Thursday, April 2, 2009

Party Time

Happy Birthday Boys!


We have had a pretty exciting week around here...
This past Friday, Lucas turned 7 MONTHS old!! I can't believe how fast it has gone by. He is now completely crawling everywhere...nothing is safe!! His favorite things to get a hold of are any remotes lying around, the air vents on the floor, the cat, and all computer wires (of course he would be interested in them-I blame Ben!) He is eating like crazy! He loves to chew on whole wheat bagels and teething biscuits. His favorite dinner is a combination of butternut squash, sweet potato, applesauce, and oatmeal (I know, weird huh?) Lucas has definitely developed his own personality (a.k.a The King) around here. He lets you know exactly what he does and doesn't want to do! Since he is pulling up and walking around all of his toy/activity tables, we have had to lower his mattress. He really does think he is much bigger than he really is!

Saturday was such a great day! First, we did my favorite thing around the house and cleaned! Then we got ready to go to Ben's parent's house for his birthday dinner. What he didn't know (well he was kind of tipped off a bit) was that I had planned a surprise party for him with 30 of our friends and family! I was so nervous the entire day leading up to the party. When we got to the Wheeler's house, we came in like normal and then one by one 30 people came out of the laundry room to surprise him! Ben was sooo shocked! He knew (the tip off) that our best friends Shawn and Dylan were coming as well as my parents, but he never imagined everyone else! The party was great and I want to thank everyone that helped me organize and throw the party, and of course everyone that came to celebrate! We have such wonderful friends!












































On Sunday, we went shopping at the new Target near I-575 where we met up with my parents and then ate at Taco Mac. Lucas had such a great time being carried all over the store!

Tuesday, Lucas and I went shopping to get some more gates for around the house. While we where there I also got (well fought for) a walker. Lucas really likes how he can "beep-beep" on his horn!









Wednesday was Ben's official birthday. I still find it hilarious that he was born on April Fools Day! In the morning I had his present laid out with a delicious Elvis cupcake from The Laughing Elephant Bakery. He had a great day and some of his coworkers took him out for lunch. That night we met up with his parents at Longhorn for a delicious dinner. Lucas is really becoming such a little traveler and I think he really likes going out to eat.





















Today, Lucas and I went to Pop's dental office to see all of the ladies. They are all over Lucas when we go in there. We even had a photo session where funny Pops got on the floor to play with Lucas. I'll get those pictures up when I get them. After playtime, we went shopping with MiMi and then out to eat Mexican. Ben came home later and had a much needed one-on-one guy time with Lucas. It is so amazing to watch the two of them play together!
Here's a video of Lucas crawling. Sorry it is so dark...

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Daddy's Home!

We are so happy that Ben is done with his Microsoft training! I know I'm a little slow posting new things, however, here is the last few days of our lives. Friday night we went over to GiGi's for a fabulous dinner. We were hoping to get a little more sleep than Lucas allowed us to have, but he insisted on waking up around 6:00 Saturday morning. Below is a video of him being very energetic on Saturday morning...


Since Lucas was ready to go, we ate some very yummy, but unhealthy cinnamon rolls and then we all got dressed and ready to go out. We did a lot of much needed shopping for Lucas. At our first stop, we got him three activity tables, some bathing suits, and a push/riding toy. I can't believe how independent he is on the push toy!









Our next stop was at Walmart where we got my oil changed and walked around for awhile. Lucas has definitely learned how to manipulate his daddy! Lucas saw a hammer and nails toy and did the CUTEST look up at Ben that practically screamed "Please Daddy, Please!" We also bought him a really small yard pool for him to play in.

Sunday, we rode around town and ran some more errands before heading up to MiMi and Pop's house for dinner.
Here are some pictures from Sunday morning. I had to document Lucas' cute chubby face!









Monday was a pretty big day around here because Lucas is now DEFINITELY crawling! I began the day in the shower and put Lucas on his blanket outside the door with some toys. Next thing I knew, I looked out of the shower and he is sitting on the bath mat in the bathroom! We are a definitely scared now!
After we got ready, we went to the chiropractor and then to Hobby Lobby where we stocked up on some scrapbook stickers. Then, we went and ate lunch with Ben.

Tuesday, we had a playdate with Samantha and her little girl Ava (2 years old). Lucas finds Ava absolutely fascinating! We met at Central Park and played on the playground. Lucas got to get on a swing all by himself and LOVED it. Below are some pictures and a video at the end...


















Here he is just chilling!

Video...


Keep checking back for more updates on our now crawling baby!!!

Monday, March 16, 2009

Carousel and New things!


We started out our busy day by going to the chiropractor. Lucas really enjoys flirting with all of the women there!

After the chiropractor we went to the mall with MiMi. Lucas got to enjoy (well we really were not sure how much) his first carousel ride!




































While we were at the mall, we went into Baby Gap and couldn't resist the adorable hats for summer! We also went into Pottery Barn Kids and got a great baby food cookbook and then walked around the mall into the Black and White store, Macy's, Dillards, and Build-a-bear.









After the mall we went to Babies R Us, and I got Lucas some food nets to put grapes and such in and some teething biscuits. I had a hard time finding good ones in the grocery stores that did not have a bunch of chemicals and sugar in them. He thought he was hot stuff eating a "cookie." They made a HUGE mess, but he loved it!




























Even after such a busy day, he still surprised us...the most exciting thing that happened today was that Lucas took two steps crawling tonight!!! He was sooo excited (well, I'm not sure who was more excited, him or Ben!)

We will keep everyone updated when Lucas starts moving around more!