258.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480479667864185106" border="0" /></a>t day came as a great surprise. For all of the moms out there, <span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">BLUE</span> icing equals neon <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">GREEN</span> poop! After talking to the doctor and going online, apparently it is very common and is a result of the blue and red dye they put in it. Well we now all know what NOT to give Lucas!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Memo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Sa0vFz6I/AAAAAAAAFSY/hiFRUd0GMFA/s1600/IMG_5296.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6Sa0vFz6I/AAAAAAAAFSY/hiFRUd0GMFA/s200/IMG_5296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480478786086883234" border="0" /></a>rial Day weekend was packed with family time and being lazy. We really enjoyed Ben being home for three days with us. We started off Friday night at GiGi's house for a delicious family dinner. As a treat, Grandmama and Pop Pop fed Lucas for us since he was being especially difficult when it came to eating. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6ShMClAQI/AAAAAAAAFSg/QTObyQKI1Ic/s1600/IMG_5300.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6ShMClAQI/AAAAAAAAFSg/QTObyQKI1Ic/s200/IMG_5300.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480478895421849858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The next night, Uncle Taylor called us and said he was making his famous hot wings! Since they really are amazing, we jumped at the chance and joined them for dinner. Lucas had a great time running around the house with his toys and playing outside on their new grass.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6TtEi1X2I/AAAAAAAAFS4/I7vHOjLss48/s1600/IMG_5337.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6TtEi1X2I/AAAAAAAAFS4/I7vHOjLss48/s200/IMG_5337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480480199079714658" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6T8Jpd33I/AAAAAAAAFTA/IuFGvghbyhM/s1600/IMG_5328.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6T8Jpd33I/AAAAAAAAFTA/IuFGvghbyhM/s200/IMG_5328.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480480458147749746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The next day, Lucas and I joined Grandmama and did a little shopping at TJ Maxx (which Lucas calls "the mall"). When we got home Lucas had a special treat waiting on him...Pop Pop brought out the four wheeler! Lucas had such a great time riding with Pop Pop up and down the drive way and around the cul-de-sac. It was so bittersweet watching Lucas riding around because he was having such a great time, but he looked like such a grown up little boy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6VH1AdYWI/AAAAAAAAFTI/JC1yA2gmAig/s1600/CIMG0013.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/TA6VH1AdYWI/AAAAAAAAFTI/JC1yA2gmAig/s200/CIMG0013.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480481758277099874" border="0" /></a>We are very anxious for some warm weather, minus the rain! Lucas loves playing outside and he really wants to play at the pool and go down the "big, blu side Daddy" (big, blue slide with Daddy) in our neighborhood. I'll get some pictures posted soon of our new adventures in the summer!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-54972303125504182522010-05-10T00:55:00.000-04:002010-05-25T15:24:51.516-04:00Mother's Day!Since I am a few weeks behind, I will make this brief for all the followers so that I can catch up on some more recent blog posts.<br /><br />We had a play date with a new friend, Emma. Lucas only refers to her as "baby Emma" which is so darn cute! Emma was sleeping when we arrived, so Lucas thought he was being spoiled getting to play with all of her toys by himself. Poor Emma woke up to a room full of visitors and decided that she was staying quiet the rest of the day. She did start to perk up again after a group lunch, which included Lucas' favorite, homemade hummus. Emma was not sure what to think about Lucas, especially since he was acting silly and throwing toys everywhere while trying to impress her! Maybe next play date Emma will be more awake and start showing some more of her personality.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mohaloFxI/AAAAAAAAE4g/4h5ABQ765zA/s1600/IMG_5062.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mohaloFxI/AAAAAAAAE4g/4h5ABQ765zA/s200/IMG_5062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470088514444465938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-momrWnsNI/AAAAAAAAE4o/RgpX2TTGbOg/s1600/IMG_5064.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-momrWnsNI/AAAAAAAAE4o/RgpX2TTGbOg/s200/IMG_5064.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470088604844273874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We also had Gymboree this week and on the way there, Lucas started showing off his new talent of naming cars. I had to pull over to get this much out of him!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyWNUThYvfVdhOP9XCPzNgIwYpl5tMN5pNjr7GVXohQ2nkUo5xPIt3vR014Gk7qc9kqvyN7-qtRK0UyezCLXA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Lucas and Olivia did a great job learning about "push and pull" this week. At the end of every lesson, all of the children are called onto the center of the parachute. I don't know where Lucas got this from, but when he is called over, he runs to find Olivia to sit on her lap! Fortunately, she finds this just as funny as we do, and allows us to capture the moment on film! I am so glad that Lucas has such a close friend.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mrBF6AHOI/AAAAAAAAE4w/uKeESxNSdiU/s1600/IMG_8003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mrBF6AHOI/AAAAAAAAE4w/uKeESxNSdiU/s200/IMG_8003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470091257671851234" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mrjCdapEI/AAAAAAAAE5A/he8TV-Swi6Y/s1600/IMG_8005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mrjCdapEI/AAAAAAAAE5A/he8TV-Swi6Y/s200/IMG_8005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470091840862200898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday afternoon, Ben got home from work early and suggested we go to the park. Lucas had a great time riding on his new tricycle and playing on all of the outdoor equipment. After the park, we decided to splurge and go out to eat Mexican. Lucas was in such a great mood from all of the attention from daddy. After dinner, we stopped by Shawn and Dylan's house to say hi to everyone. Lucas was shown his first magic trick by Mr. Daugherty, and I hope it didn't scar him too badly. At first he looked around for the hidden piece of paper and then he just decided it was too risky to get close to him so he stayed far away.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6CEY91QI/AAAAAAAAE9s/s1WweZvF0Jg/s1600/IMG_8042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6CEY91QI/AAAAAAAAE9s/s1WweZvF0Jg/s200/IMG_8042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470459610840028418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6P7Mnl1I/AAAAAAAAE94/3BcoIJ1B3ws/s1600/IMG_8063.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6P7Mnl1I/AAAAAAAAE94/3BcoIJ1B3ws/s200/IMG_8063.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470459848890488658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friday morning, we met up with a few other mommies and went for a walk. Lucas and Olivia had such a good time playing and screaming with each other on this walk. On the video below, they each took turns screaming or laughing at each other. It's a good thing we are out in the open and around other moms!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6os_rfkI/AAAAAAAAE-A/cJlxNNrywhg/s1600/IMG_8068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r6os_rfkI/AAAAAAAAE-A/cJlxNNrywhg/s200/IMG_8068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470460274574851650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_wYGHslDRI/AAAAAAAAFDE/6sQNZasA3Ts/s1600/HPIM2797.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S_wYGHslDRI/AAAAAAAAFDE/6sQNZasA3Ts/s200/HPIM2797.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475277740399987986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwqrw2hAyJ4mSU8oJMCQT_RDrAU_6Mb3si-eue8btydl1iWtAFG7ORv-MU0Hg7GfLA9PvFyTPeFMyNEsJpyDA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div>Later that night we all celebrated Aunt Brooke's birthday at The Cheesecake Factory. Lucas enjoyed entertaining us all by putting on Pop's sunglasses. The food was absolutely wonderful and Lucas ate a pretty good dinner. After dinner was of course, the best part of the meal, where we all got different cheesecakes. Lucas liked the cheesecakes, but definitely loved the whipped cream. He decided he needed to be a little bit different and eat the whipped cream by dipping his school bus in it first.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r65XyY6tI/AAAAAAAAE-I/q25X4p5cYZg/s1600/IMG_8074.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r65XyY6tI/AAAAAAAAE-I/q25X4p5cYZg/s200/IMG_8074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470460560939739858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7PT0BqOI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/hofG1gC27fM/s1600/IMG_8100.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7PT0BqOI/AAAAAAAAE-Q/hofG1gC27fM/s200/IMG_8100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470460937829984482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7a-kgUII/AAAAAAAAE-Y/1xjC3n41FJE/s1600/IMG_8082.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7a-kgUII/AAAAAAAAE-Y/1xjC3n41FJE/s200/IMG_8082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470461138286170242" border="0" /></a>Ben started off this Mother's Day weekend right when he came home with tickets to the Zac Brown Band concert. My parents where such a help and they watched Lucas overnight so that we could enjoy the concert. Uncle Taylor and Matt joined us at the concert where we all had such a great time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7pfndyJI/AAAAAAAAE-g/KPbV1O09q0A/s1600/IMG_8133.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r7pfndyJI/AAAAAAAAE-g/KPbV1O09q0A/s200/IMG_8133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470461387675125906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r74pyyQSI/AAAAAAAAE-o/oYO5wsygThs/s1600/IMG_8142.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-r74pyyQSI/AAAAAAAAE-o/oYO5wsygThs/s200/IMG_8142.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470461648104997154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Mother's Day, Ben and I woke up early to head over and pick up little man at my parent's house. Before we left, Ben let me open my present, and surprised me with a kit of 28 new lens filters for my Canon Eos XSi! I am so excited to start using them but am a little overwhelmed about learning it all! I am thinking about taking a photography class sometime this summer so I can pick up a few more photography tips.<br />When we got to my parents house, we hung out awhile for some pictures and then headed back home for lunch and a nap. After the nap, Ben's parents came over and we all went back over to my parent's house for a big family Mother's Day meal. It was a lot of driving for us, but definitely worth it!<br />Here are the pictures below...<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-de.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949638080734&site=widget-de.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638080734&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-de.slide.com/p1/3026418949638080734/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638080734&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-de.slide.com/p2/3026418949638080734/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949638080734&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-de.slide.com/p4/3026418949638080734/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />I had such a great Mother's Day and am so fortunate to not only have a great mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law, but also to have such a great group of mom's around me.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-80926682201444364672010-05-02T23:52:00.004-04:002010-05-11T14:55:05.638-04:00A boy that likes trucks, motorcylces and bikes!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x4w2GviXI/AAAAAAAAEjY/JBq7O7gOUnk/s1600/IMG_7954.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x4w2GviXI/AAAAAAAAEjY/JBq7O7gOUnk/s200/IMG_7954.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466376828273789298" border="0" /></a>Ben and I have started walking on the new Greenway trail that is down the road in the evenings. One day, we joined Shawn and Dylan for a walk and also ran into Shawn's sister Lisa. Lisa's little boy Aidan fascinates Lucas and always makes him laugh. He even allowed Lucas to ride on his bike for a few minutes. Lucas thought he was hot stuff and loved every minute on the bike!<br /><br />We now have absolute proof that Lucas is Ben's child...he loves playing in wires! We bought a new entertainment center and needed to re-paint the wall so Ben took all of the wires out to put them in the new tv stand, but Lucas found them first and got busy organizing them his way!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5C_NevBI/AAAAAAAAEjg/Xc_Yyot4XiE/s1600/IMG_4676.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5C_NevBI/AAAAAAAAEjg/Xc_Yyot4XiE/s200/IMG_4676.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466377139955612690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-md7PdsJ0I/AAAAAAAAE1g/Q7x7rMLXir8/s1600/IMG_4935.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-md7PdsJ0I/AAAAAAAAE1g/Q7x7rMLXir8/s200/IMG_4935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470076863507081026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lucas is obsessed with cars and motorcycles so we got really excited when we arrived at GiGi's house one day and her neighbor, Mr. Phil, was about to take a motorcycle ride. He was so kind and allowed Lucas to sit on the motorcycle; but unfortunately, Lucas freaked out and only wanted to look at it from a distance and while someone was holding him. I feel a lot better now knowing that Lucas is scared of a dangerous toy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5Ub4yEaI/AAAAAAAAEjo/2_jzgJSMHeQ/s1600/IMG_4684.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5Ub4yEaI/AAAAAAAAEjo/2_jzgJSMHeQ/s200/IMG_4684.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466377439711203746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5d-1Tp_I/AAAAAAAAEjw/cA_287nsi2g/s1600/IMG_4688.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5d-1Tp_I/AAAAAAAAEjw/cA_287nsi2g/s200/IMG_4688.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466377603710691314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5zeIkFoI/AAAAAAAAEj4/Kw7Ir3t45ZA/s1600/IMG_4717.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x5zeIkFoI/AAAAAAAAEj4/Kw7Ir3t45ZA/s200/IMG_4717.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466377972890211970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x54UclTPI/AAAAAAAAEkA/p8HrT2yDjV0/s1600/IMG_4752.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x54UclTPI/AAAAAAAAEkA/p8HrT2yDjV0/s200/IMG_4752.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466378056189168882" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Daddy and Lucas went to the store while I got to cook in peace and quiet! When they came back, Lucas had a cookie monster treat that he devoured after his dinner!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x6KAeL3HI/AAAAAAAAEkI/TZxA6267_T8/s1600/IMG_4806.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x6KAeL3HI/AAAAAAAAEkI/TZxA6267_T8/s200/IMG_4806.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466378360064826482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x6P30YtsI/AAAAAAAAEkQ/UwFnBQRYA1s/s1600/IMG_4808.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x6P30YtsI/AAAAAAAAEkQ/UwFnBQRYA1s/s200/IMG_4808.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466378460821239490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Gymboree the other day was even better when after class, we went to Taco Mac with Olivia and Mrs. Sam. Olivia got to sit in a booster seat for the first time while Lucas grossed everyone out by dipping his Oreo in cheese dip. The more we all laughed at him, the faster he dipped! After lunch, Olivia made it clear that she was not leaving until she got to play on the "beep-beep" which is the arcade car game. Both kids had a blast playing and finished the lunch date with a group potty event!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x8xkOHizI/AAAAAAAAEl0/a8sKj2TIw6Q/s1600/IMG_7972.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x8xkOHizI/AAAAAAAAEl0/a8sKj2TIw6Q/s200/IMG_7972.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466381238699264818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x8shGa0cI/AAAAAAAAElo/ColkUgkBfbQ/s1600/IMG_7958.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9x8shGa0cI/AAAAAAAAElo/ColkUgkBfbQ/s200/IMG_7958.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466381151962321346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzhl-DZn0X69GpjX0UhTDyPasLQw2bKcNLZ3UbEM_GyCtTOMpsAQ1DTUuEBQdN2XKjxDHYtJzvMl-DAzi0mOA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Since MiMi was out of town visiting her mom in Arizona, Pop's came over and hung out with us for awhile. We all went to CiCi's for lunch and then Lucas got to ride back to our house in Pop's truck. When we got home, Lucas took Pop's outside to run around and play on the slide.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mfvPOln4I/AAAAAAAAE14/0nmPFAEwBOM/s1600/IMG_4870.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mfvPOln4I/AAAAAAAAE14/0nmPFAEwBOM/s200/IMG_4870.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470078856308563842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mf5v04XwI/AAAAAAAAE2A/rnYVkyZYBzQ/s1600/IMG_4901.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mf5v04XwI/AAAAAAAAE2A/rnYVkyZYBzQ/s200/IMG_4901.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470079036857802498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Later that night, we headed over to my parent's house to see Uncle Taylor and his best friend Stephen who was in town for the night. Stephen has had some health problems that scared us all so we couldn't wait to see him and give him a big hug! We hung around for a while at the house and admired my parent's new landscaping and then headed out to dinner. Stephen's dad, Mr. Jim, shocked Lucas at dinner when he handed Lucas his phone and let Lucas play with it. Obviously, Lucas fell in love with him and sat next to him when he ate. We were even invited to go to Charleston and stay at their new house for a visit, which we cannot wait to plan!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-meOhajRzI/AAAAAAAAE1o/uxDgeqxLpos/s1600/IMG_4956.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-meOhajRzI/AAAAAAAAE1o/uxDgeqxLpos/s200/IMG_4956.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470077194743269170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-meXyTIYSI/AAAAAAAAE1w/px35Abqx-fE/s1600/IMG_4969.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-meXyTIYSI/AAAAAAAAE1w/px35Abqx-fE/s200/IMG_4969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470077353894371618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This weekend we also headed out to some garage sales to get outside play toys for Lucas. We found an adorable tricycle that had a parent handle to help steer. Lucas really likes to ring the little bell and ride on it so we took it with us to GiGi's house for dinner. We all took turns pushing him, but honestly, he is still happier just pushing it himself. I'm sure one day he will want to ride around on something, but for now, he just prefers to push!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-micTm1tNI/AAAAAAAAE2I/JslyplCkTU0/s1600/IMG_5008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-micTm1tNI/AAAAAAAAE2I/JslyplCkTU0/s200/IMG_5008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470081829601391826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-minTuiCrI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/-9oT3wEC3VE/s1600/IMG_5018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-minTuiCrI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/-9oT3wEC3VE/s200/IMG_5018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470082018612218546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It was also a bittersweet day for Uncle Taylor and Lucas because Uncle Taylor is selling his "big" truck and it will be the last time that Lucas sees it. Lucas took the opportunity to go for a ride around the neighborhood in Daddy's lap and "drive" it one last time.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mnAonFFJI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/DYd02VdGNG0/s1600/IMG_5044.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mnAonFFJI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/DYd02VdGNG0/s200/IMG_5044.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470086851761345682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mnJGIGdiI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/v2Vi6AfL0xU/s1600/IMG_5056.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S-mnJGIGdiI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/v2Vi6AfL0xU/s200/IMG_5056.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470086997123429922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My little jokester kept me entertained in the car the other day while we were waiting on Daddy to fill up the propane tank. He has learned how to say "sweetheart" and likes to joke around about his mommy and Olivia being his sweetheart! His sense of humor makes Ben and I laugh out loud at night reminiscing of what he has said or done during the day.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwDjzSK2zDJKodAql06sE7KE1v9xUQkez4_fmENJzvBBE2MOQKIhgoqDkkb0TtkPWqPJjzDNzWY6WUoiu4-xA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br />On a side note, Lucas has definitely mastered the concept of what a Jeep, Tahoe, and Hummer are. His new discovery is the Honda and questions me daily about if the car he just saw is is Honda or not. Lucas is definitely a boy with the love of cars! At night, he requests either a car or a tool (mostly the screwdriver) to be in bed with him.<br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-25435912207689789642010-04-25T14:16:00.024-04:002010-05-01T14:42:50.344-04:00New truck, gymboree and a birthday party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHR0ldsJI/AAAAAAAAEbM/dIAOh306im0/s1600/IMG_7897.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHR0ldsJI/AAAAAAAAEbM/dIAOh306im0/s200/IMG_7897.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464140988150558866" border="0" /></a><br />We had a nice surprise on Saturday when Uncle Taylor and Grandmama came over. To add to the excitement, Uncle Taylor drove his new truck that Lucas has not stopped talking about! We all went to Chepe's for dinner where Lucas devoured a cheese dip and Grandmama and I devoured some mango margaritas!<br /><br /><br />On Sunday, we went to the mall to get Lucas some outfits from Gymboree. While I shopped, Daddy took Lucas for a train ride around the mall and then stopped off so Lucas could get on a few of the toys.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHl1YGxnI/AAAAAAAAEbU/Hogt4tZXVDg/s1600/IMG_7903.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHl1YGxnI/AAAAAAAAEbU/Hogt4tZXVDg/s200/IMG_7903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464141331960350322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHv7KpErI/AAAAAAAAEbc/zZJ8zfDKuio/s1600/IMG_7904.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SHv7KpErI/AAAAAAAAEbc/zZJ8zfDKuio/s200/IMG_7904.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464141505313182386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a very busy and fun Tuesday this week. First, in the morning where we had playgroup over at Mrs. Alisha and Tyler's house. Lucas and Olivia had a great time running around with play golf clubs and Sam and I had a fun time chasing after them before the clubs became a weapon! We then headed down to GiGi's house while Lucas took a short nap in the car. GiGi jumped in our car (Mrs. Kathy followed in her "Hon...Da" as Lucas calls it) and went to watch a softball game at Kennesaw State University where we got to watch cousin Brianna pitch for mommy's favorite school, Georgia Southern!! Lucas was thrilled to see Uncle Sonny, Aunt Janet and Mrs. Lisa from Winder. We haven't seen them in so long and Lucas really got used to hanging out with them while Trinity had her chemo at UGA a few months ago. Lucas did absolutely amazing during the two games and charmed everyone around him. I couldn't believe how well-behaved he was! During the second game, Grandmama arrived to see everyone and then we all went to dinner at Fudruckers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIAkmyVxI/AAAAAAAAEbk/rWaeB9bR2j0/s1600/IMG_7915.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIAkmyVxI/AAAAAAAAEbk/rWaeB9bR2j0/s200/IMG_7915.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464141791314990866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJcfiBdjI/AAAAAAAAEcM/saLRJZ0xr8U/s1600/IMG_7912.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJcfiBdjI/AAAAAAAAEcM/saLRJZ0xr8U/s200/IMG_7912.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464143370500798002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Gymboree was special this week because Daddy surprised us and took off work to come play. I don't know who was more excited, Lucas or Olivia?! She was so happy that he was there, she followed him around yelling out "Hi, Hi." Both children did great joining in this week's activities; however, Lucas was a little quiet for some reason. I'm so glad that you got to join us this week Daddy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIRcg_CTI/AAAAAAAAEbs/GCf9OgP0NLI/s1600/IMG_7921.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIRcg_CTI/AAAAAAAAEbs/GCf9OgP0NLI/s200/IMG_7921.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464142081200949554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIYiy1u8I/AAAAAAAAEb0/YLKjCF0zhgI/s1600/IMG_7923.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIYiy1u8I/AAAAAAAAEb0/YLKjCF0zhgI/s200/IMG_7923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464142203145534402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIlQufKvI/AAAAAAAAEb8/I7rQmTeadf8/s1600/IMG_7938.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SIlQufKvI/AAAAAAAAEb8/I7rQmTeadf8/s200/IMG_7938.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464142421633739506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJKlpmZBI/AAAAAAAAEcE/JTapeOvuYqQ/s1600/IMG_7951.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJKlpmZBI/AAAAAAAAEcE/JTapeOvuYqQ/s200/IMG_7951.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464143062905545746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyVO6HfCLv5pFvXGq2yzCpuope7dmvjIfDbzaPEELRRcy6Dlx2o__QRwQhYiVAH8TQw35gq4dLADW-IgXUf_w' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We also had a special surprise Thursday afternoon when Grandmama stopped by our house after a work event. Lucas loved seeing her when he woke up from his nap! After a failed attempt to get him to eat a snack, we gave in and headed outside. Lucas was pampered and enjoyed full attention from Grandmama who let him do whatever he wanted.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJzPFVygI/AAAAAAAAEcU/uwYEfB3vMbM/s1600/IMG_4463.