Spring?

We have had a few warm days and have been working in the yard...but it is still mostly cold here. Jack is up to his usual antics and is constantly asking to play baseball or some other sport. He is actually getting quite good at catching and pitching. Lucia started to crawl about a month ago and although she is quite adept at crawling all she really wants to do is walk. She pulls to standing on just about anything and even managed to crawl on top of a box on the floor today - YIKES! Hard to imagine, but she might just be more adventurous than her brother. Anyway - here are some pictures from the last month. Enjoy!

Love the double stroller!

A rare family portrait - even Chaps is there.

Lucia enjoys some sun at the Lake.

Off to find some geese and Mom's head.

He's a Cowboy, baby.

Ah, a dog's life.

Dad - keeping his arms fit.

We just love it when Jack wants to hold Lucia - so does she

Move Dad so we can watch cartoons!

Two happy prisoners

I found it! Happy Easter.

Alone again...

Well - things here have begun to return to normal and we are all itching for Spring so that we can run off some of Jack's energy and have some new places to explore. Both Jack and Lucia are doing well, although Jack misses his Abuelita terribly and keeps asking when she is going to come back and see him. Jack has been "potty trained" for about a month now - but still refuses to use the potty for #2 - so half way there. Lucia is sitting up perfectly and is rocking onto her knees and attempting to crawl, but hasn't yet figured out how to get her left leg out from under her. Her front bottom teeth (two of them) have also emerged - almost exactly to the day of when she turned 8 months. Below are some pictures taken over the last couple of months - hopefully the next entry we will be outside.

Daddy's little girl
A weary Chaplin awaits the day she can pull tails.

Okay - you try to get two kids to hold still together.

Yum. Breakfast!

Ditto.

Our best attempt at a family portrait.

Dirty Mouth?

Clean it up!

Bye Bye Abuelita!

A happy girl!

Holidays

Okay - well things have been 'unusual' around here for the last couple of months - hence the dearth of new posts. But here are some pictures from that time period. We hope that things in our household will return to 'normal' soon and that we will be back to our regulary scheduled posting...thanks to everyone for all your support and we hope to have good news to spread soon.

Lucia - with her crooked, little smile @ 4 months.

Jack enjoying the big trucks that put in our new driveway.

Jack and Mama on Halloween - Jack's in my old costume - made and saved by Abuelita Kitty.

Jack's future is so VERY bright - he needs to wear 3 pairs of shades!

Look - they do like eachother!

Jack's Thanksgiving dinner consisted of olives and pickles.

Lucia discovers her feet!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Sorry that it has been so long since our last post. Time is just flying by lately. Lucia is now 3 months old and actually slept through the night for the last 2 nights!! We are crossing our fingers that it continues. She is also managing to hold and shake her rattle - all with the left hand - so we may have a Southpaw afterall. Jack is keeping us busy as usual. He is a bundle of 2 year old energy - both the good and the bad. He is now capable of holding simple conversations for anyone who wants to give him a call and find out what he is eating or playing with at the moment. Here are some pictures from the last month.

Yes she can definately see you now.

Starting to look like the old man snoozing on the couch!

Jack likes a view when he drinks his milk.
Family gym time.

The ladies.

Holding hands? This may be future blackmail material.

Lucia always finds something to laugh at these days.

Girl's clothes sure are pretty.

Back to School

Well, Dad and Mom have to go back to work on Monday. Which means I am going to have to behave as one of them will always have their hands full. Below you will find some pictures of my 2nd birthday party (thanks for all the gifts!) and of Lucia's smile, which has become a lot easier to capture. Hope all are well.

6 weeks with Lucia

Things here are just chugging along...only 3 more weeks until school starts for the parents - eek! Lucia is starting to smile more readily and Jack is still wearing his 'helmet' almost everywhere. Here are a few pictures to demonstrate:

Moving on up

Lucia is now just over a month old and weighs in at 9 pounds 1 ounce. Everyone here is doing fine. Jack still calls Lucia "Baby Cia" and still likes to pat her head, but after a visit from Cousin Elke, he is ready for her to grow up already and start playing with him. Here are some photos from the last couple of weeks. Enjoy!


Hey there, Mama!


Helmets Required!!


A Chain of Cousins!

Cousin Elke is a sitting superstar!


Having another baby around sure does wear everyone out!!

i'm the best at being me

Life has been eye-opening as of late. I've met many a new people and I'm still working on perfecting my routine: Eat, Sleep, Open eyes, Close Eyes, Repeat. Enjoy some pictures that begin to reveal how all are coping.

Grandma Kitty lended as many hands as she could.



Lucia's feet are small.



Some loving from Grandma Meyler



Some cuddlin' from Grandpa Meyler



Quick - Baby Lucia's eyes are open...




Not for long however.



Many thanks for all the kind wishes and we hope to be in touch as soon as possible...