Who knew the red wagon was so versatile?
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Traveling Swimming Pool
This is what happens when Luke and his daddy play outside unsupervised.
Who knew the red wagon was so versatile?
Who knew the red wagon was so versatile?
Can you say teeth?
Holy cow. Luke is seriously getting six teeth right now. It looks like four on the bottom and two on the top are in the process of moving up/down. One on the bottom looks like it will break the surface in the next few days. Hopefully.
That, on top of what the last week held for us, is making for a very cranky, tired Luke. And a mommy who is wanting to pull her hair out.
That, on top of what the last week held for us, is making for a very cranky, tired Luke. And a mommy who is wanting to pull her hair out.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
We Survived
the past four days. I'm not really sure how.
The celebrations for Beth & Justin's wedding started on Thursday. Luke and I left our house at 8:20 am so I could make the 10 am pedicure appointment with Mom, Beth and Heather (my mom's good friend from New Zealand). Then the four of us went to lunch at Ziziki's, a great Greek restaurant near my parent's house. Luke stayed at home with Big Papi while I did all this fun stuff with the girls. Thursday evening we had a family dinner with my uncle John and aunt Betty from Florida, my uncle Bill and aunt Joyce, and my mom's best friend Ann and her husband Bill from Memphis. Nate met me at my parents for dinner and took Luke home, where they had more father/son time on Friday and Saturday. I stayed Thursday and Friday night in Dallas so I wouldn't miss out on any of the festivities.
On Friday we had a luncheon at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, hosted by Heather. It was really neat - we were at the Fearings restaurant in the wine cellar. Dean Fearings, who is the famous head chef at the restaurant, came in and said hello and gave Beth an autographed menu from the lunch. The food was AMAZING and everyone seemed to have a great time. It was very special time for Beth.
From there we headed out to Paradise Cove (the wedding/reception site) for the rehearsal dinner. Paradise Cove is an amazing place on Lake Grapevine in Southlake. The wedding ceremony was in a gazebo on the lake shore and the reception was in the air conditioned building. Since Paradise Cove only does events, we had to rehearse at 3 pm and be out of there by 4 pm since they were having an event that night. Imagine standing outside at 3 pm in Southlake, Texas, in the middle of the hottest weekend of the year. We were HOT!!! From there we headed to Mi Cocina for the dinner which was very yummy. After that we went to the Main Event for bowling before heading back home. It worked out that only Mom, Dad, Beth & me stayed at the house Friday night. It was like the olden days and that probably will never happen again!
The beautification began at 1 pm on Saturday when Marion and Angela from Merle Norman and Jewel from Bolivar Salon arrived to do our makeup and hair! I loved having them come to the house, we did the same thing for my wedding. Lots of Beth's friends stopped by to see her before the wedding and we had lunch from Jason's Deli (YUM!). Mom, Mandy and I left for Paradise Cove at 3:30 pm to make sure everything was set up. Amanda and Ashley followed shortly behind us and then Dad and Beth left around 4:30 pm.
Paradise Cove had a nice big room for the bridal party to get ready. We all got dressed and then had our pictures taken. After that we just hung out until it was time for the ceremony!
The ceremony itself was beautiful and short but sweet. They didn't want to make everyone sit outside in 100 degree heat for a long, drawn out wedding! Luke and Molly were adorable as the ring bearer and flower girl. We could not have asked for them to be better behaved, either. Luke talked a little bit, but it did not take away from the ceremony (I hope!) and everyone commented to me how precious he is! (Like I didn't already know that! ;) The reception was a lot of fun, too. My parents got the dancing going and I have never seem them behave like that! It was hilarious. All in all, the wedding was perfect! And my baby was a little trouper who didn't go to sleep until we left around 10:30pm.
(The slideshows are all pictures taken with my camera and my dad's camera. I can't wait to see pictures from the photographer and our family and friends!)