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SJzPFVygI/AAAAAAAAEcU/uwYEfB3vMbM/s200/IMG_4463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464143761222519298" border="0" /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKMLJ97jI/AAAAAAAAEcc/Yke9GPh4MZw/s1600/IMG_4473.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKMLJ97jI/AAAAAAAAEcc/Yke9GPh4MZw/s200/IMG_4473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464144189664914994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKzuwWZcI/AAAAAAAAEcs/WMqcdykla6I/s1600/IMG_4476.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKzuwWZcI/AAAAAAAAEcs/WMqcdykla6I/s200/IMG_4476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464144869236041154" border="0" /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SLBqIVP3I/AAAAAAAAEc0/raqTTBl0pEk/s1600/IMG_4545.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SLBqIVP3I/AAAAAAAAEc0/raqTTBl0pEk/s200/IMG_4545.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464145108512620402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">It also happened to be Earth Day and Lucas showed off his shirt to everyone who would look at him. He would randomly tell people to "Re-dI-dol" which means "Recycle". So Happy Earth Day everyone!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKkt7CUqI/AAAAAAAAEck/c_wTpOZCwus/s1600/IMG_4511.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SKkt7CUqI/AAAAAAAAEck/c_wTpOZCwus/s200/IMG_4511.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464144611314389666" border="0" /></a>The rainy Saturday postponed our plans to go to another Touch-A-Truck event, but we did get to enjoy a nice birthday party instead. Some friends from our old small group had a very special First birthday party for baby Emma. I will never forget when Michelle found out she was pregnant because it was on the day that Lucas was born!<br /><br />Lucas enjoyed the party and got to play with some of the children that he has not seen since we were in small group with the parents. Lucas played with Joshua, who is a few months older, and the boys had a great time pushing all of Emma's new push toys around the house. He also finally got to meet baby Joseph who is 7 months old and has beautiful blue eyes and an adorable smile. Before we left the party, Michelle and I thought it would be cute to get all of the children together on the couch for our traditional kid's picture. I was really surprised at how well all of the children did, especially with that many and of different ages! For some reason, Lucas found one little boy to sit next to and lean on. As a mom, I found it absolutely adorable; however, the little boy was not quite sure what to think of Lucas all over him!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SLX4OmKCI/AAAAAAAAEc8/jG5Sl2gTmoc/s1600/IMG_4559.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SLX4OmKCI/AAAAAAAAEc8/jG5Sl2gTmoc/s200/IMG_4559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464145490254112802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SL0ji7s3I/AAAAAAAAEdE/9yQ1MBkPrG0/s1600/IMG_4660.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SL0ji7s3I/AAAAAAAAEdE/9yQ1MBkPrG0/s200/IMG_4660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464145982918472562" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SMD4vZI8I/AAAAAAAAEdM/mtBxWU7U4UM/s1600/IMG_4657.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SMD4vZI8I/AAAAAAAAEdM/mtBxWU7U4UM/s200/IMG_4657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464146246305915842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SMfTn_aXI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Jw76wGGPTz0/s1600/IMG_4604.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SMfTn_aXI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Jw76wGGPTz0/s200/IMG_4604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464146717379094898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SM0LevkhI/AAAAAAAAEdc/yshXmmLNYxo/s1600/IMG_4652.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SM0LevkhI/AAAAAAAAEdc/yshXmmLNYxo/s200/IMG_4652.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464147075970077202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SNDqAPMeI/AAAAAAAAEdk/J8lKaJEg3jQ/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9SNDqAPMeI/AAAAAAAAEdk/J8lKaJEg3jQ/s200/IMG_4655.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464147341861663202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a wonderful time at the party Justin and Michelle! Happy Birthday Emma!<br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-81871142450856783072010-04-11T15:19:00.000-04:002010-04-25T09:07:33.464-04:00A lot of fun...especially with OliviaI feel like the beginning of this blog post is nothing but Olivia and Lucas! Those two are so close and are just too darn cute for words sometimes.<br /><br />Our usual routine around here has been playing outside from about 4-6:30 everyday. Lucas wants to 'feel' very independent lately and wakes up from his nap and wants to help pick out his snack. We pack up and then head outside with snacks and toys.<br /><br />Tuesday afternoon, Olivia and Mrs. Sam (her name is now inter-changable from "Nam" to "Ham") stopped by after their walk and joined us in the backyard. Since we already saw each other at playgroup earlier that morning, they were all jokes and were holding nothing back! They began playing in the sand and water table and Lucas showed Olivia how to dunk her head in the water.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yyzyYlCAI/AAAAAAAAELY/-d2TjY-j3Kw/s1600/IMG_4289.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yyzyYlCAI/AAAAAAAAELY/-d2TjY-j3Kw/s200/IMG_4289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461937050861504514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yy-szDhlI/AAAAAAAAELg/g4wioEwZs00/s1600/IMG_4357.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yy-szDhlI/AAAAAAAAELg/g4wioEwZs00/s200/IMG_4357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461937238340503122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzGcKYO-I/AAAAAAAAELo/8vYfQanmho4/s1600/IMG_4382.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzGcKYO-I/AAAAAAAAELo/8vYfQanmho4/s200/IMG_4382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461937371313880034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzNxH-EZI/AAAAAAAAELw/pcMB1kSKmBs/s1600/IMG_4375.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzNxH-EZI/AAAAAAAAELw/pcMB1kSKmBs/s200/IMG_4375.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461937497200005522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Next, Olivia started messing with Lucas by putting sand on her hand and then walking around the table to rub it on his arm. She was laughing and he was yelling (note the picture on the right)!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzo-MQ8jI/AAAAAAAAEL4/6yIhZKFjgL0/s1600/IMG_4311.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzo-MQ8jI/AAAAAAAAEL4/6yIhZKFjgL0/s200/IMG_4311.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461937964564148786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzz4VwSCI/AAAAAAAAEMA/2qKGmNIQkJw/s1600/IMG_4330.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8yzz4VwSCI/AAAAAAAAEMA/2qKGmNIQkJw/s200/IMG_4330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461938151971899426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Towards the end of their fun, they both took turns in the car and the one not in the car would come up and mess with the one "driving."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8y0Hs3-PzI/AAAAAAAAEMI/qPOnjkR3q6c/s1600/IMG_4347.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8y0Hs3-PzI/AAAAAAAAEMI/qPOnjkR3q6c/s200/IMG_4347.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461938492491579186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8y0W4bo5JI/AAAAAAAAEMQ/1DVYC-lezfM/s1600/IMG_4353.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8y0W4bo5JI/AAAAAAAAEMQ/1DVYC-lezfM/s200/IMG_4353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461938753292002450" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sam and I were in hysterics at how funny the kiddos were. We have never seen them "messing" with each other so much!<br /><br />Later that week, we met up with Mrs. Sam and Olivia at Gymboree. Lucas really likes our instructor Mrs. Michelle and was fascinated watching her teach the new concepts, high and low. Ever since our class, Lucas has demonstrated that he has mastered the concept of high and low by saying it several times a day. Upstairs he will yell "up high" and when we come down, he yells "down low." It is quite amazing how much he can pick up and learn at such a young age!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z9pDYG4LI/AAAAAAAAEM4/mWtASrAL4io/s1600/IMG_7843.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z9pDYG4LI/AAAAAAAAEM4/mWtASrAL4io/s200/IMG_7843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462019329816453298" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z9wVTU_aI/AAAAAAAAENA/MwX41zj4g1U/s1600/HPIM2633.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z9wVTU_aI/AAAAAAAAENA/MwX41zj4g1U/s200/HPIM2633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462019454887329186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z-D3VrCmI/AAAAAAAAENI/u76fdMfVgkQ/s1600/IMG_7831.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z-D3VrCmI/AAAAAAAAENI/u76fdMfVgkQ/s200/IMG_7831.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462019790441482850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z-K4e_QGI/AAAAAAAAENQ/pN5Xizdzm4g/s1600/IMG_7850.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S8z-K4e_QGI/AAAAAAAAENQ/pN5Xizdzm4g/s200/IMG_7850.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462019911008075874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is a short video from Gymboree. The end of class is Lucas' favorite time because we all get together and sing. The first song is about bubbles and <span style="font-style: italic;">normally</span> Lucas would be singing and patting like everyone else. However, today an older girl was in the class and he was mesmerized by her singing! Watch his "moves" as he tries to get her attention...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxyQqxT6xdN0LcZQWqvNoNor_vT2RmfZ9Aj47RGAkdk1Z_6ozj2W5mWtUzc4_XRUoXJUJTTcRTo6wzxoten0A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Friday morning we had an unexpected call from Mrs. Alisha and Tyler who were going to the park and invited Mrs. Sam, Olivia, and us. We went to a new park in a family fun center where everything was family oriented, including the surrounding restaurants. One of the most amazing aspects of the park was that it seemed like it was built for toddlers! While I was walking around, I saw a sign that said the park was part of the Wade Foundation which helps create environments where children with special needs can play with other children. It immediately touched my heart and has become our new favorite park.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80AFhWQDhI/AAAAAAAAENY/JefBIDtRbmE/s1600/IMG_7852.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80AFhWQDhI/AAAAAAAAENY/JefBIDtRbmE/s200/IMG_7852.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462022017921322514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80ARbFdanI/AAAAAAAAENg/nAIdpL_oU2c/s1600/IMG_7858.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80ARbFdanI/AAAAAAAAENg/nAIdpL_oU2c/s200/IMG_7858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462022222398712434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80A8v4_8NI/AAAAAAAAEOM/3h4-pYggHQc/s1600/IMG_7860.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80A8v4_8NI/AAAAAAAAEOM/3h4-pYggHQc/s200/IMG_7860.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462022966717968594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80BQ77y4KI/AAAAAAAAEOU/bpeEj6LbLi4/s1600/IMG_7865.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80BQ77y4KI/AAAAAAAAEOU/bpeEj6LbLi4/s200/IMG_7865.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462023313548304546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After playing at the park, we all went to a burger restaurant and had lunch. Lucas and Olivia took a moment before we ate to "drive" a car together.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyA0SD9-EJmHHgzVrjarG5Us41mQjrEw8qcxi9KTpMxqobJqyzEW6Gam9LAQ93scEozBR3WzA4TQIw4uR8CiA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Friday afternoon, we all had a scare when Grandmama was put in the hospital for heart testing. I'm jumping ahead, but thank goodness, she is alright. Poor Grandmama has also been suffering for weeks with a cold that just won't go away. Lucas says to get better soon Grandmama!<br /><br />Lucas was kind of cranky the rest of the day, so our dinner plans of going out were postponed and we had a pizza dinner up at the Wheeler's house instead. While we were there, Lucas found a rake that was just his size and decided to do a little gardening. And of course, we had our traditional ride on the "mow."<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80DFzlZolI/AAAAAAAAEOo/oiS14Krw1Vg/s1600/IMG_4415.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80DFzlZolI/AAAAAAAAEOo/oiS14Krw1Vg/s200/IMG_4415.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462025321351586386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80DWtbI_-I/AAAAAAAAEOw/ORHuwSicTjg/s1600/IMG_4443.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S80DWtbI_-I/AAAAAAAAEOw/ORHuwSicTjg/s200/IMG_4443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462025611755716578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our weekend plans were put on hold since Lucas was supposed to have a sleepover at Pop-Pop's house, but since Grandmama was still in the hospital, we were not sure what was going to happen. Fortunately, Grandmama and GiGi were determined to see Lucas and our weekend plans were not interrupted.<br /><br />Saturday afternoon, we headed down to GiGi's house to drop off Lucas for dinner and then a sleepover at Pop Pop's house. Ben and I headed out for a night of fun at the Alan Jackson concert at the Verizon Amphitheater. Ben gets great tickets from his office including VIP parking and access to the Cadillac Club. We met an old friend and his girlfriend there and gave them extra tickets to come up and sit with us, 20 rows from the stage! We had a great time getting out and really enjoyed the concert.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9Q50z5AYfI/AAAAAAAAEaU/pZAz5KBkF1k/s1600/IMG_7891.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9Q50z5AYfI/AAAAAAAAEaU/pZAz5KBkF1k/s200/IMG_7891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464055827352543730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9Q56Hf5rTI/AAAAAAAAEac/9kuMKmEd5bo/s1600/IMG_7892.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S9Q56Hf5rTI/AAAAAAAAEac/9kuMKmEd5bo/s200/IMG_7892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464055918515301682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The next morning, we pampered ourselves and headed to Chateau Elan for a couples massage that was Ben's birthday present from me. We had such a wonderful time being pampered and walking around in a robe all day. When the relaxation time came to an end, we headed over to pick up Lucas. It never fails that when we are away from our little man, even for a night, we are always so anxious to get our arms around him!<br /><br />I know that everyone thinks their child is amazing, but our little man is so darn cute and funny! He is just full of laughs and jokes lately. He is also talking like crazy and shocks us everyday when he puts sentences together. We are so happy and couldn't imagine life any other way!<br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-65764485827735891852010-04-04T23:18:00.001-04:002010-04-09T16:01:29.113-04:00Daddy's Birthday and Easter Festivities<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /><br />Happy Birthday Daddy!</span></span></span><br /></div><br />Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you and wish that you didn't have to work all day in Atlanta on your birthday. The picture below is of the card that Lucas gave Ben for his birthday. Lucas honestly helped me glue every inch of his birthday card. Glue was EVERYWHERE!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S748wRztL3I/AAAAAAAAD5I/zsV08eum8WA/s1600/IMG_3496.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S748wRztL3I/AAAAAAAAD5I/zsV08eum8WA/s200/IMG_3496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457866598531280754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">While Daddy was at work, </span>Lucas and I headed out to Gymboree. I didn't have my camera so Mrs. Sam took all of the pictures. Thanks for being on top of it today Sam!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7467ucQ1cI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/zNTZq_CCo3g/s1600/HPIM2549.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7467ucQ1cI/AAAAAAAAD4Q/zNTZq_CCo3g/s200/HPIM2549.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457864596172887490" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S746_KCJiTI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/ecE3n0yIu8k/s1600/HPIM2556.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S746_KCJiTI/AAAAAAAAD4Y/ecE3n0yIu8k/s200/HPIM2556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457864655119157554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747Hy9VHuI/AAAAAAAAD4g/-UqumE5ltD8/s1600/HPIM2563.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747Hy9VHuI/AAAAAAAAD4g/-UqumE5ltD8/s200/HPIM2563.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457864803543752418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747bTul0UI/AAAAAAAAD4o/XUpHXsmzNUM/s1600/HPIM2564.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747bTul0UI/AAAAAAAAD4o/XUpHXsmzNUM/s200/HPIM2564.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457865138757816642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747qkTT3bI/AAAAAAAAD4w/ok_6QKB0fDk/s1600/HPIM2570.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747qkTT3bI/AAAAAAAAD4w/ok_6QKB0fDk/s200/HPIM2570.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457865400904834482" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747-CzthgI/AAAAAAAAD5A/bJ7FKrWgaDA/s1600/HPIM2579.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S747-CzthgI/AAAAAAAAD5A/bJ7FKrWgaDA/s200/HPIM2579.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457865735511311874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For dinner, MiMi and Pops came down and we all went to eat at Sushi Nami in Alpharetta. We tried some new kinds of sushi and had a great dinner. For dessert, we headed back to the house where we enjoyed a yummy Dairy Queen birthday cake. Lucas tried really hard to help Daddy blow out the candle. We also took a few minutes to look at some baby pictures of Daddy, it is amazing to see the resemblance between Ben and Lucas!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lQo-vcHI/AAAAAAAAD5o/7XA-Pdg3a04/s1600/IMG_3534.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lQo-vcHI/AAAAAAAAD5o/7XA-Pdg3a04/s200/IMG_3534.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458192609949216882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lXw35-7I/AAAAAAAAD5w/0tQbjppFH2w/s1600/IMG_3536.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lXw35-7I/AAAAAAAAD5w/0tQbjppFH2w/s200/IMG_3536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458192732327115698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lnnhGXBI/AAAAAAAAD54/QpsgiBa3_HE/s1600/IMG_3539.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lnnhGXBI/AAAAAAAAD54/QpsgiBa3_HE/s200/IMG_3539.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458193004693445650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lyvHvaCI/AAAAAAAAD6A/Bqa5E0ee_NQ/s1600/IMG_3546.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79lyvHvaCI/AAAAAAAAD6A/Bqa5E0ee_NQ/s200/IMG_3546.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458193195713128482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Here is Lucas happily eating cake.... and then watching us put the cake back in the freezer!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79mIB-l2WI/AAAAAAAAD6I/ByYT4ZRXJCQ/s1600/IMG_3572.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79mIB-l2WI/AAAAAAAAD6I/ByYT4ZRXJCQ/s200/IMG_3572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458193561552279906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79mb_BX7WI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/qi02nJVDV_M/s1600/IMG_3578.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79mb_BX7WI/AAAAAAAAD6Q/qi02nJVDV_M/s200/IMG_3578.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458193904356027746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Since Ben had to work on his birthday, we tried to have a nice family day on Friday when Ben was at home with us for Good Friday. We packed up and headed to Sims Lake Park for a picnic lunch. While we were there we also fed the ducks and played on the playground. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera at home so we will have to go back another day for a photo shoot.<br /><br />We made Saturday another family fun day when we headed down to Zoo Atlanta. Lucas loved watching all of the animals and recognizing them from his flashcards and books.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79q9kJ3pDI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/3btt7sZr-IA/s1600/IMG_3593.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79q9kJ3pDI/AAAAAAAAD6Y/3btt7sZr-IA/s200/IMG_3593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458198879305966642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79rPvcyEyI/AAAAAAAAD6g/po1Qwa1rL3o/s1600/IMG_3598.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79rPvcyEyI/AAAAAAAAD6g/po1Qwa1rL3o/s200/IMG_3598.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458199191575728930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While we were there we got to watch the gorillas do an Easter egg hunt! We happened to walk up a few minutes before and got a great spot to see the zookeepers put out the jello eggs. A few minutes later, they released the gorillas and they all ran around grunting and eating the eggs. Lucas was just mesmerized by it all! One gorilla was particularly funny and while waiting, he sat there with his hand up to his ear pretending to be on the phone! Before we left the gorilla exhibit we tried to get a picture of Lucas sitting on the bronze Willie B statue, but you can see by the picture how well that turned out!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79r-Gm0PZI/AAAAAAAAD64/ItBvTE99fEQ/s1600/IMG_3657.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79r-Gm0PZI/AAAAAAAAD64/ItBvTE99fEQ/s200/IMG_3657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458199988065811858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79r37CukWI/AAAAAAAAD6w/8nJLwD8LDFs/s1600/IMG_3602.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79r37CukWI/AAAAAAAAD6w/8nJLwD8LDFs/s200/IMG_3602.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458199881882440034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I think his favorite part of the entire day was getting to ride around the zoo on the train! Whenever we mention the zoo, he yells "Choo-Choo!" We all had such a great day at the zoo and can't wait to go back! I'm sure Lucas wouldn't mind riding the train again either!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79sYRZYqzI/AAAAAAAAD7A/p7GJxB1XjTU/s1600/IMG_3701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79sYRZYqzI/AAAAAAAAD7A/p7GJxB1XjTU/s200/IMG_3701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458200437638867762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79sf57yDDI/AAAAAAAAD7I/KKYtTEi5P3E/s1600/IMG_3703.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79sf57yDDI/AAAAAAAAD7I/KKYtTEi5P3E/s200/IMG_3703.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458200568779639858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday night felt almost like Christmas around here as we were preparing for the Easter Bunny! Ben and I talked about our family traditions and decided which old and new ones we were going to use with Lucas. The first "new" tradition we did was similar to a Christmas one. We set out milk and carrots for the Easter bunny. I know it sounds weird but setting out milk for Santa really helped Lucas want to drink milk, so we thought it was appropriate to keep it going! We also set out his empty Easter basket and told Lucas that if they Easter Bunny came and drank all of his milk, he would fill the basket full of goodies. Lucas went to sleep pretty excited and probably a little confused too!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79uL9vCkJI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/DDvNmpOi_f0/s1600/IMG_3727.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79uL9vCkJI/AAAAAAAAD7Q/DDvNmpOi_f0/s200/IMG_3727.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458202425225810066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79uRB43zqI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/stDG7Msa0tI/s1600/IMG_3738.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79uRB43zqI/AAAAAAAAD7Y/stDG7Msa0tI/s200/IMG_3738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458202512240135842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When Lucas woke up in the morning, we had the video camera ready to watch his reaction when he saw what that Easter Bunny did! The video is too long to post, but I can send anyone a link to it if they want to see it. When Lucas came out of his room, he looked down and saw bunny "prints" and Easter eggs all over the place!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79vwlqlmDI/AAAAAAAAD7g/mIL8PeLFDug/s1600/IMG_3743.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79vwlqlmDI/AAAAAAAAD7g/mIL8PeLFDug/s200/IMG_3743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458204153931470898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79wYZefdwI/AAAAAAAAD7o/M3C6hVV4aoM/s1600/IMG_3747.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79wYZefdwI/AAAAAAAAD7o/M3C6hVV4aoM/s200/IMG_3747.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458204837854279426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The prints led from Lucas' room all the way down the hall, over a tractor, down the stairs, and into the living room. Lucas followed them to the table where the Easter bunny filled up his basket and ate the carrots and drank the milk; and then, over to his big surprise...a sand a water table for outside! He was so excited, he didn't know what to play with first. So he settled on eating a full Cadbury egg !<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79xotVuN4I/AAAAAAAAD74/OcnsfSFU-k0/s1600/IMG_3781.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79xotVuN4I/AAAAAAAAD74/OcnsfSFU-k0/s200/IMG_3781.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458206217575741314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79x3SlKOSI/AAAAAAAAD8A/XDd9kgf09OE/s1600/IMG_3742.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79x3SlKOSI/AAAAAAAAD8A/XDd9kgf09OE/s200/IMG_3742.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458206468090771746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79xcGi4yEI/AAAAAAAAD7w/LfYTcE9UwTI/s1600/IMG_3766.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79xcGi4yEI/AAAAAAAAD7w/LfYTcE9UwTI/s200/IMG_3766.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458206001003546690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79yUDofD5I/AAAAAAAAD8g/WlsbMHdDq4c/s1600/IMG_3740.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79yUDofD5I/AAAAAAAAD8g/WlsbMHdDq4c/s200/IMG_3740.