Where’s Your Belly?

Wow, where does the time go? Since the last post, Lucas has turned into such a big boy! Over the past six months (since the last post), Lucas has stopped using bottles, he started walking, running, dancing and climbing. He loves ALL foods, except breakfast foods. He will never turn away from fruit, but he doesn’t really like sweet foods, unless you offer him M&Ms; his favorite. He has a mouth full of teeth and gets a kick out of pretending to bite you.

He is picking up new words each day. Some of our favorites are: Happy, Shadow, Car, Night Night and Kiki (for Kayleigh). His little personality is also coming out as well as some of his interests. He LOVES playing with cars. He makes car noises and spends lot of time pushing the cars/trucks/trains (anything with wheels) around the house.

Lucas adores his big sister, Kayleigh. They are really lucky to have each other. One of his favorite things to do is wake her up in the morning. He opens her door and plows his way over to her bed. So far, she is delighted to be awakened this way. Not sure how long that will last. He then climbs up on her bed and they spend a couple moments rolling on top of each other and laughing. They both really enjoy playing together, taking baths together and going for evening family walks.

Lucas just returned from his first official vacation. We went to Michigan where he experienced the beach for the first time. He was a little unsure at first, but once he was plopped in the sand with a shovel, he had a great time. We all hope to return to the beach next summer. Despite the beach being in Michigan, it might just become our favorite vacation spot.

Lucas is one!

Lucas celebrated his 1st Birthday on January 11, 2009. Lucas had a penguin party that included penguin sugar cookies and an igloo cheeseball with penguins made out of olives. Several of Lucas' friends and family made the trip to Columbus on the chilly Sunday afternoon to celebrate the milestone. Lucas wasn't too interested in his cake and even cried when the cake was placed in front of him. The little guy was so stimulated from all the food and fun that he couldn't even make it to opening presents. Lucas was fast asleep before the party even ended. The presents were opened the next day and Lucas and Kayleigh have both been enjoying all the new toys!

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

After much hesitation from Mom and lots of persuasion from Dad, Mom finally decided to cut little Lucas’ locks. It was an emotional event, and tears were choked back watching Lucas transform from a wild little baby into a more conservative looking boy. Mom kept a lock of the hair and will treasure it. After only a couple weeks, the re-growth is looking like there might still be some curl left in his hair! It has taken some getting used to, but all in all, he is still an adorable little boy that Mom and Dad love to gobble up with kisses.

Lucas’ First Christmas

Lucas’ first Christmas started out in a difficult way.  First he became sick on the Monday before Christmas and that afternoon, water invaded the basement.  Dad spent many hours trying to clean the water out of the carpet before it was eventually ripped out.  Grandma and Grandpa’s basement also had water issues – on an even larger scale and the whole family was called on to help keep the water under control.

Through it all, there was quality family time and it was a great Christmas.  Lucas had no problem tearing through the wrapping paper to get to the surprise inside.  His favorite presents included a police motorcycle rocker and a set of tractors.