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.

Luke's 1st Day @ St. Christopher's Day School.

Luke in his swimsuit + ready for "splash day" at St. Christopher's.

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Well today was the day I have always dreaded.  Luke is now a big boy and attending school.  When he started walking at 12 months, it was like a new child.  I could no longer keep up with him at the store.  He found the stairs and would climb them while I was helping customers.  Needless to say, it was becoming too much!  

We went back-n-forth on if we should find someone to watch him at home or send him to school.  With Kari, my business partner, having young twin boys herself, the schedule was not easy to figure out.  We decided in the end he was ready to be around other kids + get socialized.  We have him in day care at church, so he has done this sort of thing before.

He cried this morning.

Mommy did not - surprise, surprise!

The school has already called and said he is having so much fun!

I miss him like crazy, but life is going to be so much easier at the store.
And he is going to love playing all day without hearing
"no.  lucas.  stop.  don't touch that."

Welcome Braxton Reed!

My brother had his second baby boy on Monday.  He is so adorable and we love him so much already.

Braxton Davies Reed.

6.6.11

7 lbs  9 oz

20 3/4 inches

Grandma Reed w/ baby boy.

The proud dad + his baby boy.

3rd Anniversary

Casey + I celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary on May 10th.  

We had a great day - just the three of us.
Casey took the day off and we took Lucas to the zoo.  

It was the first time to the zoo for all three of us!
At least that we remember anyway.

He loved the fish!

Mommy loved the Elephant protecting its sleeping baby.

Luke was not loving the "fake" elephant.

The petting zoo w/ only goats!?

It was a hot, long day but we had fun!

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After the zoo, the boys dropped me off to get my nails done.

Then Casey + I went to dinner, just the two of us.

We were home before 9.  We are so the "old married couple" already.

I love my life.  I love my husband.  And I love my baby boy.

Baby Luke: 12 months old

Luke had a great check up at the doctor.  He is now on whole milk and can eat whatever we eat!  The doctor says he shouldn't be drinking out of a bottle anymore - but don't tell Luke that.  He is a good sleeper, gave up the pacifier around 9 months on his own and isn't that picky of an eater.  But trying to get him to drink his milk out of a sippy-cup - DRAMA.  He loves his bottle.  I have been working with him all week and he is starting to show some interest but we aren't completely off the bottle.  I hear it can take a few months for some babies.  Funny thing is he will drink water and his yogurt/juice mix out of a sippy-cup, but definitely feels milk should be in a bottle.  I guess I don't blame him.

Here are his stats:

22 lbs 6 oz

30 inches

click {here} to see how much he has grown.

Easter Sunday.

We had a quiet Easter, just the three of us.  Since Luke turned 1 the day before, we decided to keep it low key. It was nice b/c this was the first Sunday in a long time we have gotten to hang out all day as a family.  We went to church and then played with our 1 year old.