Trick or Treat

Lucas had a ball yesterday trick or treating. Doctor Lucas started out at my office and almost filled up his bag before he left. He even got to see Tigger and chase his tail.

After we got home, we started in the neighborhood. We gave our bucket of candy to our neighbor for her to give out. Lucas got pretty good at going to doors and saying trick or treat. He got a little freaked out at the big people dressed in costumes. To be honest, some of them freaked me out too. He over filled his bag and got several "special treats" from neighbors. After scouring the neighborhood, we went to Ervin and Sharon's house. They gave him a special Halloween package. Lucas and Ervin had quite a wrestling match. We had a hard time getting him to leave.

When we got back home, Gigi and Papaw were here. They delivered more treats from family. He ended up with more candy than we originally had in our bucket to give out. He ate a lot of candy and now asks for Reeses Cups by name. It was midnight before we got him to bed. He had a good time. I just hope he sleeps longer tonight.

Lucas' 3rd Birthday Party

Lucas' 3rd birthday party was a blast. It was at Blazer's Fun Zone. Lucas and his friends and family ate pizza, cake, and ice cream; opened presents; made bears; then jumped, played putt-putt golf, jumped some more, played arcade games, and jumped some more. He had a blast. He just got a little embarrassed when everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to him. It was a good time and Lucas really enjoyed having his friends and family with him.

New Pic

I just thought this was a good picture of Lucas. He's getting so big. It's hard to believe that he's almost three.

Apple Fest

Lucas and I spent a few days in Greenville this week. Lucas got to play and I got to work (Yuk!). Lucas visited with EO and Nanny, visited with NaNa and Pop Pop, and spent an afternoon playing with Buzzy and Henry.

Today, we went to the AppleFest at Reid's Orchard in Owensboro before coming home. Lucas had a good time. He ate, sat in a fire truck and rode the carnival rides. He even rode on Papaw's shoulders.

Early Birthday Present

Lucas has received 2 early birthday presents. The first one is a new bike a.k.a. motorcycle. It's a cool tonka bike with training wheels. I'll have to post a picture later. Lucas took off on it with no problem. EO and Nanny let him pick it out. Later that weekend, GiGi and Papaw brought their early birthday present. They got Lucas a TV and DVD player for his room. He's really enjoyed it. Now, he can go to his room and watch Pablo. I just hope that he'll start falling asleep in there too.

This is something fairly new. Now this is what he does everytime he doesn't get his way or when he gets embarrassed.

Circus

On Sunday, Brad, Lucas, and Papaw went to Lexington to the Barnum and Bailey Circus. I was supposed to go, but just didn't feel up to it. Brad said that Lucas liked it. They had seats on the floor and got to see it all up close. Lucas said that he liked the elephants, the tigers, and the horses. He just didn't understand why there weren't any monkeys. Maybe next time, I'll get to go with them. It did them good to have a guys day out.

Daddy's Home!!!

Brad came home yesterday evening. Lucas was really glad to see him. I'm really glad he's home. I got sick yesterday and really needed his help. I have strep, so I don't want Lucas to get it. Today, Lucas and Brad were both worn out. I took these pictures because Lucas just looked so peaceful in his Daddy's arms. We hope he gets to stay home this next week.

Missing Daddy

As most of you know, Brad has been gone all week working to restore power. Last night, Lucas and I had to put together a care package "present" for him. Lucas got into making a special card for his daddy. He's done great, but he's ready for his Daddy to come home. So am I. We miss him. Here are a couple of pictures we took to send to Brad.

Ahrrr

Just can't resist to share this story!
Brad and Lucas went to McDonalds Friday night. While they were eating, a little boy came in wearing glasses and had a patch over one eye. Lucas looked at Brad and said "Ahrrr, he's a pirate." Then he looked at Brad and said, "I don't have an eye patch". He loves to pretend that he's a pirate. I guess we'll have to find him an eye patch.

Smoky Mountains 2008

We just came back from a long weekend in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains. We met Gigi and Papaw there on Friday. We took a drive to the Sugarlands area and took a short trail. Lucas was intrigued by the "mountain sticks". I guess he really hasn't played with a lot of sticks since we don't have many trees. We'll have to get him out in nature more often. On Friday night, Lucas had to go ride rides. He even rode the go-carts with his Daddy. He loved them. He kept going by us and giving us thumbs up. On Saturday, we spent the day in the mountains. We went for a picnic by the stream at Metcalfe Bottoms, then went for a drive thru Cades Cove. We saw a big black bear walk through the woods right beside the truck. Of course, Lucas was asleep through the whole thing. After he woke up, we rode the horse and buggy through the woods. We saw a couple of deer, but no bears. After we ate, Lucas, Brad and Papaw went swimming. On Sunday, we went shopping. When we came back, Nana and Pop Pop were there. Lucas was thrilled to see them. On Monday, we went for a picnic at the Chimneys picnic area. Lucas loved the water. After we ate, we went back to the stream. Lucas took his shoes off, threw lots of rocks, and came back out of the stream soaking wet. He told me "I like this water". It was cold, but he had a lot of fun. He brought home a "mountain stick" and a few mountain rocks for the landscaping. Later Monday evening, we went to the Tool Warehouse and the Smoky Mountain Knife Works. Lucas had quite a ho-down with the critters at Knife Works. We had a really good time. I think that Pop Pop will have to recuperate from his visit with Lucas. Lucas gets pretty wound up around him.