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458206962294394770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After discovering all of the surprises that the Easter Bunny left, he was ready to grab his basket and collect all of the eggs laying around the house. Of course, he had to open a few along the way to get the jelly beans out of them.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79y0imb1dI/AAAAAAAAD8o/z1tWRjJWGwE/s1600/IMG_3787.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79y0imb1dI/AAAAAAAAD8o/z1tWRjJWGwE/s200/IMG_3787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458207520363107794" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79zDscN9AI/AAAAAAAAD8w/9IvXwgqdUVY/s1600/IMG_3797.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79zDscN9AI/AAAAAAAAD8w/9IvXwgqdUVY/s200/IMG_3797.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458207780702647298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We later got Lucas all dressed up and took a wagon ride up to Olivia's for an egg hunt. Since Olivia and Lucas are my favorite people to photograph, I had to put all of the pictures on a slide show... (don't forget to click on 'View All Images' to see the properly.)<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-6a.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637571434&site=widget-6a.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637571434&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-6a.slide.com/p1/3026418949637571434/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637571434&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-6a.slide.com/p2/3026418949637571434/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637571434&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-6a.slide.com/p4/3026418949637571434/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />After the egg hunt, we came home for lunch and then changed clothes to go outside and finally play with the sand and water table! At first, Lucas was not fond of the sand, but he got over it and was soon throwing it in the water.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S792V2XWIcI/AAAAAAAAD84/vBNFIgkZ0N8/s1600/IMG_4087.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S792V2XWIcI/AAAAAAAAD84/vBNFIgkZ0N8/s200/IMG_4087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458211391139094978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S792j8be4kI/AAAAAAAAD9A/SOzCI7_rrJs/s1600/IMG_4091.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S792j8be4kI/AAAAAAAAD9A/SOzCI7_rrJs/s200/IMG_4091.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458211633285227074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After a nap, we got all dressed up again and waited for MiMi and Pops to come down and ride with us to GiGi's for Easter dinner. When we arrived, everyone was already there, including Aunt Brooke, Uncle Taylor, Grandmama, and Pop-Pop. Before we went inside, Lucas had to stop off at GiGi's car for a short pretend drive!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S798_zMZwTI/AAAAAAAAD9I/Tibekym7nYU/s1600/IMG_4101.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S798_zMZwTI/AAAAAAAAD9I/Tibekym7nYU/s200/IMG_4101.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458218708912161074" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799G5DWt2I/AAAAAAAAD9Q/NTVvcSDtwj8/s1600/IMG_4116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799G5DWt2I/AAAAAAAAD9Q/NTVvcSDtwj8/s200/IMG_4116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458218830743910242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799ZZIdNDI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/ncnQNVZADwk/s1600/IMG_4124.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799ZZIdNDI/AAAAAAAAD9Y/ncnQNVZADwk/s200/IMG_4124.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458219148592886834" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799uOLPKhI/AAAAAAAAD9g/kaeebbIf-Ws/s1600/IMG_4131.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S799uOLPKhI/AAAAAAAAD9g/kaeebbIf-Ws/s200/IMG_4131.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458219506429012498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7999bA4QgI/AAAAAAAAD9o/0za19xtP3hc/s1600/IMG_4150.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7999bA4QgI/AAAAAAAAD9o/0za19xtP3hc/s200/IMG_4150.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458219767573266946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-bo4aaWI/AAAAAAAAD94/o1-XoYZ3A70/s1600/IMG_4160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-bo4aaWI/AAAAAAAAD94/o1-XoYZ3A70/s200/IMG_4160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458220286691928418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lucas was enjoying some outside time and had to stop and smell the flowers!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-RAyUvvI/AAAAAAAAD9w/zuxQgclLaxY/s1600/IMG_4168.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-RAyUvvI/AAAAAAAAD9w/zuxQgclLaxY/s200/IMG_4168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458220104130281202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-0VUiEQI/AAAAAAAAD-A/7VpT4O7-l4k/s1600/IMG_4183.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S79-0VUiEQI/AAAAAAAAD-A/7VpT4O7-l4k/s200/IMG_4183.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458220710937891074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Family photo session...!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-ConqewII/AAAAAAAAD-I/U6qX_LlmMt0/s1600/IMG_4197.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-ConqewII/AAAAAAAAD-I/U6qX_LlmMt0/s200/IMG_4197.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458224907749867650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-CvtTKHBI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/vmb6GI6slJs/s1600/IMG_4203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-CvtTKHBI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/vmb6GI6slJs/s200/IMG_4203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458225029521742866" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-DDwxFZMI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/I0OjSkFloXg/s1600/IMG_4228.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-DDwxFZMI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/I0OjSkFloXg/s200/IMG_4228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458225374049952962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-DM184I4I/AAAAAAAAD-g/tVU4mSgRr4k/s1600/IMG_4243.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-DM184I4I/AAAAAAAAD-g/tVU4mSgRr4k/s200/IMG_4243.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458225530060415874" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-FboxHJ5I/AAAAAAAAD-o/mOtbeDhZXEY/s1600/IMG_4259.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-FboxHJ5I/AAAAAAAAD-o/mOtbeDhZXEY/s200/IMG_4259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458227983242700690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-FpteN1sI/AAAAAAAAD-w/fpLMG3r6Lwc/s1600/IMG_4267.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7-FpteN1sI/AAAAAAAAD-w/fpLMG3r6Lwc/s200/IMG_4267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458228225023792834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter!<br /></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-36395880319062996912010-03-31T22:17:00.073-04:002010-04-08T15:59:18.450-04:00March MadnessMarch was definitely a very fun and event-filled month! We had three birthday parties, several playdates, and a lot of play time outside!<br /><br />Boris started the month off with his 2nd Birthday! We had a great time celebrating his birthday at his house. Lucas fell in love with Boris' tricycle that looked like a motorcycle. Towards the end of the party, Boris took everyone upstairs and showed the children how he can jump on his big-boy bed (which all of the children took as their invitation to do it as well!) Thanks for a great time Boris!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wNyTCXKI/AAAAAAAAD2g/9A9XlceJYhk/s1600/IMG_2042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wNyTCXKI/AAAAAAAAD2g/9A9XlceJYhk/s200/IMG_2042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457852811817671842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wXV4fKbI/AAAAAAAAD2o/akDU-56-Jfk/s1600/IMG_2046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wXV4fKbI/AAAAAAAAD2o/akDU-56-Jfk/s200/IMG_2046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457852975988812210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wkpUQJzI/AAAAAAAAD2w/cpanutTa-3U/s1600/IMG_2058.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wkpUQJzI/AAAAAAAAD2w/cpanutTa-3U/s200/IMG_2058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853204543842098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wtIpQKEI/AAAAAAAAD24/SOcldBZAHsY/s1600/IMG_2068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74wtIpQKEI/AAAAAAAAD24/SOcldBZAHsY/s200/IMG_2068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853350392375362" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74w1-1LUCI/AAAAAAAAD3A/2i6YkFB6Px0/s1600/IMG_2074.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74w1-1LUCI/AAAAAAAAD3A/2i6YkFB6Px0/s200/IMG_2074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853502376857634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xBXjpBCI/AAAAAAAAD3I/vQCkqb3UkuQ/s1600/IMG_2095.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xBXjpBCI/AAAAAAAAD3I/vQCkqb3UkuQ/s200/IMG_2095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853697992754210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xQRhJyhI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/Zt3BuI-qgw4/s1600/IMG_2110.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xQRhJyhI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/Zt3BuI-qgw4/s200/IMG_2110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457853954069744146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xZlgMuPI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/98mBvl3QLMU/s1600/IMG_2116.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74xZlgMuPI/AAAAAAAAD3Y/98mBvl3QLMU/s200/IMG_2116.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457854114053273842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Olivia came over one morning while Mrs. Sam had to take their dog Opie (Lucas calls him "Dope") to the vet. They had such a good time running around the house! Olivia really enjoyed looking out the window in our bedroom and watching all of the cars drive by. When we went downstairs to play, Lucas felt the need to strip down and run around naked! Good thing Olivia didn't mind, but I have got some good pictures for later on in their lives!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tRkz-nyI/AAAAAAAAD1o/zgEGQibnRqA/s1600/IMG_2149.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tRkz-nyI/AAAAAAAAD1o/zgEGQibnRqA/s200/IMG_2149.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457849578382335778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tfIdAvSI/AAAAAAAAD1w/h1vqnUBsWgM/s1600/IMG_2156.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tfIdAvSI/AAAAAAAAD1w/h1vqnUBsWgM/s200/IMG_2156.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457849811287981346" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tqoIPmMI/AAAAAAAAD14/_uS5DAE0qSc/s1600/IMG_2163.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74tqoIPmMI/AAAAAAAAD14/_uS5DAE0qSc/s200/IMG_2163.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457850008769370306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74t1oNd4mI/AAAAAAAAD2A/1BMKjnTHS70/s1600/IMG_2175.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74t1oNd4mI/AAAAAAAAD2A/1BMKjnTHS70/s200/IMG_2175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457850197769839202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74uA3YWmtI/AAAAAAAAD2I/1g-O0bYtqKU/s1600/IMG_2179.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74uA3YWmtI/AAAAAAAAD2I/1g-O0bYtqKU/s200/IMG_2179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457850390820592338" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74uLUii5NI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/X_tftPl01c8/s1600/IMG_2193.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74uLUii5NI/AAAAAAAAD2Q/X_tftPl01c8/s200/IMG_2193.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457850570446660818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A few hours later, we had playgroup over at Mrs. Alisha and Tyler's house. Lucas was acting strange and only wanted to be held and kept asking for "home" so we didn't stay long. I did get this cute picture of Tyler, Olivia and Lucas watching the cars driving by...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74urpg8xxI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/GE38ElnCxCA/s1600/IMG_2199.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74urpg8xxI/AAAAAAAAD2Y/GE38ElnCxCA/s200/IMG_2199.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457851125832926994" border="0" /></a>I had to make these next few pictures of playing outside into a slideshow because there were so many that I just LOVED!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-35.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637552949&site=widget-35.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552949&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p1/3026418949637552949/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552949&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p2/3026418949637552949/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552949&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-35.slide.com/p4/3026418949637552949/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />We had a very fun playdate over at Sam and Olivia's this week. Sam has turned her upstairs loft into a playroom, which Lucas loves, and happens to be very fond of Olivia's shopping cart and drum set.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74fNcrrlCI/AAAAAAAADzs/Ma3dVEcj-2Y/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74fNcrrlCI/AAAAAAAADzs/Ma3dVEcj-2Y/s200/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457834114317784098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74gKVCdC6I/AAAAAAAAD0A/9B-VQ0x5yVs/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74gKVCdC6I/AAAAAAAAD0A/9B-VQ0x5yVs/s200/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457835160237837218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74f-UrjloI/AAAAAAAADz4/QYgAM6jCrIo/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74f-UrjloI/AAAAAAAADz4/QYgAM6jCrIo/s200/9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457834953983366786" border="0" /></a>Here is one of the funniest videos I have seen! Lucas and Olivia begin playing with HER shopping cart and then he pulls a fast one on her and takes off with the cart! Her face is priceless...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyiWcpgKAXo_v516I1fJcPGshQ7qVjVGeCHA_ce_ogkgA-XLadIV7Ab-rZUmD5_6efLaV9b7uBNhtd52excPA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Saturday was Jackson's First Birthday!!!!! The theme was balls and they were EVERYWHERE!<br />Thanks for the invite Jackson, we had a great time and hope you did too!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-36.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637552694&site=widget-36.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552694&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-36.slide.com/p1/3026418949637552694/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552694&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-36.slide.com/p2/3026418949637552694/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637552694&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-36.slide.com/p4/3026418949637552694/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />On Sunday, we headed up to MiMi and Pop's house to get some of our Easter decorations out of storage. While we were there Lucas was spoiled got to go for a ride on the mower. After the mower ride, we hung out for awhile and Lucas ran around the house terrorizing all of the cats. By the time we got home, Lucas was happy and exhausted and took a nice long nap.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74m3IFqJQI/AAAAAAAAD1I/CIj3b7MaSJg/s1600/IMG_2548.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74m3IFqJQI/AAAAAAAAD1I/CIj3b7MaSJg/s200/IMG_2548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457842526925497602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74m_AXfkrI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/zgKml0LO20o/s1600/IMG_2558.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74m_AXfkrI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/zgKml0LO20o/s200/IMG_2558.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457842662291772082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />For dinner, we went down to meet my parents and GiGi for Mexican. Lucas is still talking about how after dinner, he and GiGi walked down to Kroger to get some bananas. I could tell that he really thought he was special getting to go alone with GiGi to the grocery store (or as Lucas calls it, the market!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74nPQY6KZI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/m5BObn0Vdvc/s1600/IMG_2609.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74nPQY6KZI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/m5BObn0Vdvc/s200/IMG_2609.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457842941470583186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74neIP7ttI/AAAAAAAAD1g/-epd7nxIZKQ/s1600/IMG_2625.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74neIP7ttI/AAAAAAAAD1g/-epd7nxIZKQ/s200/IMG_2625.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457843196983490258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Playgroup was over at Mrs. Lindsi and Jackson's house this week. Olivia and Lucas played for the longest time in the tunnel that Mrs. Lindsi put out. Lucas and Selina have also began a friendship that consists of taking each others toy no matter what it is!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74jTKJvRRI/AAAAAAAAD0o/7YTllXwearw/s1600/IMG_2632.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74jTKJvRRI/AAAAAAAAD0o/7YTllXwearw/s200/IMG_2632.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457838610469307666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74j4zDj_6I/AAAAAAAAD0w/H7WK2K4jW9E/s1600/IMG_2656.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74j4zDj_6I/AAAAAAAAD0w/H7WK2K4jW9E/s200/IMG_2656.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457839257104416674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When we were leaving playgroup, Lucas and Olivia gave each other one of the longest hugs of their relationship! It was so sweet to watch and to know that Lucas has such a good friend.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74kqmOSbYI/AAAAAAAAD04/1TxyBJhuT80/s1600/IMG_2686.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74kqmOSbYI/AAAAAAAAD04/1TxyBJhuT80/s200/IMG_2686.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457840112653200770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74kx7pMOZI/AAAAAAAAD1A/Q1NGMs7VoHM/s1600/IMG_2690.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74kx7pMOZI/AAAAAAAAD1A/Q1NGMs7VoHM/s200/IMG_2690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457840238662269330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After nap, we took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed outside to play. Lucas is still getting used to getting dirty (Daddy says he needs time away from me!) and does NOT like it when Dippy rolls around in the grass.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74iUxIRS5I/AAAAAAAAD0Y/5SWptpmMTgU/s1600/IMG_2705.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74iUxIRS5I/AAAAAAAAD0Y/5SWptpmMTgU/s200/IMG_2705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457837538600373138" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ioVA5NDI/AAAAAAAAD0g/E577lVtlQII/s1600/IMG_2698.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ioVA5NDI/AAAAAAAAD0g/E577lVtlQII/s200/IMG_2698.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457837874650625074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We headed to the mall with MiMi to do our annual Easter Outfit shopping. Lucas will be the best dressed for Easter this year (pictures will have to wait until Easter though!) While we were at the mall, Lucas played on a school bus while waiting for the train and then he and MiMi went for a train ride.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74h0RdiQRI/AAAAAAAAD0I/ZW4p9l5WGxk/s1600/IMG_7662.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74h0RdiQRI/AAAAAAAAD0I/ZW4p9l5WGxk/s200/IMG_7662.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457836980343816466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74h9RtR7wI/AAAAAAAAD0Q/jDS7JjC-IvE/s1600/IMG_7674.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74h9RtR7wI/AAAAAAAAD0Q/jDS7JjC-IvE/s200/IMG_7674.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457837135028678402" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Thursday we had our first Gymboree class (thank you GiGi for the Christmas gift to Lucas!) Olivia and Lucas are in the same class again and they both had a great time. Here are a few pictures of the class and some from a year ago when we took the class with Olivia. It is amazing to see how much they have grown and to know how close they are now.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74bKGm9DkI/AAAAAAAADwA/8lC8RU8wq1o/s1600/10.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74bKGm9DkI/AAAAAAAADwA/8lC8RU8wq1o/s200/10.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457829658806259266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74btPje0CI/AAAAAAAADwQ/P-7C_IRP-y8/s1600/IMG_7738.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74btPje0CI/AAAAAAAADwQ/P-7C_IRP-y8/s200/IMG_7738.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457830262503034914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ba2gUgZI/AAAAAAAADwI/lIi1Bu9ECe4/s1600/20.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 110px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ba2gUgZI/AAAAAAAADwI/lIi1Bu9ECe4/s200/20.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457829946541244818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74eTfMoQqI/AAAAAAAADzc/ySXic-Yy1Ys/s1600/April+21+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74eTfMoQqI/AAAAAAAADzc/ySXic-Yy1Ys/s200/April+21+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457833118560436898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74eepl_OFI/AAAAAAAADzk/NBJngy2VBrQ/s1600/April+21+019.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74eepl_OFI/AAAAAAAADzk/NBJngy2VBrQ/s200/April+21+019.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457833310329714770" border="0" /></a>Friday afternoon, we all played outside as a family. Lucas mainly enjoyed playing with the hose and smelling the tree! Since he is now wearing big boy underwear at home, I couldn't resist getting a few shots of his cute little butt in those big underwear (it's impossible to find them for kids his age!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Zs8zCnVI/AAAAAAAADvg/AewwXqtv2kE/s1600/IMG_2769.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Zs8zCnVI/AAAAAAAADvg/AewwXqtv2kE/s200/IMG_2769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457828058444766546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Z8EXnbpI/AAAAAAAADvo/-PA3_p1K0P8/s1600/IMG_2790.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Z8EXnbpI/AAAAAAAADvo/-PA3_p1K0P8/s200/IMG_2790.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457828318175260306" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74aKetB8yI/AAAAAAAADvw/GXrez6ZdbZE/s1600/IMG_2807.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74aKetB8yI/AAAAAAAADvw/GXrez6ZdbZE/s200/IMG_2807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457828565762568994" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74aQFVWFUI/AAAAAAAADv4/yysHQSHFl1g/s1600/IMG_2808.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74aQFVWFUI/AAAAAAAADv4/yysHQSHFl1g/s200/IMG_2808.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457828662031553858" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This weekend has been so busy for us! It started Saturday morning when we headed out early to go to a Touch-A-Truck event in Kennesaw where Lucas could get in and see all sorts of trucks, emergency vehicles and construction machines. We had such a great time and loved watching Luke's reaction when he saw each truck ("whoa....ha ha ha"). I took pictures mainly of Lucas and Daddy in front of each truck so I could make a book where Lucas can see all of the trucks in real size (so Lucas looks very tiny in pictures.) I won't post every shot I took, but here are a few good ones...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74XuB82xQI/AAAAAAAADuw/1K8dCjUqjo0/s1600/IMG_2825.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74XuB82xQI/AAAAAAAADuw/1K8dCjUqjo0/s200/IMG_2825.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457825877984724226" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74X5jYS2MI/AAAAAAAADu4/us8-Tra__To/s1600/IMG_2826.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74X5jYS2MI/AAAAAAAADu4/us8-Tra__To/s200/IMG_2826.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457826075936741570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74YJ0vm85I/AAAAAAAADvA/e_eJDCVENAc/s1600/IMG_2874.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74YJ0vm85I/AAAAAAAADvA/e_eJDCVENAc/s200/IMG_2874.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457826355475837842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74YaUGMYhI/AAAAAAAADvI/3GDE9Zojuso/s1600/IMG_2925.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74YaUGMYhI/AAAAAAAADvI/3GDE9Zojuso/s200/IMG_2925.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457826638769971730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Y5YtyzJI/AAAAAAAADvQ/06_NA2bDnM0/s1600/IMG_2971.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74Y5YtyzJI/AAAAAAAADvQ/06_NA2bDnM0/s200/IMG_2971.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457827172585753746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ZX-7a_rI/AAAAAAAADvY/7qqZVzr7Byc/s1600/IMG_2956.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S74ZX-7a_rI/AAAAAAAADvY/7qqZVzr7Byc/s200/IMG_2956.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457827698239536818" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We then had a quick lunch at Fudrucker's and headed home for a short nap. Lucas must have still been excited about the trucks because he only slept for about 45 minutes. After his nap, we packed up and went to our playgroup friend, Selina's, first birthday. When we walked in the door, there were balloons everywhere! As more children arrived, the crazier it got with the balloons. They actually made it through the party without one popping! Lucas and Olivia had a great time together and ended up eating birthday cake alone at the small table that Selina got for her birthday. As our tradition, we put all the children on the couch together for a photo shoot. Watch the slide show below and how all of the children just fall apart! Poor Olivia is usually a trooper for the camera, but Jackson touched her leg and she let us all know that it was not ok with her! This time however, we actually got a picture of just the mom's together (as all the dad's played the paparazzi with the nice cameras!) Happy first birthday Selina (as well as Sindy and Markus!)<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-02.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637438978&site=widget-02.