March 2012

Well March appeared to bring spring rather than late-season blizzards and melting snowbanks!  On March 13th it was 60 degrees so we started taking advantage of this beautiful weather.  And of course Hutch LOVES it!

Luke got to visit Grandpa and Grandma Schmeets's new lake home for the first time this month.  The renovation process is starting and we look forward to many summer days at the lake.  I think both grandpa's are excited to see Luke fish for the first time when he is old enough.  Which lake will he catch a fish on first?

Luke still loves napping with Grandpa Schmeets.   Unfortunately for Grandpa, Luke's naps are getting shorter the older he gets!

It's amazing to see how much Luke has grown.  We are now taking his soup can picture monthly rather than weekly but here is a comparison of his 2 week vs. 3 month picture.

What do you mean I can't sleep in the chair tonight?

This picture just makes me laugh...

We also traveled to Minneapolis for a wonderful baby shower at auntie Jill's house.  Hosted by Luke's aunts Jill and Julie, it was a fun day and we were so glad Luke could see his great grandma Ruth again.

Cousins Peter & Anna

Great Grandma Ruth and Great Auntie Bea

Here is Luke's cousin Thomas.  They are about 3 month apart but in no time they will be running around together!

(Great Grandma Ruth, Auntie Jill & cousin Thomas)

Luke had to hang out with all girls for most of the day...but he didn't appear to mind:)

(Cousins Ellie and Anna)

Hanging out with Grandpa Fellman

Luke has gained great head control so we are using the bumbo more and more which he seams to be liking.

When tummy time gets to be too much, just nap!

But napping is definitely better with Dad!

Have a wonderful last week of March...don't forget your April Fool's pranks!

February/March 2012

I'll start out this blog with Luke's most recent soup can pictures.  He's a growing boy and at his 2 month appointment he weighed 11 pounds and was 22 1/2 inches long!  

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Someone had to get 4 shots at his first doctor's appointment.  He was such a brave boy and cried for a few seconds and then just looked at us like, "Wow...what was that?  It really hurt!"  And the next day he was back to himself.

These past few weeks Luke has really started chatting and smiling.  It is such a joy to see him happy and to hear his little voice.  He espcially likes a blue shadow that our air purifier casts on the ceiling and there are times when he wakes up and we will hear him giggling and cooing at that shadow.

He continues to love bathtime...I love this picture!  There's something so cute about a chubby baby in a bubble bath:)

Luke often gets so caught up with talking and playing on his mat that when I come around the corner to check on him he stops quickly and looks at me like, "Oh...was I being too loud?"

Hanging out with his neighbor Vita, the daughter of my good friend Ashley that lives a few houses down from us.

Luke loves spending time with Dad.

Someone is starting to nap more in his crib and is even starting to look more like a little boy rather than an infant...sniff sniff. 

We like to nap in this house..

Hanging out with Auntie Vivian

Date night for mom and dad!

This was also a big month for us as Luke tried out his Bumbo for the first time.  As you can see by the look on his face, the first time was short.  But he's starting to like it more and more.

He concentrates very hard on his toys.

Luke loves napping with Grandpa Schmeets.  They spend many afternoons together relaxing in grandpa's recliner while I run errands.

And spending time with Uncle Jeff is always fun:)

This is what happens when you are overly tired.  I took Luke to work to see all of the girls and he was so tired when we got home he fell asleep as I was changing him.

Have a great month of March everyone!  

February 2012-First Half

I get the feeling that having a baby has caused me to start every blog with: "Well this was a really exciting and busy month for us!"  But it's true...we've never been busier, happier, or more sleep deprived:)  And we wouldn't change it for the world.

We ended January with a trip to Minneapolis to celebrate Gordon and Ruth's (John's grandparents) 65th wedding anniversary.  Kathy planned a wonderful day filled with family and friends and we were so glad we were able to be there with Luke to help celebrate.

February brought a huge milestone to our household...Luke started smiling!  He still makes us work for them but they are appearing more often.  He especially loves his toy that has a mirror on it.  He stares at it and smiles and coos.  And as you can imagine, John and I stare at him staring at his toy.  We try not to coo too much:)

As you all know John and I love cooking so we try to keep Luke in the kitchen with us whenever we are in there.  Many afternoons I will put on some music and put Luke in his chair to watch as I prepare dinner or bake something.

He loves being part of the action but this is usually how it ends...

As you can also see our tablescape has changed a bit since Luke arrived.

Luke has started taking naps in his crib.  I'm not looking forward to transitioning him out of our bedroom but he's starting to outgrow his bassinet.  (Don't worry the blankets and accessories will be removed when he actually starts using his crib:)

Grandma Kathy I know this is your favorite face (fish face) so I put this one in just for you!

As always we cherish our visits from Grandpa and Grandma.  They help us out so much and we are so glad Luke gets to see them so often.

Luke also got to spend his first weekend at the lake.  He loved it so much he wanted to stay up most of the night to take it all in:)  Daytime is for sleeping right?  We look forward to spending plenty of weekends on Pelican and Lida!  (Look how foggy and frosty it was!)

Naptime...

John often mentions that the best part of his day is coming home to see Luke.  They love to cuddle together watching the news and relaxing after a hard day at work.  

So big!!

Someone inherited his mom's fingers and toes...

Visiting Grandpa Fellman at work

Sunbathing...my favorite way to nap!!