One evening while we were in Kansas, just my immediate family headed out for a fun night of bowling. It was Luke's first time trying out the lanes. We got some bumpers and a 5 lb ball, he even got to wear the shoes.
I taught him how to push the ball down the helper ramp (I'm sure it has an actual name that I do not know) and then to high-five after he hit some pins. He learned quickly and then made it his business to walk up there, roll the ball, then high-five. It was so cute.
Luke bowling
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
On the road again...next stop: Kansas!
The boys and I joined my family for a reunion on my dad's side in Kansas, where his brother and family live. Poor Brad started out the trip really sick, high fever and just acting not like himself at all. He started feeling better as the week went on, but the first few days were rough.
Do you remember this summer? It was extremely hot and the mid-west had to have been the hottest place to be. I think it was at or near 100 degrees most of the week. We did a lot of lounging and spending quality time together. Almost all of my dad's family was able to join us in Kansas for at least some of the week. It was the first time many got to meet Brad and I got to meet my cousin Kami's kids Kelsey and (at the time very newborn) Kate as well as my cousin Jason's daughter Jayln!
Papa and Brad trying to stay cool on the patio
Luke eating shirtless
Swimming in Josh's (my cousin) pool
Brad's silly face
Luke, Jayln (3 months younger than Luke), and Brad
At nine months old, this is how close Brad was to crawling, just couldn't quite get going. Little did I know at the time, but it would take another full month until he could get going!
Do you remember this summer? It was extremely hot and the mid-west had to have been the hottest place to be. I think it was at or near 100 degrees most of the week. We did a lot of lounging and spending quality time together. Almost all of my dad's family was able to join us in Kansas for at least some of the week. It was the first time many got to meet Brad and I got to meet my cousin Kami's kids Kelsey and (at the time very newborn) Kate as well as my cousin Jason's daughter Jayln!
Papa and Brad trying to stay cool on the patio
Luke eating shirtless
Swimming in Josh's (my cousin) pool
Brad's silly face
Luke, Jayln (3 months younger than Luke), and Brad
At nine months old, this is how close Brad was to crawling, just couldn't quite get going. Little did I know at the time, but it would take another full month until he could get going!
Thursday, January 19, 2012
9 month old comparison
In honor of Brad turning 15 months tomorrow, I thought you might like to read the 9-month old comparison :)
At 9 months of age, Luke was 28 inches tall and weighed 18 lbs 10 oz. He was a really great eater and sleeper. He ate almost anything I gave him and always slept through the night. This is not just a glamorized memory, I really checked the notes I wrote about him at this age, it is the truth. Aside from his hemangioma and ear issues, Luke really was an easy baby. By this time Luke was army crawling and trying to pull himself up. He talked a lot and said mama and dada. He had surgery to remove the hemangioma on his arm and get ear tubes by this time and was a happy camper after that!
Luke at 9 months
Brad at 9 months weighed 19 lbs and 6 oz and was 28.5 inches so he continues to be just a little bigger than older brother. Brad had started to sleep more regularly and then he got sick. He had a fever for several days and that really disrupted his normal. Not to mention we were on yet another road trip during this time so he had to try to be flexible with his environment, which I have decided he is not. He is much better sticking to a routine in his own house.
I am proud to say I was still breastfeeding Brad at 9 months (we made it just over a year actually!) Brad really enjoyed dancing and singing and his jumpy seat. He loves to play with big brother's toys, especially cars. At 9 months, he is really trying to crawl, he just can't do it yet. He has got three teeth now too.
Brad at 9 months
At 9 months of age, Luke was 28 inches tall and weighed 18 lbs 10 oz. He was a really great eater and sleeper. He ate almost anything I gave him and always slept through the night. This is not just a glamorized memory, I really checked the notes I wrote about him at this age, it is the truth. Aside from his hemangioma and ear issues, Luke really was an easy baby. By this time Luke was army crawling and trying to pull himself up. He talked a lot and said mama and dada. He had surgery to remove the hemangioma on his arm and get ear tubes by this time and was a happy camper after that!
Luke at 9 months
Brad at 9 months weighed 19 lbs and 6 oz and was 28.5 inches so he continues to be just a little bigger than older brother. Brad had started to sleep more regularly and then he got sick. He had a fever for several days and that really disrupted his normal. Not to mention we were on yet another road trip during this time so he had to try to be flexible with his environment, which I have decided he is not. He is much better sticking to a routine in his own house.
