Chunky Monkey

So Luke has no problem eating! He got off to a slow start during his first few weeks, but has definately made up for lost time! At his 6 month appointment Dr. B said that he is bigger and longer (taller?) than 95% of babies his age. He described him as an average 9 month old! Seriously.... that is why none of his cute 6-9 month clothes fit him! He has now eaten rice cereal, apples, carrots, green beans, pears, banannas, and sweet potatoes! He makes a face the first bite and then chows down! We have also discovered the greatest things ever... Baby Mum Mums... they are just these rice husk things that disolve in his mouth, but he loves them and they keep him entertained for a while! They are sticky and gross, but we go through a box a week! Luke is also sitting up now and smiles ALL the time! He is such a sweet little guy and just goes with the flow with our crazy lives! :)

East Texas

This past weekend we were able to get away for a much needed few days of R&R. We headed to my parents house in Gladewater on Thursday evening and were able to let Luke sleep much of the way. On Friday my parents played with Luke all day while Mark and I went to Canton all day. It was like 110 degrees, but we had a great time and was nice to hang out just the two of us. I LOVE Canton Weekend because of all the unique treasures you can find shopping and Mark likes it ok because he gets to eat lots of fun food! We ordered some barstools for our house. I will look forward to going back when it is cooler! We then spent Saturday and part of Sunday on Lake Cypress...it was sooo great!! My aunt's boyfriend, Steve, has a fabulous 3 bedroom house right on the lake, beautiful pine trees, huge deck, rocking chairs, 2 jet skis, boat, tube... it was so great!! We got to spend lots of time with my cousins, aunts, uncles, grandma, brother, and his girlfriend, Sarah! Luke was well taken care of the whole time and we all were very sad to leave. It was a long trip back to LJ on Sunday and much discussion of buying our own lake house (yeah right!!), building a deck (possibly) and getting a pool (again yeah right!!). We can't wait to go back... if we are invited!

Luke with grandma "Honey" and great grandma Hall. Luke is not spoiled at all!

The lake was beautiful!!

Just chillin'

So sweet...like father, like son!

Yes they match!

Too cool! His little blue eyes and fair skin are so sensitive!

He did NOT like wearing this!! haha

Tubing! I still have bruises on my legs, but it was so much fun! Think I could do this everyday!

Luke had so much fun!

Relaxin' in the Hammock!