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.