Yard Sales Rock

Found this at a yard sale today for a dollar. I think it was worth the investment.

Nine months, Ohhh @#$%&!

Lucas turned nine months yesterday. Where has the time gone? He is doing very well, extremely independent. Hates to be locked up, in the car seat, pack & play, in your arms, anywhere that doesn't give him freedom, especially when you try to put on his diaper. He has six teeth now and experimenting with more foods, however, still doesn't eat much; loves to nurse. Climbing all over the house, on everything, must be watched AT ALL TIMES! (see last photo). He's starting to balance without hands. He is a happy boy. I only wish he was a better sleeper, I guess we can't have it all.

Loves to be in the kitchen with mommy.


Always has something in the mouth.

Enjoying his books

Locked up.

Shadow tolerating Lucas.

Fat lip... I'm sure there will be more to come.

blabber mouth

Hike to Twin Falls

The beautiful falls

Malinda and little Lilly -- our hiking buddies.

Lucas just waking to the sound of rushing water

Taking it all in

It was an exhausting hike!

Grandma Cathy and Aunt Christina come to town!

This last week was spent with family. Randy's mother and sister came to visit. It was Christina's first time meeting Lucas. We did lots of fun things together-took walks, explored nearby towns, shopping, ferry rides, "Sorry" games, movies, dinners, and playing around the house. We sure enjoyed their visit!

Hawaiian Vacation!

We are back from our two week vacation to the island of Oahu. 14 fabulous days on the North Shore - plenty sun, sand, and surf. Lucas did great. Cut his top two teeth, mastered the "ga ga ga" sound, and learned to pull himself up - on everything. He had a great time with Grandma Rose, Papa, Grandma, and Aunt Jana, not to mention all of his Aunties and Uncles that he met while we were there.

Having fun on the plane.

The first couple of days were spent cutting his top two teeth, so a bit rough, but we made it through. Went through a lot of ice.

Lucas loved the ocean...

...and the sand...he only ate a little bit.

Lots of great sunsets.

The beach where we stayed.

Lucas and Grandma Rose, they had great fun together.

Our evening walks.

Don't forget the Luau!

Doesn't Lucas look cute in his aloha crisp!

Of course we made it back to the Memorial to pay our respects and to introduce Lucas to everyone. He really enjoyed meeting the PHSurvivors.

Aloha, a hui ho!

Milestone for Lucas

Lucas has begun to master a few milestones. He is now crawling, sometimes, pulling himself up to a sitting position and drinking from a cup. Last night we decided to let him try to feed himself, but that didn't go so good. Oh well, three out of four ain't bad.