The celebrations for Beth & Justin's wedding started on Thursday. Luke and I left our house at 8:20 am so I could make the 10 am pedicure appointment with Mom, Beth and Heather (my mom's good friend from New Zealand). Then the four of us went to lunch at Ziziki's, a great Greek restaurant near my parent's house. Luke stayed at home with Big Papi while I did all this fun stuff with the girls. Thursday evening we had a family dinner with my uncle John and aunt Betty from Florida, my uncle Bill and aunt Joyce, and my mom's best friend Ann and her husband Bill from Memphis. Nate met me at my parents for dinner and took Luke home, where they had more father/son time on Friday and Saturday. I stayed Thursday and Friday night in Dallas so I wouldn't miss out on any of the festivities.
On Friday we had a luncheon at the Ritz Carlton in Dallas, hosted by Heather. It was really neat - we were at the Fearings restaurant in the wine cellar. Dean Fearings, who is the famous head chef at the restaurant, came in and said hello and gave Beth an autographed menu from the lunch. The food was AMAZING and everyone seemed to have a great time. It was very special time for Beth.
From there we headed out to Paradise Cove (the wedding/reception site) for the rehearsal dinner. Paradise Cove is an amazing place on Lake Grapevine in Southlake. The wedding ceremony was in a gazebo on the lake shore and the reception was in the air conditioned building. Since Paradise Cove only does events, we had to rehearse at 3 pm and be out of there by 4 pm since they were having an event that night. Imagine standing outside at 3 pm in Southlake, Texas, in the middle of the hottest weekend of the year. We were HOT!!! From there we headed to Mi Cocina for the dinner which was very yummy. After that we went to the Main Event for bowling before heading back home. It worked out that only Mom, Dad, Beth & me stayed at the house Friday night. It was like the olden days and that probably will never happen again!
The beautification began at 1 pm on Saturday when Marion and Angela from Merle Norman and Jewel from Bolivar Salon arrived to do our makeup and hair! I loved having them come to the house, we did the same thing for my wedding. Lots of Beth's friends stopped by to see her before the wedding and we had lunch from Jason's Deli (YUM!). Mom, Mandy and I left for Paradise Cove at 3:30 pm to make sure everything was set up. Amanda and Ashley followed shortly behind us and then Dad and Beth left around 4:30 pm.
Paradise Cove had a nice big room for the bridal party to get ready. We all got dressed and then had our pictures taken. After that we just hung out until it was time for the ceremony!
The ceremony itself was beautiful and short but sweet. They didn't want to make everyone sit outside in 100 degree heat for a long, drawn out wedding! Luke and Molly were adorable as the ring bearer and flower girl. We could not have asked for them to be better behaved, either. Luke talked a little bit, but it did not take away from the ceremony (I hope!) and everyone commented to me how precious he is! (Like I didn't already know that! ;) The reception was a lot of fun, too. My parents got the dancing going and I have never seem them behave like that! It was hilarious. All in all, the wedding was perfect! And my baby was a little trouper who didn't go to sleep until we left around 10:30pm.
(The slideshows are all pictures taken with my camera and my dad's camera. I can't wait to see pictures from the photographer and our family and friends!)
Friday, July 25, 2008
Chocolate Pudding
These pictures remind me of what my grandfather called me when I was a baby - Puddin' Head. Not sure why he called me that, but whatever. He passed away right before I turned one so I never got a chance to ask him.
Anyway...
I gave Luke some chocolate pudding on Tuesday. I think he enjoyed it!
Anyway...
I gave Luke some chocolate pudding on Tuesday. I think he enjoyed it!
Beth's Bachelorette Party
I hosted Beth's bachelorette party last weekend! We went down to South Texas and floated the Comal River in New Braunfels. We stayed in Austin and went out to dinner and for drinks in downtown Austin. There were about six of Beth's friends who made the trip and we all had a great time!
Pictures:
We're about to float the river!
Chillin' in the river...it was cold!
Beth's veil was all wrinkled...oops.
Cheers!
Bride and Matron of Honor!
Pictures:
We're about to float the river!