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637438978&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-02.slide.com/p1/3026418949637438978/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637438978&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-02.slide.com/p2/3026418949637438978/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637438978&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-02.slide.com/p4/3026418949637438978/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />After the birthday party we headed home to pack some clothes for Lucas because he was having a sleepover at Grandmama and Pop-Pop's house. After we dropped him off, Ben and I headed to Taco Mac for dinner and then home. I wish we could say we had a great night out together, but after that day, we were exhausted and could not even stay awake for a movie.<br /><br />The next day, Ben started doing some work around the house and I began to paint an accent wall in Lucas' room. After I finished his room, I liked the color so much that I also painted an accent wall in our room. I think they turned out great and I can't wait to get the other colors in there to finish it up.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y27wNsA5I/AAAAAAAADTA/UKxy-3FgCiU/s1600/IMG_3180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y27wNsA5I/AAAAAAAADTA/UKxy-3FgCiU/s200/IMG_3180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455608398788428690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y3KuTPkZI/AAAAAAAADTI/2CF0CMUSae0/s1600/IMG_3187.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y3KuTPkZI/AAAAAAAADTI/2CF0CMUSae0/s200/IMG_3187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455608655972897170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That afternoon we met my parents and Lucas down at GiGi's house for dinner. Lucas had such a good time at my parent's house that he barely had time for a long hug hello! He is still talking about Uncle Taylor leaving in his truck and going "beep-beep". I think his favorite activity of the weekend was when Uncle Taylor and Pop-Pop took him down to the creek where he got to throw rocks in and then the river where they saw "on-too-tree boats" (1-2-3 who do not understand Lucas talk yet) in the water. Thanks for keeping him overnight mom and dad, we will discuss this rock throwing later!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y2ln0Y5oI/AAAAAAAADS4/NOaJ_aNsBXI/s1600/IMG_3191.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Y2ln0Y5oI/AAAAAAAADS4/NOaJ_aNsBXI/s200/IMG_3191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455608018577712770" border="0" /></a>Here is Lucas sitting in his basket after we visited Olivia at her house and she showed him how it is done...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwR9X7G4I/AAAAAAAADSg/cKgrjELMzXA/s1600/IMG_3224.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwR9X7G4I/AAAAAAAADSg/cKgrjELMzXA/s200/IMG_3224.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455601083696749442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwZEwGD8I/AAAAAAAADSo/5bxgVetdSJw/s1600/IMG_3228.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwZEwGD8I/AAAAAAAADSo/5bxgVetdSJw/s200/IMG_3228.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455601205936263106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Monday night we headed up to the Wheeler's for dinner. Aunt Brooke was there for dinner too; and, Lucas has been fixated on Aunt "Bruk" and talking about her visit since she came over during the snow, in her red car, and dropped off some new dog food for Dippy (in that order when Luke tells the story.) Her dog Achilles was staying over at the Wheeler's and so they invited Dippy along for a doggy sleepover.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Yv2hOp3LI/AAAAAAAADSQ/pSUkGPqnbOQ/s1600/IMG_3207.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7Yv2hOp3LI/AAAAAAAADSQ/pSUkGPqnbOQ/s200/IMG_3207.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455600612285209778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwE0MqUoI/AAAAAAAADSY/bGOYlcjKp-8/s1600/IMG_3217.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YwE0MqUoI/AAAAAAAADSY/bGOYlcjKp-8/s200/IMG_3217.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455600857895293570" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YvCu6wrwI/AAAAAAAADSA/lzR0r3XLyDA/s1600/IMG_3194.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YvCu6wrwI/AAAAAAAADSA/lzR0r3XLyDA/s200/IMG_3194.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455599722606669570" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YvbkYvvWI/AAAAAAAADSI/TG0VdbtrDNc/s1600/IMG_3203.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7YvbkYvvWI/AAAAAAAADSI/TG0VdbtrDNc/s200/IMG_3203.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455600149276376418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Thursday this week, we had some visitors come and join us for Gymboree...GiGi and Uncle Taylor! Lucas was thrilled when he got to watch them pull in to our driveway (well, he tells the story and only talks about Uncle Taylor driving GiGi's car!) At Gymboree, GiGi and Uncle Taylor joined us on the mat and played the entire class. At the end of class when we all chant "We want, we want Gymbo (pat, pat, clap)," Lucas got on all fours and started head-banging!<br />After class, we all ate lunch at Red Robin where Lucas enjoyed some grilled chicken on a stick (his new favorite food.)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7uKcaLKhPI/AAAAAAAADug/tITSn1xM_pE/s1600/IMG_7761.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7uKcaLKhPI/AAAAAAAADug/tITSn1xM_pE/s200/IMG_7761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457107594156606706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7uKja2lt_I/AAAAAAAADuo/xhd3CAmrsj4/s1600/IMG_7801.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7uKja2lt_I/AAAAAAAADuo/xhd3CAmrsj4/s200/IMG_7801.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457107714597828594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday morning, I headed out for a pedicure with some of the mom's in our neighborhood. It was such a relaxing morning and I loved my Mango Pedi! When I got home, Lucas was taking a short nap before we headed up to MiMi's house for an Easter Egg hunt. Lucas met a few friends and really enjoyed throwing the eggs out of his basket. Watch the picture show below and notice the pictures in slow motion of the meltdown with the Easter Bunny! After the egg hunt, we headed back to the house where Lucas and Ben took a short ride on the lawn mower (or "mow" as Lucas calls it). We then went to eat hibachi at the Kani house where Lucas had a huge meal of soup, salad, filet, and chicken. The chefs have now reinforced his favorite skill of banging silverware on his plate!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-14.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637418772&site=widget-14.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418772&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-14.slide.com/p1/3026418949637418772/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418772&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-14.slide.com/p2/3026418949637418772/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418772&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-14.slide.com/p4/3026418949637418772/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />Playgroup was unexpectedly at our house this week. Our first host Tina wasn't feeling well , and then Tyler got strep throat, so an early morning phone call resulted in us hosting. Fortunately, I had cleaned my house the day before including every single toy so we were germ free (until everyone left!) But if you know me, I re-cleaned each toy that was downstairs and vacuumed!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637418205&site=widget-dd.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418205&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/p1/3026418949637418205/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418205&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/p2/3026418949637418205/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637418205&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-dd.slide.com/p4/3026418949637418205/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />Sam and Olivia came over the next day and we all dyed Easter Eggs. We stripped the kids down first so that none of the dye would stain their clothes. Lucas and Olivia became a little bored with the waiting, but they both did a great job and only managed to stain the tips of their fingers. We had a great picnic style lunch outside before they took off playing on the slide and with the cars. After some convincing, we finally got them back inside to decorate the eggs. Olivia was so careful and delicate with her eggs as she placed each sticker on them. Lucas on the other hand, was only interested in decorating for about 30 seconds until he ate a few stickers and managed to smash two eggs onto the table. Yes, he is definitely a boy!<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949637516265&site=widget-e9.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637516265&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p1/3026418949637516265/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637516265&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p2/3026418949637516265/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949637516265&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p4/3026418949637516265/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br />After an afternoon nap, Lucas and I were going to surprise Daddy by decorating the whole house for his birthday tomorrow. Instead, he surprised us and came home early. So, our plans changed to making him hide away for awhile while we decorated. Later, we headed out to pick up his birthday cake at Dairy Queen and then spent an hour outside watching Lucas run around.<br /><br />We can't wait for Daddy's 29th birthday tomorrow! Lucas has practiced singing and has learned how to say "I Love (Dub) You, Daddi"!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7TkYSHnlrI/AAAAAAAADLw/1-_OPm26qvc/s1600/IMG_3393.JPG"><br /></a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-85040425521370976942010-02-28T14:39:00.000-05:002010-04-08T16:15:03.714-04:00FebruaryYes, I know, my blog is very behind. With that being said, I am going to just highlight the month of February and not go into great detail of everything that we did.<br /><br />Take note that at the beginning of the month, Lucas had A LOT of hair. By mid month, I got scissor happy and chopped it off, on Valentine's Day nonetheless! I'm sorry little man, and I swear to never do it again!<br /><br />Dinner at GiGi's- Lucas and Kathy really played around. His new favorite thing to do at her house is to climb on her coffee table. Seeing as at home, our coffee table is glass, he finds her table irresistible!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLotacu7I/AAAAAAAADJA/ck_UHX2tGRM/s1600/IMG_1575.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLotacu7I/AAAAAAAADJA/ck_UHX2tGRM/s200/IMG_1575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455138580154071986" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLc01Q1JI/AAAAAAAADI4/U7xZnqhPUSs/s1600/IMG_1551.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLc01Q1JI/AAAAAAAADI4/U7xZnqhPUSs/s200/IMG_1551.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455138375987156114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLzRASqAI/AAAAAAAADJI/3sQVCLeJY7I/s1600/IMG_1588.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLzRASqAI/AAAAAAAADJI/3sQVCLeJY7I/s200/IMG_1588.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455138761506727938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SMc-OS-QI/AAAAAAAADJQ/SIMhXrSu0qM/s1600/IMG_1599.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SMc-OS-QI/AAAAAAAADJQ/SIMhXrSu0qM/s200/IMG_1599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455139478019700994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We went to have lunch with Grandmama at Fudrucker's and ended up at the mall after. While I was shoe shopping, Lucas heard the train and began an all out search for it. Lucky for Lucas it was Two-For-Tuesday (not so lucky for Grandmama who had to get back to work and now feeling a little motion sickness!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SK6W7sL6I/AAAAAAAADIo/1gmbef0dIjU/s1600/IMG_7482.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SK6W7sL6I/AAAAAAAADIo/1gmbef0dIjU/s200/IMG_7482.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455137783845498786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLJykjfOI/AAAAAAAADIw/fnZqoWfLCiU/s1600/IMG_7479.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SLJykjfOI/AAAAAAAADIw/fnZqoWfLCiU/s200/IMG_7479.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455138048962690274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SKtMkMBTI/AAAAAAAADIg/3lUv5sRqOQw/s1600/IMG_7486.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7SKtMkMBTI/AAAAAAAADIg/3lUv5sRqOQw/s200/IMG_7486.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455137557724267826" border="0" /></a><br />We ran into Sam and Olivia at Publix one afternoon. Lucas is not as well-behaved in a grocery store as Olivia, so he has to sit in the cart. Olivia on the other hand walks around the store and follows her mommy perfectly. By the end of the quick trip, Olivia ended up joining Lucas in the shopping cart while we checked out.<br /><br /><br /><br />Fortunately, we had one more big snowfall so Lucas could enjoy it properly (without Pneumonia). He was still not sure of it the next time we went outside; but, by the next morning, both he and Daddy were having a great time.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzCOT713MEkSTYQZhfrbDvbCTUWt-sAu78s-v6myrh1E9Fpi1dMZNBw_q1TDIewX5bcse-LrED8_ff6N9iSnA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7M-BKDe9lI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/N2Db1memlHw/s1600/IMG_7506.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7M-BKDe9lI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/N2Db1memlHw/s200/IMG_7506.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454771763275560530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7M-8fx78WI/AAAAAAAAC1g/oUPjHtW6VCg/s1600/IMG_7490.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S7M-8fx78WI/AAAAAAAAC1g/oUPjHtW6VCg/s200/IMG_7490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454772782719824226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RpAT4Ti8I/AAAAAAAACbY/lkDyHfpNOmI/s1600-h/IMG_7571.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RpAT4Ti8I/AAAAAAAACbY/lkDyHfpNOmI/s200/IMG_7571.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446093303455124418" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RpNx0bvUI/AAAAAAAACbg/Fbp_qosh-Vs/s1600-h/IMG_7557.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RpNx0bvUI/AAAAAAAACbg/Fbp_qosh-Vs/s200/IMG_7557.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446093534830247234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rn0J-vuxI/AAAAAAAACbI/xnCLKvnwR64/s1600-h/IMG_7579.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rn0J-vuxI/AAAAAAAACbI/xnCLKvnwR64/s200/IMG_7579.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446091995127724818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RoDXapZpI/AAAAAAAACbQ/M3fK2lYUVkU/s1600-h/IMG_7574.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RoDXapZpI/AAAAAAAACbQ/M3fK2lYUVkU/s200/IMG_7574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446092256432449170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had a great Valentine's Day around here. We woke Lucas up and took him downstairs to see all of his presents. MiMi and her brother were out of town on Valentine's Day visiting Uncle Lin in Pennsylvania, so Pops joined us for a Valentine's Day dinner down at GiGi's house. Lucas had so much fun pretending to drive Pop-Pop's truck while we waited on dinner.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RnN6SZsHI/AAAAAAAACa4/wYmwysjAE8c/s1600-h/IMG_1620.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RnN6SZsHI/AAAAAAAACa4/wYmwysjAE8c/s200/IMG_1620.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446091338080170098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RncYQNY5I/AAAAAAAACbA/um-gcgbOCr0/s1600-h/IMG_1607.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RncYQNY5I/AAAAAAAACbA/um-gcgbOCr0/s200/IMG_1607.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446091586642207634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmwALoVJI/AAAAAAAACao/et0K-reO1Xk/s1600-h/IMG_1683.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmwALoVJI/AAAAAAAACao/et0K-reO1Xk/s200/IMG_1683.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446090824266306706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rm-clt5xI/AAAAAAAACaw/5KJl15XMsHE/s1600-h/IMG_1649.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rm-clt5xI/AAAAAAAACaw/5KJl15XMsHE/s200/IMG_1649.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446091072410085138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmMHVqH_I/AAAAAAAACaY/V1xtHnXW_jI/s1600-h/IMG_1696.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmMHVqH_I/AAAAAAAACaY/V1xtHnXW_jI/s200/IMG_1696.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446090207712124914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmerovLXI/AAAAAAAACag/Y0wK6Z9rM1Q/s1600-h/IMG_1687.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RmerovLXI/AAAAAAAACag/Y0wK6Z9rM1Q/s200/IMG_1687.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446090526693469554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rlut_1iyI/AAAAAAAACaI/LYewFdA3cdI/s1600-h/IMG_1704.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rlut_1iyI/AAAAAAAACaI/LYewFdA3cdI/s200/IMG_1704.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446089702693505826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rl6EsKezI/AAAAAAAACaQ/PIwlhUAyW4A/s1600-h/IMG_1702.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Rl6EsKezI/AAAAAAAACaQ/PIwlhUAyW4A/s200/IMG_1702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446089897763568434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RlI4u-WJI/AAAAAAAACZg/n6kdcal1-LI/s1600-h/IMG_1715.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RlI4u-WJI/AAAAAAAACZg/n6kdcal1-LI/s200/IMG_1715.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446089052740540562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RlhrJC3dI/AAAAAAAACaA/rYrEulaEGUg/s1600-h/IMG_1705.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5RlhrJC3dI/AAAAAAAACaA/rYrEulaEGUg/s200/IMG_1705.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446089478588521938" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />As a family, we all went down to the mall for some light shopping. Of course we know that we cannot go to the mall without riding the train! So, after pushing around some toys at PBK, we headed out for a train ride. Daddy took Lucas around the mall while I took a moment to look at some Easter outfits for Lucas. After the mall, we headed to the grocery store for a few things. Since Ben came with us, we allowed Lucas to ride in the front car attachment of the buggie and he loved it and honked at everyone!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtTQPWCpI/AAAAAAAACYo/xP5UQlTpC7M/s1600-h/IMG00107.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtTQPWCpI/AAAAAAAACYo/xP5UQlTpC7M/s200/IMG00107.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445253602011908754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Ftdky149I/AAAAAAAACYw/INcqmYfBibw/s1600-h/IMG00108.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Ftdky149I/AAAAAAAACYw/INcqmYfBibw/s200/IMG00108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445253779328197586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtwMQ-yyI/AAAAAAAACY4/XpDIpf8CvOs/s1600-h/IMG00113.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtwMQ-yyI/AAAAAAAACY4/XpDIpf8CvOs/s200/IMG00113.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445254099161238306" border="0" /></a>Since Uncle Taylor is still looking for a job, he is able to come and play with Lucas during the week. He and Lucas had a great time making all his trucks go "bump-bump" over a towel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FpUKQ3E2I/AAAAAAAACYI/6P9OkP2av50/s1600-h/IMG_1725.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FpUKQ3E2I/AAAAAAAACYI/6P9OkP2av50/s200/IMG_1725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445249219541013346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FpnV7GMuI/AAAAAAAACYQ/UH86R40a43M/s1600-h/IMG_1739.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FpnV7GMuI/AAAAAAAACYQ/UH86R40a43M/s200/IMG_1739.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445249549088469730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fszhog6yI/AAAAAAAACYY/THSXpk_21dI/s1600-h/IMG_1743.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fszhog6yI/AAAAAAAACYY/THSXpk_21dI/s200/IMG_1743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445253056925068066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtBoM7JWI/AAAAAAAACYg/q2vEhE1vv8U/s1600-h/IMG_1729.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FtBoM7JWI/AAAAAAAACYg/q2vEhE1vv8U/s200/IMG_1729.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445253299206563170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />MiMi's brother from Hawaii is in town for a few days, so we went out for dinner and then back to our house for play time.<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-66.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949636691814&site=widget-66.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691814&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-66.slide.com/p1/3026418949636691814/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691814&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-66.slide.com/p2/3026418949636691814/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691814&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-66.slide.com/p4/3026418949636691814/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />We headed down to hang out with GiGi and Uncle Taylor for a few hours. Uncle Taylor was supposed to meet us there but ended up having some truck trouble and we had to go take him some tools. Lucas was in awe watching Tay-Tay climb up and down his big truck. Taylor fixed his truck in a few minutes and then we were all off. Our first stop was to eat Mexican where Lucas enjoyed sitting in a booster seat for the first time and entertaining GiGi and Tay-Tay. We then headed a few stores down to a shoe store. We didn't have far to go, so we were a little illegal and let Lucas ride in GiGi's lap in Uncle Tay's big truck. He was grinning ear to ear when they parked and all he could talk about were the "bump-bumps" they went over in parking lot. At the shoe store, Lucas allowed us to try a few pairs and different sizes on his feet. He is now a huge 6 1/2! GiGi bought him a great pair of brown pedipeds which are amazing shoes and grow with his feet. Thanks GiGi, Lucas never forgets you when he puts on the shoes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FgqTjH6aI/AAAAAAAACX4/JQlontfAiL0/s1600-h/IMG00122.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FgqTjH6aI/AAAAAAAACX4/JQlontfAiL0/s200/IMG00122.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445239704386005410" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fn38eyhDI/AAAAAAAACYA/9fDPmIZX36k/s1600-h/IMG00114.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fn38eyhDI/AAAAAAAACYA/9fDPmIZX36k/s200/IMG00114.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445247635293373490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />A sad moment in our lives has arrived. Trinity is not doing well and can barely walk. We took an afternoon to spoil her rotten and get a bunch of pictures with her. Don't watch if you are not in a place where you could tear up. She went to doggie heaven on February 23 after 10 years of being a loving companion. Thank you all for your kind words and cards. Also, a big thank you to my mom, GiGi, and Uncle Taylor who came over to help on that very sad day. We loved her very much and know that she is no longer in pain.<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949636691433&site=widget-e9.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691433&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p1/3026418949636691433/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691433&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p2/3026418949636691433/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691433&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-e9.slide.com/p4/3026418949636691433/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />Also this month, Lucas got to meet Pop-Pop's sister, Aunt Carol and her husband Ronnie who are visiting from Pennsylvania. We started the day with a boat ride and ended up grilling steaks at<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-43.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949636691011&site=widget-43.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691011&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-43.slide.com/p1/3026418949636691011/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691011&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-43.slide.com/p2/3026418949636691011/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949636691011&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-43.slide.com/p4/3026418949636691011/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxKU1_TPaVfGS7m8RVQBb7O5ln5pWst2nkPgkeTI7uzaALpJRfCbFgUXLUt7EwgNQcfcP5tz4NtqKCAgrt2nQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Lucas' poor best friend Olivia had an unfortunate accident one night which resulted in stitches on her upper lip. The next day, we brought her some treats and a balloon. If stitches didn't slow her down, nothing will! The two were playing and joking around almost immediately.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FeUXLwJZI/AAAAAAAACXA/dds9eba07rc/s1600-h/0225101734b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FeUXLwJZI/AAAAAAAACXA/dds9eba07rc/s200/0225101734b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445237128381343122" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Another big moment happened this month...MiMi and Pop's kept Lucas overnight for the second time!!! (The first time was when he was five months old and let's just say it didn't go that well). We arrived to pick him up the next morning and everyone was all smiles. We could tell that Lucas had a great time because when we got there, he ran up for hugs and kisses and then took off to play some more. Thanks Wheelers and we look forward to many more child-free nights!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FfScVXJ_I/AAAAAAAACXw/_hj6dUJ6RL4/s1600-h/IMG_7645.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FfScVXJ_I/AAAAAAAACXw/_hj6dUJ6RL4/s200/IMG_7645.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445238194915715058" border="0" /></a><br />When we had dinner at GiGi's at the end of the month, Lucas had a little surprise waiting on him from the Schroeder's...a new truck! He loves his new truck very much and it has become his number one toy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fe6d465_I/AAAAAAAACXg/G4mRl4A3GIY/s1600-h/IMG_7649.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5Fe6d465_I/AAAAAAAACXg/G4mRl4A3GIY/s200/IMG_7649.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445237783016433650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FfC0b7XSI/AAAAAAAACXo/RY2WqHMciHk/s1600-h/IMG_7646.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S5FfC0b7XSI/AAAAAAAACXo/RY2WqHMciHk/s200/IMG_7646.