Day 1

So we decided Harry wasn't the appropriate name... he just didn't look like a Harry or Harold. But we did find the perfect name.... drumroll please...Thompson.

So today Lucas and I decided to take Thompson on our usual morning walk. Andy suggested taking Isabelle, but we all know she HATES walkie-walks. No one told me that dogs don't come naturally trained to walk on a leash, or have a collar on for that matter.

So here is how our walk went:

Lucas loved having the extra warmth, and Thompson loved chillin in the stroller. They are best buds already. Lucas would pet Thompson's head and smile, and then Thompson would lick him back. Like I said, best buds.

Also, Thompson is a great help in the kitchen!

He licked every plate clean! 

I can only imagine the adventures we are going to continue to have! Stay tuned.

What a week!

We have had quite the week. It started with Ants invading our house. One might say, Ants? No big deal. Well my friend, you haven't seen ants until you have been in our kitchen. They were EVERYWHERE. I would finally get them cleaned up and they would come again. It was never ending. Finally we called the bug man and he got them under control.

Next came Lucas. He is a little roly-poly and loves to roll over while getting his diaper changed. He honestly cannot sit still for more than 5 seconds. I bent down to grab a one-sie, and he rolled right off the changing table and landing on all fours. It was like slow motion, I just couldn't get to him fast enough. He seemed fine and so we went about our day. After his second nap I realized he wouldn't walk or stand on his right leg. I made an appointment with our pediatrician, who then sent us to an orthopedic doctor, who then put on a full leg cast. He has a buckle fracture in his tibia. The doctor said it would heal on its own in 4-6 weeks, but Lucas couldn't crawl. Yeah right. Lucas not crawl? I don't think so. We opted for a cast for 3 weeks. And just for the record, white was the only color they had in the baby size. Now everyone will know how dirty our floors really are!

Moving on, we had a robbery next door. I am already scared of the dark and the crazies of the world, but right next door? Yikes. We have an alarm, but it just isn't enough for our peace of mind. So we now have an additional member of our family:

His name is yet to be decided. My vote is Harry. Lucas LOVE LOVE LOVES him. And in a few weeks he will have the scariest bark around! 

I know we are a little crazy for adding another dog to the mix. But I will feel safer having a dog to protect us... If anyone has heard my mom's dog Walter, you know how scary the bark is. Walter is a Golden Doodle, but this little guy is a Labradoodle.

Wish us luck as begin Puppy Training! 

Our neighbor's house was robbed today...

And now I am a nervous wreck. We are researching guard dogs, upgrading our ADT and I am just panicking about Lucas' safety. Why do people think it is OK to just steal from others? Why aren't parents teaching morals and ethics to their children? Why is our governemt so concerned with such trivial issues when people just run free? I read on the OC blog today that a little girl Rapist was let free from prison today. SERIOUSLY? Let free? Shouldn't he serve a life sentence with no opportunity for parole? Shouldn't he be cast off to an island far far away and never allowed to be around civilization ever again?

What needs to change to make the world a better place? I have been thinking about this for a few hours and my conclusion is: The Home. No one is allowed to have children unless there will be a loving father AND mother in the home to rear the children in righteousness. No more premarital sex. NONE. If you decide you want children YOU are held responsible for your children't actions. If they do something illegal, you are held accountible. Maybe then parents would encourage law abiding citizens....and this responsibility does not end at age 18. It is a lifetime thing. So if your child robs my neighbor at age 30, 40, or 50, guess what, YOU are going to jail too! Ha! If your child is a sex offender, YOU are punished as well.

Maybe I am being a little irrational. Maybe I am already in a bad mood because this week has been bleh. Or maybe, just maybe, I am on to something. Let's all start focusing on the HOME and not Healthcare Reform. I think that if we started implenting my plan we wouldn't need healthcare reform because we would all want healthcare, would pay for healthcare, and there wouldn't even be an issue of healthcare.

That's all for now. Thanks for letting me vent and ramble on about my frustration.

Guess who is walking!

Tonight Lucas took his first steps without his walker. To say we were excited would be a huge understatement! :-) It only took a little Yogurt Melt bribe. Now if only we can get him to walk without the bribe!

11 Months

That's right...just one more month until the big ONE years old. I guess that means I need to start planning Lucas' party. I have a theme in mind, it's just a matter of execution.

At any rate here is our 11 month picture,






These are getting harder and harder as the months go by. Lucas is such a funny little guy. Here are a few favorites:

- He loves waffles and little crunches
- Pretty much over the bottle. Would rather have food for every meal.
- When you life Lucas into the bath he goes into pike position to "help". It is so funny... I think its because he is so excited he just wants to help get in as fast as possible.
- Loves to talk...daddy, gooooo, uh-oh are his favorites
- When you put him in his carseat he stands up. He thinks it is so funny to be obstinate and not let you buckle him in.
- He loves pushing things...tupperware, bottles- pretty much anything that makes a Fun noise.

Can't believe I have an almost one year old!

Minna / "Nanna"

Today our Minna and Banca stopped by on their way out of town. When I opened the door Lucas went straight to Minna. They are going to be great friends :-)




Showing off his new skills.... Standing by himself.


And climbing the stairs...


We love our Minna... Lucas can't wait for stake conference because we get to sit with them :-)

Doctor Day

For some reason every time we have a doctors appointment we have the craziest mornings!!

Today our appointment was just for the flu shot. Simple right?

Wake up. Feed Lucas. Bathe Lucas. Lucas poops in bath. Take Lucas out. Clean bathtub. Re-bathe Lucas. Dress Lucas. Lucas bonks his mouth on table = blood everywhere. Soothe Lucas. Change Lucas. Start load of wash to get blood out of shirt. Rush to Dr's office. Get flu shot. Run over to Bancas house to make sure Lucas mouth is ok. (so nice to have our dentist back home!).

Now I'm enjoying a diet coke, chocolate and Gossip Girl while Lucas naps.

Hopefully our day turns around. I'm sure the receptionist at Dr. LePore's office thinks I'm a looney tune who never gets dressed because I am ALWAYS running late because of our crazy Dr dat mornings!