Splish Splash I Was Taking a Bath...

I never think to take pictures of the routine moments in our life, so I grabbed the camera and took some shots during Luke's bedtime routine. The pictures came out cute!

Hi mom!

Crabby sure tastes good!

Drying off in my nursery, crabby came too.

See mom!

Time to brush my teeth!

Grandpa Sewall would be so proud!

One last cuddle before bed! I am tired!

11 Months Old

Lucas is now one month away from the big birthday! I can't believe how fast time has gone by. Lucas has started to say a few words (mama, daddy, ducky, doggy, flowers, bubbles and ball) and he is able to stand alone without any support for long periods of time. We are just waiting for those first steps, they could be any day! He is also becoming a more adventurous eater. He loves gnocchi and ravioli, and is starting to eat the things we eat for dinner in small bites. He is such a big boy!

Look at me stand by myself!

Betsy's Shower

Last weekend I hosted a bridal shower for my friend and former-coworker Betsy. We had a great time!

We had a lavender theme so Lucas dressed accordingly :)

Betsy AKA: Bride-to-Be

You can see the famous 6 layer lavender cake before it was cut.
When I get more pictures I will blog about its creation :)

Early Birthday Present

Steve and I wanted to get Lucas something to use outside for his birthday. We decided on a little ride-on car, and picked it up this weekend while Grandma Sewall was in town for a visit. We gave Lucas his gift early so that he could enjoy it through these next few months. We also got him some wooden blocks because he seemed interested in them when we were visiting our friends Ann and Sal in Rochester. So, happy early birthday Lucas!

Going for a test-drive. We haven't even put the stickers on it yet!

No driving with your feet mister!

Daddy, let me come help you with that...

Smash!!!!

Let's do it again. I'll help you build.

The finishing touch!

Visit to Rochester at 10 Months

This past weekend Lucas, Steve and I visited friends and family in Rochester. Lucas had just turned 10 months old, and it was fun to show everyone how he has changed! When we arrived at my parents' house there were several "new" toys for Lucas to play with. He had fun!

Hi everyone! Look at me ride my horse!

I love my new fire truck...

No really, I mean I LOVE it!!!!


My Auntie Laura gave me sunglasses, my new favorite thing (besides my fire truck)

One cool dude :)

Happy Mother's Day!

Yesterday was my first Mother's Day! My mother-in-law came into town and we all went to brunch at The Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria. Steve also surprised me with a custom made photo album. It is beautiful! It was a very nice day!

Happy Mother's Day!

Notice the pack of gum in Luke's hand...Grandma's solution for keeping him busy!

Waiter, I'm ready to order please.

Trouble...

Now that Lucas is cruising around the house, he can cause a little mischief! Daddy took these pictures of Lucas caught in the act. You can't help but giggle at the look on his face:)

Hi Daddy! Me, no I'm not looking at Mommy's purse and I am definitely not even THINKING about pulling it down...

Are you still watching Daddy?...

I don't think he's looking so here I go!