Chillin' in the river...it was cold!
Beth's veil was all wrinkled...oops.
Cheers!
Bride and Matron of Honor!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Crazy Busy
Things have been insane the past couple weeks. I've been majorly slacking on taking pictures of Luke, which means hardly any updates on the blog. He is officially a walker now, as of July 9. That was the first day he barely crawled. Now he's a walking machine! It is so cute...one of these days I may post a video on here.
All of the festivities for Beth and Justin's wedding starts tomorrow! There will be lots of new blog updates after this weekend so stay tuned!
All of the festivities for Beth and Justin's wedding starts tomorrow! There will be lots of new blog updates after this weekend so stay tuned!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Already doing chores
and he's only 13 months old!
His favorite thing to do outside is help Daddy water the flower beds. What a good little helper!
His favorite thing to do outside is help Daddy water the flower beds. What a good little helper!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Third Time's the Charm!
We went to the lake again today. Yes, it's Tuesday, but it was the only time Beth & Justin could go so Nate took the day off. We were hoping that my dad could come over and stay at home with Luke, but he had a class today so Luke had to go with us. After his reaction to his lifejacket and being on the boat the past two times, we were all pretty nervous how he'd act today.
Third time must really be the charm because he LOVED it! At first he was hesitant, but once he got used to wearing the lifejacket (which we borrowed from our neighbor), it was all good. It turns out that he really enjoyed sitting on the floor of the boat - out of the wind where he couldn't see anything. He sat there while Justin skiied, and Nate and I wakeboarded. After that we stopped for awhile and two ducks swam up to the boat. Luke shared his Goldfish with them and loved watching them swim around in the lake. I guess after seeing the ducks in the lake he decided it wasn't too bad and he practically tried to dive in the lake. After all of this he would actually sit in my lap while the boat was moving without having a panic attack!
So not only was our trip with Beth & Justin fun - it was also a huge milestone in Luke's life!!
Sitting in the floor of the boat. We started out with the lifejacket on, just not zipped up, but by the end it was zipped and he didn't mind. Baby steps, people!
Getting brave enough to stand up and move around while the boat was off.
Watching the ducks was a huge hit for Luke.
One of the ducks.
Luke & Mommy
Splashing in the lake - a huge change from last Sunday!
Third time must really be the charm because he LOVED it! At first he was hesitant, but once he got used to wearing the lifejacket (which we borrowed from our neighbor), it was all good. It turns out that he really enjoyed sitting on the floor of the boat - out of the wind where he couldn't see anything. He sat there while Justin skiied, and Nate and I wakeboarded. After that we stopped for awhile and two ducks swam up to the boat. Luke shared his Goldfish with them and loved watching them swim around in the lake. I guess after seeing the ducks in the lake he decided it wasn't too bad and he practically tried to dive in the lake. After all of this he would actually sit in my lap while the boat was moving without having a panic attack!
So not only was our trip with Beth & Justin fun - it was also a huge milestone in Luke's life!!
Sitting in the floor of the boat. We started out with the lifejacket on, just not zipped up, but by the end it was zipped and he didn't mind. Baby steps, people!
Getting brave enough to stand up and move around while the boat was off.
Watching the ducks was a huge hit for Luke.
One of the ducks.
Luke & Mommy
Splashing in the lake - a huge change from last Sunday!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
13 Things I Love About My 13 Month Old
Yes, you read that correctly - Luke is 13 months old today! Since he turned one, I've decided to stop the obligatory "I Am (Blank) Months Old Today" pictures because it got to be a huge pain. So today I'm going to tell you 13 things that I currently love about Luke - in honor of his 13 month birthday...
13. He signs "please" by patting his head, and he will do this whenever he sees food that he wants (like his favorite - cheese).
