October 2012

October was again...a busy month.  We are preparing to move so most of October was spent packing and figuring out who was going to take us in until our home is ready in January:)

Lucas learned alot of new locomotive skills in October.  He went from army crawling and barely walking behind his dinosauar to crawling like a pro, climbing on things, and walking with dino like nobody's business.  We've noticed he's got a bit of a daredevil side as well.  One day we set him on his bike and in a matter of 10 seconds he had his feet on the seat and was holding onto the handlbars with only one hand.  Oh dear...

This is now what happens when I try to take the monthly soup can picture.

Hanging out with Grandma Fellman in his comfies:)

Here is what our house has looked like for about a month.  We cannot wait to be in our new home.

Bathtime with Daddy

SOOOO  BIG!!!!!

The notorious daredevil pose.  Here his feet are still on the side of the bike, but soon after this was taken the feet moved up to the seat and that is where Dad had to put a stop to the maddness.

Lucas LOVES his puppy Hutch.  He makes for a great pillow, jungle gym and his food is so interesting as well!  We are very fortunate to have such a gentle & loving dog.  We love you Hutch.

Steamroller!  Hutch is just waiting for it to be over.

Lucas also loves to play the piano.  He really seems to like music in general but ever since Grandma Schmeets started playing the piano with him he has been hooked.  It's a sure fire way to break a crabby spell.

Luke has also been quite a big help when it comes to cleaning out drawers.  Maybe by the time we move into our house he will have learned how to organize and dust!

Learning to drink from Grandpa Schmeets's glass.  That water always tastes better than the sippy cup.

I have a feeling that walking is just around the corner.  Luke is constantly doing the triangle pose trying to stand up but can't quite get the hang of it yet and resorts back to crawling.

Halloween!  Did someone say "FIRE!!!!"????

The fireman running from the flammable box?  Hmm...it appears some additional training is in order.

Cousins Brianna (a clown) and Karissa (a cat)

2nd cousin Sarah (a pumpkin)

Firefighters need frequent naps...

Hanging out with cousin Chunk aka the Horse for the Headless Horseman.  We couldn't get a good pictures of his costume but on his back is the Headless Horsman holding a pumpkin in his hand and when Chunk walks it looks like he is riding on his back.  Hillarious!

Having Halloween fun with Aunt Vivian and Uncle Jeff.

We look forward to seeing everyone with the upcoming holidays!  And thank you to both of our parents for taking us in the next few months:)  

August & September 2012

Ok the blog last month completely got away from me.  So this one will be jam-packed with August and September events.

August held two major events:  Lucas sprouted his first tooth and Vivian's mother was here from China for three weeks.  He really liked being with her and seemed so interested when she spoke.  We were able to see her quite a few times and even spent a weekend out at the lake together.

Here is a picture of one of the amazing meals she made for us.  It was SO good!

Luke loves bath time!

Lucas has also been introduced to the swing at the park.  Luckily we have a kindergarten center and beautiful park just a block away so we make daily trips to the playground.

Helping Grandpa Fellman and daddy in the garage.

Hanging out with daddy.

Enjoying lazy summer days.

Excited for another bath!  His face makes me imagine him saying, "Mom!  I'm naked!!"

Lucas also discovered how much he loves to stand.  Sitting is no longer an option for him.  It's either scooting, army crawling or standing.

Hello.

Baseball fan just like dad.

When Luke first started scooting around he could only go in reverse, mostly due to the slippery hardwood floors.  So he would back himself into the closet, under the chair, etc.

Lucas got this dinosaur from Grandma Fellman and he loved to stand behind it but didn't quite understand that he needed to move his feet when the dinosaur got pushed forward.

It started out as standing behind it, then he loved riding on it.  Now he walks all over the house with his dinosaur.

Practicing more standing.

Luke absolutely loves being outside.  He never seems to tire of it so we spend a good portion of our days out of the house.  Hopefully we have another beautiful fall/winter like we did last year.

Having some Italian food with his cousins and Grandpa Fellman.

A little chat over dinner.

 We learned from some friends that the best meal-time option is to just strip down to the diaper.  Sadly before I knew this we did lose a few bibs that just couldn't be saved.

Enjoying the sunny afternoons at Grandpa & Grandma Schmeets's cabin.

Who can resist a bike ride from a guy with his shirt off?

September brought both joyous and sad events.  The first happy event was dad's 70th birthday party.  It was a suprise and it was a blast!  He had no idea which made it even better.  We had over 40 people there and it was a wonderful way to celebrate the last 70 years of a respected father, friend, husband and grandfather.  I think he might be already planning his 71st party:)  We love you dad!

The party co-host.

Making a speech with Grandma Schmeets

Hanging out with his cousins.  He is never hard up for love or attention with the cousins around.

The original 5-we've grown quite a bit. 

The living room was transformed into one huge slumber party style room.  It was so fun to wake up and see 6 little bodies all snuggled in.  

Luke thought the air bed was quite fun.  He loved it when the girls bounced him on it.  Oh to be a kid again:)  

Learning some things from Amelia...who is about 3 months older.

Pretty auntie Vivian hanging out with the boys.

Snuggling with great Grandma Ruth.

We took a trip to Minneapolis to see Ruth and Gordy and also to celebrate Thomas's 1st birthday.  I have a feeling that in a few years these two are going to be best buds.

And as always...Thomas likes Luke's pacifier.  

Helping his cousin Thomas open birthday presents.

How cute can one little boy be!?!

This is where our new home is going to be built.  We will hopefully be moved in by the end of January.

Looking at the new site with Grandpa Schmeets

September also brought a sad event to our family with the loss of our Grandpa Gordy.  He was an amazing man that did more in his life than most people.  He was always smiling or cracking a joke and could be friends with almost anyone.  We were lucky enough to spend some time with him a few weeks before his passing.  Luke loved to sit on his lap and check him out, bouncing and laughing.  We love you and miss you Grandpa Gordy.  We know you are fishing with the Lord in Heaven with a new body and a happy soul.  We look forward to seeing you again one day.