Bed Troll.

After breakfast, Luke likes to tinker with Daddy in the garage but before breakfast he's what I now refer to as our "bed troll." After he wakes up (in his own bed,) goes potty and takes his medicine, Luke wants to sleep in Mommy and Daddy's bed. But he really has no interest in sleeping, just hiding in the covers and dictating who must "sleep" where. And we all must remove our glasses. The curtains cannot be opened until HE says so. I'm waiting to be charged a toll.

"Sleeping" on Daddy's pillows.

Don't let the smile fool you. He's king of the king sized bed!

Garage Groupies.

Matt has about a million home projects to complete before our little princess arrives so he's in the garage for at least a couple of hours every weekend. Because Luke is a total daddy's boy, Luke also "needs" to be in the garage for a couple of hours every weekend. Fortunately, Dad is very patient and often invites Luke to join him. It helps that Luke has his own tools/equipment and recently acquired his own work bench from his cousins.

In full gear.

Luke prefers up close up and personal. They were building a step stool for Luke's new room this day.

Hard at work. Matt putting together shelves for the closet system in Luke's new room. Luke... hammering something?

Thanksgiving 2010- Fresno!

We went to Fresno for Thanksgiving this year and had a nice time as always. We relaxed, ate a delicious meal and played indoor baseball with Luke- constantly. Our little man LOVES baseball and I think each one of us indulged his passion throughout the few days we were there.

Uncle Dave catching, Cousin Maggie batting and Luke pitching.

A Luke/Daddy collaboration with Cousin Kaylene getting in on the action.

Luke, Uncle Dave and Cousin Maggie.

Mommy doing what she does best and already putting Baby Sister to work.

Park Stop

Luke's therapy was canceled the other morning so we ran errands and hit up a local park. Luke loves nothing more then steering wheels and slides. So we did a whole lot of steering and sliding.

2 steering wheels?! Paradise!

Luke is the master of slides.

Ask for a smile and this is what you get.

Luke had to take a picture of the both of us.

Happy 30-something Birthday to Mommy!

November 16th marked my 30-ish birthday and Luke and Matt went all out. I had a pretty regular Tuesday (such is the life of a mom!) but managed to squeeze in a prenatal massage (ahhh....) and a nap. That night we went out to dinner and then I was spoiled by gifts and a very tasty cake decorated by OUR cake boss aka Matt/Dad. Luke was more then happy to assist me in all ways possible with my birthday treats.

25 weeks pregnant. Had to get a picture with both of my babies. Luke had to be a turkey and make funny faces and refuse to stand up straight.

Luke doing his "funny laugh." It's quite a random explosion of intense guffawing and animated faces. He finds it funnier then anyone else.

My beautiful birthday cake!

You still get your wish even if someone else blows out your candles first, right?

All I Want for Christmas... Is a Helmet.

Luke is walking. A LOT. And we LOVE IT. However, balance is an issue (as with any new walker) and we've complicated matters by having hardwood floors at home. So in a one week time span Luke managed to 1) fall backwards and completely whack the back of his head on the hardwood 2) split his chin open while walking down the hall and 3) do a header (though on the carpet) and bonk the top of his forehead on the side of the coffee table. He's doing better day by day but Matt and I are starting to sport more and more gray hairs in addition to the mini-heart attacks we experience at least once daily.

I contemplated posting a picture of the actual split in his chin (HAD to get a shot of that!) but it's kind of gross and I rather keep this blog PG. So here's the aftermath. He wore the butterfly band aid with the "Cars" one over it (to keep the blood contained- eww) for a good week after the fall. Luke also informed all he came into contact with that he "spit" his chin.

Almost got a smile. Very few tears were shed. Serious Tough Guy.

I have no idea why he had to pucker his lips.

New Orleans 2010

While Luke was in Fresno with Papa and Grandma Chrissy Halloween weekend, Matt and I were in New Orleans with some family and friends to celebrate the wedding of Chris (my brother) and Gina. It was an interesting time and a very nice wedding.

Chris and Matt enjoying a quiet date night at Jockamos (not really- we were all there- but they're sweet on each other like that.)

Jockamos famed carpet bagger steak.

Stephanie, Kevin and I wandering around the French Quarter.

Matt and I in front of the beautiful Saint Louis Cathedral.

I made Matt, Steph and Kevin pose in front of this decked out house. NOLA loves Halloween almost as much as Mardi Gras.

John and Mom waiting for the wedding ceremony to begin.

The groom.

Exchanging vows.

Mom and I.

Mom, Peggy and Marcia.

I snagged myself a handsome groomsmen.

The groom was pretty handsome too.

Matt. Doing a handstand. On the dance floor.

I wish I would have taken more pictures but between dealing with a nasty cold that started the first night we arrived and having horrible raging hormones, I was a huge stick in the mud. Unfortunately, NOLA Halloween weekend and sick, pissy pregnant lady don't mesh well. The wedding was beautiful though and everyone had a great time. The food was amazing (as expected) and the weather was surprisingly good. All and all is was a good break away from daily life and an interesting way to spend the Halloween weekend.

Halloween 2010

This Halloween was very different then the years past- Luke flew solo in Fresno with Matt's family while Matt and I were in New Orleans for my brother, Chris's, wedding. Luke had a great time with his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and, even though it broke our hearts to not be there with him, didn't seem to mind our absence.

Of course the year we dress him up as a Dodgers player (per his request) the Giants go and win the World Series... Grrr... But regardless, the costume was adorable and Matt did an amazing job adding all of the lettering and the numbers on the front and back. Daddy is incredibly handy around the house AND crafty!

With Papa wearing his patch at the pumpkin patch.

Luke and Cousin Maggie

Cousin Kaylene is serious about her pumpkin carving.

The finished product- Luke and Maggie.

Pre-Trick-or-Treating

Action shot. Kaylene held Luke's hand (he's still a little unsteady by himself) up to the doors.

"Trick-or-Treating!" (Luke adds the "-ing")

Dress Rehearsal at home. The Dodgers will be back in it next year, buddy!