12. He loves baseball and will clap whenever he sees a baseball game on tv, or whenever I say "Go Rangers!".
11. He loves animals and will laugh whenever he sees one. It doesn't matter if it's a dog, a cat, or a cow - he laughs.
10. He dances whenever he hears music.
9. Whenever he wants to go outside, he'll go stand out the door and repeat "Ide! Ide!" until someone comes and takes him out. And he'll get really mad if we don't get over there fast enough.
8. He's starting to learn how to eat with a fork. He'll sit and try so hard to pierce some food with his fork and when he finally gets it (with a little help from Mom or Dad) he is so proud of himself. Other times, he'll just throw the fork down and grab it with his fingers when he gets too frustrated.
7. He can point out other people's noses (he loves pointing to Daddy's nose). But when he tries to point to his own nose he misses and points to his mouth.
6. He throws his arms in the air (think "touchdown" position) when we ask him, "How big is Luke?"
5. He gets so excited for himself when he starts walking without holding onto anything that he falls down.
4. His hair sticks up like a rooster when he first wakes up in the morning.
3. He is so curious about everything that he is constantly looking around and taking everything in everywhere we go. But he's also extremely shy so he just likes to look at first before he does anything else.
2. He points to the sky whenever he hears an airplane or helicopter going overhead. Even if we're inside and he hears it, he points up to the sky. And when we ask, "Where's the plane?" he points up and says, "Dye" (sky).
And the number one thing I love about Luke right now:
1. How he lights up whenever he lays eyes on his daddy. It melts my heart every time.
My 13 Month Old today:
13. He signs "please" by patting his head, and he will do this whenever he sees food that he wants (like his favorite - cheese).
12. He loves baseball and will clap whenever he sees a baseball game on tv, or whenever I say "Go Rangers!".
11. He loves animals and will laugh whenever he sees one. It doesn't matter if it's a dog, a cat, or a cow - he laughs.
10. He dances whenever he hears music.
9. Whenever he wants to go outside, he'll go stand out the door and repeat "Ide! Ide!" until someone comes and takes him out. And he'll get really mad if we don't get over there fast enough.
8. He's starting to learn how to eat with a fork. He'll sit and try so hard to pierce some food with his fork and when he finally gets it (with a little help from Mom or Dad) he is so proud of himself. Other times, he'll just throw the fork down and grab it with his fingers when he gets too frustrated.
7. He can point out other people's noses (he loves pointing to Daddy's nose). But when he tries to point to his own nose he misses and points to his mouth.
6. He throws his arms in the air (think "touchdown" position) when we ask him, "How big is Luke?"
5. He gets so excited for himself when he starts walking without holding onto anything that he falls down.
4. His hair sticks up like a rooster when he first wakes up in the morning.
3. He is so curious about everything that he is constantly looking around and taking everything in everywhere we go. But he's also extremely shy so he just likes to look at first before he does anything else.
2. He points to the sky whenever he hears an airplane or helicopter going overhead. Even if we're inside and he hears it, he points up to the sky. And when we ask, "Where's the plane?" he points up and says, "Dye" (sky).
And the number one thing I love about Luke right now:
1. How he lights up whenever he lays eyes on his daddy. It melts my heart every time.
My 13 Month Old today:
Thursday, July 3, 2008
A Lesson in Responsibility
I'll be the first to admit that I still have a lot of growing up to do.
I thought that when I became a wife at the young age of 21, I'd officially grow up then.
Didn't happen.
I remember thinking when I graduated college and got my first full-time job at 23 that I'd officially behave like an adult.
Nope.
I knew for sure when I became a mother at 24 that I had no choice but to grow up.
Apparently that wasn't exactly the case.
That's not to say I haven't grown up a little. I'm definitely not the same twenty year old sorority girl, living up the college life at Texas A&M. Sometimes I don't even remember what it was like to be that girl. Getting married, owning a home, graduating college, getting a job, and having a child will mature you in some ways. It just has to. But there are other ways where I still behave like a child. An irresponsible child who doesn't take care of her belongings.
