Saturday, July 21, 2012

Summer Fun...

I have not been blogging much - I guess I've just been too busy enjoying this summer!  My boys are at such fun ages.  Below are some pics I took with my phone - that's how much fun we are having - I haven't even pulled out my "real" camera in a while!

We had some friends over swimming at Gaga's house and walked up to the ice cream store for a treat!



 We have been riding our bikes to the playground at Aidan's new school so he can get comfortable hanging out there - they recently did a wonderful renovation of the playground, basketball courts, a track and a turf field!





 I joke that below is my north side version of a mini van....


My baby is getting so big!  :-(  
 

We went to dinner with our friends, Wally and Jen, at a wonderful Mexican seafood place.  Turns out the seafood comes from an area of Mexico that Nate I have been to and love.  It was AMAZING.  The stuffed pinnapple looks kinda gross smothered in cheese, but underneath were scallops, octopus, and shrimp...it was so good! 





Aidan wanted a mowhawk this summer, so he got it.  May be time for a visit to Auntie Julie before school starts to clean this mess up! We signed Aidan up for day camp at the park by our house - he absolutely loves it.  It is M-F from 10-2.  It was really inexpensive so I don't mind when he misses days, but the days he does go he has a blast and has met a few new friends that will be at his school in the Fall. 

 More mohawk pictures....



 Lastly, Lucas has been a sleeping disaster.  I don't know what to do with him...he won't go to bed without me in the room and will cry for an hour if I let him (I don't...I know I may catch grief for this)...last night I let him fall asleep in my bed...he was so happy.  I think I am in trouble....

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Happy Father's Day!

I'm a little late getting my father's day post up - we had a great weekend in Michigan with Nate's parents and sister, Elizabeth, and just got home!  We hung out by the pool all weekend and relaxed.  I have lots of pictures from this weekend, but I'll post a few of my favs below for now: 




  Nate and his dad were able to get a round of golf in this morning - it was nice to not have to race around in the morning to pack up and head out.  The five hour drive can be rough, especially since Lucas refuses to sleep in the car, but overall both boys did great!  

Happy Father's Day to my amazing husband and wonderful father-in-law.  

And never far from my thoughts - my second father's day without my dad...


Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Oh to be two....


Lucas had a Curious George birthday party on Saturday...it must be so much fun to be two!  We had a BBQ in the back yard and had lots of fun.  Below are pictures from his birthday "week."  In our house the celebration lasts much longer than one day!  Besides, poor guy was sick on his actual birthday.  I love this age - some days I wish I could keep them this small forever! 





























Saturday, June 9, 2012

Two years of Lucas....


Two years ago today….
this little guy was born.


Two years ago today….
was one of the best days of my life. 

 
Two years ago today….
my dad was still here.

 
Two years ago today….
I realized this little man was meant for me – and not the other way around. 

 
Two years ago today….
was the day life got a little crazy for a while.   
But today, we are grateful.  We are so thankful for this wonderful, sweet little guy.  He has brought us so much happiness.   
Today, life is so good. 


 Below is a slideshow of Lucas’ 2nd year - enjoy!