Post Christmas visits

Lu's first snowman.


No, that's not our baby! Our friend's had a gorgeous baby (Keeda Joy) on 12/2. Lu was very gentle with her and kept saying "baby, baby".



Chillin' with Gramps. Unfortunately, Grampa broke his hip the week before Christmas. So we did end up visiting at the hospital again. That makes three consecutive trips to Minnesota that involved hospital visits! Luckily, he was discharged by Wednesday and got some Lu time in.





Tom's friend, Mark, is a tattoo artist and gave Lu his first "real" tats. Lu was very proud of them. He got a cat and a race car.



Then he had to give Mark a tattoo.


The Nuk boys were not cooperating during the family photo shoot. Oh well.


They did have fun playing with the guitars.





Lucius hates wearing overalls. Somehow Tom managed to get these on him. I think he was just so tired that he didn't pitch his usual fit.


We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas (or any other winter holiday that you may celebrate) and Happy New Year! December has been a whirlwind for us...and so will January and February. We're looking forward to what the new year has to offer (a big move? or no move at all?). I'll try to be better about blogging.

We made it to Minnesota.

Well the week before we left for Minnesota Lu came down with a stomach virus. Yes, the requisite vomiting and diarrhea for 5 days. I just can't reiterate enough how glad I was that it didn't happen in Minnesota. If you've forgotten our last trip to Minnesota (in April) was plagued by the rotavirus which resulted in a trip to the emergency room and an overnight stay. Then Grandpa got sick...and well it just wasn't a fun visit.
But, I'm happy to report that we made it to Minnesota and back healthy, wealthy, and wise. We had a great trip visiting family and friends. Per usual, it went by way to fast.
I also have to give Lu props for being so good on the airplane. The traveling was pretty painless.

Evil grin.


Lu got lots of great toys.



Lu got lots of play time with his Auntie Lisa and cousin Ryan.


"C is for cookie, that's good enough for me!"






Finding sweet treats at Grandma's.


Helping Aunt Carole pass out presents on Christmas.


Playing trucks with Cousin Ryan.

Early Christmas

Lu went sledding for the first time and he loved it. Tom and I had a lot of fun too.



They didn't shovel the sidewalks very well, so they were covered in ice and GREAT for sledding down. It was a long ride. It's hard to see in this picture, but we started at the very top of that hill.



Burrrr...it was cold out there.


After sledding we warmed up with some hot cocoa.



Since Lucius woke up sick and we were out of things to do I decided that we should celebrate our family Christmas early (12/16). I love being an adult and deciding to break the rules and tradition! So here we are opening up our gifts.


Suprise face.


Lu got LOTS of great toys. Many thanks to everyone! And Tom surprised us with a portable DVD player. That became our savior on the plane ride to Minnesota the following week.


What a big boy. Brushing his own teeth.

Tom's Work Party

Tom's office had a nice holiday party on 12/7.

"Cheese!" Lu's good at saying cheese at the camera now. You have to be fast to get the picture though.


Lu loves it when I wear this sweater. It's his favorite.

December?

Get ready for a bunch of posts to make up for my past month of laziness. I'll break them up as if I've been updating weekly for the past 4 weeks.

A big box. Lu's favorite toy.


Our Charlie Brown tree.


Lu did a great job decorating.


His sad face.


"Hey Pops. Where's my coat and boots? It's cold out here man."

Being nice and playing around.

Lu had turned into a very sweet little boy. He loves to give big hugs and kisses. Especially after he's just "accidentally" hit you with something and then tries to make your owie feel better with a kiss.







Playing the Blues.


He's going to make a great Daddy some day. Lu does such a good job of reading his baby a story and putting him to sleep.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Well, we did the traditional visit with Santa this weekend.
Santa came to our Town Hall.
Here's Lu waiting for Santa. "Ho, ho, ho!" as he would say.


Where's Santa?


Lu found some boys to play with while waiting for Santa.



Santa's here! "Come sit on my lap little boy."


"Hell no!", as he furiously shook his head from side to side.


This was the closest that Lu got.


I sort of expected Lu to freak out given that both of his parents never got their picture taken with Santa as young kids. I think I was 12 the first time I actually sat on Santa's lap.
At least he still likes the idea of Santa, just not his lap.
Ho, Ho, Ho!