ALL ABOARD!!!

Today, we went to New Haven to ride the Choo-Choo Train. Lucas was really excited about riding it. The train went from New Haven to Boston and back. When we left the station, Lucas looked a little embarrassed, but he relaxed and enjoyed the ride. I thought he was going to go to sleep before we got to Boston. At Boston, we got off the train while they turned the engine around and had a little snack. On the way back, Lucas got his second wind and really wanted to hang his head out the window. The Conductor gave him a hat. He gave him five in return. We'll have to look into the Day out with Thomas or the Polar Express this winter.

Yesterday, Lucas got a boxing bag and inflatable boxing gloves. He beat the devil out of that thing. He drug it all over the back yard and tackled it several times. Anyway, we've had a good weekend as a family. I think Lucas is exhausted, so I hope that means early to bed.

The Backyardigans

This weekend, we went to Paducah to see the Backyardigans Live Tour. Lucas really enjoyed seeing Tyrone, Pablo, Uniqua, Tasha, and Austin in action. They were the Mighty Knights!!! At first, he seemed a little embarrassed, but with time, he loosened up and clapped, danced, and waved his magic wand with the characters. He really liked it. Maybe he's ready for a movie next!!! After the show, we looked at the choo-choo train and went to Patti's to eat. At Patti's, he smelled the flowers and played on the playground. He was worn out, so he slept all the way home (so did Papaw and Brad).

Today, we went to Buzzy's house. It took Lucas a while to warm up, but he had a really good time playing outside with Buzzy. They ran, swung, picked flowers, and ran again!!! Lucas got to see all of Ellie Mae's animals. He liked it in the country. We'll have to go back soon.

Cute

Lucas has recently just started laying on his stomach and watching TV. The other night, he was laying on the bed beside Georgie watching T.V. I just couldn't resist taking a picture.

Lucas has also watched me take Brad's blood pressure enough times that he's interested in doing it too. Who knows, maybe he'll be a doctor someday.

Easter

We had a lot of fun this Easter weekend. On Friday, we spent time coloring easter eggs. Then, we hid them in the front yard and Lucas found all of them!!! He liked finding the eggs and he liked throwing them. So, you can imagine that they didn't last long.

On Saturday, we went to Central City. Lucas was amazed when we walked into Gigi and Papaw's house and all we saw were piles of boxes. He had to go see their new house. He said that he likes the old house better. He'll change his mind. He also went and saw Nana and PopPop. He thought it was hilarious when PopPop tried to put his jeans on.

On Sunday, we got all dressed up and went to church. Lucas stayed quiet all through church. He was so good. We ate dinner at E.O. and Nanny's house. He hasn't eaten hardly anything but candy this weekend. We'll get back on track tomorrow. Too bad Gigi and Nana aren't coming this week. They could help us out with all of the candy.

Snow Day #2

While Lucas was napping this afternoon, Brad decided to build a couple of snowmen. When he was done, he woke Lucas up to see his masterpieces. He had to look fast, because they were melting fast. Lucas got a real kick out of them. After that, they spent the rest of the evening throwing snowballs at each other. I wish that I could have played more. This school thing is getting a little old. It will be over with soon enough.

Let it Snow and Snow and Snow and Snow...

Boy did it snow lastnight and this morning. In places, we have well over a foot of snow. We went out for a little while today. Lucas got all bundled up in his snow suit. He could hardly move in it. He reminds me of Ralphie's brother. At first, he wasn't real sure what to think when he fell down. Once he realized that it was o.k. to get know on you, he loosened up a little. It's just too deep for him to walk in. Instead, he rode on his "boat", aka sled. Then, he helped his Daddy shovel the driveway. Too cute!!!! We may have to go out again later.

The Big Easy

We took a trip to New Orleans this week. For me, it was part pleasure and part business. For Brad, Lucas, Gigi, and Papaw, it was all pleasure. On Saturday, we took a city tour. We saw the French Quarter, the Garden District, a cemetery, and some of the areas affected by Katrina. It's amazing that after
2 1/2 years, there has been very little built back. It was surreal to see the Fema trailers in the driveways, the water lines on the homes, and the holes cut out in the roofs so that people could escape through their roof. It's hard to imagine what the people went through and that they now have no way of obtaining assistance to rebuild their lives. We saw middle class neighborhoods. They still don't allow anyone to go through the 9th ward. If you look closely at the pictures, you can see the water lines on the homes.

After the tour, we strolled down Bourbon Street and through the French Quarter. Lucas saw a few things that I'm hoping he won't remember. Brad and Papaw's eyes were HUGE. It was funny.

On Sunday, we went to the aquarium and then rode a bus to the zoo. We walked a lot and were tired. Lucas didn't make it through the whole zoo, but he saw most of the large animals. The elephants were brought out where they could be pet on if you wanted to touch them. We just looked.

Monday, I attended a conference while Brad and Lucas just hung out. Gigi and Papaw went on another tour. That evening, we took a ride through the Garden District on the street car. Lucas loved riding all of the "buses".

We had a really good time. It was warm there. We wore shorts. It was hard to come home to cold weather again. Lucas liked flying on the airplane. He would look out the window when we were landing and say "Woe Nelly". I found out that a laptop is a good thing to have on a plane. All I had to do was put in a DVD and put headphones on Lucas. He sat still the whole time. This is the last big trip I'll be taking for work. We've had a good time over the last 3 years visiting new places.

Birthday Party

Lucas and Blakeyn
Lucas and Blakeyn
Lucas and Blakeyn - hugging
Lucas and Blakeyn - Hugging again!!!


Lucas went to Madison's 3 year birthday party at McDonalds on Valentines Day. He had a really good time. The one thing that I did notice after I reviewed the pics from the party is that he is quite a lady's man!!! Check out these pics:

Lucas and Madison

Lucas Checking out Madison --- and smiling!!!

The Past Week

What a weird week! First tornadoes, and now snow and ice. The tornadoes hit Cecilia and part of E'Town. It's a mess, but I know that it's nothing like Central City and Powderly. We're just blessed that it stayed away from us. All of the excitement has just worn Lucas out. Yesterday, he crashed pretty hard for his nap. Tonight, I brought in a bowl of snow (or ice) for Lucas to play with. He enjoyed making snowballs and throwing them at me. This is the first time he's ever felt snow. He liked it. I wish we would get a good snow that he could play in. All we are getting now is a lot of ice on top of snow. I'd love for him to be able to be pulled on a sled. For now, we'll just stay in and stay warm. It's good weather for hot chocolate!!!

Is This What You Call Bare Back?

Is this what you call bare back riding??? Here lately, Lucas likes to run around with no clothes on, especially with no underwear. This night, he washed dishes while baring it all and rode his horsey. I guess there's nothing like letting it all hang out.