On Our Knees

So many emotions are behind this post. Let me just say that we sincerely appreciate the sweet comments and unceasing prayers that have been coming our way.

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L-Man

Oh, Little Luke, you definitely have your own personality and let us know that you are indeed your own man. A few things about you at 12 weeks:

*You like to put burp cloths, bibs, loveys over your face when you are upset.
*You get really ticked off if we "shh" you like Dr. Harvey Karp suggested in his book.
*You sweetly cross your hands when I feed you a bottle.
*You like to grab the hanging toys on your playmat and managed to get one in your mouth the other day. Woohoo!!
*You fight sleep but when you are out, you are OUT!
*You LOVE for us to talk to you!
*Your brother gives you kisses and rubs your head. He also tells us what things are yours and when you have gone to sleep. You give him smiles!!
*You have some tummy troubles, so Mylicon and Gripe Water are your friends (and ours!).
*You like to suck on your hand when you can get it to your mouth.
*You still love your bear mobile, a bath, and your bouncer.

L's First Swim

Here is L at 10 weeks:









This pic cracks me up...our life...Dave and I are smiling, trying to get a family pic while J is trying to get away to swim more, and L is starting to fuss. I have four more that are just as good! Here's some more (sigh):

And...He's Off

Well, our little guy is now independent of us in the water. We have been waiting on this day for awhile now. We haven't spent as much time as we would have liked at the pool this summer, but Dave has worked hard with him when we did go. Here are a few pics of him:








Daddy and J swimming together



We have watched J, and he is able to think to swim to the side of the pool when we he needs to. Of course, our eyes are always on him. You can never have that confidence that something won't happen even if he is a good swimmer. We are just happy that he has the skills to help himself in a dangerous situation.

Ocean

J wasn't too sure of himself in the ocean where the waves break, but he loved it once he experienced the ocean beyond that point. We are sad that he can't go back anytime soon!! :(

Arcade Fun

J is in love with arcades since we experienced a few birthday parties at Chuckie Cheese. My dad dropped $20 in no time for him to play...thank goodness for grandparents!



Air Hockey...his FAVORITE

Beach, Beach, Beach!!!

We had a couple of weeks between J's MMO and school starting to go to the beach. It was nice to get away, spend some time with Grandpa & Grammie, and let L experience a few firsts...

The boys watching a movie...I would have never put J in front of a TV at 2 mos. so I guess there can be a few advantages to being the second child. Still, he was only there for a few minutes!

Grandpa and Luke



My mom and dad kept L for us so that we could spend a little time with J. There were times when we wanted to go out as a family of four, but L just wasn't up for it :( He is happier in Grammie's arms than in his carseat!

Our first stop was Abuelo's, a YUMMY Mexican restaurant recommended by our music minister. It was awesome...our life is changed!!



Second stop was the boardwalk




He broke out of the swaddler!!!



Pool, ocean, and arcade pics to come...

Birthday Time

I am really behind on my posts for this reason and that reason! Mainly, I have been working on getting some items together to consign before Sept. 1st, and we took a week long vacation to the beach. At the end of July, we visited my hometown to celebrate my grandma's birthday. My mom and all of us along with her sister & her family gathered together for cake and ice cream with my grandparents. They got to meet our little Luke for the first time.



All of the great-grandkids

John and Jack