Going, going, going...

We have had a very busy weekend! I feel like we have been going nonstop. It started with the trunk-r-treat. Lucas LOVED walking from car to car with his little wagon. He thought it was hilarious that people would put things in his wagon. He would bend down each time and look to see what it was. When we got home we let him see his loot. He immediately put it in his mouth. Smart boy!

The next morning we got up early to head to Utah. First stop: Fish Lake. It was time to close the cabin for Winter. It was very cold and snow was everywhere. Lucas and I stayed in the car because we didn't feel like hiking to the cabin. It was very pretty :-)

Second stop: Salt Lake. Andy and I dropped Lucas off at my Aunt Traci's house and the two of us had a date night. It was so much fun, it felt like we were dating again, especially being in Utah. We went to the season opener of the Jazz because they were playing The Suns! Andy is a HUGE Suns fan and was extremely excited to see the one and only Steve Nash is person. And of course no trip to Salt Lake is complete without a stop at Ben's Cookies! I ate three..oops!

Lucas discovered a new way to ride in the wagon... he thinks he is real funny. This was his church outfit today, I couldn't get enough of him in his cords and flannel.

Tonight we had a few family's over for a little Halloween party. Lucas and Joaquin got to play together and Avery, Bostyn and Owen played football outside. 

Owen was Darth Vadar for Halloween, but Avery wanted to be Darth Vadar as well. 

When the Moore family had to leave Lucas wanted to drive them home...

"Pipe down back there!"

We had a great Halloween and are looking forward to a little down time before our Thanksgiving festitvities! Our Minna and Bompa get home this week and WE CAN'T WAIT!! 

Pumpkin Patch

Tonight we went to the Pumpkin Patch for Family Home Evening. We had a great time taking Lucas for the first time. He was a little too young for the carnival rides so we created his own with the wheel barrel. He thought it was great, and he loved playing the drums on the pumpkin. He took it very seriously. Lucas also picked out the best pumpkin. What a cutie!

Sitting in all the pumpkins:

Afterwards we went to Bajio for dinner. Grandma Tracy recommended that we feed Lucas beans and rice since that is what Shava have grown up on. He LOVE LOVE LOVED them. They gave us a huge portion and I thought for sure Lucas would just eat a little bit. I was wrong! He ate the entire thing. 

Can't wait to carve our pumpkin!

10 months!

Lucas turned 10 months on 10-10-10! It was such a fun day because we graduated from our Doc Band. After we were band-free we realized that Lucas had a few bald spots all over his head. So we decided to shave his head to allow all his hair to grow back together.... in hind-sight we probably should have just let his hair be, but what's done is done!

Lucas Henry at 10 months:

I love those Vans!

Things I want to remember at 10 months;

- Lucas loves to crawl up the stairs. He thinks he is so funny. 

- He pulls himself up on anything and loves to climb up furniture.

- Still loves his "ba-ba"

- Loves anything mom and dad are eating--especially sweets :-)

- Is not loving his carseat, we are counting down the days until we can go forward facing.

- Loves his crib, so much so he refuses to fall asleep. He can be found pulling himself up and walking across his crib for an hour or so before falling asleep. 

- No longer has a baby laugh, it sounds like a little boy.

We love 10 months and Lucas' cute personality. Just 2 more months until the big 1st birthday!

Cowabunga Dude!

That's right, we are Ninja Turtles for Halloween. We had our first party tonight and got to debut our costumes. I decided to make our costumes this year and for my first time ever, I think they turned out SO cute (that's for you dad!) Lucas was adorable crawling around with his turtle shell. Andy was a great sport in his costume (and leggings :-)). All in all, I think it was a success!

Family Ninjas

Ninja Baby- Love those toofers.

Ninja Mommy

The Three Muskateers- Of course none of them will look at the camera. They are all best buds, as are their mommies!

Here are Jude and Lucas. Both too sweaty from their costumes so they are just chillin together

We were asked to bring a fall treat and since I have been missing my mommy recently I decided to make her famous pumpkin bread. 

I added a little drizzle of my favorite icing to top it off.

Last, but certainly not least, we had a Girls Halloween party last night and Sara and I dressed together:

Yep! Bacon and Eggs- Awesome! Some people had some amazing costumes that included a Geisha, Lady Gaga and a Barbie Doll.

I love Halloween and it is even more fun with a little bebe! Next up, the trunk-r-treat!

The Cupcake

My cute friend Sara introduced me to my new FAVORITE dessert! It was honestly so yummy. It was the perfect ending to lunch paired with a diet coke and a little Real Housewives.

Aside from the moist cake and fluffy frosting you want to do know the best part? 127 calories and 4 grams of fat for the ENTIRE Cupcake. A HUGE thank you to Sara for introducing me to my new favorite thing!

Lucas' Early Birthday!

Andy and I have been waiting to give Lucas his birthday present--A Radioflyer Wagon. We decided to give it to him a tad bit early to help him in his walking endeavors. Let's just say he LOVES it and I can hear the clicking of the tires throughout the house. 

