Brady + Lucas... best buddies.

Lucas loves his older cousin, Brady.  He is just enamored with him and think he is the funniest and coolest thing around.  It is so fun to see them together.  Lucas was making funny faces while at dinner with Brady on Chris' birthday, so of course I had to get a few shots.  The pictures do not do it justice, but we were all cracking up!

 Look over here boys!

Lucas... what are you doing? Smile.

Great smile Brady!

Lucas is Famous... sort of! Part II

Lucas made his modeling debut!

A few weeks ago I posted some pictures of Lucas modeling Beanies Clothing.

Beanies' Fall Collection is now online and I had to share.

Lucas.

Just a few candid shots of Lucas doing what he does best... being cute.

 Before School...

Dancing.

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 DIY Bath Paint (instructions found here).

Lucas loved it, but the food coloring

stained his skin briefly (used soap and it came right off).

Mommy hasn't tried it again since I don't want him

to be a part of the smurfs!

1st Haircut!

Lucas has been blessed with beautiful hair and plenty of it.  Not a lot mind you, but just enough.  We have talked about cutting his hair since he turned 1.  Can you believe he will be 16 months old in just a few weeks.  Boy does time fly.

So I couldn't decide where to take him to get his hair cut.  I thought a "kids cut" place was the best decision.  But then a few friends told me to just go to the salon I go to and have them cut it.  It will have more style if done at a salon.  Problem is, I don't get my hair cut all that often (is that bad?)  I might get it cut once a year...maybe.  We kept talking about getting it cut, but never did.  Recently at a restaurant a lady said "what a cute little girl".  Done!  Time to get it cut (not that he looks like a girl by any means, but there was definitely enough to put in a ponytail.)

So I cut it!  I cut Casey's hair for him and decided to try my lack-of-skills on Lucas too. Did pretty good if I might say so myself.

Before Picture #1 - long + curly in the back

Before Picture #2 - wings on the side

The First Cut.

Mohawk Baby!

After Shot #1 - Lucas combing his new hair do.

After Shot # 2 - Tragic.  My hair is gone.

The After Shot #3 - I look like a BIG boy now.

Lucas doesn't stay put very long anymore.  It is very hard for me to get pictures of him. Hence the lack of updates on my blog.  So the after shot is not the best.  You will just have to see the big boy and his new do in person.  Trust me...he looks cute (not biased at all!).

Lucas is Famous...sort of!

Our friends at Beanies are about to launch their Fall Collection.  And in order to do this, Beanies needed some models.  We are so honored that Sommer, owner of Beanies, asked Lucas to be one of the "male models".  The collection hasn't launched yet, but here are a few pictures from his photo shoot:

My Boys.

I just love watching Lucas and Casey together.  They have had some adorable moments that I have been fortunate enough to get on camera.

Lucas giving Daddy a massage.

This is exhausting Daddy.

Let's just snuggle instead.

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Pool Time.

My Boys.

Peek-a-boo.

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Watering the yard + Lucas.

I can help.

Luke loves water.

I just love My Boys.

Family Reunion - Estes Park, Colorado.

Hard to believe how fast the summer is flying by.  We have definitely been busy.  I have had no time to blog/post photos so far this summer.  It seems the older Lucas gets, the less time I find to blog.  Not to mention busy at work and some traveling.

We lost my grandfather in June (thank you to all of you who sent cards and emails).  So the three of us flew out to San Diego for what seemed like 24 hours.  I was so glad we could change our plans to attend the funeral since we were unable to go to my Grandmothers a year ago (I was a week away from having Lucas and unable to fly).  It was so great to be with family and support my mom and dad through this tough time.  I am just glad my Grandparents are together and "home".

We then joined Casey's family in Colorado for our planned Family Reunion @ The YMCA of The Rockies.

Little did we know that Luke was coming down with something in San Diego.  We were so busy shlepping from airport to airport, we just assumed it was a lot for a 14 month old.  We landed in Colorado and Luke had a 103 degree temperature.  We took him to the nurse's station and was informed that he had an earache.  That explained the no eating, waking up every hour during the night and just all around cranky.  Needless to say, vacation was not a "vacation" in any sense of the word.  It's a good thing we had great company and a beautiful setting.

Here are just a some of my favorite shots from the week:

Granddaddy, Casey + Lucas

At the park near our cabin.

Big Boy enjoying some fresh air.

Sweet Boys on hike.

Taking it all in.  Love. This. Little Guy.

Preston + Lucas @ bath time.

Flying High @ Family Fun Center.

Casey wiping out in Go Karts.

Breath Taking Hike.

Snow still on the mountain.

A River Runs Through It.

Nature.

Too Cute For Words.

The boys petting Bugsy at the Livery.

Horses.

On our way up to Trail Ridge (some 12,000 ft. elevation)

A drive with a view.

Hail Storm @ Cabin.

Elk.  They were everywhere.  A herd just happened

to cross in front of our car one night.

Casey's Grandparents have been coming here for 50 years.  April + Casey hope to carry on the tradition. We can't wait till the boys are older and can enjoy more of the activities.  We definitely look forward to going back soon.