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445237926507797794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for hanging in there with the late blog. We are hoping that the rest of 2010 starts looking up for our family. January is remembered with Lucas getting pneumonia and February will be a memory of Trinity. March, here we come!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-12498149455902093222010-01-31T23:12:00.008-05:002010-02-05T09:43:45.979-05:00The Month of January was EXHAUSTING!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello 2010!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Our family always gathers at GiGi's house to start off the New Year. This year, my parents kept Lucas on New Years Eve and then watched him the entire next day until we all met up at GiGi's. It was so nice to have a day to sleep in and be completely lazy! As always though, we missed Lucas very much and couldn't stop talking about him.<br /></div></div><br />At GiGi's, Lucas entertained us all by jumping on the bed, standing on tables, and rocking or picking up the rocking chair! Dinner was fabulous and we enjoyed every bite!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iEgUSPZdI/AAAAAAAACI4/uwMuB9wIIoA/s1600-h/IMG_1301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iEgUSPZdI/AAAAAAAACI4/uwMuB9wIIoA/s200/IMG_1301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433738641158399442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iE7ImPGOI/AAAAAAAACJI/QVsTZ4mJqfc/s1600-h/IMG_1278.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iE7ImPGOI/AAAAAAAACJI/QVsTZ4mJqfc/s200/IMG_1278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433739101877508322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iD8C5wn2I/AAAAAAAACIw/WSiZXds2nvQ/s1600-h/IMG_1305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iD8C5wn2I/AAAAAAAACIw/WSiZXds2nvQ/s200/IMG_1305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433738018017025890" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iE6lxSfTI/AAAAAAAACJA/ftiFGh7TuBE/s1600-h/IMG_1283.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iE6lxSfTI/AAAAAAAACJA/ftiFGh7TuBE/s200/IMG_1283.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433739092528626994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDdtTHmtI/AAAAAAAACIg/DARjOap2rlQ/s1600-h/IMG_1316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDdtTHmtI/AAAAAAAACIg/DARjOap2rlQ/s200/IMG_1316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433737496821734098" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDrdGgZdI/AAAAAAAACIo/emO631EG1Gs/s1600-h/IMG_1312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDrdGgZdI/AAAAAAAACIo/emO631EG1Gs/s200/IMG_1312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433737732992034258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We have an artist in our midst now...Lucas loves to color with markers and crayons and we have even been exploring in paint. He tries so hard to not put the crayons or markers in his mouth, but sometimes he just can't resist (yes, he has pink marker all over his face!)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDO2s3uZI/AAAAAAAACIY/ojo2EUT-Bx0/s1600-h/IMG_1335.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDO2s3uZI/AAAAAAAACIY/ojo2EUT-Bx0/s200/IMG_1335.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433737241647626642" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDF-ORdJI/AAAAAAAACIQ/SbexZyuU8Po/s1600-h/IMG_1325.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iDF-ORdJI/AAAAAAAACIQ/SbexZyuU8Po/s200/IMG_1325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433737089047950482" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our biggest news yet is that Lucas has started the potty training process! He has absolutely amazed us with how quickly he has picked it up. We bought him a potty for Christmas because he has definitely showed interest in going and can hold it just until he gets undressed and shows his new skill off. The downfall was that we were pretty much under house arrest so that he could stick to his schedule. It's been pretty easy so far; every 30-45 minutes I just remind him to go potty and he goes to the bathroom.<br /><br /><br />Our next event, outside of the house, we gathered over at Sam, Steve, and Olivia's house to watch the Georgia Tech bowl game. Since Lucas was doing the potty thing, we packed everything up and took it with us. At first, he wasn't quite sure about using the potty over at Olivia's house; but, he ended up doing just fine after we let him run around without his pants!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCqO-DeWI/AAAAAAAACII/hzcsp2-R07U/s1600-h/IMG_4426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCqO-DeWI/AAAAAAAACII/hzcsp2-R07U/s200/IMG_4426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433736612506990946" border="0" /></a><br />We all had a lot of fun over at their house and Lucas especially loved her new playroom complete with a drum set and vacuum! Later in the evening, Olivia made it known that she had enough entertaining and decided it was time for bed. She had her milk and then a family friend read Olivia and Lucas a book. Thanks Kendig family for dinner and a great time!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCmQ6wFhI/AAAAAAAACIA/Ss_OkJ_ov10/s1600-h/IMG_1359.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCmQ6wFhI/AAAAAAAACIA/Ss_OkJ_ov10/s200/IMG_1359.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433736544310531602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCW5tkJrI/AAAAAAAACH4/qKX7TeMCPKA/s1600-h/IMG_1350.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCW5tkJrI/AAAAAAAACH4/qKX7TeMCPKA/s200/IMG_1350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433736280383170226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCFvecMUI/AAAAAAAACHw/zyUMKtjJLjQ/s1600-h/IMG_1354.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iCFvecMUI/AAAAAAAACHw/zyUMKtjJLjQ/s200/IMG_1354.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433735985577603394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iB3RrDbVI/AAAAAAAACHo/-kJY6Jtciys/s1600-h/IMG_1366.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iB3RrDbVI/AAAAAAAACHo/-kJY6Jtciys/s200/IMG_1366.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433735737059274066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBmrgOs1I/AAAAAAAACHg/kKYD7BqJPM0/s1600-h/IMG_1374.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBmrgOs1I/AAAAAAAACHg/kKYD7BqJPM0/s200/IMG_1374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433735451935421266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />January also brought a little snow! It first started while we were over at a playgroup. I didn't have my camera with me, but Lucas had a great time playing with Colt's toys. Colt is 2 1/2 and had a bunch of really cool cars, trains, kitchen sets, and even the Pottery Barn shopping cart-Lucas was in heaven! When the snow started to fall, Lucas, Olivia, and Colt gathered at the window and just looked out amazed and banged on the window. When we left, Lucas and Olivia spent a few minutes outside in the snow before we got into the car.<br /><br />(Thanks Morris Family for the cute "Let It Snow" outfit below! We have about 25 pictures of Lucas in this cute outfit)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBL-NOeFI/AAAAAAAACHQ/GCDJGziZCqk/s1600-h/IMG_1378.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBL-NOeFI/AAAAAAAACHQ/GCDJGziZCqk/s200/IMG_1378.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433734993099520082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBToNpOTI/AAAAAAAACHY/yuY7DDfzWRA/s1600-h/IMG_1379.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iBToNpOTI/AAAAAAAACHY/yuY7DDfzWRA/s200/IMG_1379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433735124634646834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lucas already LOVES his sweets! I bake something yummy at least once a week. However, this time, MiMi made Lucas a car cake that he could decorate himself. He stood up on a chair at the kitchen table and decorated and made a huge mess until his heart was content!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iAwiGvHbI/AAAAAAAACHA/FzNuMz_IXS4/s1600-h/IMG_1398.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iAwiGvHbI/AAAAAAAACHA/FzNuMz_IXS4/s200/IMG_1398.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433734521699638706" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iA7omTHCI/AAAAAAAACHI/ziwd_4i6vUw/s1600-h/IMG_1409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iA7omTHCI/AAAAAAAACHI/ziwd_4i6vUw/s200/IMG_1409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433734712421194786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iANAwKsNI/AAAAAAAACGw/Wb7YZXNFgo0/s1600-h/IMG_1425.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iANAwKsNI/AAAAAAAACGw/Wb7YZXNFgo0/s200/IMG_1425.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433733911451185362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iAc4XgjQI/AAAAAAAACG4/W0lwrsYRMw0/s1600-h/IMG_1412.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2iAc4XgjQI/AAAAAAAACG4/W0lwrsYRMw0/s200/IMG_1412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433734184078183682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We had another great playgroup over at Alisha's and Tyler's house. Unfortunately, Lucas displayed some very naughty behavior which resulted in two time outs. First, Tyler put his finger in Lucas' mouth and Lucas bit him until I made him let go. Then, Olivia fell down in front of him and he hit her on the head. Mrs. Sam said she was sure it was just one of many fights to come between them! I however was completely shocked at him, and we have been working very hard to let him know that none of that is acceptable. This Toddler Stage is really exhausting!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_brbI2jI/AAAAAAAACGg/C3aUL1Y0Ea8/s1600-h/IMG_7437.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_brbI2jI/AAAAAAAACGg/C3aUL1Y0Ea8/s200/IMG_7437.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433733063912249906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_kKXenbI/AAAAAAAACGo/xmVJcXJbQ3k/s1600-h/IMG_7432.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_kKXenbI/AAAAAAAACGo/xmVJcXJbQ3k/s200/IMG_7432.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433733209657351602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We also had a nice visit from my parents on Saturday afternoon. They came up to hang out for awhile and then we all headed to Chepe's. Lucas was actually great while we were out to eat (something that we haven't experienced in awhile.) After dinner, Grandmama held him and they brought over a balloon and some teddy grahams. The balloon only lasted a few minutes until it floated up to the ceiling! We all went back to our house and just relaxed and played with Lucas. He loves showing everyone his toys and getting them to do exactly what he wants!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9ib1uy9I/AAAAAAAACFw/sXqKmk-FceI/s1600-h/IMG_7438.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9ib1uy9I/AAAAAAAACFw/sXqKmk-FceI/s200/IMG_7438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433730980964649938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9noe0l-I/AAAAAAAACF4/HUzfrmCIyz8/s1600-h/IMG_7444.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9noe0l-I/AAAAAAAACF4/HUzfrmCIyz8/s200/IMG_7444.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433731070257567714" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />One evening when Ben came home early from work, we all headed out for walk around the neighborhood. We called Olivia along the way to see if she wanted a ride too. The kids enjoyed a nice "Sunset Cruise" around the neighborhood complete with a snack and a quick trip to the park.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h886DrJFI/AAAAAAAACFg/nZXpTJV8WE0/s1600-h/wagon3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h886DrJFI/AAAAAAAACFg/nZXpTJV8WE0/s200/wagon3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433730336241165394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9DD8mXsI/AAAAAAAACFo/_N5nfjfmfmA/s1600-h/wagon4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h9DD8mXsI/AAAAAAAACFo/_N5nfjfmfmA/s200/wagon4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433730441975062210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Like I said earlier, Lucas loves to paint! When it was too cold to go outside, we just painted in the kitchen. He gets it everywhere and it really doesn't matter because everything is so easy to clean up. Recently he has ditched the paintbrush and found that painting with his fingers is much more fun. Our next adventure is to paint with Jell-O!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_AIDfg3I/AAAAAAAACGY/UoFD1ExbUDw/s1600-h/IMG_1452.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h_AIDfg3I/AAAAAAAACGY/UoFD1ExbUDw/s200/IMG_1452.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433732590561362802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-2YyAnRI/AAAAAAAACGQ/4YskHjTiKQE/s1600-h/IMG_1457.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-2YyAnRI/AAAAAAAACGQ/4YskHjTiKQE/s200/IMG_1457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433732423252745490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We also had playgroup over at our house this month. Olivia came straight from her 15 month check up complete with shots, but insisted she see Lucas before going home. At one point, they found a quiet spot on the steps and ate their Thin Mint cookies!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-i9P-yrI/AAAAAAAACGI/rMc9aZT4a08/s1600-h/IMG_1473.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-i9P-yrI/AAAAAAAACGI/rMc9aZT4a08/s200/IMG_1473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433732089444747954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-ayBOeAI/AAAAAAAACGA/6ZDdiJESg5o/s1600-h/IMG_1476.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h-ayBOeAI/AAAAAAAACGA/6ZDdiJESg5o/s200/IMG_1476.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433731948991117314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lucas has started saying "M&Ms" when he sees them. It is so darn cute that we had to capture it on video. We also wanted him to say 'more' because he says it in such a cute southern accent that sounds like "MO." Here's the video...<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwC9HW3_Tt8xDn6N7_dsj1EQaVW0HNIm9Ocj6Y0NLHZF8ID-XukU8DS5hhUpNsYvRZ3IEhvnFJuQqXlqDSIJw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h7NW8DfyI/AAAAAAAACFY/OnFuViQJh-U/s1600-h/IMG_1488.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h7NW8DfyI/AAAAAAAACFY/OnFuViQJh-U/s200/IMG_1488.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433728419848486690" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This was our new addition to the family for a few days! The neighborhood kids brought her to our house for some reason (we must just look like we accept anything because we have two dogs a cat and a baby!) We were hoping to find her home, but she ran off after a few days so we hope she is ok.<br /><br />Uncle Taylor also came over to hang out with his little buddy! Those two are so cute together! Lucas just adores Taylor and remembers almost everything they do. This last time, we all went to CiCi's Pizza where Taylor used the seasoning on the table. Now, every time we are out to eat, he points to the salt and pepper and says "Ta" for Taylor. Oh and we can't forget that Uncle Taylor pulled up in his big truck while we were out walking with Mrs. Lindsi and Mrs. Sam. Lucas is now absolutely obsessed with trucks! Also, Thanks Mrs. Linda (Olivia's Grandma) for the adorable bulldozer t-shirt. It is so cute and he loves to pick it out of his closet to wear.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6opcnIPI/AAAAAAAACFI/kKj8ekyf3oo/s1600-h/IMG_1514.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6opcnIPI/AAAAAAAACFI/kKj8ekyf3oo/s200/IMG_1514.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433727789161718002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6-x1o-zI/AAAAAAAACFQ/A32Dqd0Qe24/s1600-h/IMG_1503.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6-x1o-zI/AAAAAAAACFQ/A32Dqd0Qe24/s200/IMG_1503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433728169371302706" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And now the worst moments of our lives...Saturday morning Lucas woke up with a fever around 102. We were barely able to keep the fever steady and it rose all the way up to 104 by Sunday morning. He was so pathetic and could barely eat; all he wanted to do was lay on my chest while I rocked in the rocking chair. Sunday afternoon, Ben and I took him to the Children's Urgent Care center in Alpharetta. They did a strep test on him and checked his ears. The only other abnormal thing he did was keep grabbing his lower abdomen. After not finding anything wrong with him besides a fever, they sent us home with a diagnosis of a virus.<br /><br />Monday morning at 1:20, Lucas woke up crying so we put him in bed with us. After a little while I noticed that he was really burning up. When I took his temperature the first time, it read 107! I sat straight up in bed and told Ben that we were going to the hospital. I called our pediatrician after hours line and spoke with a nurse at Children's and told her we were coming in. When I rechecked the temperature it had gone down to 105.4. We arrived at Children's Health Care at Scottish Rite a little after 2. They checked us in and had Lucas strip down to just his diaper to help him cool off. The little guy was miserable and could barely hold his head up. The nurse put in an IV on his hand and then had to splint it. They also did a catheter in him to rule out a urinary tract infection since he kept holding his stomach and pulling down there. Next, the doctor ordered a stomach xray. At 3:45 they gave him Motrin for his fever which was around 103. When we went back to radiology, they did a stomach and a chest xray. Lucas did such a great job with all of the poking that was going on. He was seriously so sick that he really couldn't fight back. At 5:00, his fever had even gone up to around 104 with Motrin! Ben and I agreed that we would not leave there without an answer this time. Finally, the doctor came in and told us what was wrong...Lucas had pneumonia in his lower left lung, with no symptoms! We were all shocked and stunned by the diagnosis. After we found out what was wrong and came down off the shock, they gave him an antibiotic through his IV for 30 minutes. Ben and Lucas were so exhausted that Ben just laid there while Lucas slept on his stomach. We left there around 6 with a prescription for antibiotics and headed home. When we got home, we all crashed out until after 12.<br />My mom was such a trouper; we had been texting the entire night and keeping her updated. I'm sure if we would have been there much longer, she would have come right down.<br />Also, thanks to the Wheeler family for bringing pizza later that night. We were all exhausted and they were so concerned about Lucas.<br />Another thank you to my grandmother, GiGi, for coming over on Wednesday to watch Lucas for a few hours so I could get some things done.<br />We don't know how we would have made it through all of that without love and support from our family and friends.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2nRn8pUdFI/AAAAAAAACJQ/A54X8h51WXg/s1600-h/hosp+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2nRn8pUdFI/AAAAAAAACJQ/A54X8h51WXg/s200/hosp+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434104909623751762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2nRs3cpvLI/AAAAAAAACJY/pPU7vhvgS4U/s1600-h/hosp4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2nRs3cpvLI/AAAAAAAACJY/pPU7vhvgS4U/s200/hosp4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434104994127789234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I didn't get many pictures while he was sick because it was pretty exhausting around here. Lucas becomes a major mommy's boy when he is sick and will not go to anyone else. He pretty much slept when he wanted and munched on a few snacks when he wanted. It was a little hard on us, but within a few days, he was getting back to normal and testing the limits and boundaries.<br /><br />We had a recheck on Tuesday for the pneumonia and the entire doctor's office was just as shocked about his illness. We were to keep giving him the antibiotics, Tylenol and Motrin and keep pushing the fluids. By the end of the week, Lucas was doing great! He never did have a cough; his lack of energy and appetite where the only things that lingered.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6IVOsWPI/AAAAAAAACE4/7jvXgFmWU8k/s1600-h/IMG_1521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6IVOsWPI/AAAAAAAACE4/7jvXgFmWU8k/s200/IMG_1521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433727233978816754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6WVMLZOI/AAAAAAAACFA/q2cATGgyrKM/s1600-h/IMG_1531.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h6WVMLZOI/AAAAAAAACFA/q2cATGgyrKM/s200/IMG_1531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433727474486437090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friday night, Ben had a company party at the Sundial at the Westin in Atlanta. My parents, and GiGi, watched Lucas overnight while we went out. Ben and I had such a great time getting out and doing the grown-up thing, but we were still pretty tired from the week. We picked Lucas up Saturday afternoon and we couldn't wait to see him! After we left, we had a quick bite to eat at a delicious BBQ restaurant and headed home for a family nap. What a perfect way to start the weekend. Also, my parent's celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on Sunday-yay!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h5fza4PPI/AAAAAAAACEo/2naIo_v4ZOM/s1600-h/IMG_7446.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h5fza4PPI/AAAAAAAACEo/2naIo_v4ZOM/s200/IMG_7446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433726537708354802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h5rCdW-7I/AAAAAAAACEw/YZ3Vp3zGu58/s1600-h/IMG_7448.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2h5rCdW-7I/AAAAAAAACEw/YZ3Vp3zGu58/s200/IMG_7448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433726730723851186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2rguNBlVfI/AAAAAAAACJg/8k5HrJOYwKY/s1600-h/Monte_Carlo-3282.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2rguNBlVfI/AAAAAAAACJg/8k5HrJOYwKY/s320/Monte_Carlo-3282.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434402984750831090" border="0" /></a>But oh no, it doesn't stop there...Lucas had to somehow catch a cold and ran a slight fever over the weekend. It has only evolved into a stuffy nose head cold thank goodness. Poor thing just can't catch a break. I can't wait for him to stop sneezing and feel better; oh and also sleep through the night again! He keeps waking up stuffy and needs some Benedryl to breath.<br /><br />On a side note, our mommy group has decided to take a break for a few weeks and let all of the little ones recover. It seems that almost everyone has had to deal with some sickness lately. I hope no one has to ever see their baby as sick as we saw Lucas.<br /><br />Our little man is such a trouper and even with pneumonia and a cold, he can manage to put on a show for all of us! Lucas loves anything to do with a farm right now, especially make all of the animal noises! Another one of Luke's cute things right now is saying "Bump-Bump". I know it is so small and not a big thing to many, but around our house all we hear, every other minute, is this cute little voice saying "Bump-Bump!" as he is walking around.<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dx6qAkugiYzzdmk82SkQlLBbTqONjiEYxK1VcVDyjaR4ACD3kWbZQRh4rVKphvy-mSdzfGddA-1hPtPw0lfkQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Let's hope February is better, stay well<br />(and if you are germy, stay away from us!)<br /></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-80048327501963438792010-01-01T14:32:00.000-05:002010-02-01T22:15:41.516-05:00The End of December and 2009 all wrapped up!The end of December was busy and crazy as always! Ben had a lot of vacation days saved up so he got to hang out with us for almost two weeks with only a few phone calls from work. One day we met Pops for lunch. As you can tell from the pictures below, Lucas loves to spend time and goof off with Pops.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cvnm1tDgI/AAAAAAAACC4/vA7-mF74_cY/s1600-h/IMG_7381.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cvnm1tDgI/AAAAAAAACC4/vA7-mF74_cY/s200/IMG_7381.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433363832932994562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cvsxUwcdI/AAAAAAAACDA/JMq2qlV4jDU/s1600-h/IMG_7382.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cvsxUwcdI/AAAAAAAACDA/JMq2qlV4jDU/s200/IMG_7382.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433363921646940626" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While Ben was off work, we also finished up some last minute Christmas shopping. One trip was up at the Outlet Mall where Lucas got to play at Pottery Barn Kids and I finally got a tree skirt that goes with our family stockings. Lucas really enjoyed playing on the pretend motorcycle and threw a major fit when it was time to leave.<br /><br />We also treated Lucas to pizza and a ride on the Merry-go-round. He had so much fun riding the horses with Daddy that he barely could stop for a second to smile for the camera!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cv9417K4I/AAAAAAAACDI/gRAXJSAdCcg/s1600-h/IMG_7386.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cv9417K4I/AAAAAAAACDI/gRAXJSAdCcg/s200/IMG_7386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433364215722879874" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwSgq2lEI/AAAAAAAACDQ/lLzGg7wlcUs/s1600-h/IMG_7395.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwSgq2lEI/AAAAAAAACDQ/lLzGg7wlcUs/s200/IMG_7395.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433364570011243586" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwpYgeXJI/AAAAAAAACDY/lZ1FbkS2BrE/s1600-h/IMG_7410.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwpYgeXJI/AAAAAAAACDY/lZ1FbkS2BrE/s200/IMG_7410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433364962957221010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwtJpEjqI/AAAAAAAACDg/5xYNL8MlpFo/s1600-h/IMG_7429.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2cwtJpEjqI/AAAAAAAACDg/5xYNL8MlpFo/s200/IMG_7429.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433365027686223522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Uncle Taylor celebrated his birthday on December 23rd. He came up to our house for awhile to hang out with Lucas. Lucas had a great time "helping" Taylor open his birthday present. Poor Uncle Taylor was not feeling well so after a short nap on the couch, he headed home. Later that night we went down to Taco Mac to celebrate his birthday with more family and friends. It was great hanging out with everyone that we haven't seen in awhile. Of course Lucas charmed everyone that night with his smile and the ability to get people to do what he wants!<br /><br />Even after we got home, we still had to make an appearance at a neighbor's house who was having a Christmas Party. It was a busy day, but we all love the holidays and it wouldn't be the same if we were not jammed packed with things to do.<br /><br />Here are some pictures from Uncle Taylor's Birthday Celebration...<br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-91.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" width="426" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-91.