Coke Museum

In January, Uncle Neil and Ansev visited us and we all went to visit the Coke Museum. Luke had a good time watching the machinery move all the Coke bottles around and he did really well sitting through the movies they have you watch. He tried his very first taste of Coke (as well as a couple other international flavors which were...interesting). I'm glad to report he thought Coke was gross. So now when he wants a sip of my drink, I tell him its Coke and he squishes up his nose and says "Ew, gross!" Wouldn't it be wonderful if he always thinks it is gross :) The other thing Luke did NOT like at all was the large alive Polar bear that you could take pictures with. I really wanted us all to get a picture with the bear who was really funny, but Luke wouldn't get near it. Surprise suprise, right? Josh held him off to the side while Neil, Ansev, and me got our picture taken with the bear.
After the museum, we had lunch at the Varsity. Thanks for visiting us Uncle Neil and Ansev!

Remembering my Mummu

Today the Lord called my Mummu home to be with Him. Mummu (Finnish for Grandma) is my Mom's mom. I am thankful that she is at peace and restored in Heaven. A few of my fondest memories of my Mummu are her sense of humor and her laugh, our shared love of green jello and cottage cheese, and how she used to play with my hair when I was a little girl. I love you Mummu and await the day I'll see you again!

Mummu pictured here with Luke and my Dad in August 2008.

Requested by Uncle Neil

Luke's uncle Neil has been pestering me for a new video of Luke. This was bathtime tonight. This is for you Neil :)

More from our visit to FL for Christmas

While home for Christmas we kept busy! It was too bad that Josh had to go back to work, but the rest of us (me, Luke, and Noah) got to stay for a few extra days in the warmer FL weather! We went to Parksdale Farms in Plant City to enjoy strawberry shortcakes (a Lustila tradition). I couldn't get Luke to eat any of the one we were going to share, so I had to eat it myself, bummer :) I did manage to get him to sit on my lap for a picture on the strawberry throne!

Luke and I took a trip to Orlando to meet my friend Melissa and her son Logan. This was the first time I had a chance to see Logan and I was so excited! After we got stuck in I-4 traffic going by Disney World,we made it to the Mall of Millenia and got to have lunch and visit for a bit. So fun!

Luke was helpful around my parent's house
And he did a bit of modeling for the camera
Wrapping up the trip, here is a picture and video of Luke riding the "tractor" that he was fascinated with the whole time we were home. He was in heaven riding with his papa!