Ear Tubes, Part II

Today Luke got his second set of ear tubes. At an appointment a couple of months ago the Dr. assured me that getting two sets was rare, and that only about 10% of people need the second set, but being a redhead, and always in the "rare" percentages, I was pretty sure we'd end up here... {also, quite possibly the saddest picture ever}

Ugh, it is so hard to see your little one like this. He was just waking up, and not in the best mood...

Poor little guy just wanted to be home, and to be watching his Dinosaur "moobie." Is it me, or did he seem much better the first time around? He didn't even want a popsicle today, and if you know Luke, you know that is a very rare event indeed. However, no need to worry, only 10 minutes later he was back to his usual self, wanting apple juice and stickers. By the time we got home he was literally running to the door, ready to play. I love this little guy!

Pony rides, and Haircuts

After some playtime at the mall, including a quick pony ride, Alyssa took Luke to get his haircut {I had ask her if she would mind...}

He was a little tired, as he hadn't yet napped for the day, so he was good, for the most part.

I think next haircut I am going to take him to Lori, who I go to, because is it me, or does this shot remind you of Jim Carey in Dumb and Dumber?

and nobody {especially Luke} is perfect, he had to say Hiii YA to the nice lady and try to karate chop the scissors out of her hand...

all and all, it was a success. I managed to get Luke and Zoe's haircut the same day. Zoe's picture coming soon...

Playing at the Park

A great way to spend a Saturday morning

Labor Day with the Simonton's and Matthews!

Troy was in one of his best friend's weddings this labor day weekend in good old Denver! Troy flew out Wednesday to start the festivities, and I joined him on Friday. Beth and Taylor, and big help Morgan, babysat for "my baby Luke" as Morgan took to calling him. Here are a couple of pictures Taylor sent me, and I know there are more from the Matthews' crew! Luke had a great time staying with the Simonton's, and visiting the entire family for the annual Matthews' reunion during the day! Thanks everyone for watching our sweet little guy! And congrats Jen and Eddie, it was a wonderful and joyous wedding weekend!

This was the first picture I received, titled, "Luke settling in". I received it before I had reached the end of the block!

Morgan was a huge help. She loved baby Luke. Here she is feeding him. Since Luke loves to eat, this was a perfect activity for both of them! Appropriately this one was titled "Morgan feeds my baby Luke." Dang they sure are cute!

Here is Uncle Bill with the little ones. This one was titled "Be afraid. Be very afraid." It's the only time I worried all weekend :) Just kidding Uncle Bill, you are great with the kiddos!

More pictures to come!

Backyard Fun

We had a great day today. We went to the park, we went to the pool, and then we just played in the back yard. Here are a couple of pics. Luke was really enjoying swinging! {Even if his favorite part is trying to buckle and unbuckle himself in}

Whoo hoo!

Splish Splash at the pool!

We went to the pool today and Luke had a blast!

What's this?

Pure excitement!

and entertainment!

This little guy definitely loves the water

Don't you just love summer?

Nineteen Months

Our camera is lacking something pretty simple... batteries. But for some reason we cannot remember to pick them up at the store... so this month has been kind of rough for pictures... Here is one of Luke on the big 1-9 months...

So much is happening this month! Luke is really starting to talk! He says "momma" "dada" "dawg" "leelee" {for our cat leah} "nite nite" "hi" "bye" "see ya" "cah"{is still cookie, but his new favorite is...} "shu" {when he first wakes up every morning he wants his baseball hat on backwards, and his shoes, which he starts asking for when you go in his room, it's too cute!} he knows that a lion says "rah" which is pretty stinking cute as well {I know, I know, I think everything is cute right now. I'm a mom okay?!}. We are having a lot of fun with our little man these days. He seems to be saying new things every day and is so excited to learn new words. He also understands what we ask, which is so nice to be able to communicate! He can definitely tell you what he doesn't want to do {or eat}, and will say "yeah" and clap when you get it right. He still loves painting and drawing, and climbing on anything not moving, and gardening, and cleaning {jackpot!!!}. Oh Lukie, we love you so much! Happy 1-9 little guy!

Family Pictures

Haley did an amazing job taking our family pictures in July. Here are just a few* of my favorites

Thank you Haley for taking our pictures, and for being such an amazing friend!

*It's possible I had a hard time picking just a few pictures...

goofing off

Colorado Days...

I had to attend the Colorado & New Mexico Propane and Gas Association convention, and after it was over my mom and I went to Aspen for two days of fun! We had a great time. Here are a couple of pics I took on the old iphone while walking around town. It was so pretty, but still pretty darn hot! We definitely didn't escape the heat as it was over 100 degrees! Here is a view from our table at lunch.

A cute little fountain and an interesting story... I snapped this pick, and then looked up and realized I had just taken a picture of someone I went to high school with and his wife. Small world! We weren't really friends, so I didn't say hi, but thought it was kind of funny. They are on the right hand side.

Cute little market in the middle of town

It was a great little getaway!