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949635074193&site=widget-91.slide.com"></object></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074193&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-91.slide.com/p1/3026418949635074193/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074193&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-91.slide.com/p2/3026418949635074193/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074193&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-91.slide.com/p4/3026418949635074193/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></p><p></p>In our family, we celebrate Christmas Eve with my family in Winder. Lucas fell asleep the last few minutes that we were driving there, so we decided to let him sleep for awhile in the car. My mom and I had a great time sitting in the car just having girl time while he slept. When he woke up, he was ready to entertain anyone that would watch him. He immediately attached himself to Dylan and followed in his footsteps the entire night. One of their games that Lucas loved was Lucas would throw one of his toys and Dylan would pick it up acting all silly. Each time Dylan picked it up, Lucas would laugh and immediately throw another one. Even now when Lucas looks at the pictures on the computer, he smiles when he sees Dylan.<br /><br />Here are some pictures of our Christmas in Winder...<br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-f3.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" width="426" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-f3.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949635074547&site=widget-f3.slide.com"></object></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074547&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f3.slide.com/p1/3026418949635074547/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074547&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f3.slide.com/p2/3026418949635074547/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635074547&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-f3.slide.com/p4/3026418949635074547/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></p><p></p>When we got home from Winder, we all changed into our pajamas and had some fun family time together. Lucas helped pour the milk into a glass for Santa as well as carried over a plate of cookies to the fireplace. We placed everything on the fireplace next to a picture of Lucas and Santa. Later that night, while getting a diaper change before bed, Lucas heard Santa yell "Ho Ho Ho" from outside. He was absolutely fascinated and kept looking out the window!<br /><br />The next morning, we had our video camera ready when Lucas got up. We captured every moment for about an hour on video! Lucas came downstairs and immediately saw his car in front of the tree. After the excitement of the car wore off, he remembered the milk and cookies for Santa and went to investigate. When he got to the fireplace, he saw that the milk had been drunk and the cookies were gone. We told him that Santa ate and drank everything and then left him presents. I know he is young, but we swear he completely understood that Santa ate the cookies. Even now, he still talks about the milk he poured and the cookies he set out.<br /><br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-69.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" width="426" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-69.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949635075689&site=widget-69.slide.com"></object></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635075689&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-69.slide.com/p1/3026418949635075689/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635075689&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-69.slide.com/p2/3026418949635075689/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635075689&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-69.slide.com/p4/3026418949635075689/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></p><p></p>Later Christmas day, Ben's family came over to celebrate Christmas. Lucas really enjoyed opening the presents. One of the presents he got was a remote control car (even though Daddy really enjoys it more now!). Lucas is getting the hang of using the remote, so none of the dogs are safe! He also got a big tool set complete with all of the dress up pieces. Lucas absolutely loves using the screwdriver and hammer to fix anything and everything around the house. We were so excited that Aunt Brooke and Lawrence also came over to celebrate with us. They even got to play a game on the PlayStation while we hung out. Everyone was pretty tired around here and some even got a little nap in before they headed back home.<br /><br />After Lucas had his nap and Ben and I straightened up the house, we headed over to my parent's house for Christmas dinner. It was their first Christmas in their new house and it looked beautiful with all of the decorations up. GiGi even stayed overnight and was there to celebrate with us. When we came in the door, Lucas couldn't even wait for everyone to come together before he found his first present...a wagon! It is adorable and even seats two (Olivia here we come!) Lucas also got several small trucks and cars and even a session at Gymboree (when flu season is over of course.)<br /><br />Here are the pictures from Christmas Day celebrating with all of our family...<br /><p style="visibility: visible;"><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://widget-a5.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" style="width: 426px; height: 320px;" width="426" height="320"><param name="movie" value="http://widget-a5.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="scale" value="noscale"><param name="salign" value="l"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"> <param name="flashvars" value="cy=ms&il=1&channel=3026418949635082661&site=widget-a5.slide.com"></object></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635082661&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-a5.slide.com/p1/3026418949635082661/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635082661&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-a5.slide.com/p2/3026418949635082661/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=ms&at=un&id=3026418949635082661&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-a5.slide.com/p4/3026418949635082661/ms_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></p><p></p><br /><br />The end of December passed by pretty quickly. Lucas has spent a lot of time playing with all of his new toys and of course, the wagon. We have to pull him around several times a day. It seems almost cruel giving him toys for outside when it is so cold that he can't go out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eUwBDdWJI/AAAAAAAACD4/X62YOUgioRk/s1600-h/IMG_1252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eUwBDdWJI/AAAAAAAACD4/X62YOUgioRk/s200/IMG_1252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433475028083366034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eU4jO-inI/AAAAAAAACEA/6In5RjB6zCQ/s1600-h/IMG_1253.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eU4jO-inI/AAAAAAAACEA/6In5RjB6zCQ/s200/IMG_1253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433475174697437810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our anniversary was on the 30th so Pops and MiMi came over to watch Lucas while we went out. We went to eat at Spondivits and then headed out for some shopping. We wanted to go to a movie, but I had to get back home before Lucas went to bed so I could feed him. When we came home, we saw everyone having such a good time. Lucas was all smiles and ready to pose for us!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXECqDZGI/AAAAAAAACEI/G5Vfq9Svbm4/s1600-h/IMG_1257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXECqDZGI/AAAAAAAACEI/G5Vfq9Svbm4/s200/IMG_1257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433477571134317666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXMlCdsFI/AAAAAAAACEQ/xcDkdrzEH_w/s1600-h/IMG_1261.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXMlCdsFI/AAAAAAAACEQ/xcDkdrzEH_w/s200/IMG_1261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433477717802463314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXaV2065I/AAAAAAAACEY/dxRz1XOF1wE/s1600-h/IMG_1266.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXaV2065I/AAAAAAAACEY/dxRz1XOF1wE/s200/IMG_1266.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433477954245290898" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXiyiq13I/AAAAAAAACEg/5zU7EOgXfiU/s1600-h/IMG_1268.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/S2eXiyiq13I/AAAAAAAACEg/5zU7EOgXfiU/s200/IMG_1268.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433478099384326002" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I wish we could say we had a great New Years Eve, but unfortunately, Ben ate some bad crab for our anniversary dinner and was sick the entire next day. We took Lucas over to my parent's house for the night and we went to a movie. Nothing too exciting, but we did have a great time just the two of us.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year and we hope everyone has a wonderful 2010!<br /></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-1603264244133444542009-12-20T14:51:00.025-05:002009-12-20T22:30:46.024-05:00Congrats Uncle Taylor!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">UGA Graduate!!</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7jv7Qgf-I/AAAAAAAAB9U/E9Yf6NuodDg/s1600-h/IMG_0891.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7jv7Qgf-I/AAAAAAAAB9U/E9Yf6NuodDg/s320/IMG_0891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417517814273572834" border="0" /></a><br />We are really excited around our house because Uncle Taylor has graduated from UGA!!! We didn't get to spend as much time as we would like with him because he was in a wedding this weekend which took up all of his time. However, Thursday, he rode to Winder with Lucas, GiGi, and me and hung out with our family there while I got my haircut. Since we still had some time left over, Lucas was able to get his hair cut too. Lisa does such a good job on his hair, even when he is screaming!<br /><br />Friday we hung out around the house where Lucas discovered it is a lot more fun to drink water out of a big water bottle!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6Ad_SiUAI/AAAAAAAAB7M/xjC6CXtrykw/s1600-h/IMG_0773.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6Ad_SiUAI/AAAAAAAAB7M/xjC6CXtrykw/s200/IMG_0773.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417408654467026946" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6Aj1F-G2I/AAAAAAAAB7U/lU619ReP5mw/s1600-h/IMG_0763.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6Aj1F-G2I/AAAAAAAAB7U/lU619ReP5mw/s200/IMG_0763.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417408754809183074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Then, Friday night we went up to Ben's parents house to see some out-of-town friends that were staying there; but, they didn't get in until late so we ended up missing them anyway. We did have a great dinner and Lucas had a blast running around the house chasing the kittens, stealing Pop's hats and playing with bubbles. As always, the Wheeler's house looked amazing with all the Christmas decorations out.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6ArF_8RkI/AAAAAAAAB7c/tYrPNXo_ZMw/s1600-h/IMG_0791.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6ArF_8RkI/AAAAAAAAB7c/tYrPNXo_ZMw/s200/IMG_0791.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417408879606384194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6AyD86tFI/AAAAAAAAB7k/7da3HXiC_fQ/s1600-h/IMG_0797.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6AyD86tFI/AAAAAAAAB7k/7da3HXiC_fQ/s200/IMG_0797.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417408999315911762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6BLAvbswI/AAAAAAAAB7s/0aSEUBSNdnQ/s1600-h/IMG_0818.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6BLAvbswI/AAAAAAAAB7s/0aSEUBSNdnQ/s200/IMG_0818.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417409427950777090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6BaTsUtrI/AAAAAAAAB70/MVoUtl8LfZ0/s1600-h/IMG_0843.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6BaTsUtrI/AAAAAAAAB70/MVoUtl8LfZ0/s200/IMG_0843.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417409690736047794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Saturday while we were out buying more Christmas gifts, we happened to run into Pop-Pop and Grandmama at the mall. They hadn't seen him in awhile so they took him for about 30 minutes and rode the train around. We then headed to Pottery Barn Kids so Lucas could show Ben and Pop-Pop how much fun he has in that store. Lucas sure does have his grandparents wrapped around his finger!<br /><br />Sunday we had a wonderful morning making breakfast and playing around the house. We even put together a gingerbread house. Lucas didn't help us out too much with the decorating, he was more of Godzilla stealing the candy off the houses!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6B3JYyp9I/AAAAAAAAB78/9u7O_crIN2Y/s1600-h/IMG_0850.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6B3JYyp9I/AAAAAAAAB78/9u7O_crIN2Y/s200/IMG_0850.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417410186185975762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6B9oz8tkI/AAAAAAAAB8E/qhnDCteBXOM/s1600-h/IMG_0851.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6B9oz8tkI/AAAAAAAAB8E/qhnDCteBXOM/s200/IMG_0851.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417410297700595266" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6EbZkzzqI/AAAAAAAAB8M/2f4JKNQEcNA/s1600-h/IMG_0862.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6EbZkzzqI/AAAAAAAAB8M/2f4JKNQEcNA/s200/IMG_0862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417413008029896354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6EivvFwZI/AAAAAAAAB8U/LIMPfQIT4zE/s1600-h/IMG_0861.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy6EivvFwZI/AAAAAAAAB8U/LIMPfQIT4zE/s200/IMG_0861.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417413134237680018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Sunday night we went to celebrate Taylor's graduation at Cazadores in Roswell. Lucas is not a big eater right now so he ate his cheese dip and guacamole and then gave "the look" to GiGi and Grandmama who walked him around the restaurant several times. After dinner, we had a family shopping trip at Kroger to pick up odds and ends. Our family friend Steven held Lucas the entire time and entertained him by running around the store. When we left, Lucas gained several oranges, a Christmas yard decoration, some M&Ms, and a few bites of a Hershey Kiss. It is really hard telling this kid "no"!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lWUXWauI/AAAAAAAAB9k/3WsP6t1JPBw/s1600-h/IMG_0916.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lWUXWauI/AAAAAAAAB9k/3WsP6t1JPBw/s200/IMG_0916.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417519573359815394" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lMY_UI6I/AAAAAAAAB9c/H4sNmdufh_k/s1600-h/IMG_0875.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lMY_UI6I/AAAAAAAAB9c/H4sNmdufh_k/s200/IMG_0875.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417519402802488226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lzpYxeBI/AAAAAAAAB9s/iBvnvUnm8L8/s1600-h/IMG_0877.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7lzpYxeBI/AAAAAAAAB9s/iBvnvUnm8L8/s200/IMG_0877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417520077219133458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mDIWCtbI/AAAAAAAAB90/OyygMohqu28/s1600-h/IMG_0894.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mDIWCtbI/AAAAAAAAB90/OyygMohqu28/s200/IMG_0894.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417520343227217330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mSafe5yI/AAAAAAAAB98/SE1xVCbpXWU/s1600-h/IMG_0903.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mSafe5yI/AAAAAAAAB98/SE1xVCbpXWU/s200/IMG_0903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417520605796689698" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mfJwAFdI/AAAAAAAAB-E/kbmwVzG-IOY/s1600-h/IMG_0904.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mfJwAFdI/AAAAAAAAB-E/kbmwVzG-IOY/s200/IMG_0904.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417520824640869842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mwEFBCvI/AAAAAAAAB-M/9qex76waUaY/s1600-h/IMG_0906.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7mwEFBCvI/AAAAAAAAB-M/9qex76waUaY/s200/IMG_0906.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417521115176176370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7m51IqQ3I/AAAAAAAAB-U/Yf2UI42NLSA/s1600-h/IMG_0908.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7m51IqQ3I/AAAAAAAAB-U/Yf2UI42NLSA/s200/IMG_0908.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417521282963620722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our entire family is so happy for Taylor. We are so proud that he graduated from UGA and we all know that he is destined for great things. Good Luck with what the world holds for you! <br />Love you!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7nUzdN4tI/AAAAAAAAB-c/xQwAHNuHYbU/s1600-h/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sy7nUzdN4tI/AAAAAAAAB-c/xQwAHNuHYbU/s320/IMG_0917.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417521746369438418" border="0" /></a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-14555354482468608142009-12-16T15:48:00.002-05:002009-12-16T15:49:34.033-05:00The Boat, Mr. Fix-It and The Best Playgroup Ever!Our lives definitely cannot be described and non-eventful! Monday started out in full swing around here! First, Mrs. Lindsi and Mrs. Sindy called to say they were going walking. We immediately jumped on the offer to join them because Lucas was really needing some outside time. We both enjoyed walking around the neighborhood with them and getting out of the house. When we came back home, Pop-Pop came over to play. We then headed out to eat Mexican, which for some reason took forever for us to get our order. Lucas kept busy, after his appetizer of guacamole and cheese dip, by running around our private room and bringing Pop-Pop bits of rock from the fake fireplace.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyfzsNB2rdI/AAAAAAAAB40/-BC3hAepXm8/s1600-h/IMG_7375.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyfzsNB2rdI/AAAAAAAAB40/-BC3hAepXm8/s200/IMG_7375.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415565017673543122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syfz1PkJLLI/AAAAAAAAB48/MoPEwVdclbo/s1600-h/IMG_7369.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syfz1PkJLLI/AAAAAAAAB48/MoPEwVdclbo/s200/IMG_7369.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415565172973055154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dweP-lMaieSIS35S19UMEDWhB2l584C0NcUhcwvL_cDKGjVtDTpVVMSOYRq8MQe9ftzo7yRyA0Zic6QkMJGBg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><div style="text-align: left;">After a great meal of a cheese burrito and some of Pop-Pop's fish tacos, we bundled up and headed to the lake. Pop-Pop needed to do some things on the boat and wanted to take Lucas for a quick boat ride. We were hoping that the fog would let up, but we could barely see so it was a short one. Lucas had a great time and especially loves to 'drive', but towards the end, he could barely hold his head up from being so tired. He held strong and didn't fall asleep until the ride home and then slept for almost two hours.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf0520PpkI/AAAAAAAAB5E/cC1jre75NNs/s1600-h/IMG_7376.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf0520PpkI/AAAAAAAAB5E/cC1jre75NNs/s200/IMG_7376.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415566351740675650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf1EficsgI/AAAAAAAAB5M/t6MtpWXJG6Q/s1600-h/IMG_7377.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf1EficsgI/AAAAAAAAB5M/t6MtpWXJG6Q/s200/IMG_7377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415566534470578690" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After Lucas woke up, we played for awhile with all of his cars and push toys and then had a yummy dinner that GiGi made for us. For dessert, I made some delicious cinnamon muffins and then we headed out for a fun field trip around the neighborhood to look at Christmas lights. Lucas loved sitting up front in Daddy's lap and looking at all of the flashing lights, the reindeer, and of course Santa displayed everywhere.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf26o2LHII/AAAAAAAAB5U/dcLKBzwniAU/s1600-h/IMG_0672.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf26o2LHII/AAAAAAAAB5U/dcLKBzwniAU/s200/IMG_0672.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415568564193795202" border="0" /></a>Tuesday morning we had a few errands to do around town. Since Lucas was an absolute angel while I had to do my stuff, I surprised him and took him to McDonald's for a Happy Meal. He REALLY enjoyed sitting in the booth and feeding himself a hamburger and dipping his french fries in ketchup all by himself. When we got home, we packed the car and headed to our Mom's Group for a playdate and our Christmas party.<br /><br />One of the little boys in the group that is 21 months old, brought over a toy power tool that Lucas immediately discovered and took over for the day. I think he 'fixed' every square inch of Mrs. Lindsi's house!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf5VANgWsI/AAAAAAAAB6U/2EQGRDZrReo/s1600-h/IMG_0748.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf5VANgWsI/AAAAAAAAB6U/2EQGRDZrReo/s200/IMG_0748.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415571216165526210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf3QqXA35I/AAAAAAAAB5c/xsuZjtScMcA/s1600-h/IMG_0691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf3QqXA35I/AAAAAAAAB5c/xsuZjtScMcA/s200/IMG_0691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415568942557093778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf3vqJY0II/AAAAAAAAB5k/0leWw9L8VSM/s1600-h/IMG_0697.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf3vqJY0II/AAAAAAAAB5k/0leWw9L8VSM/s200/IMG_0697.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415569475075887234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf39Hs0xUI/AAAAAAAAB5s/nAZe904cXsw/s1600-h/IMG_0679.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf39Hs0xUI/AAAAAAAAB5s/nAZe904cXsw/s200/IMG_0679.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415569706347447618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4NrrPXVI/AAAAAAAAB50/XWxLSGX9vJY/s1600-h/IMG_0699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4NrrPXVI/AAAAAAAAB50/XWxLSGX9vJY/s200/IMG_0699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415569990882385234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4d5ULbjI/AAAAAAAAB58/769QxN1zV-k/s1600-h/IMG_0700.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4d5ULbjI/AAAAAAAAB58/769QxN1zV-k/s200/IMG_0700.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415570269421661746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf5FN8lz-I/AAAAAAAAB6M/1ef5GelSnts/s1600-h/IMG_0741.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf5FN8lz-I/AAAAAAAAB6M/1ef5GelSnts/s200/IMG_0741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415570944974770146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After playtime and photo shoot time, we all ate some delectable desserts and did a white elephant gift exchange. I am so glad to have all of these 'mommies' in my life!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4uZBrhoI/AAAAAAAAB6E/TW4TZqVp7cE/s1600-h/IMG_0725.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Syf4uZBrhoI/AAAAAAAAB6E/TW4TZqVp7cE/s320/IMG_0725.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5415570552811914882" border="0" /></a>We also carried on our new tradition of looking at Christmas lights after dinner. We went to Polo Golf and Country Club to see their lights and were a little disappointed. There were only a few houses per street that were decorated and that did NOT keep Lucas' attention. Hopefully tonight at Creekside will be better!<br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-51657392624090472062009-12-13T21:15:00.002-05:002009-12-13T22:18:17.293-05:00Ho Ho Ho!We began this week celebrating my birthday. Since it was officially on Monday, I was spoiled with an all-weekend celebration with complete pampering!<br /><br />Monday morning we finally finished up decorating the tree by putting the star on top. Lucas is trying so hard to say 'star' so we thought it would be appropriate to put one on top of the tree.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBayqxxigI/AAAAAAAABzw/duij88XEIMM/s1600-h/IMG_0498.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBayqxxigI/AAAAAAAABzw/duij88XEIMM/s200/IMG_0498.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413426578622351874" border="0" /></a>Unfortunately my birthday morning didn't start out like I imagined; Instead, I got a migraine! Yep, what a way to turn 28! Ben took Lucas to get Chick-fil-A for all of us so I didn't have to cook. After a few hours of rest and a prescription, I was able to re-start my day and take some more pictures! I have had such a wonderful time this year decorating for Christmas. Lucas is really into the tree and loves all of the decorations.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBcJkSWc8I/AAAAAAAABz4/CWeeh8tuBOo/s1600-h/IMG_0446.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBcJkSWc8I/AAAAAAAABz4/CWeeh8tuBOo/s200/IMG_0446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413428071528559554" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBcfXBXP1I/AAAAAAAAB0A/jVM9vdCOlOA/s1600-h/IMG_0460.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBcfXBXP1I/AAAAAAAAB0A/jVM9vdCOlOA/s200/IMG_0460.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413428445924769618" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tuesday, we all spent the day in Athens for Trinity's follow-up to the Chemotherapy treatments. While Trinity was being seen, we went and picked up Uncle Taylor and headed over to Winder to see Aunt Janet and Uncle Sonny. Lucas loves walking around their house and eating their fruit!<br />We didn't get great news with Trinity, but we are hanging in there and trying to figure out our next step.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBeMZ7yQDI/AAAAAAAAB0I/u5d73w8VD8M/s1600-h/IMG_0473.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBeMZ7yQDI/AAAAAAAAB0I/u5d73w8VD8M/s200/IMG_0473.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413430319312420914" border="0" /></a>Wednesday, we started early with our errands and housework. Nothing too exciting, but we did get a few pictures in!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBegXfV9iI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/WZLgYlkw6Zg/s1600-h/IMG_0517.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBegXfV9iI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/WZLgYlkw6Zg/s200/IMG_0517.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413430662253639202" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBeoNAPEmI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/GaEIQ7ojPEY/s1600-h/IMG_0526.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyBeoNAPEmI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/GaEIQ7ojPEY/s200/IMG_0526.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413430796877763170" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Thursday, our family met up with Grandmama and GiGi at the mall to meet Santa! Lucas was very observant while we waited to meet Santa. Since Santa is a personal friend of GiGi's, he even came over at personally shook Lucas' hand while we were in line.