Say Ahh

We felt Luke's first tooth on September 1st, & talked several times about how we should probably start brushing it. When we were reminded during our checkup at Special Kids, we took action. This happened to be right after we felt his 2nd tooth towards the end of September. He kind of likes his 'Mr. Toothbrush Friend', which he gets to see twice a day.

Challenge!

This video reminds me of this Cosby episode. Chhhaaalllenge!

Push-Ups

Saturday's are extra special because Daddy is home. This is often when we give Luke new toys (i.e. toys that have been in storage for awhile). It's fun for Matt to see Luke when he plays with something for the first time.

Now for Saturday morning exercise :0)

Asleep Standing Up

Luke was initiated into the Nashville Zoo with an official zoo hat. How long can he keep his eyes open.....

Grammie had lots of help blowing out the candles on her special birthday treat!We rode the carousel twice. The lights and mirrors were as fun as the ride.

Not much longer....

.....While he was sleeping, he missed the giraffes, which are one of my favorites. Did you know that giraffes: Move 15 ft. with every step, can kill a lion by kicking it, only sleep 5 to 30 minutes in a day, & they usually do so standing up?

Sitting up high

Spoon feedings took place in his bouncy seat for over 2 months. Since we had moved beyond rice cereal, there was potential for a real mess. We said good bye to this...
and hello to this. I remember thinking he looked so grown up!

My Jesus is Still the Same

You've just gone for a routine ultrasound and are told that your child is not going to live. What is your response?

I spent several months reading Angie Smith's blog about her sweet family. (Her husband, Todd, is the lead singer of the Christian group Selah.) I have laughed, cried a lot, and been SO encouraged! Her faith is amazing!! She is so honest about her hurt, grief, anger, & pain....but she can say "My Jesus is Still the Same"! You will be so blessed by reading her story...Audrey's story...

First Football Game

Gotta have good food when you are tailgating!
Daddy had fun showing off his buddy!

Luke was overwhelmed when the crowd cheered. It was a high scoring game for Riverdale which wasn't so good for him. Watch the progression of his sweet little face.

Getting a Suntan

One of Jasie's favorite places to lay is in her bed by the window. It's nice & warm & she can see what is going on outside. I think Luke likes it too :0)

Moving Out of the Kitchen Sink

When Luke was just a little over 7 month's old, he stopped taking baths in the kitchen sink. He was starting to splash quite a bit so we figured it would be better for that to happen in the big tub. He still used his baby tub since he wasn't sitting up on his own yet.

Sorry you may not be able to hear his bath time cd over our wonderful singing :0)

What's Cooking?

When I was still in college, I ordered hundreds of cooking cards. I love them because they have pictures! I don't think they are available anymore, but Better Homes & Garden has lots of recipes AND pictures online! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans 2/3 cup evaporated milk 5 ounces tortilla chips, slightly crushed, plus 2 ounces whole chips 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Serves 6 1. Preheat oven to 375. Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and onion. Cook until beef is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain well. 2. Add enchilada and tomato sauces to skillet; stir well. Cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. 3. Spoon beef mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Combine beans and evaporated milk in a small bowl. Spread over beef mixture. 4. Arrange whole tortilla chips around the edge of dish. Top casserole with crushed chips. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake casserole until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes. Now, for those of you who know I am a picky eater, you know the ingredients listed above include several things I have never eaten. I am getting braver, but we left out the beans and onions. So, pretty much, the 'bravery' included trying enchilada and tomato sauces :0) Here's the masterpiece that Matt fixed. It was yummy!