It's about time....

Sorry that it has been forever since I've posted anything...we've had so much going on lately! But, I am going to do my best to not only post current events, but also try to get caught up on the past. So, we'll see how it goes!!

One Month Old!!!!!

Here are some random pictures and many updates of Lucas at his one month birthday! He is getting bigger by the second and I cannot believe how much he has changed in just one month. People always tell you that time flies, but you really don't understand until you see your own kids growing up. Needless to say, Lucas is no exception. He is getting stronger too and already starting to hold his head up! Nursing has really started to get much better and I no longer want to throw him across the room every time he eats, so that is a wonderful thing. At his last one month checkup, he weighed 9 lbs. 2 oz, so is right on track. He is in the middle of the road as far as his height and weight too, so no worries or concerns at the doctor. He has started to smile more and coo at you when you smile at him, which is so sweet to see. That is one of the best things in the world is to see a baby smile! He loves his bath time, just like Olivia did when she was a baby. As soon as I put him in the water, he just gives me a big grin and smiles the entire time. I love it that he doesn't put up a fight and will stay for as long as I need him to. We are still doing baths at the kitchen sink in his little bath...much easier to have him at the counter level and me standing, rather than bending over the tub! I will try to do this as long as I can....and as long as he fits in his little baby bath! He also loves to be outside and take walks. We are trying to do more of it and get him outside cause he just loves to look around and be in the fresh air...not too hot yet, so that may change! Olivia is still doing fabulous with him, and gives him love every time she walks into the room. We truly have not seen any signs of jealousy after the first month, so we are hoping that continues. Every chance she can get, she wants to hold him and give him kisses and hugs!! He is still not pooping regularly, but the doctor doesn't seemed too concerned, so neither are we. Hopefully that will work itself out! We are enjoying him so much and I am definitely not going to want to go back to work! I am really taking advantage of this time off, and watching him grow right before my eyes!!

Pool Day...Daddy home early!

Lucas and Winston had to relax in the shade rather than get in the pool!

Olivia on the other hand, was all about the pool!

So was Daddy!

Sweet boy!

We had a nice surprise from Daddy today...he got home early, so we took advantage of the nice weather and jumped in the pool!

Relaxing Day at Aunt Shell's

Why so surprised little man!?

After such a busy day yesterday, we didn't really want to do much today...although it doesn't stop us from getting together! After all, we are off for the summer! But, it was low key at Aunt Shell's today!!

Play Day!!

Kaleigh, Parker, Emma and Olivia....bestest friends!

They could not get enough of this wall!!

One of the many features at the museum...so much fun and interesting for the kids!

Lego display....soo cool!

You couldn't see it clearly, but the head was not attached to the neck.

One of my favorites!

Today started out a little strange, cause the power went out first thing this morning! I was a little unsure what I would do to get ready, cause we had a play day lined up and we needed to do something. Not to mention, I had a whole lot of breast milk stored in the freezer that I did not want to lose. So, we headed to gma and gpa's house to help out! We got ready over there and killed two birds with one stone, cause gma and gpa got to visit the kids while we were there.

After getting ready, we met Aunt Shell, Tara and all the kids and went to McDonalds for lunch and to play for a little bit. Then, we headed to the Lakeview Museum to see the Lego display, which was really neat. Of course, the kids loved the wall where they could push their hands through to the other side (don't quite know what it is called), but they could have stayed there all day. Aunt Shell, Tara and I enjoyed the lego display more than anyone. But, there were all kinds of things the kids were able to see, touch, and do and they had a great time.

After the museum, we seemed to leave just in time cause the kids were getting a little restless. So, we decided to go back to McDonald's for some ice cream and more playing. After that, the kids were definitely getting tired and ready to go. Olivia managed to talk Aunt Shell into letting her spend the night, so she went home with them, which was nice. Shane and I were able to spend some quality time with Lucas, and to catch up on some sleep at least. What a great day! I love being off in the summer!!!

Bye Bye Uncle Scott and Mathus!!

Whose ready to go swimming??? Meeeeeeeee!!

Olivia and Parker didn't venture too far from the side at first, but then they got used to it!!

Kaleigh was doing great going under the water!!

Parker was having a ball in the ring!

Olivia had double protection with the life jacket/suit and the ring!!

Kaleigh had to try out the rafts!

Ahhh, this is the life!

All ready to go!!

Sweet Lucas had to sit on the sidelines, but had fun nonetheless!

Today was a sad day because we had to say goodbye to Uncle Scott and Mathus! It was so great to see them, and we were so excited they were able to come home for the retirement party and to meet Lucas!! Even though their flight was pretty early in the morning, I managed to get myself and both kids up and to the airport to see them off! I was so glad I did, cause I would have felt horrible to not see them one last time!! So, we all gave big hugs and off they went!

After we got done at the airport, we came back home and went swimming for the first time in the new pool! It was so much fun! The kids have been so patient as we were getting it ready, so today was the day! They had a ball playing with all of the toys and managed to spend just as much time on the deck playing in the water, than they did in the pool itself! So much fun....we are really going to enjoy having our very own pool!!!