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVikYq-woI/AAAAAAAAB2M/LgBHH1MiuNM/s1600-h/IMG_0548.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVikYq-woI/AAAAAAAAB2M/LgBHH1MiuNM/s200/IMG_0548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414842504220426882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVitS6-CGI/AAAAAAAAB2U/oWKxjBj9KOQ/s1600-h/IMG_0553.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVitS6-CGI/AAAAAAAAB2U/oWKxjBj9KOQ/s200/IMG_0553.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414842657295698018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It was all a little too exciting and Lucas needed a quick Daddy hug while in line...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVi8gE7EII/AAAAAAAAB2c/PE22sjmpfws/s1600-h/IMG_0565.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVi8gE7EII/AAAAAAAAB2c/PE22sjmpfws/s200/IMG_0565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414842918525145218" border="0" /></a>When it became our turn to see Santa, Lucas was alright at first sitting on his lap, but it slowly deteriorated from there...he never went into full blown crying, but that was only because Santa pulled out all of his tricks. I wasn't allowed to use my camera until the photographer was done so I didn't get a calm shot, but at least we did get one picture without tears.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVjUhN67DI/AAAAAAAAB2k/4aJItOCVUmQ/s1600-h/IMG_0573.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVjUhN67DI/AAAAAAAAB2k/4aJItOCVUmQ/s200/IMG_0573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414843331148180530" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVjpuAiZKI/AAAAAAAAB2s/MbZy5OzKvKY/s1600-h/IMG_0581.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVjpuAiZKI/AAAAAAAAB2s/MbZy5OzKvKY/s200/IMG_0581.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414843695358960802" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After the visit with Santa, Grandmama promised Lucas a ride on the train that went around the mall. Ben and I stayed behind for the pictures, but GiGi and Grandmama rode around with him. Lucas even got a ticket to get on the train and then had it punched by the conductor before they rode around. He is still very proud of his ticket and likes to put it in his pocket just like he did that day. I took so many good pictures of the train that I decided to put them into a slideshow (there are also extra of Santa too.) * Click on View All Images below to see them not in a slide*<br /><div><embed src="http://widget-73.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&il=1&channel=3026418949631892595&site=widget-73.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949631892595&map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-73.slide.com/p1/3026418949631892595/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949631892595&map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-73.slide.com/p2/3026418949631892595/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&at=un&id=3026418949631892595&map=F" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-73.slide.com/p4/3026418949631892595/bb_t000_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide42.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div><br />After the fun with Santa and the train, we took Lucas to eat at the food court and to watch the merry-go-round. We then walked around the mall and let Lucas play at the Disney store and Pottery Barn Kids. He was fascinated by a play kitchen and a remote control car at Disney and had a blast playing with all of the toys in Pottery Barn.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWj3gtFLtI/AAAAAAAAB20/N6tMO4MP5x4/s1600-h/IMG_0631.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWj3gtFLtI/AAAAAAAAB20/N6tMO4MP5x4/s200/IMG_0631.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414914301050040018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWkJAF4vVI/AAAAAAAAB28/fNBR5WJJLAg/s1600-h/IMG_0633.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWkJAF4vVI/AAAAAAAAB28/fNBR5WJJLAg/s200/IMG_0633.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414914601533357394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWkh4V70ZI/AAAAAAAAB3E/eQGjhfMLxW0/s1600-h/IMG_0639.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWkh4V70ZI/AAAAAAAAB3E/eQGjhfMLxW0/s200/IMG_0639.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414915028949914002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWksrWbk0I/AAAAAAAAB3M/MwkwqCZhVdQ/s1600-h/IMG_0644.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWksrWbk0I/AAAAAAAAB3M/MwkwqCZhVdQ/s200/IMG_0644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414915214440895298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />When we got home, Lucas ran wild throughout the house! One of his favorite things to do is to sneak up the stairs without anyone watching (so he thinks), but he also loves to get caught! After some stair-climbing, he began stealing candy canes off of the small tree. He tries so hard to say candy cane, but it just comes out "nana-nan" in the same tune we say candy cane.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWlE_W3cRI/AAAAAAAAB3U/nSGjPA7Ont8/s1600-h/IMG_0646.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWlE_W3cRI/AAAAAAAAB3U/nSGjPA7Ont8/s200/IMG_0646.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414915632128291090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWlr1INOpI/AAAAAAAAB3c/9HWQhPZoS3w/s1600-h/IMG_0649.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWlr1INOpI/AAAAAAAAB3c/9HWQhPZoS3w/s200/IMG_0649.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414916299397347986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friday, Grandmama came over and we went out to help her get everything she needed for MiMi to make her a wreath and garland for their new house. We went to several different stores and Lucas did great tagging along.<br /><br />Unfortunately, Lucas had his first major boo-boo Friday night. We were hanging pictures in his room and set a drill on top of his dresser. Since he is growing so fast, he just reached up and with me standing right next to him, he pulled the drill down on top of himself. I was able to try and grab it before hitting him, which probably saved him from a harder impact, but it flipped and the drill bit went straight for his eye! We were so lucky that it only hit his eyebrow and it didn't bleed, just a nice knot and bruise.<br /><br />Saturday, I had some people over for a Tastefully Simple party. Thanks again to everyone that came! We had a lot of good food and fun! After the party, MiMi put together a beautiful wreath for Grandmama. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWuKS0XJfI/AAAAAAAAB3k/TYcTdt8RMmI/s1600-h/IMG_0670.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyWuKS0XJfI/AAAAAAAAB3k/TYcTdt8RMmI/s200/IMG_0670.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414925618856273394" border="0" /></a>Then for dinner, Pops came down to join us and we all went to Cinco's. We LOVE that restaurant! Lucas really likes their cheese dip and guacamole (and the music)! He dances throughout dinner for us!<br /><br />Sunday, we had a great, lazy day around the house. We were all in our pjs until the early afternoon! Lucas didn't get a really long nap, so he was a little cranky (and clumsy) for the rest of the day. That night, he gave us another scare when he decided to stand up on our bed and then sat down too close to the edge which made him flip over and land hard on his head. I was in tears because I was on the other side of the bed and couldn't get to him in time. I was sure he either had a head injury or a broken neck. He seems to be ok, but I'm sure he has a bad headache. The poor little guy has had a rough weekend with the boo-boos! During all of the crying and chaos, Lucas pointed for me to take him somewhere. I followed his point thinking he wanted some water after the crying. Instead, he pulled open the freezer door and pointed for the ice cream! He is really too smart for his own good! And of course, we gave him some ice cream, but it didn't stop there, he also wanted an icee and some of Ben's Snickers ice cream. I know we are push-overs, but we just felt so bad for him.<br /><br />On a better note...this week Lucas has started talking like crazy! It is amazing how it just clicks for him. He can now say: mama, dada, Pops, Pop-Pop, Grandmama, Goo-Goo (Google), hot, dog, night, moon, up, hey (very loudly!), mess, broom, blue, bowl, and the most recent GiGi (which made her day when he said it for the first time in front of her after seeing Santa).<br />So Amazing! Only a week ago, the doctor asked how many words he could say and was amazed by only half of that list. She said his verbal skills were at an 18-24 month old. Even more amazing was that she saw him with his sign language and said from what she saw right there that his sign language vocabulary was that of a 2 1/2 to 3 year old! It really is wonderful being able to watch Lucas learn and see how eager he is to learn more.<br /><br />Have a good week and talk to everyone soon!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-91287383137006019932009-12-06T14:57:00.038-05:002009-12-13T14:51:45.333-05:00Mom's Birthday Weekend!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxpAp9e5mI/AAAAAAAABs8/ZcjNwqQceo8/s1600-h/IMG_0118.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxpAp9e5mI/AAAAAAAABs8/ZcjNwqQceo8/s200/IMG_0118.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412316312177141346" border="0" /></a>(one of the first pictures with my new camera!)<br /><br /></div>We have been so busy around here that posting a new blog has almost become an impossibility! However, since it is my birthday weekend, I have a little time off to play.<br /><br />Let me start out with Friday night. Ben came home with a delicious cookie cake for my celebration on Saturday. Later, we went out to get our tree so we could decorate this weekend. When we returned home, we discovered that all three animals-cat and two dogs- had somehow finished off my birthday cake without it even falling on the floor yet somehow managing to get icing on the refrigerator!!! Yep, my birthday cake was GONE! But, hey we did have a tree.<br /><br />Saturday, we woke up and began the process of decorating our tree. Ben did a great job putting the lights on, but he is a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to his REAL Christmas Tree, that it took a few hours. By the time he finished the lights, we had just enough time to all shower and get ready to head up to Dahlonega. We ate at the Smith House for my early birthday celebration. It was so nice having both of my families come to celebrate! We did however, miss GiGi very much. I'm sure we will see her soon though.<br />I did a good job and sat through the entire meal without asking for a present. Most people know I like the good stuff at the beginning, but no one mentioned it so I was quiet too (however dying inside!) Anyway, the best part finally came and I got to open my first present. I was soooooo excited to discover that the entire family pitched in and got me the camera I have been wanting for almost a year- a Canon Rebel EOS!! It was love at first sight! Thank you everyone! I don't want Aunt Brooke thinking that I was not as excited for her present though. She got me my first ornament of the year, a beautiful Lenox Christmas tree that allows light to shine through it. If you really know me, you know I LOVE Lenox ornaments and I try to get at least one each year. This year we have been so preoccupied with our move and decorating, that I have not had a chance to do this year's ornament shopping. Thank you Aunt Brooke for the ornament, I really do love it!<br /><br />So, before we could leave the Smith House, we all took a million pictures with my new camera! The decorations were so beautiful and we were all so willing to get our individual pictures with Lucas.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxpUbwRiSI/AAAAAAAABtE/3NN2AQjprzs/s1600-h/IMG_0131.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxpUbwRiSI/AAAAAAAABtE/3NN2AQjprzs/s200/IMG_0131.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412316651961026850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxphwFQO5I/AAAAAAAABtM/1EVLUAuiyag/s1600-h/IMG_0140.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxphwFQO5I/AAAAAAAABtM/1EVLUAuiyag/s200/IMG_0140.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412316880756030354" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxpt5Kq--I/AAAAAAAABtU/H8iCiuT6JjE/s1600-h/IMG_0144.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxpt5Kq--I/AAAAAAAABtU/H8iCiuT6JjE/s200/IMG_0144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412317089353104354" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxp7LkKD8I/AAAAAAAABtc/LV7sHvyDCl4/s1600-h/IMG_0152.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxp7LkKD8I/AAAAAAAABtc/LV7sHvyDCl4/s200/IMG_0152.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412317317630136258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxqI1WTx0I/AAAAAAAABtk/fkqGXqFfqtA/s1600-h/IMG_0154.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxqI1WTx0I/AAAAAAAABtk/fkqGXqFfqtA/s200/IMG_0154.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412317552184641346" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxqin9orwI/AAAAAAAABt0/15pAO8DnXMM/s1600-h/IMG_0169.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxqin9orwI/AAAAAAAABt0/15pAO8DnXMM/s200/IMG_0169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412317995268091650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxqZPu3sNI/AAAAAAAABts/XmnNhriJjJE/s1600-h/IMG_0168.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxqZPu3sNI/AAAAAAAABts/XmnNhriJjJE/s200/IMG_0168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412317834144886994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After our family photo shoot, we all headed out in the bitter cold to walk around the square of Dahlonega. Of course I was camera crazy and took a ton of shots...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxruHyNXyI/AAAAAAAABuE/Jf3OpPViDJI/s1600-h/IMG_0174.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxruHyNXyI/AAAAAAAABuE/Jf3OpPViDJI/s200/IMG_0174.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412319292300287778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxr32dV5LI/AAAAAAAABuM/aySJFqiiDC8/s1600-h/IMG_0177.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxr32dV5LI/AAAAAAAABuM/aySJFqiiDC8/s200/IMG_0177.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412319459448054962" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxsJGKZ5uI/AAAAAAAABuU/WE1vLK56FZQ/s1600-h/IMG_0179.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxsJGKZ5uI/AAAAAAAABuU/WE1vLK56FZQ/s200/IMG_0179.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412319755721369314" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxsTheK9MI/AAAAAAAABuc/g6Fd_MmJT5o/s1600-h/IMG_0180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxsTheK9MI/AAAAAAAABuc/g6Fd_MmJT5o/s200/IMG_0180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412319934850725058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxshkM1QRI/AAAAAAAABuk/QH2I9Co8BXg/s1600-h/IMG_0184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxshkM1QRI/AAAAAAAABuk/QH2I9Co8BXg/s200/IMG_0184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412320176101474578" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxtBenr6XI/AAAAAAAABus/E8rI2vhOhz4/s1600-h/IMG_0186.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxtBenr6XI/AAAAAAAABus/E8rI2vhOhz4/s200/IMG_0186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412320724359309682" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We ended up spending a lot of time inside a store called "Upstairs Downstairs" which does a wine tasting of all the North Georgia Wines. If you have never been, you really need to make a trip! After the wine tasting detour, we all bundled up and went to the sqaure to watch the parade. Lucas was bundled up in his stroller with blankets all over him!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxrdv9ncdI/AAAAAAAABt8/xM5aEZ0o4uE/s1600-h/IMG_0211.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxrdv9ncdI/AAAAAAAABt8/xM5aEZ0o4uE/s200/IMG_0211.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412319011027775954" border="0" /></a>The parade was great! Lucas got to see some really old cars, horses, dogs and cats, The Grinch and even Santa. To top it off, he even got a few M&Ms and lollipops, which Grandmama used to keep him happy towards the end.<br /><br />I had such a wonderful early birthday and am so happy to have such a wonderful family! Thank you all for celebrating with me!<br /><br />Saturday night when we returned home and after Lucas went down for the night, I got to play with my camera and read all about it (yes, I read the owner's manual-thank you dad, I am unable to get a new gadget without reading every detail!)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxueGOxJ3I/AAAAAAAABu0/d7waHm5f11I/s1600-h/IMG_0288.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxueGOxJ3I/AAAAAAAABu0/d7waHm5f11I/s200/IMG_0288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412322315540178802" border="0" /></a>By the way, this is our beautiful fireplace decorated by the very talented, MiMi.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sunday morning we woke up and finished decorating our Christmas Tree. I love Christmas, but this year I am really tired of cleaning up after it! Every time we add some more decorations, I end up cleaning! Nonetheless, our tree is now decorated and we have lights outside our house. While Ben was busy with the outside, I was busy inside with...my new camera! Here's a bunch of pics, I would apologize, but I think they are all beautiful! (To really see the clarity of them, click on the picture to make it larger)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxvv8yaIaI/AAAAAAAABu8/2Grz6SVwRNA/s1600-h/IMG_0321.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxvv8yaIaI/AAAAAAAABu8/2Grz6SVwRNA/s200/IMG_0321.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412323721754583458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxwu4zKk-I/AAAAAAAABvU/qmPrq0CDLFA/s1600-h/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxwu4zKk-I/AAAAAAAABvU/qmPrq0CDLFA/s200/IMG_0345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412324803015775202" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SxxwBWhSNvI/AAAAAAAABvM/1JbVnIfTyyA/s1600-h/IMG_0336.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxz7FQS3RI/AAAAAAAABw8/cQICuNncSkQ/s200/IMG_0430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412328311052492050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0T095UeI/AAAAAAAABxM/fs1oLxvFY5A/s1600-h/IMG_0431.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0T095UeI/AAAAAAAABxM/fs1oLxvFY5A/s200/IMG_0431.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412328736177082850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxz7mhmd3I/AAAAAAAABxE/1cJcP0M8QBM/s1600-h/IMG_0433.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxxz7mhmd3I/AAAAAAAABxE/1cJcP0M8QBM/s200/IMG_0433.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412328319983449970" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0UMsw1mI/AAAAAAAABxU/tVTURA4RFnM/s1600-h/IMG_0436.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0UMsw1mI/AAAAAAAABxU/tVTURA4RFnM/s200/IMG_0436.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412328742547674722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0iONOUAI/AAAAAAAABxc/RUOm4tJR8cM/s1600-h/IMG_0441.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0iONOUAI/AAAAAAAABxc/RUOm4tJR8cM/s200/IMG_0441.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412328983470428162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0o0oBGKI/AAAAAAAABxk/Ral9mr930oI/s1600-h/IMG_0443.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/Sxx0o0oBGKI/AAAAAAAABxk/Ral9mr930oI/s200/IMG_0443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412329096862570658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well, that is our weekend and I could not have asked for a better birthday celebration! I promise to TRY and keep up with the blog, but don't get pushy, you have all met Lucas and know that at the end of each day, I just want to watch TV and enjoy a glass of wine!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVFuAgrtlI/AAAAAAAAB2A/ZdP8OBEsg24/s1600-h/IMG_0168.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SyVFuAgrtlI/AAAAAAAAB2A/ZdP8OBEsg24/s320/IMG_0168.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414810783696270930" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you all for a wonderful 28th birthday!<br /></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-50452269007750999482009-08-22T16:39:00.016-04:002009-10-21T22:46:46.098-04:00Happy Birthday Grandmama!<div style="text-align: center;">August 10-August 23<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Monday was a very productive day for us. I was able to completely clean the house while Lucas played in each room. Usually I do my cleaning when he is asleep, but he is becoming so independent! Later, we went grocery shopping and then as a reward for him being such a good boy at the store, we headed up to the pool. It was so wonderful because we had the whole place to ourselves and didn't have a million kids there.<br /><br />Tuesday we had playgroup at our house. Lucas and Olivia crawled all over the place and were fascinated by the gate. Poor Olivia even got a bump on the head, but it never slowed her down! That girl is one tough chick! Jackson was a little tired and took a nap up in Lucas' room while we all ate and Selena just hung out with the girls and Luke.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBZFcpDr3I/AAAAAAAABlQ/ETEXjVjJlho/s1600-h/HPIM1781.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBZFcpDr3I/AAAAAAAABlQ/ETEXjVjJlho/s200/HPIM1781.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372892305575620466" border="0" /></a><br />Later that night, we packed up everyone and the two dogs and headed up to the Wheeler's house for the night. We were staying there over night because it would cut 30 minutes out of our trip for the next day when we took Trinity to UGA. MiMi was such a help and came with us so that I could concentrate on Trinity while she kept Lucas entertained. After several hours at the vet, it was decided to leave Trinity up there over night and they would do a biopsy tomorrow and then she could come home.<br /><br />The doctors were great at UGA and called several times to give me updates on Trinity. I was able to pick her up Thursday afternoon. I dropped Lucas off at MiMi's so he didn't have to do the 3 hour car ride and the waiting at the vet. When I returned to pick Lucas up at 7:30, he was fed and happy. Thank you MiMi for watching him!<br /><br />Friday night was a fun day for all of us around here. Lucas got to go to MiMi and Pop's house while Ben and I went to the Incubus concert with Olivia's parents, Sam and Steve. I know that I am a little over protective of Lucas, but I think I did a pretty good job without him. We all had a great time despite one little incident of mine that happened that I would like to forget, but those there with us, hum-hum Steve and Ben, will not let me live it down!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_C29RNIfI/AAAAAAAABow/D2Rv-4dsLFY/s1600-h/IMG_2686.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_C29RNIfI/AAAAAAAABow/D2Rv-4dsLFY/s200/IMG_2686.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395245128028594674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_C9lp5dLI/AAAAAAAABo4/JgYBOqqoFxI/s1600-h/IMG_2702.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_C9lp5dLI/AAAAAAAABo4/JgYBOqqoFxI/s200/IMG_2702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395245241948796082" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The following Tuesday, we had our play date over at Mrs. Lindsi's house where Lucas and Olivia got to play together. Those two are so cute together!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_EVCpiL6I/AAAAAAAABpQ/amnmgDuRPPQ/s1600-h/IMG_6711.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_EVCpiL6I/AAAAAAAABpQ/amnmgDuRPPQ/s200/IMG_6711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395246744380518306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_Dy3_0VgI/AAAAAAAABpI/nbwfonMEdRk/s1600-h/IMG_6719.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_Dy3_0VgI/AAAAAAAABpI/nbwfonMEdRk/s200/IMG_6719.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395246157405640194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friday was Grandmama's birthday so we had our first celebration over at GiGi's house. Lucas was his charming self and helped make it a very special event! Happy Birthday Grandmama! Grandmama even took time to teach Lucas how to blow out the candles from a birthday cake since his birthday is just a week away!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_F9qwAQbI/AAAAAAAABpY/E3cN9ssCAfU/s1600-h/IMG_6724.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_F9qwAQbI/AAAAAAAABpY/E3cN9ssCAfU/s200/IMG_6724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395248541851468210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_GBnhmoMI/AAAAAAAABpg/qmbv_R6TNMs/s1600-h/IMG_6727.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_GBnhmoMI/AAAAAAAABpg/qmbv_R6TNMs/s200/IMG_6727.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395248609705238722" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_GXIJ81CI/AAAAAAAABpo/Iyos0puW9EU/s1600-h/IMG_6733.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_GXIJ81CI/AAAAAAAABpo/Iyos0puW9EU/s200/IMG_6733.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395248979241653282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_Gyyi1oWI/AAAAAAAABpw/apCp0hyRp3E/s1600-h/IMG_6741.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/St_Gyyi1oWI/AAAAAAAABpw/apCp0hyRp3E/s200/IMG_6741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395249454476796258" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On Saturday we continued Grandmama's birthday celebration and went to one of my favorite places to eat, The Smith House up in Dahlonega. Lucas had one of the best meals of his life! When he got tired of one food, we just gave him another to eat up. I have never seen him eat so much in one sitting! He loved it!<br /><br />On another note, Lucas had a great time at church on Sunday (and I did even better.) We also found out that the next time he goes, he will be moving up to the <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;">ONE YEAR OLD </span>class!!<br /><br />Check back soon for his <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-weight: bold;">ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY </span>blog!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-27387617837197609592009-08-09T14:06:00.001-04:002009-08-22T16:39:20.780-04:00Mommy cried at church!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBPmCIBJoI/AAAAAAAABk4/9GNi4c3raLc/s1600-h/IMG_2661.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBPmCIBJoI/AAAAAAAABk4/9GNi4c3raLc/s320/IMG_2661.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372881870277125762" border="0" /></a>August 3-August 9<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Monday began our week with a trip to the vet. I dropped Lucas off at MiMi's so she could watch him while I took Trinity to the vet. She was going for her vaccines and for them to look at a knot on her leg. When they did a biopsy, Dr. Mills discovered that it was a form of cancer called a Mast Cell Tumor. I had such a bad feeling about it that it did not shock me when he told me. Our next step is to try and get into a drug study at UGA to help treat her. Because of her age, we didn't think that surgery is the best option until we know what other treatments are out there. So now we just have to wait until Dr. Mills can talk to someone over at UGA to get us an initial exam. We are hoping to hear something on Thursday.