Lexi

Every now and then I will get emails forwarded to me from my BFF Jackie that she has received about animals that are lookig for good homes for one reason or antoher. Normally I will glance at the photo, say "aw" and hope it goes to a good home- not giving the email or animal another thought.

But the other week when I got one of these emails I saw the picture of the dog and thought to myself how pretty she was and what it was a shame we couldnt take her. We have 2 dogs as it is and a 10 mo old. Plus we work full time so when would we be able to train a puppy?! Well, all that being said, I was still inclined to forward this email to Eric. I NEVER do this! To my surprise and bewilderment he sent an email back asking what I thought about getting the dog for my sister-in-law, Morgan, who is Eric's youngest sister. She will be 18 in October so we thought this would be a great bday present. She is SUPER animal lover and has been wanting a dog for the lingest time. they used to have dogs but never got another one after the last one died.

Well, long story short (b/c there's a lot more about what we went through to decide whether to do it and when/how we got her!!!) we did go pick her up and giveher to Morgan (who we call "Mo"). Mo was so happy and excited!

When we got this beautiful puppy she was named Remi and we were told she was a Great Dane (great Scott!). Wel,, Mo renamed her Lexi and Mo found out yesterday after her vet visit that Lexi is actually part pit ull and part hound.

No matter to us- we love her just the same and she's so purty!

sleepy head

toddlerhood

I think Lucas is fast approadching toddlerhood. I took some pics of him tonight and he definitely isnt a baby any more. Gosh, they really do grow up so fast!

new tooth on top!

Last week we noticed Lucas getting his first tooth on the top of his mouth. This week it's already broken through and showing!!

Can you see it?

Here, I zoomed in.

See it? On the left of the picture (his right)?!

I think you can click on the picture to make it bigger if you cant see it. :)

I love this picture of him and the look he is giving. I could just eat him up!

some people dream about angels, I hold one in my arms

that's is the phrase I have on the wall above Lucas' bed and I think it true everytime I look into those big brown eyes of his. I call him "my angel boy" all the time.

Recently he has started tucking his arms and legs under while he sleeps. What a sweet boy.

I want some!

The other day Eric came into the bedroom with a bowl of ice cream.....and immediately caught Lucas' attention. The pictures tell a story on their own but I couldnt help narrate.....!

Whatcha got there Daddy?

I want some!

No, you can't have any!

This look is priceless! It's such a mischievous look!

Like "mommy, daddy wont give me any but just watch!"

Oh please Daddy?!

Just one little bite?

 but I love you!

 fine, I'll honk your nose!

 I'll love you forever...!

Yum!

 Can I have some more?

 mmmm Daddy this is the best!

....I mean, you're the best!

and he's off!

Last night Lucas officially took hi first step. I couldnt believe it! I think I scared him I yelled so loud!! It was incredible! Luckily it wasnt one of those things where ONLY I saw it and then no one believes me b/c he wont do it again....Eric and his parents saw it too! What a big boy! Yesterday he was 10 mo and 6 days old. Another milestone to add to his baby book!

It's so funny every one says once they start walking  it's all over now"......course they said that ab crawlig too.....but in my eyes, the fun is just beginning! We are enjoying this stage w/ him so much!!! Our little man is getting so big! Tomorrow I"m going to wake up and he'll be 18 and graduating HS......at least it'll feel that way so I"m really trying to savor these moments.

Papaw's bud

Tonight we went over to Eric's parents house to visit and to let Lucas spend the night (they just LOVE to have him over! and I know he enjoys it too!). While we were there Eric's dad and uncle were digging up the driveway to make way for the new porch that they will start building soon. Lucas was SO interested in all the noise created by the jackhammer and bobcat. He had so much fun watching his Papaw and Uncle Jim at work. We let him go work w/ Papaw. I'm not sure if Lucas or my FIL had more fun!

Hard at work

I love this one w/ Lucas looking up at Bo

Eric and I feel so blessed that he has 2 sets of grandparents that love him so much and love to spend time w/ him. Not to mention all his Aunts and cousins!!

A few pics from 2010

Christmas 2009

3 months old

bright and early!

Opening gifts. He loves this Elmo!

5 more minutes mom!

Family photo

Nap time for Santa!

My parents 3 youngest grandkids

Ethan is 6 mo older than Lucas and Ana is 3 months younger.

He was just so tired!

1st formula bottle. 4 mo old

not yet crawling but wanting to

6 mo sure makes a BIG difference at their age.

Here Lucas was 4 mo and Ethan was 10 mo.

1st snow- March 2010

Cousin Ana's Baptism

6 mo old

Lucas meeting Eric's grandfather in KY for the first time

HAHA!!! This picture cracks me up every time!

such a happy boy!

Sitting up on his own (when you place him there) @ 5 months!

I *love* this smile!!!

Easter 2010

While we were getting ready he took a quick nap

Family photo!

mmmm Easter eggs!

7 months old

8 mo old. I love these pics. I took them too!

9 mo

At the beach

I love my daddy!

July 4 weekend- still 9 mo old

Back in Action

ok so, I have a history of NOT keeping up w/ blogs once I start them.....so here goes another try. Part of the reason is that I either dont have the time, forget to update or just feel like my life isnt interesting enough for people to want to read ab our daily lives. But maybe I need to stop writing for others and just write for me.....we'll see how that goes! :)

The last blog I posted here was almost a year ago...can you believe it?! I cant believe so much time has passed! It's hard to believe the last post I was still waiting to have my baby and now My. Lucas is already 10 months old. It's unreal! I cant believe how fast time has flown by!!! I know everyone says it...but it's SO true! that's why I try to relish each and every day and moment!

Once I figure out how to put pics in a post I will put some recent pics up of Lucas.

TGIF!