Luke is smiling

Lately we've been able to get a lot of pictures of Luke smiling!

Why is he so happy? Is it because of all his toys?

Maybe. Could it be he finally smiles for the camera?

Nope, he still is as likely to look away as he is to smile. Could it be he thinks he is funny with his hat and sunglasses?

Probably. But we like to think it is because we told him he is going to be a big brother!


Yep, Luke is going to be a big brother! We found out in mid-March that we are expecting Baby Elliott #2, due date is November 2nd. Mommy is finally starting to feel better, this baby has brought with it a whole lot more "morning sickness" that has lasted all day than Luke ever did. And, we have learned that this baby does NOT like Mexican food! We are so excited!!

Comfy

Luke was happy to receive a new pillow and blanket with Clifford on them made for him by his Grammy!

Backyard fun

In early March, it was trying to warm up here in Atlanta. It was nice enough one afternoon to play outside and Luke's friend Alec had just gotten a new swing set and slide and he invited Luke over to play. Luke had a great time roaming around in the huge backyard! I wish we had any backyard for Luke to play in (we will in June when we move!). He had a great time with the toy lawn mower and going down the slide. Luke has never really been a big fan of swings so he stayed clear of them. Here are a few pictures and a video from the fun afternoon outside!

Circus!

February 21st our family joined the Stephenson's (Geoff, Kristi, & Alec) to go see the circus! Alec is Luke's best buddy that he met at his preschool. Ringling Brother's was in town and we were hoping Luke would enjoy it (and not be scared as is his usual M.O. around large real or pretend animals).
We made the outing even more fun for the boys by riding MARTA down to the arena.

Clowns sure have become less scary as I have gotten older, and not because of age, because they no longer wear ridiculously oversized clothes and shoes or shoot water out of a flower at unsuspecting children. Just look at this friendly clown with Kristi and Alec. Ok so Alec looks a little frightened and Luke wouldn't get close enough for a picture, but I thought the clown was nice, especially when he later fixed Kristi's hair when Alec was on her shoulders :)

Luke on my shoulders

Pictures of Luke and Alec enjoying the show, sharing popcorn, clapping, and dancing!



Some of what we saw (most of my pictures were blurry)
Elephants!




The high wire act

Cannons, which really did shoot out two women

Tigers!

This act was our favorite, these guys spun around on these circles as the whole thing moved around and around. They jumped up and down it as well.

By the end of the show the boys had climbed on Geoff and Kristi's laps

The grand finale!

Thanks Stephenson's! We had a great time.