duck, duck...pigeon?

Luca and I had a playdate with some friends in Belton on Friday morning. It started out as a rainy day but cleared up and was a nice cool morning for playing at the park. I also packed some bread and we stopped to visit the ducks before heading home.

Duck is one of Luca's favorite words recently but he hasn't gotten to see ducks up close. I was afraid they might scare them since ducks searching for bread can be a little overwhelming, but Luca was so excited to feed them! He even laughed when a couple of the ducks stole bread from his hand.

After awhile the pigeons got in on the feast too but Luca was not so interested in them. He kept pointing and saying "duck". For the last few weeks all birds have been ducks despite the fact that he can say "bird" too.

In this picture he was leaning over and running into the ducks making a clicking sound which is the same sound he makes at our bird, Lucy. Luca thinks that is the sound birds make because it is the sound his Lucy bird makes. He's too funny!

Luca has been up to other things this week also. He learned how to climb into the rocker on his own and has been practicing at every opportunity. He likes to climb up and rock on his own. Luca also managed to climb up into our bed today which is quite a feat since it is a raised matress. He figured out how to use the rails as a step. Luca also has renewed interest in books and has started to bring them to me and say "up" because he wants to sit up on the couch and read together.

Mike continues to heal. We are so thankful for the good report from his surgery last week. The doctor did have to extend the incision on his leg though so he will have a nice big! He also has staples this time...eww! I'm such a good nurse!

bluebonnets

Spring has definately sprung here in Texas. The weather has been beautiful in the mid 70's, we've been spending lots of time at the park. Even I have to admit that the flowers are beautiful. Last spring there were not many bluebonnets for some reason but this spring they are everywhere. I had to take a few minutes to get some pictures of Luca with them.

easter

Luca had fun hunting for eggs Easter morning before mama had to go to work. He had fun picking up his eggs but we had to help get them into the basket for him. He just wanted to sit the egg back down and grab another one. That is, until he got an egg open. Then he just wanted to open every egg and eat candy.

Luca has really been chatty today and has been using all his words. I have been trying to remember everything he says. Mama, mommy, daddy, up, sock, bubble, duck, dog. Tonight while he was playing with Mariah, our babysitter, he said bottle and started trying to say backpack.

Today we had a good time playing at storytime. Tuesday the boys went for a haircut. Luca wasn't sure he wanted to do it this time but he thought it was fun to watch daddy get his hair cut. And he was easily bribed into complying with the help of a lollipop!

long time...no post

I can't believe how long it's been since my last Luca update...although his Auntie Rhonda has been reminding me! It's been a busy 7 weeks since Mikes' surgery. My parents came down to help the week after Mike's surgery so I could go back to work. Luca and I then went home to my parents for a couple of weeks before our babysitter started. Luca and I really enjoyed getting spoiled by mom and dad!

Luca got a chance to play in the snow again, once here in TX and also in MO. He is a big fan of eating snow. Not a big fan of snow boots!

He is a big fan of other boots...

and tractors...

and trying new foods...

We had a fun time playing at the park with Auntie Rhonda and Destiny...

camping in the living room...

and made it to Columbia to Luca's first dog show where he made some new friends

Luca found out how the lights work and how to climb.

Luca has also had some milestones over these last few weeks.

2/26/10 Luca's first bloody nose. He fell forward over his lion toy.

3/13/10 Luca's left top molar came in

3/16/10 Luca's right bottom molar came in

Luca is getting all 4 molars and his lower incisors right now. He is learning that it's fun to brush your teeth!

Luca is also starting to talk more. In addition to mama and dada, he now says "up" "sock". He recognizes several other words but doesn't seem in a hurry to say them. He can exert his opinion though and will give a huge head shake "NO" when he doesn't want something!

We are home again and getting back into the swing of things. Mike is starting to get around more and will start physical therapy this week. Luca has been helping Mike with his physicial therapy too and Mike is happy to have his little man back home (and me too)!

Oh...one more thing

Auntie Rhonda finally changed her first diaper. Look closely...yes, it's on backwards! Luca says she needs more practice! Love you Auntie!