<br /><br />Tuesday we had our play group over at Mrs. Sam and Olivia's house. Lucas really likes playing over there and feeding their dog Opie. Jackson was a very active little boy this week! Both Lucas and Olivia took turns wearing little Jackson's hat. Well, Lucas didn't really want to, but I had to insist!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1c2ZeFkI/AAAAAAAABjo/rCBkqgQhZoM/s1600-h/IMG_6699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1c2ZeFkI/AAAAAAAABjo/rCBkqgQhZoM/s200/IMG_6699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372853125207955010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1inlO2vI/AAAAAAAABjw/D7FbCyfVOxw/s1600-h/IMG_6702.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1inlO2vI/AAAAAAAABjw/D7FbCyfVOxw/s200/IMG_6702.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372853224309971698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1LFdeE4I/AAAAAAAABjY/5oZLtOxsa8Y/s1600-h/IMG_6689.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1LFdeE4I/AAAAAAAABjY/5oZLtOxsa8Y/s200/IMG_6689.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372852820013618050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1RedEK3I/AAAAAAAABjg/V1k8KG9BYoc/s1600-h/IMG_6681.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpA1RedEK3I/AAAAAAAABjg/V1k8KG9BYoc/s200/IMG_6681.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372852929802021746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a sample of all the fun we get to have when we do playdates!<br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz_fVcRIQrAqT7iXWX0LjCp0oxtlw9Jo7IwZvLQ3TciHoWf32wK0oJnMuAeOct_wZm8wE0JFih4P9hnpV0u0g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Wednesday we didn't have much on our agenda. We did get out for a quick trip to go pick up MiMi and take her to Pop's office so she could have work done on her mouth.<br /><br />Thursday we were really starting to get bored, so Lucas and I went to Poole's Mill Park and played around. Lucas felt like a big boy because he got to walk around the park all by himself and without having to hold my hand. We attempted the swing, but there were so many other things to look at, that it didn't keep his attention long. Next, we walked down to the river and played in a small pool area closed in by rocks. He was fascinated at the older kids sliding down the rocks and splashing into the water. I saw a quick glimpse into our future with a strong-willed, dare- devil!<br /><br />Friday morning we went to the elementary school that I used to work at to meet with a girl that will be making Lucas' birthday cake. I really wanted to do a Lil' Prince theme, but I had to change my mind when I realized how much Lucas likes Mickey Mouse. Anyway, Sarah designed a beautiful Mickey Mouse cake and I can't wait to see it!<br />I also heard from Dr. Mills today and Trinity has an appointment next Wednesday to get an evaluation done and some blood work to determine her eligibility for the chemo treatment. I am excited to get there and get her treatment rolling!<br />Later that day, Lucas and I went down to visit GiGi for a diffent kind of Friday night dinner. Lucas was the only boy there!! Pop-Pop and Uncle Taylor went fishing in Florida and Daddy went out with some people from work. Since it was such a small crowd, we treated Lucas to pizza and ice cream. He even got his very own baby cone which he really LOVED!<br /><br />Saturday, Ben got out and did some yard work until he ran out of gas. It takes a lot to cut an acre!! Since Lucas and I were getting restless inside, we decided to take Daddy to Poole's Mill Park and show him around. Lucas got on the swing for a long time while Daddy took a million pictures! After the photo session, we went down to the river and played until someone yelled snake and we were out of there!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBO1LNAzjI/AAAAAAAABko/zaOU5W9_fW0/s1600-h/IMG_2671.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBO1LNAzjI/AAAAAAAABko/zaOU5W9_fW0/s200/IMG_2671.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372881030900403762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBPFNkGImI/AAAAAAAABkw/U9tarXOeVkY/s1600-h/IMG_2674.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBPFNkGImI/AAAAAAAABkw/U9tarXOeVkY/s200/IMG_2674.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372881306411999842" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That night we met MiMi and Pops at Chili's for dinner. After being told it would only take 15-20 minutes because we needed a high chair, and then waiting for over 30 watching several larger groups with babies who needed a hair chair flipped over for the carrier, we got fed up! Ben and Pops spoke with the manager who was not helpful at all and was listening to the lying hostess. We were so mad that we just left and went to Outback instead. They seated us instantly and were very accomadating with a baby! If you know me, you know that once you make me mad like that, we will not be back (no matter how good your margaritas are!)<br /><br />Sunday was a day that I probably wont' forget! We were trying out a new church that day, Mountain Lake Church, and we were putting Lucas in the nursery for the first time. When we got there, he got a name tag and they showed us which room he would be in. As we were checking out the room from the hallway, Lucas just leaned right over the baby gate into one of the volunteers arms and never looked back! I don't know what happened to me, but I lost it right there! Tears were pouring out of my eyes and I couldn't stop. I was so shocked by how quickly he adjusted that I didn't even get to ask all of my responsible mommy questions! We were even meeting some friends, Sam and Jason there, and I'm sure they thought I had lost my mind! Fortunately I was able to get it together by the time the service started. The good news is that we really liked the church and will be trying it out for awhile.<br /><br />Later that afternoon, we went to Hudson's first birthday party. Lucas had a great time playing with their toy grill and cooking hot dogs on it. He even thought that Olivia needed a bite too! Lucas went outside and played with the water toys in the yard and got soaked! When we came back in, I was changing Lucas when another baby crawled up and grabbed his hair and wouldn't let go. Poor Lucas was screaming! It really just went down hill from there. Next, a big kid threw a dinosaur at him and hit his toe and really freaked him out. With the party being during Luke's nap time and him getting sleepy, we decided that was our que to start packing up! Thanks for inviting us and Happy Birthday Hudson!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBTfTtQ1ZI/AAAAAAAABlA/g7ftnHYBBNs/s1600-h/August+2009+066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBTfTtQ1ZI/AAAAAAAABlA/g7ftnHYBBNs/s200/August+2009+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372886152784172434" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBTkfszi4I/AAAAAAAABlI/LLIXhe3Tses/s1600-h/August+2009+067.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpBTkfszi4I/AAAAAAAABlI/LLIXhe3Tses/s200/August+2009+067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372886241902824322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-91169902866477737592009-08-02T12:44:00.006-04:002009-08-22T14:05:58.912-04:00I Have an 11 month old baby!!!<div style="text-align: center;">July 27-August 2<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7PO3ySrlI/AAAAAAAABhk/Hi5qzMvSEG0/s1600-h/IMG_6587.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7PO3ySrlI/AAAAAAAABhk/Hi5qzMvSEG0/s320/IMG_6587.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372459259899588178" border="0" /></a><br />"Good Morning Sunshine and Happy 11th Month Birthday!"<br />(Look at that hair!)<br /><br /></div>My little baby woke up this morning and celebrated his 11 months birthday. I think he knew it was a big day too because he did three new things today!!! First, at breakfast, he signed "more" correctly (not just a clap but with fingers touching). Second, he began dancing to the music on the t.v. It is absolutely the funniest thing to watch! Third, he ate big boy ravioli! It is not his favorite food, but he could feed it to himself and was happy about that.<br /><br />We headed out and met MiMi, Laura and Peyton at O'Charleys for lunch and then headed to Pop's office. One of the ladies at the office bought Lucas a cute outfit and I wanted to thank her. Unfortunately Lisa was not there, but we enjoyed seeing everyone else anyway. Afterwards, we headed to the grocery store to stock up on our fruits and veggies.<br /><br />Tuesday, we were so excited to have our Mom's playgroup. We missed them last week because of our company, but were definitely ready for some mommy time! This week we all met at Mrs. Lindsi's house. She of course blew bubbles for Lucas and Olivia and even had a bunch of toys out that they could play with. Olivia is now crawling and chasing Lucas all over the place. Those two babies are so cute together. I love it when Olivia wants Lucas and just tackles him!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAb1Al0OkI/AAAAAAAABic/OT8lYgO9kuI/s1600-h/IMG_6662.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAb1Al0OkI/AAAAAAAABic/OT8lYgO9kuI/s200/IMG_6662.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372824952958630466" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAb6vMI7rI/AAAAAAAABik/rweJXecbESI/s1600-h/IMG_6667.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAb6vMI7rI/AAAAAAAABik/rweJXecbESI/s200/IMG_6667.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372825051366747826" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />That night we took a drive over to visit my parent's and check out their new t.v. They also haven't seen Lucas in awhile and really missed him! My dad went to Wilkes Meat Market and got some of the best filets I have ever had in my life! I made mashed potatoes to bring becuase Uncle Taylor really likes them!<br /><br />Wednesday we went to the chiropractor and then to BJs to pick up our monthly supply of diapers, wipes and coffee (yes, coffee-they have the biggest back they make of Dunkin Donuts coffe for less than the price of two small bags!). We then went up to the outlet mall to go shopping with MiMi while she picked out some presents for people. We surprised daddy and bought him a PS3 video game because I am so proud of him for getting his MCSE (Microsoft certification). Before we left, we stopped by the food court and got an ice cream cone and a coke. Lucas got to taste for the first time what a coke float tastes like-He Loved it!!! He gets super excited when his mouth starts fizzing! Next, we went to Parsons to look at a few more charms for my Pandora bracelet. Lucas took a small nap along the way! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAcwCVTyHI/AAAAAAAABi0/DmlJV3-5jn0/s1600-h/IMG_6673.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/SpAcwCVTyHI/AAAAAAAABi0/DmlJV3-5jn0/s200/IMG_6673.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372825967038548082" border="0" /></a>While we were there, we took Lucas to the Christmas display that they have put out where you can see all of the different villages. He was fascinated by the small houses and the moving figures. Lucas would let anyone in the world pick him up if they would just let him stare at the display.<br /><br />Thursday we met MiMi again for lunch and then went back to Parsons. Unfortunately, I did not have my bracelet with me yesterday and couldn't decide what I liked without it. We finally decided upon some light blue Murano glass charms and even added a Christmas tree charm for last Christmas. Thanks MiMi for all of the charms!! While they were cleaning my bracelet, we let Lucas look at the Christmas display again and then we walked down to a new kid's consignment store, Kid to Kid. What we didn't know was that we had arrived 4 minutes before their Grand Opening! It was nuts with clowns and balloons and screaming kids! We left there with a high chair for my mom, a big activity block, a riding John Deer toy, and a spider man toy. Since Ben was working late, I took the high chair to my parent's house and had dinner with them.<br /><br />Friday, Ben came home early and wanted to take Lucas to look at the Christmas display at Parsons. We then walked down to Kid to Kid to see if there were any more toys that Lucas would like (yes, we are addicted to buying him things!) After his afternoon nap, we headed down to the mall to do some bathing suit shopping for me. I didn't find any that I liked, but I did get two new dresses! Of course, we had to go into the Mickey Store where Lucas loves to see all of the stuffed animals and watch movies on the big screen.<br /><br />Saturday was very busy for our family! Benand I left our house at 1:00 to take Lucas over to my parent's house so they could watch him while we went to a movie with the Wheelers. After we dropped him off, we took a very long drive over to the Mall of GA to see Harry Potter on the 3-D Imax. We almost didn't make it in time because the movie didn't have previews! Seriously, what are the chances of that happening! After the movie, we went to eat at the Kani House and then picked up some donuts at Krispy Kreme. Next, we took our 1hr and 45 min drive back to Canton to pick up Lucas and then the 40 minute drive back home to Cumming. It was fun going out, but I'm not sure how worth it was with the driving! Lucas enjoyed spaghetti for the first time at Grandma and Pop-Pop's house though and you could tell he had a great time!<br /><br />Sunday we took it very easy and only ventured out to go to Provinos so Lucas and I could meet some of Pop's relatives that were staying at their house. We had a great week and are not looking forward to the next week where I have to take Trinity to the vet because she has a knot on her leg...Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763623250623764110.post-71651981922347512852009-07-26T23:23:00.005-04:002009-08-21T12:53:55.411-04:00Meeting Relatives<div style="text-align: center;">July 20-26<br /></div><br />We started off Monday meeting MiMi at Up In Cumming Kids to get a stroller for our Cousin Peyton that came to visit this week. I was really excited to meet some of Ben's family that lives out in Arizona. After a little shopping, which Lucas found a pink grocery cart to push around the store while we shopped, we headed over to Dairy Queen for a treat. Lucas ate an entire ranch chicken wrap! I am loving him eating food that is easy to make! After a very big lunch for someone his size, I got an ice cream cone for us to split.<br /><br />Later that night, Ben and I took Lucas to Target and then out to eat at Olive Garden. Well, we experienced our first temper-tantrum and melt down in Target! He completely threw a fit because we wouldn't let him push around a toy but that we were still getting him, it was just in the buggy! I mean a full blown had-to-leave-while-Ben-checked out fit! However, in the middle of the big meltdown, two young girls walked by and he completely stopped crying and began waving and following them! He is such a flirt!!!<br />Below is a picture of the toy that we got him taken the next morning.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So68jXW3S6I/AAAAAAAABe0/F-jfuoMqzdQ/s1600-h/IMG_6389.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So68jXW3S6I/AAAAAAAABe0/F-jfuoMqzdQ/s200/IMG_6389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372438721250937762" border="0" /></a><br />Tuesday we finally got to meet Ben's cousin Laura and her daughter Peyton (14 months). The two kids really hit it off! Lucas enjoyed having another baby around that could walk and run with him.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7AHmFbWUI/AAAAAAAABe8/prmBx_VnJ4Q/s1600-h/IMG_6424.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7AHmFbWUI/AAAAAAAABe8/prmBx_VnJ4Q/s200/IMG_6424.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372442642214508866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7AY8CLPRI/AAAAAAAABfE/lKRVEwguRhk/s1600-h/IMG_6434.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7AY8CLPRI/AAAAAAAABfE/lKRVEwguRhk/s200/IMG_6434.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372442940164226322" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After a delicious bbq dinner, we put the babies in a bath together. I know I post a lot of photos, but they were so cute!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7A2sLvDvI/AAAAAAAABfM/YqGaA2uXcvw/s1600-h/IMG_6448.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7A2sLvDvI/AAAAAAAABfM/YqGaA2uXcvw/s200/IMG_6448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372443451305430770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BDCFnu4I/AAAAAAAABfU/P9f2SvH3J1M/s1600-h/IMG_6449.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BDCFnu4I/AAAAAAAABfU/P9f2SvH3J1M/s200/IMG_6449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372443663343795074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BUqIAcAI/AAAAAAAABfc/RI6Ja7MBwYo/s1600-h/IMG_6453.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BUqIAcAI/AAAAAAAABfc/RI6Ja7MBwYo/s200/IMG_6453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372443966148997122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BfNXIYvI/AAAAAAAABfk/05fBsaGAMlM/s1600-h/IMG_6459.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7BfNXIYvI/AAAAAAAABfk/05fBsaGAMlM/s200/IMG_6459.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372444147406365426" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Btri4l3I/AAAAAAAABfs/_UCwBL3x6NI/s1600-h/IMG_6478.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Btri4l3I/AAAAAAAABfs/_UCwBL3x6NI/s200/IMG_6478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372444396026894194" border="0" /></a><br />This video is too cute!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwTQmefB7v8Db5ys5hx5eexzlTNly_u6e7g_JHLD98hdsEzJETah7bJPyiSY-FlTsT1vMXNi86sCFUQwDpj' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The next day, we all met for lunch and then took the babies to Pop's dental office so they could see the babies. Lucas loves visiting all of the ladies at the office. It also helps that they spoil him and let him play in the "treat box." We were headed to the outlet mall next, but the babies were tired. So, we let them take a nap back at the house and then went shopping. I don't know what was wrong with Lucas that day, but he was very cranky at the outlet mall. It wasn't until I gave him some pretzel sticks that he was happy again. It's funny because I was sure he would like those because I ate them so much when I was pregnant. I would literally drive up to the outlet mall and do the long walk/waddle to Auntie Anne's, sit down and eat, and then head back home!<br />Anyway, Pops and Daddy met us up at the outlet where we then all headed to eat Mexican. We were hoping the babies would have a fun time since they both LOVE Mexican food, but Lucas slept half of the meal and Peyton was about over all of this traveling around.<br /><br />Our busy week was just beginning! Thursday MiMi, Laura, Peyton, Lucas and I all headed up to Dahlonega where we ate at The Corksrew which has the best baked brie and quiche. Lucas slept almost the entire meal and then woke up energized and ready to run! Next, we walked around the square and went into all of the little shops. After cruising around, we headed back to MiMi's house and went to the pool. I'm sure MiMi was exhausted because she kept taking turns playing around with the babies in the pool. Below are some pictures of the kids before swimming.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7FR0LteoI/AAAAAAAABf0/Z2DnclPW6ak/s1600-h/IMG_6490.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7FR0LteoI/AAAAAAAABf0/Z2DnclPW6ak/s200/IMG_6490.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372448315355789954" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7FWAbnc4I/AAAAAAAABf8/kTtlloIlElY/s1600-h/IMG_6492.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7FWAbnc4I/AAAAAAAABf8/kTtlloIlElY/s200/IMG_6492.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372448387363206018" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Friday, we took the babies to Lake Lanier Islands and they LOVED every minute of it. Lucas really enjoyed walking around in the water and going under the mushroom. He even got to go to the man-made "beach" and feel the sand and walk in the water. Peyton was so tired that she fell asleep in the middle of our playtime and then Lucas crashed out after I changed him and put him in his stroller and slept until we got home.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7F85r33hI/AAAAAAAABgE/B4qd8HpYLdY/s1600-h/IMG_6508.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7F85r33hI/AAAAAAAABgE/B4qd8HpYLdY/s200/IMG_6508.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372449055567240722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7GWIncn6I/AAAAAAAABgM/KWguY6bD4VE/s1600-h/IMG_6521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7GWIncn6I/AAAAAAAABgM/KWguY6bD4VE/s200/IMG_6521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372449489071939490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7GpIvkFqI/AAAAAAAABgU/FgAnYfeHeqw/s1600-h/IMG_6496.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7GpIvkFqI/AAAAAAAABgU/FgAnYfeHeqw/s200/IMG_6496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372449815523497634" border="0" /></a>That night we went to Ninja for sushi. Poor Peyton was so tired that she could barely hold her head up and kept trying to dose off. By the end of the meal, Lucas was soooo messy from playing with rice that he even had it in his hair!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7HjTlmTpI/AAAAAAAABgc/5mYQfDTW_8A/s1600-h/IMG_6535.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7HjTlmTpI/AAAAAAAABgc/5mYQfDTW_8A/s200/IMG_6535.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372450814866902674" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7H4OxSfrI/AAAAAAAABgk/iYD8qeOOsTM/s1600-h/IMG_6536.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7H4OxSfrI/AAAAAAAABgk/iYD8qeOOsTM/s200/IMG_6536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372451174351011506" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Our busy week kept on and the entire family headed down to Atlanta to see The Aquarium and The World of Coke. Lucas kept us very busy because he can walk around the place now and has no time for sitting in the stroller. As always, we had a blast! We really love the Aquarium and will probably be getting season tickets. Each time we go it is another adventure and there are always new things to explore.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Imib3hhI/AAAAAAAABgs/Ow2l_utAgGc/s1600-h/IMG_2449.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Imib3hhI/AAAAAAAABgs/Ow2l_utAgGc/s200/IMG_2449.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372451969903855122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Iwo7Ea3I/AAAAAAAABg0/M3rwnlncmJk/s1600-h/IMG_2453.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Iwo7Ea3I/AAAAAAAABg0/M3rwnlncmJk/s200/IMG_2453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372452143444028274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After the Aquarium, we headed over to The World of Coke. The line was so long so Ben went and stood in line for everyone while we all tried to eat some hamburgers. However, by the time they made the food, Ben had gone through and we were eating fast as we entered. We did discover that Lucas really likes hamburgers though!<br /><br />The World of Coke was AMAZING! I can't wait to go back again. I was so proud of Lucas the entire time we were there! He took it like a champ when he had to eat in a strange place and had to deal with the crazy amount of people around him. I love it that he can be so flexible! Lucas enjoyed watching the machine bottle coke and he even liked the short 3 minute movie at the beginning. However, for some strange reason, his favorite part was the museum where he got to look at all of the cans and the big yellow car.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7KevV1GEI/AAAAAAAABg8/tjQQczJIp8I/s1600-h/IMG_2547.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7KevV1GEI/AAAAAAAABg8/tjQQczJIp8I/s200/IMG_2547.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454034952493122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7K9tlanPI/AAAAAAAABhU/ucNW8dToidc/s1600-h/IMG_2554.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7K9tlanPI/AAAAAAAABhU/ucNW8dToidc/s200/IMG_2554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454567056940274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />"bottle machine"<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7K1S6rDGI/AAAAAAAABhM/7Cc0KtgUXJ4/s1600-h/IMG_2556.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7K1S6rDGI/AAAAAAAABhM/7Cc0KtgUXJ4/s200/IMG_2556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454422459386978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7KpSHqXWI/AAAAAAAABhE/u4DurMCZCH4/s1600-h/IMG_2551.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7KpSHqXWI/AAAAAAAABhE/u4DurMCZCH4/s200/IMG_2551.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454216087002466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7LOqVMspI/AAAAAAAABhc/aExH3snnhT0/s1600-h/IMG_2570.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7LOqVMspI/AAAAAAAABhc/aExH3snnhT0/s200/IMG_2570.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372454858241389202" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite times at the World of Coke was trying all of the different products. Lucas really enjoyed a kiwi-mango drink from Africa.<br /><br />The next day, we took it easy because we had been so busy this past week. We went to Target for some groceries and then ate at Atlanta Bread Company. Lucas has this strange liking of pickles and he always eats ours while we are there. That night we went back up to the Wheelers and had a delicious fondue dinner. Aunt Brooke was even there to see Laura. The babies had another great night of playing together...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QXr3NX5I/AAAAAAAABh8/QDhwTRcwZYc/s1600-h/IMG_6590.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QXr3NX5I/AAAAAAAABh8/QDhwTRcwZYc/s200/IMG_6590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372460510829436818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QlNYX4xI/AAAAAAAABiE/6VgjAAaEIwM/s1600-h/IMG_6600.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QlNYX4xI/AAAAAAAABiE/6VgjAAaEIwM/s200/IMG_6600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372460743165207314" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QrE1KzTI/AAAAAAAABiM/U9Cdp6sEOOc/s1600-h/IMG_6608.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7QrE1KzTI/AAAAAAAABiM/U9Cdp6sEOOc/s200/IMG_6608.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372460843949280562" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Q-VYgsBI/AAAAAAAABiU/_an8Ex5yVvE/s1600-h/IMG_6644.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_W4uMs7YpPYw/So7Q-VYgsBI/AAAAAAAABiU/_an8Ex5yVvE/s200/IMG_6644.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5372461174809997330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />We headed home early that night so that Ben could get ready for the week and Lucas and I could relax! Next week, here we come...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11968757981030667390noreply@blogger.com0