Fireworks

We made it for the fireworks. It was a little cold and drizzly, but we had a seat under a huge umbrella. Lucas liked it. We had to have a little ice cream after that, then night-night.

July 4th Weekend 2009

We arrived at Great Wolf Lodge yesterday and will be leaving tomorrow. We have had a great time. This is such a great place for kids of all ages --- yes, Brad and I too. We've spent the majority of our time at the indoor water park. It's a good thing that it is indoors. It is cold and rainy today. It stays warm inside the water park. When we are here, Lucas forgets that he's about half afraid of water. The life guards at the kid's water slides get to know him well. He makes a constant circle from the bottom of the water slide, through the pool, up the stairs, and down again. I bet he's been down at least 100 times so far.
Yesterday, we all went down one of the big water slides in a raft. You should have seen the size of his eyes when we started going fast. We ended with a huge splash of water. You should have seen Brad's eyes then!!! Lucas just shook it off. This year, he loves the lazy river also. He just piles in the intertube on top of me or Brad.
Last night, he watched the clock tower show in amazement, made a stuffed wolf, and then we hit the arcade. He loved the virtual roller coaster. I see a thrill seeker in our future.

This morning, we went to the Cub Club and Lucas painted a t-shirt and made a 4th of July sun visor. He liked it. We've spent the rest of the day at the water park. We've now come up to the room for supper and were planning to play a little Magiquest, go to the arcade, and watch fireworks tonight, but from the look of things, I'm not sure we'll make it...

We've had a great time. I hope that Lucas will always remember these times. I know that we will look back on them with happiness!!!!

Louisville Zoo 2009

Today, we went to the Louisville Zoo. This was the most fun we've had at the zoo so far. Lucas was so excited to go see the animals, so we loaded up the wagon, a cooler, and bathing suits and headed to Louisville. He made sure he saw every animal in the zoo. The baby giraffe was so cute. The lions were watching him like a hawk. Lucas was all ready to pet the goats, but was terrified of them. He was also ready for the lorakeets, but only wanted to look at them. He was so afraid that one would land on him. They loved Brad's hat. I'm not sure how much Brad loved them nibbling on his ear. Lucas really loved the elephants and gorillas. He also really liked the snakes. When we got to the pink "plamingos", Lucas looked at them and said "oh sweet". He decided that he wanted to give the splash park a try, but didn't like the water in his face. We ended the day with a ride on the carousel. We all had a really good time and may have to go again later or try another zoo.

Remembering Georgie

We've had a really hard day. Today, we lost Georgie. She stopped eating about 2 weeks ago and just kept getting weaker. Nothing worked to make her better. It's one of the hardest things I've had to do. We told Lucas that Georgie went to Heaven in the sky to live with Jesus and God. We told him that she was happy and well in heaven and is playing with all of the other cats and dogs there. Lucas picked out a blue hydrangea and we planted it by our house so that Georgie can look down and see the pretty flowers. We told him that when he hears thunder, it is her running and playing. Wouldn't you know that it's thundering tonight. Lucas has been pretty somber and is just looking out the window. He said: "I miss Georgie". Here's a few of our memories:

Vacation 2009

We spent 8 nights in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida with Gigi and Papaw. It was a great and relaxing week. We spent a lot of time at the beach and pool. Lucas actually loved the beach this year. He's still a little leery of the water, but loved the sand. The water was great until the last couple of days. Then it got a little rough.

We rented bikes this year. Lucas had the luxury ride. We even rode to dinner one evening. I think we'll have to air up the tires and ride at home some this summer.

Brad, Lucas, and I went to Gulf World in Panama City one afternoon. Lucas and I got up close and personal with the dolphins. He loved the dolphin show. After the show, we got to go and meet one of the dolphins and have our picture made. I held Lucas with in one arm, and held onto the dolphin's flipper with the other hand. I thought Lucas was looking at the dolphin until I saw the picture. His back was bowed back and he looked a little scared. Maybe a little too close for comfort.

The last night we were there, it was raining some. Between showers, we went to the fishing pier in Fort Walton Beach. The waves were high, people were trying to surf, people were catching lots of fish, 3 cranes were perched on the posts, and a family of dolphins were having a ball jumping, riding the waves, and feeding on the fish. It was neat. We'll have to go back next year when it's not raining.

We had a really good time. How come vacations never last long enough???

Drums??? What was I thinking?!!!!

We've always told Lucas that we would get him some drums when he started pooping on the potty. Well, he finally did this week. In fact, he's so proud of it that he wants to go more than once a day. He uses his potty chair that he picked out. He started out in the living room, but now he's moved it to his bedroom. He's done great.

Not sure at first!

"I did it!"

He did not let us forget about the drums!!! We've looked everywhere for them. I finally found them today and am now wondering why I ever promised drums!!! He goes full force and loves them.

We are very proud of Lucas and everything he has achieved in the past couple of months. Now, I wonder what I'll have to promise him to get him to sleep in his room.........

Easter

Lucas had a really good Easter. He was really surprised that the Easter bunny left his Easter basket beside his bed. We went to church at Severns Valley. Lucas stayed pretty quiet and was really good during church. We hope to keep going to get him used to church. We really liked the new preacher. Lucas is on the waiting list for their preschool. When I showed him the school area, he was most impressed with the huge indoor playground!!!

Before Easter, Lucas and Brad made a daily trip to TSC to see the chicks, ducks, and bunnies. He got braver with each trip and finally reached in and touched them. I don't know what they'll do after school now.

Updates

Finally, a new post!!! There's been a lot going on around here in the past couple of months. Lucas started "school" at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. They have childcare and school from 2 years of age through 8th grade. It's been a rough ride to say the least, but things have finally stabilized and Lucas seems happy. At first, we were all in tears and had upset stomachs. Then, we all got sick from something that Lucas came in contact with at school. Finally, we've been a full week without being sick or crying!!! He's in the 2 year old group due to his birthday being in October. He'll start preschool in August. I'm really glad that him and Blakyn have been able to stay together. They've been together since they were 10 weeks old. They still seem lost when the other one is not at school. They are beginning to make some new friends, but they never venture far apart. Both of them seem to be growing up fast.

We took Lucas to see Disney on Ice in Lexington. He wasn't too thrilled with it. Part of it scared him and he didn't know very many of the characters. He fell asleep after the intermission. I don't think we'll try that one again anytime soon. The best part was that he got a new sword.

The next day, Gigi and Papaw came to see us. They brought Lucas a knight outfit. He's been thrilled with all of his knight "stuff". We have had many, many sword fights. Everyone who enters our house has to be "on guard" for a good sword fight.

First Warm Day

It was great to have a nice and warm day on Saturday. Lucas took advantage of the day by going to playgrounds in town. First, we went to Funtopia. He had a lot of fun swinging, climbing, sliding, and hanging. Then, we went for ice cream at McDonalds. He had to play on their slides too. All was good until he decided to brave the longest climb and the tallest slide. He thought he was lost and got a little scared. He made it out fine, but had to go after that. Then we went by his school. The playground gates were open, so he decided to check them out. He really liked the little playground and the big playground. He even had a motorcycle wreck!!! We're looking forward to more warm days to play outside.