Lucas is 18 Months

Hard to believe our "Lu bug" is 18 months! Life has been busy, busy with our transition to Colorado which has made the time fly even faster with these precious kiddos. Lucas has been such a fun addition to our family and I love seeing the bond that continues to form between Christian and Lucas. Christian tends to want more attention from Lucas, which often means getting in Lucas' little bubble (this kid likes his personal space,) but we can definitely see how Lucas looks up to Christian and often follows his example. I just pray that their relationship with continue to grow as brothers and that they will be the best of friends.

As far as what Lucas is up to these days:

• Busy! Lucas is slowly becoming more comfortable with his walking skills. He is also quite comfortable with sitting (and standing) in adult chairs, going up and down stairs, etc. He is a speedy crawler, but also likes to do the funny walking on his knees like Christian did before he was fully walking. 
• Lucas is an opinionated little fellow and likes to "voice" his opinion with screaming- although I feel like it is mostly getting better. I know part of this is just the process of learning how to communicate his needs/desires, but man, it can really grate on one's nerves! Lucas' other strong dislike is car rides...even for short local drives.
• Lucas is talking more and more. Not all of it is understandable but he talks about "Dada/Daddy" and "Mama," balls "baw," bananas "nana," night-night "nigh-nigh," makes airplane/car/cat/dog sounds, mimics other sounds, etc. For now he mostly speaks his own little language though. :)
• Lucas is still an awesome eater (with 12 teeth now) and continues to be a great sleeper, taking two naps a day, but is starting to slowly transition to just the afternoon nap.
• Lucas loves playing outside especially in our new spacious, and grassy backyard (I feel better not having a pond in our backyard like the one in South Carolina.) He loves playing at the water table, sitting at the newly built picnic table from Nana and Papa from last Christmas, and climbing up onto the other patio furniture. :o)

Compare: Christian at 18 Months

23 Weeks

I haven't been very good about taking baby bump photos for pregnancy #3, but here is one at 23 weeks. I saw the OB doctor again today (next time it will be a full 4 weeks before the next appointment) and the baby seems to be doing great and measuring right on time or slightly before. So thankful for another healthy pregnancy thus far!

Compare: 24 weeks with Christian (apparently I wear this shirt a lot.)

21 weeks with Lucas

22 Weeks

This pregnancy continues to fly, especially since we are in the midst of our transition to Colorado and are still unpacking and getting settled. I had an appointment in Sumter, SC at 19 weeks and the baby's heartbeat was 158 beats per minute. At 21 weeks I had a doctors appointment with my new OB in Fort Collins, CO. I am currently measuring about a week ahead. Now at 22 weeks we finally had the ultrasound with the big gender reveal! And the results are in....we will be a busy household raising THREE boys!! Baby boy #3 looked healthy according to the thorough anatomy ultrasound. His heartbeat was 150 beats per minute. Christian is a little unsure of another brother, but seeing that he and Lucas are enjoying playing together more and more I think that they will be best buds. :)

We've Arrived!

It's been a bit of a whirlwind, but we have all safely arrived in Colorado! Lucas and I flew to Colorado, and Steve (with Christian in tow) drove our two cars across the country with the help of his brother and sister-in-law. Our home goods arrived in Fort Collins in a weeks time and we will begin unpacking after this coming weekend. (We are still in south Denver relishing the time with our families.)

The beautiful and serene Wing Haven Gardens in Charlotte, North Carolina (the day before Lucas and I flew out to Colorado.)

Lucas waiting for the plane at the airport (in one of his happier travel states.)

Christian at the World War I memorial in Kansas City. He was a real trooper on the road trip.

Lucas enjoying a grocery outing with Mommy and Nana in Colorado.

 

 

Stay tuned for many more Colorado photos to come as we embark on our new adventure! :o)