This past Tuesday I realized that I had lost the diamond necklace Nate gave me after Luke was born. What kind of a person does that? Certainly not a mature, responsible wife and mother. I turned our house upside down looking for this necklace, the entire time hating myself for losing this irreplaceable piece of jewelry. It's not that I lost a diamond necklace - I lost the necklace I received when I gave birth to my first-born son. I'm getting nauseous just thinking about it. I had Nate's family tearing their house apart because I thought I might have left it down there. I was starting to grow weary today, the third day that I have looked over and over for it. I told Nate before he left for softball that I had just about given up because I didn't know how it was going to turn up because I had looked everywhere. But at the same time, I kept imagining myself finding it. He said to have faith that it would turn up.
I wanted to believe him, but it was hard at the moment. Nevertheless, I came inside and looked again. The kitchen drawers, the cabinet in the laundry room, my bedside table, the shelves in the bedroom, my desk. Now there is always clutter on my desk no matter how hard I try to keep it clutter-free. I moved it all around, put away what I could, and I happened to bump a pile of rolled pennies sitting in the corner. (I have a big bowl of pennies and nickels that I try to make into coin rolls whenever I have a free second.) I'm certain I had moved them on Tuesday, but obviously not because my necklace was UNDERNEATH the rolls of pennies!!!!
I'm in disbelief that I found it, but at the same time I am so incredibly relieved and excited. I immediately put it on (as I was calling Nate to let him know). I told him that I was never taking it off again. His response was, "I don't think that's the lesson here. Next time, put it in a safe place."
So here's my lesson in responsibility. Being a responsible adult means taking the time to put prized possessions (or anything for that matter) in it's proper place. Don't just leave stuff around on the counters - or on the desk! Put things where they belong and you won't lose them. From now on, whenever my necklace is not clasped around my neck, it will be kept safe in the jewelry box that it came in.
Maybe I'm on the road to being a responsible grown up. Only time will tell, but I certainly hope so.
I thought that when I became a wife at the young age of 21, I'd officially grow up then.
Didn't happen.
I remember thinking when I graduated college and got my first full-time job at 23 that I'd officially behave like an adult.
Nope.
I knew for sure when I became a mother at 24 that I had no choice but to grow up.
Apparently that wasn't exactly the case.
That's not to say I haven't grown up a little. I'm definitely not the same twenty year old sorority girl, living up the college life at Texas A&M. Sometimes I don't even remember what it was like to be that girl. Getting married, owning a home, graduating college, getting a job, and having a child will mature you in some ways. It just has to. But there are other ways where I still behave like a child. An irresponsible child who doesn't take care of her belongings.
This past Tuesday I realized that I had lost the diamond necklace Nate gave me after Luke was born. What kind of a person does that? Certainly not a mature, responsible wife and mother. I turned our house upside down looking for this necklace, the entire time hating myself for losing this irreplaceable piece of jewelry. It's not that I lost a diamond necklace - I lost the necklace I received when I gave birth to my first-born son. I'm getting nauseous just thinking about it. I had Nate's family tearing their house apart because I thought I might have left it down there. I was starting to grow weary today, the third day that I have looked over and over for it. I told Nate before he left for softball that I had just about given up because I didn't know how it was going to turn up because I had looked everywhere. But at the same time, I kept imagining myself finding it. He said to have faith that it would turn up.
I wanted to believe him, but it was hard at the moment. Nevertheless, I came inside and looked again. The kitchen drawers, the cabinet in the laundry room, my bedside table, the shelves in the bedroom, my desk. Now there is always clutter on my desk no matter how hard I try to keep it clutter-free. I moved it all around, put away what I could, and I happened to bump a pile of rolled pennies sitting in the corner. (I have a big bowl of pennies and nickels that I try to make into coin rolls whenever I have a free second.) I'm certain I had moved them on Tuesday, but obviously not because my necklace was UNDERNEATH the rolls of pennies!!!!
I'm in disbelief that I found it, but at the same time I am so incredibly relieved and excited. I immediately put it on (as I was calling Nate to let him know). I told him that I was never taking it off again. His response was, "I don't think that's the lesson here. Next time, put it in a safe place."
