Mr. Clean

Lucas is a great helper around the house! Now if only I could get him to use a broom and dustpan.

Breakfast with "Baby"

Lucas has adopted his little stuffed doggie/blanket as his "Baby." Since the child's birth, his crib has been adorned with a variety of "lovies"--none of which he EVER showed any intereest. Going into his room each morning, I would generally find all the babies had been ejected from the bed throughout the course of the night. Dear hubby rationalizes that Lucas was merely "sending the troops out on a mission." I just think he didn't care to share his bed with these stuffed creatures who only "hoarded" the blankets!! Alas, over the last month or so, one of the "lovies" has made its way into Lucas's favor! Known as "Baby", this little stuffed dog/blanket was the first toy I bought Lucas when I was barely pregnant with him. During the early months of my pregnancy,I was afraid to buy any baby regalia for fear that something would go wrong with the baby. I'm so glad he has developed a special bond with this toy. He MUST have it before he can nap for go to bed. It is SO CUTE to see him snuggle up with it before bedtime, and give "Baby" hugs and smooches. What a cutie!! This morning, he was feeding "Baby" granola cereal for breakfast. So Cute!

Independence Day 2007

Well, we had a wonderful time visiting with friends on the 4th, as well as walking down to our little downtown Woodstock and watching the local parades. We also walked around the local festival which included face painting, a cake walk, plenty of fair food, and local live music. We had a great time! Our friends Nichole and Ken, along with their little boy Xander and new addition Zoe (2 months old) came over and we all went together. What a wonderful day! It was SO HOT, however. We managed to keep the kids cool with lots of popsicle and water! But barely...