So yet another month to summarize. Let's just deal with the fact that this is going to be my M.O. :) Other than Lucas crawling everywhere, and pulling up on everything in sight (my legs included), here are the events of the last month or so.
August in Review (No Particular Order):
1) Project Fat you-know-what has been successful thus far, despite my lousiness at truly sticking to the original plan. The first 30 days yielded a total loss of 11 lbs., so I am now officially over 1/3 of the way to my 6 month goal. I was actually proud of myself for meeting my 1st and 2nd month goals in 30 days. However, this is really hard to stick to since I am my own worst enemy. Pleas pray for me on this one!
2) I finally got around to updating the baby book, less a baby shower invite. Did you know that they don't produce the same invitations for long? Three Wal-Marts and one Target later I finally gave up. So far my search of the internet has produced nada. Word to the wise, do not wait 9 months to work on a baby book-it sucks back-tracking! :0) Anyway, I'm glad to say I'm as caught up on that as I'm going to get. Now, to get caught up on the scrapbook-I'm about two months or so behind at this point. :) I must say, however, I truly enjoy scrapbooking-it is now officially my new hobby.
3) The weekend before last Jer went to Davenport to visit with both his Dad who was visiting from San Antonio and his Grandma and Grandpa Munden (a.k.a. Grandma and Grandpa Moose). They had quite a time, here they are in the Moose's backyard.
2) I finally got around to updating the baby book, less a baby shower invite. Did you know that they don't produce the same invitations for long? Three Wal-Marts and one Target later I finally gave up. So far my search of the internet has produced nada. Word to the wise, do not wait 9 months to work on a baby book-it sucks back-tracking! :0) Anyway, I'm glad to say I'm as caught up on that as I'm going to get. Now, to get caught up on the scrapbook-I'm about two months or so behind at this point. :) I must say, however, I truly enjoy scrapbooking-it is now officially my new hobby.
3) The weekend before last Jer went to Davenport to visit with both his Dad who was visiting from San Antonio and his Grandma and Grandpa Munden (a.k.a. Grandma and Grandpa Moose). They had quite a time, here they are in the Moose's backyard.
4) Crystal and Jackson were here last weekend while Jer, Jesse and Don Kampman (Jesse's boss at the Grundy County Courthouse) went to the Bristol night race. The guys had a blast, as did we for the most part. Unfortunately, I was Oscar the Grouch since I felt like I'd been hit by a bus then a Mack truck shortly thereafter. Both Jordan and Lucas weren't feeling well either. It's just that time of the year I suppose.5) Meggan and Jordan spent the night the last weekend in July. They had a blast playing together and with Lucas. It really is quite cute to watch them all play together. Anyway, below is the result of them "feeding" Lucas. Meggan has helped him (finally) master holding his bottle. He really only does it for her anyway, for the most part. Lazy fella!
Also, Meggan and I made chocolate chip cookies for the first time. Yum!
6) This weekend Jer and I had our first official Date Night sans Lucas. We love the little guy, but we were both SO excited for a night on the town, less the standard chasing. We went to see The Proposal at the theater, followed by a visit to Maggiano's less the diaper disaster. Much better the second time around, if I do say so myself. We talked about everything, including the future. It was fun to talk seriously about our dreams and other ideas we rarely take the time to share with each other in the midst of the day-to-day grind. We had a blast and are so thankful to Michele and Jas for keeping Lucas all afternoon, evening and through church the next day! Woo hoo, sleeping in never felt so good! Now they'll have to go on their adventure after Labor Day so we can hang out with the little ones for the weekend! :)
Also, Meggan and I made chocolate chip cookies for the first time. Yum!6) This weekend Jer and I had our first official Date Night sans Lucas. We love the little guy, but we were both SO excited for a night on the town, less the standard chasing. We went to see The Proposal at the theater, followed by a visit to Maggiano's less the diaper disaster. Much better the second time around, if I do say so myself. We talked about everything, including the future. It was fun to talk seriously about our dreams and other ideas we rarely take the time to share with each other in the midst of the day-to-day grind. We had a blast and are so thankful to Michele and Jas for keeping Lucas all afternoon, evening and through church the next day! Woo hoo, sleeping in never felt so good! Now they'll have to go on their adventure after Labor Day so we can hang out with the little ones for the weekend! :)Anyway, back to the daily grind (and reality). We are eagerly awaiting the holiday weekend to relax and enjoy the extended time together. We might try out either Eagle Creek Park up North or Brown County State Park, we're not sure. We'll just go with the flow. I'm eager for some family time, it'll be a lot of fun.
Alright already, adios for now! Here are a few more parting pictures below.
The 'Do. It pays to have really long hair. Not on purpose, of course! Man itreally grows fast. Hopefully Grandma can fit it in this week...
Hanging out in the loft with Mommy tonight.
