April 2012

I feel like in April Lucas really started to grow and devolop his personality.  He has become quite the chatterbox and is so interactive now.  It is such a fun time (but then again I've said that about every month!)

When I first started putting him in his exersaucer he looked at me like, "So...you want me to play with this stuff or what?"

He loves to hang out in dad's big leather chair.

Of course Hutch is by his side 24/7.  They will be best friends in a few years.

Reading with Grandma Fellman

I love this outfit...thank you Auntie Julie!

Lucas and Sophie have become very close friends...mostly because he realized she was chewable.

He really wanted to see himself in the mirror.

Practicing rolling over.  It's always more fun in a diaper and socks!  And if you'll notice how he has decided to use the blanket as an assistive device...smartie pants:)

Future Twins fan?  I think so!

Pre-bathtime with dad:)

4 month photo!!!  24.5 inches and almost 14 lbs.

Luke loves bathtime.  I remember when we first brought him home and he screamed when we bathed him...now he gets mad when we take him out.

Playing with soft blocks while mom makes dinner is a daily thing.

Enjoying some tummy time

Post-bathtime

Easter with the cousins

Easter baskets!

Future babysitter-cousin Kaitlyn

Snuggling with Grandpa Schmeets

He also loves snuggling and going on a house tour with Grandma Schmeets.  So many new things to see.

We spent our first weekend of the season at the lake.  It was a little rainy but we made the most of it with a huge BBQ rib dinner.  Luke supervised the grilling in the garage.

John's boss's daughter loved taking care of Lucas the night of the rib dinner.  She read to him and sat in the nursery room the entire time while he fell asleep.  She is such as sweet girl.

Waking up and checking email with Grandpa Fellman at the cabin.

Falling alseep in Grandma Schmeets's arms.  What a wonderful place to be.

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!  

6 Weeks

7 Weeks

8 Weeks

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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!