2nd Birthday Party!

Lukas had his 2nd birthday party last Saturday (4-18-09).  This party was originally planned for outside, but due to the weather got moved inside.  It was a bit of a scramble, but it turned out really well.  Lukas' friends Kaleb and Maddie were able to come, along with all our extended family that lives in the area.  Lukas had a Sesame Street party which heavily highlighted Elmo.  :)  The celebration kicked off at 10:00am, and with three two year olds running around it was quite the party.  Notice in the pictures how the kids are set up in the middle as the entertainment, with the adults lining the outside of the room.

He was very proud of his Elmo balloon!

Elmo birthday cookie...yummy! (only $10 at the Kroger bakery!!!)

Maddie, Kaleb, and Lukas...they make quite a trio.

He loved the Elmo hats in the package and on the table, but on his head was another story.

The beginning of the painting...

and the end of the painting.  At this point they all had paint covering their hands and feet.  I think Kaleb was the most "decorated" painter, and Lukas was the least "decorated" painter.  I'm not sure what that says about their personalities.

After washing all the paint off, the kids made visors.  

Lukas blew his own candles out!!  Believe it or not, but I'm not helping him.  I never even told him to blow them out.  I just put the cookie down as we were singing, and as soon as the song was over out went the candles.  I never knew "candle-blowing" was instinctual. 

Lukas and Maddie ate all the icing and some of the cookie, while Kaleb carefully ate his whole cookie.  Needless to say, they enjoyed themselves.  

They took a play break while the adults had birthday cookie.

After playing we opened presents.  I'm not putting up these pictures, but he got some AWESOME stuff!  Thank you everyone!  

This was one of my favorite pictures from the party.  Lukas showing Grandma Smith the great present that she gave him.  

WORN OUT!!

This was his stop sign for the party.  He picked it out at Party City because it was a stop sign.

We took a TON of pictures, so if you were at the party you have been immortalized on "film".  If anyone would like to see more of these wonderful pictures just let me know and I'll be glad to share them with you.

Happy Birthday Lukas!!!

My sweet boy is TWO today!  While that is completely unbelievable to me because I have no idea where all the time has gone, I am having SO much fun!

It's hard to believe we've gone from this,

to this,

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to this in just 2 years!

Beginning of the Birthday Festivities!

The reason for the lack of posts as of late is my computer died, and I only have access to a decent computer after Eric gets home from work. Things that have happened since my last post that unfortunately probably won't get a post are: Children's Museum with Kaleb and Maddie on 3-16-09, a trip to Houston 3-18-22-09, the Stroll for Epilepsy also with Kaleb and Maddi on 4-4-09, Bluebonnets 2009, and Easter 2009. If I get a chance I'll do a catch up post, but don't hold your breath. :)

Lukas celebrated his birthday party at school on Thursday (4-16-09). He treated all his school friends to Wonder Pets fruit snacks and Sesame Street apple juice.

Mr. Ham ready for school!



Lukas' class eating fun treats!



Opening a birthday present from his teachers.




Our family outing to the Children's Museum (4-17-09) was a blast! We were there with many schools for field trips (and the rain!!), so while it was crazy it was still lots of fun.

At the "tool station"



the xylophone....one of his favorite things at the museum



Lukas the Farmer



Mommy and Lukas watching a movie about the tooth fairy....we only watched about a minute of it.



Sand table...a big hit this time.



Hot air balloon was the FAVORITE this trip. We made it rise MANY times.



He loved the animal costumes, but the dog costume was the only one he'd actually put on.



Soon to come are Lukas' birthday posts!

Drum Solo

Just so we're clear...

The cat stool next to Lukas is Ember's (our black cat), and Lukas is sitting on his cat stool.

Lukas is watching the rain because it's outside.

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Adenoidectomy

On Friday (3-6-09) Lukas had surgery to remove his adenoids.  We were told to arrive at 11:30am, and Lukas was to have no food after midnight and no drink after 5:30.  Basically this meant that he wasn't going to be able to have food or drink after he woke up in the morning.  We anticipated this to be a great struggle, but it didn't turn out to be near so tough a battle.  Whenever he got fussy, we just distracted him and then he took a nap.  His surgery took place at Texas Pediactric Surgery Center.  This is the second time he's had surgery there (ear tubes in September was the first), and I was again impressed.  The staff is so nice, and effecient yet accomodating where they can be.  The surgery took about 25 min, and we had another 30-45 min of recovery.  Everything went without a hitch, and he came out of anethesia smoothly.  We came home and he slept for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  He then ate dinner of applesauce, jello, and yogurt.  His mood has been pretty normal, but tired and hyper.  I think he's hyper to try and cover up the fact that he doesn't feel good.  Thank you for all your prayers, and hopefully this will be the end of his "medical issues".  

Mommy and Lukas before surgery...after the "giggle juice" had been administered.

Daddy and Lukas before surgery...notice the same exact expression.  

Mommy and Lukas after surgery.  He was very happy with his juice.

1st after surgery meal.

Just plain cute!!

Proof that, yes, that evening he was acting fairly normal.  

Mema and Lukas...A Discusion of Noah's Animals.