Big Swim

Well, Luke couldn't wait to get to Westport for his first swim. Jen and Howard (Papa) took him swimming at the pool this past Friday. All reports were positive, and he got back to his routes by captaining the inflatable tugboat around the pool...we know we're far from the ocean, but the boy has it in his blood.

In other 'pool news, Luke was unfortunate to suffer through a disappointing display by the Reds, we got all dressed up and everything for the first game of the season and it was not a great show. Jen is not sure any of us will make it until May if things continue to go this way for our Scouse friends....based on how Rafa was sulking around the house, he was none too pleased either.

Todd and Anne, enjoy the picture of Luke in his favorite (only) baseball cap...it was a great gift. Also, please notice how much Luke loves his new pal, Sophie the giraffe, one of the finest teething toys we have seen. Thanks Meg & Mike!!!

We have some videos that we are hoping to post soon, but the IT staff is lazy tonight and hopes to get us hooked up by the end of the week.

- Chris & Jen

One Crazy Summer!

So the summer of 2009 is rolling along, and on uncle Andrew's 18th birthday, little (or not so little) Luke celebrated turning 5 months old. While we hope Andrew did lots of fun stuff on his birthday, Luke took it in stride with some eating, sleeping, and unfortunately teething.

We have been paying dearly for all of the bragging that we were doing about what a great sleeper Luke was. He is having a rough time cutting these first teeth, we hope that they will be here any day now so we can all get back to a regular sleep schedule.

There have been a few other big events for Luke this month. He had his first ride on the Swing at the park, and although Rafa was nervous it was a huge success. Also, we started today with actual food, it was peas to start (pictures included) and he liked some bites but not others, it was fun for us so sweet potatoes are next!

In other news, we had a great time with our friends the Matheises from St. Louis, and Luke told me if it can't be the Mets running the National League we should just let Todd have some fun (also thanks for the hat, although after a 9-0 loss to the Mets, who would wear it?)

One month until we are headed to the east coast for some relaxation and Luke's first flight....worst case scenario it will make for a funny blog.

Enjoy the pics!!

- Chris & Jen