I Can Walk on Grass!

July 13-19

Since the weather has been so beautiful lately, we decided to have some family time out in the yard. Previously, Lucas would not step foot on the grass, but today he decided that it wasn't so bad. Ever since GiGi introduced him to the apple tree in our yard, he is obsessed and thinks he needs an apple off the tree every time we go outside!

Our future "stick collector" walking on the grass for the first time (well not the very first time, but the first time that he actually liked it).

Tuesday we spent a lot of time up at the pool because we were having power issues out our house. So, we packed a bunch of water toys and lunch and spent several hours up at the pool. Lucas had a blast playing with the older kids and watching them "disappear" under the water. After a big lunch, Lucas became tired and took a 45 minute nap in the stroller. It would have been much longer, but some of the "rouger" people in our neighborhood decided it was the time to start arguing and screaming across the pool-not joking! That was our que to leave so we packed up just in time to meet Daddy at home. Since our power was still out, we packed up the family and went up to the Wheeler's for dinner. We headed out to Mexican after Lucas played with Pop's shoes for awhile.










I was really looking forward to Thursday because Penny was coming over to watch Lucas so I could go out and get a pedicure!!!! It is really sad that it was my first one since I was 9 months pregnant! Thanks Penny! After being pampered, we headed down to perimeter for some lunch and shopping. We ate at such a great French bistro, but I cannot remember it's name! Next, we headed into The Container Store. This was Lucas' first time being able to walk around the store, not in his stroller. We tried the stroller, but gave up after a major fit. So instead, he pushed the stroller!! Luke loved The Container Store and especially the kid's art table that they had set up. It will be a great addition to our playroom when Lucas gets older and can sit on a chair.

I was really looking forward to this weekend! We started it off at GiGi's for our Friday night dinner. Then on Saturday, we dropped Lucas off at my parent's new house and then Ben and I headed out for a movie. Since my parent's live in Canton, we went to a theater over there and saw Harry Potter. We really need to work on what to do with ourselves when we don't have Lucas! We ate so much popcorn and candy that we were not hungry for dinner after the movie and we could not come up with something to do! I know, sad huh? However, in our defense we were in a new area and didn't know everything around there. So, we headed back to my parent's house where we hung out for awhile. Since they are late-eaters, they started cooking when we started to get hungry again and we all had delicious steaks and potatoes. Thanks for watching Lucas for us!

Sunday we just played around the house and in the yard and then headed for dinner at O'Charleys with the Wheeler's. Ben's cousin and little girl are coming next week so we met up with them to give them a car seat. I can't wait for Lucas to meet some relatives!

Here is a video of our little soccer player!

Hot Stuff!

July 6-11

Sunday after the Fourth of July, we spent the day recovering and getting ready for the week. Lucas took some time away from walking around to show off his musical talents with my old recorder. He can't quite figure out that you are supposed to blow into it, so he uses it mainly as a chewing toy or a drumstick!

Our newest skill we are working on is walking with shoes on. The first video is him a little confused about why there are shoes on his feet and the second one is Lucas getting away from us and saying his classic "Mmm-Hmmm!"





That afternoon, the Wheeler's came over and brought some yummy pizza from Sidney's. Lucas enjoyed a pizza covered with veggies and he LOVED it!














After dinner, Ben and Pops checked out some vacation homes in Destin for our trip in August. I am so excited and can't wait to watch Lucas play at the beach! Anyway, back to our fun filled night...while the boys were busy, Lucas showed off his toned, muscular 10 month old body!

After the chiropractor on Monday, Lucas and I headed to the grocery store to get our week's fruits and veggies and the food for our Mom's group.

Tuesday, Sam and Olivia, and Sindy and Selena came over for lunch. We missed Lindsi and Jackson, but she was on vacation so we will forgive her. Before lunch, the babies played with a bunch of our toys and watched a little Baby Einstein. For lunch the adults ate a pasta salad while Olivia and Lucas enjoyed any food they could throw! Our dogs were very happy to clean up after them though. While Sam was out of the room, Lucas tried hard to teach Olivia a bad habit of throwing her cup, I hope she didn't catch on though. We still thank Olivia for teaching Lucas the art of spitting!