Ready....set....go!!

He thought sitting was just as fun:

My favorite picture. This was after a few tries and he was really going!

Happy early Birthday Lucas! Hopefully the blocks you will actually get to open on your birthday will be just as fun :-)

Doc Band Graduation!

We graduated from our Doc Band! Wahoo! I was so excited for our appointment last week and not having that stinky thing around has been a huge relief. Lucas has only bumped his head a few times and we haven't had any goose eggs, knock on wood!

So, what do we have to show for it? This AWESOME Souvenir!

A 3D image of what Lucas head looked like before! Oh... and this cute little face with a perfectly round head!

Before:                                                                                After:

Notice in the first pictures how his ears weren't aligned in the "before"
In the second set of pictures notice his forehead. In the "after" it is rounded.
And of course in the last set of pictures notice the rounded head... no more flat spot!

We are SO grateful we decided to go with the Doc Band. These pictures don't do his head justice. When we were at the appointment they did a an actual 3D comparison and his head looks so much better. After seeing the images of his head in July and then what it looks like now I can't believe we weren't even considering  treatment. Thanks Cranial Tech!

Mashed Potatoes

So much to catch up on.... Andy's birhday, Helmet graduation, 10 month post, Lucas' new haircut.... In the meantime here are some pictures from tonight. Our doctor told us to start introducing "People food" into Lucas diet. We had mashed potatoes for dinner so we thought it was the perfect opportunity. Before the first bite....

The result. 

Let's try again....

"Mom, I don't like this stuff"

We tried again and again.... and pretty soon he was turning his head and refused to open his mouth. I thought FOR SURE he would love them. I was wrong. Maybe Auntie Kelly will have better luck with her Mashed Potatoes at Thanksgiving! 

Bellagio Conservatory

Tonight a bunch of friends got together for a "Family Date Night". We all have little ones and we all only have 1 little one so we plan activities that include the bebe's. We ventured down to Bellagio to see the new Autumn Conservatory at the Bellagio. We had so much fun. Lucas had the best time just looking at everything. He loved touching (oops!) all the flowers and looking at all the lights, but his favorite was definitely the water!

I love our cute little family. It was so nice having someone take a picture of all three of us for once.

Some of the displays... The bottom right picture was this really cool tree that water sprayed out of.

Here is Lucas transfixed on the water. There were watering trees and water holes that sprayed water and he just stared at them all night long. 

Afterwards we headed over for some delcious crepes. We got Very berry and Cinnamon Sugar. We both
liked the Cinnamon Sugar best, I guess we are simple people.

The girls...

**We missed the girls that couldn't come!

Next up... Pumpkin Patch!

Hair Wrecks

So I have quite the fear of getting my hair cut. One too many times in my life I have had someone cut or style my hair and have it be a complete disaster. There are only two people that I completely trust with my hair. Unfortunately for me they live in California. And as much as I would LOVE to go to them for every cut, bang trim and style it just isn't plausible. In the mean time I will document my experience as I try and find someone in Las Vegas that will do me no harm.

Today I tried a new place. I had high hopes after reading about the credentials. Here is the result:

Can we please talk about the bangs? She tried to blend the hair that is growing back (post-baby) into my bangs, but got a little chop happy and accidentally chopped all my bangs off. Not to mention they are un-even. The actual hair cut was actually pretty good. She used great technique and I was rather pleased. However, no one will be looking at the hair because all you see are the bangs.

So in the coming weeks if you see my bangs off to the side with a clip, bobby pin or other hair item you'll know why and not judge.

Since I need a little comic relief from this bang situation can we please re-visit this hair disaster??

Just as a reminder, no that is not a hair piece ponytail, that is my actual hair ratted around. Thank you Hilda, thank you.

The Cup

My cute friend Sara introduced me to my new favorite thing.... The Cup. This cup is quite possibly the best invention and has changed my life. I know that is pretty silly to say considering it is just a cup, but hear me out.

1. The top screws on so when a certain 10 month old knocks it over, it doesn't spill

2. The straw has a stopper on it so it can't be pulled out by said 10 month old.

3. It doesn't "sweat" so I can put it on any surface without a coaster

4. I have been drinking much more water recently because I have a straw... I hate when ice touches my teeth

5. My diet coke spending has been curved since I don't mind drinking out of a can since I have my nifty cup.

6. My gas spending has been significantly reduced because I am not driving to Sonic everyday for a diet coke.

So as you can see you all must drive to your nearest Cost Plus and purchase "The Cup"... It will change your life. A HUGE thank you to Sara for passing on her knowledge of the cup! :-)

The "Mesh" Things

I have heard mixed reviews on the "mesh" things. I decided I wasn't going to like them just because they looked a little gross. Then I realized, I am not the one eating out of the mesh so what do I care if it gags me, if Lucas likes it?

So, I bought them....

And Lucas got comfortable and chewed away. It's safe to say he loved it. And I loved that I didn't have to worry about him choking.