I am proud to say I was still breastfeeding Brad at 9 months (we made it just over a year actually!) Brad really enjoyed dancing and singing and his jumpy seat. He loves to play with big brother's toys, especially cars. At 9 months, he is really trying to crawl, he just can't do it yet. He has got three teeth now too.
Brad at 9 months
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
summer travels to NC
Our summer of traveling (well me and the boys anyway) continued with a long weekend to North Carolina to visit Josh's grandparents, mom, aunt, and cousin, and our good friends who were vacationing nearby.
We got to GGma and GGpa's house and the weather was nice so Luke played outside!
Brevard, NC may not be a huge city, but it has some good eatin'! At one of the family's favorite spots the Fish Camp, Brad enjoyed some crackers.
Luke and cousin Haley! She is so sweet to the boys. We love visiting with her.
The boys and I headed over to camp Kanuga for a few days of fun with our friends Walter and Andi and their daughter Sophia. There is a nice (and unfortunately for the summer not shady) playground the kids love to play on. It was neat to watch Luke navigate the whole thing on his own this year as compared to last year when I had to help him.
Sophia was the flower girl in Neil and Ansev's wedding a couple of weeks ago, she was so cute!
So fun to travel just a couple of hours up the road and visit with so many loved ones!
We got to GGma and GGpa's house and the weather was nice so Luke played outside!
Brevard, NC may not be a huge city, but it has some good eatin'! At one of the family's favorite spots the Fish Camp, Brad enjoyed some crackers.
Luke and cousin Haley! She is so sweet to the boys. We love visiting with her.
The boys and I headed over to camp Kanuga for a few days of fun with our friends Walter and Andi and their daughter Sophia. There is a nice (and unfortunately for the summer not shady) playground the kids love to play on. It was neat to watch Luke navigate the whole thing on his own this year as compared to last year when I had to help him.
Sophia was the flower girl in Neil and Ansev's wedding a couple of weeks ago, she was so cute!
So fun to travel just a couple of hours up the road and visit with so many loved ones!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Backyard friend
We had a friendly squirrel this summer who liked to come say hello on our back deck. One day I caught him lounging on the rail.
He was there so long, I actually watched to make sure he was breathing.
Ever see a squirrel rest like this?
Hope he found a nice spot to wait out the winter :)
He was there so long, I actually watched to make sure he was breathing.
Ever see a squirrel rest like this?
Hope he found a nice spot to wait out the winter :)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Buddies
In between our summer travelin' we had to make sure to see some buddies! We love getting together with Luke's buddy Alec and his family. Luke and Alec are so fun to watch. Here are a few pictures from the 4th of July weekend.
Playing at Alec's house
Trying to get three kids to all smile and look at the camera is out of my capabilities (Luke, Alec, Aubri)
Watching the parade
Brad and Daddy
My brother Neil and his (now) wife Ansev came to visit us for the 4th and suffered in the heat to watch the parade. (Don't worry, you'll hear about their beautiful New Year's Eve wedding...probably next June at the rate I am going!)
We went out to eat after the parade and I captured this gem of a conversation between Luke and Alec!
Playing at Alec's house
Trying to get three kids to all smile and look at the camera is out of my capabilities (Luke, Alec, Aubri)
Watching the parade
Brad and Daddy
My brother Neil and his (now) wife Ansev came to visit us for the 4th and suffered in the heat to watch the parade. (Don't worry, you'll hear about their beautiful New Year's Eve wedding...probably next June at the rate I am going!)
We went out to eat after the parade and I captured this gem of a conversation between Luke and Alec!
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Luke's last day of school
Just a quick photo from Luke's last day of school at PRLP (7/1/11). He attended this school longer than any so far and we loved having him there. But with me not working anymore it wasn't really convenient and was on the pricey side because of where it was located in town. It was sad to say goodbye and Luke still asks about it sometimes, but I know he loves his new school and teachers and we are very happy with the school he attends now.
I snapped this shot to remember the day and I just love how Brad sneaked in a smile!
I snapped this shot to remember the day and I just love how Brad sneaked in a smile!
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