After such a hearty feast, Selena voiced her opinion about all the noise Lucas and Olivia was making, and the two trouble-makers decided to get a little crazy. I wish I could have captured the tackle from Olivia, but here is the video right after. Even though Lucas got body slammed by a girl, he still wanted to kiss her!


Wednesday we went down to Grandma and Pop-Pop's house for dinner because Daddy was doing a presentation in Roswell and it was easier to eat down there. We went to eat one of Lucas' favorite meals, Mexican! He absolutely loves cheese, tortillas, quacamole, and beans.

Thursday was a very busy day for us because I had to go out and about to get ready for Dana's baby shower on Saturday. Since it is so hard to get a bunch done with Lucas getting into everything, MiMi came along to help. We started out at Target where Lucas and I enjoyed some lunch before Penny got there. While I was shopping Lucas got to get out of the shopping cart and walk around a bit. He loves getting into all sorts of trouble while out of the cart. He even tried to take off with another boy his age by pushing his stroller away! After Target we headed to Kohl's to get a dress. Lucas discovered how much fun a dressing room can be by crawling around and trying to get under the doors.

Friday was another busy day for us. Ben and I had to go to court to finish up some of Ben's stuff so Lucas got to hang out at an office for awhile. MiMi arrived shortly after we left to entertain him. We were hoping to finish up before lunch, but no such luck. So, MiMi and Lucas joined us for lunch before we had to go back and they headed to our house. After court, Lucas and I had to go over to Jeni's house to help decorate for the shower on Saturday. He got to experience his first balloon POP and did pretty well until we all made a fuss about it, then he lost it.

Saturday was a monumental day in our family-my parents finally MOVED into their new house. We are all so excited for them and we can't wait to see it decorated! However, with them moving, I was going to have to figure out a way to bring Lucas to the baby shower with me because everyone was helping my parents move. But I didn't worry long because GiGi came to the rescue. Thanks GiGi! She was more than thrilled to get to spend an entire day with Lucas! From what I heard, they had a blast. He made her put on Ben's shoe, they went for a walk and even checked out our apple tree (which he likes to look at everyday now!).

All of the girls from my old small group hosted Dana's beautiful shower. She looked great and we can't wait to meet the new little guy!

4th of July

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

We had such a GREAT time on the 4th of July! To start the day off, Lucas and Ben spent the morning having some much needed guy time. I swear, there is nothing more beautiful than watching your husband and son playing together!

After Luke's morning nap, we headed over to Sam and Olivia's house for their annual party. They had a ton of delicious food and there were a bunch of children around for Lucas to look at (he's not that sure about it when they are running around and screaming), but he does love watching them. After some yummy food, Lucas began getting very tired and ready for his nap. Sam's mom Linda, offered to watch the babies while the adults went to the pool. Olivia and Lucas were perfect for her and slept for over an hour and then woke up and played together until the adults came back.
We attempted to feed some formula to Lucas, but he was not having it! I am so nervous about how Lucas is going to handle weaning to regular milk. Instead of formula, he ate a hearty feast of more bbq and macaroni.


Later that afternoon, we wrapped up the fun at the Kendig's and headed home to let the doggies out. After a quick trip home to change and recharge, we went back out to Shawn and Dylan's house. They live right on the golf course where they shoot off the fireworks, so all we have to do is get some chairs and a few blankets and enjoy (no traffic!). Grandma and Pop-Pop even came over to enjoy the fireworks.

Since this was Lucas' first firework show, we were all a little nervous about how he would react to the loud noises. However, I should have known better, because Lucas was perfect and had such a great time! I'm not sure he would have been that good if little Aidan had not been there. Aidan is Shawn's nephew that used every ooh-and-ahh appropriately and every adjective a four year old could use to describe each firework. Lucas was amazed by him and clapped right along with him..



















After such a wonderful fun-filled day, we were all exhausted and ready to head home. Lucas crashed out almost the minute we put him in the carseat. I love the summer!