So here's my lesson in responsibility. Being a responsible adult means taking the time to put prized possessions (or anything for that matter) in it's proper place. Don't just leave stuff around on the counters - or on the desk! Put things where they belong and you won't lose them. From now on, whenever my necklace is not clasped around my neck, it will be kept safe in the jewelry box that it came in.
Maybe I'm on the road to being a responsible grown up. Only time will tell, but I certainly hope so.
New Shoes!
Luke is the proud owner of a new pair of Stride Rite shoes! This is his first "real" pair of walking shoes. I got him some sneakers since he already has some sandals that he can wear. He looks like such a big boy, especially with the new haircut! Where did my little baby go?
He's walking more and more now. It took a little bit to get used to the shoes, but now he's walking everywhere. And he's already scuffed the toes up from playing outside. Sigh. I guess boys really will be boys!
Scavenging the high chair to see if he left any morsels of food behind after lunch!
Ready or not, here I come!
By the way, he's wearing the Stride Rite Prodigy Stage 3 in Navy/Cinder. I couldn't find any pictures online to show close up, though!
He's walking more and more now. It took a little bit to get used to the shoes, but now he's walking everywhere. And he's already scuffed the toes up from playing outside. Sigh. I guess boys really will be boys!
Scavenging the high chair to see if he left any morsels of food behind after lunch!
Ready or not, here I come!
By the way, he's wearing the Stride Rite Prodigy Stage 3 in Navy/Cinder. I couldn't find any pictures online to show close up, though!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Summer Haircut!
I took Luke for a haircut yesterday!
We went to the Cool Cuts 4 Kids in Cedar Hill since I was not impressed with the one in Arlington when we went back in April. Luke wasn't as sure about it this time. Last time he loved every minute of it, this time it was just okay. I don't know if it's because he sat in the taxi rather than the fire truck, or maybe because his dad wasn't there, or he maybe he's just getting more and more wary of "new" situations. Oh, well, I'll never know, but the point is the hair is cut and he looks SO different! It is really short, and that's mainly because I'm an idiot when it comes to boy haircuts. The girl asked me what number on the sides and I said 2 because that's what Nate does...holy cow! On a little boy, 2 is SHORT! I was so freaked out by the shortness of it that I had her leave it a little longer on top, and Nate said that it looks funny since it's long on top and short on the sides. Oh, well! It will grow back and at least I know for next time!
On the positive side, at least it's off his neck considering how hot the kid gets. His hair was so long I could put it in a little ponytail, and it was matting up really bad in the back. I cut some knots out of it on Saturday - that was my indication he needed it cut!
Before picture (taken on Monday. You can also look at the posts from over the weekend - at the lake and at the pool - to see just how long his hair was.)
After pictures
We went to the Cool Cuts 4 Kids in Cedar Hill since I was not impressed with the one in Arlington when we went back in April. Luke wasn't as sure about it this time. Last time he loved every minute of it, this time it was just okay. I don't know if it's because he sat in the taxi rather than the fire truck, or maybe because his dad wasn't there, or he maybe he's just getting more and more wary of "new" situations. Oh, well, I'll never know, but the point is the hair is cut and he looks SO different! It is really short, and that's mainly because I'm an idiot when it comes to boy haircuts. The girl asked me what number on the sides and I said 2 because that's what Nate does...holy cow! On a little boy, 2 is SHORT! I was so freaked out by the shortness of it that I had her leave it a little longer on top, and Nate said that it looks funny since it's long on top and short on the sides. Oh, well! It will grow back and at least I know for next time!
On the positive side, at least it's off his neck considering how hot the kid gets. His hair was so long I could put it in a little ponytail, and it was matting up really bad in the back. I cut some knots out of it on Saturday - that was my indication he needed it cut!
Before picture (taken on Monday. You can also look at the posts from over the weekend - at the lake and at the pool - to see just how long his hair was.)
After pictures
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