Buckroe Beach

We have gone to Buckroe beach a few times now, but this is the first time Luke was really interested in going in the water. We like this beach a lot since its less than 10 mins away and it has a fun playground. It totally beats the 35 min drive to Virginia Beach and the crowds.

Luke's Sleeping adventures

We have found Luke asleep on our stairs for a second time now. The first time it happened we were having a horrible storm with lots of thunder and lightning. The thunder was so loud it rattled the windows. I didn't even think about taking a picture then, because I was so caught up in the moment of Keith finding him asleep on the stairs, and I wanted to get him in bed. I made sure the second time I grabbed the camera and took a few pictures. Its so cute, but makes me feel a little sad at the same time! I guess we need to check on him about 30 minsutes after we put him to bed. The thing is he is not coming out of his room right away, he is waiting a little bit and then very quietly sneaking half way down. We can't figure out if he sits on the step and then falls asleep or if he lays on the step and goes to sleep.

Luke before we cut his hair again

Here are some pictures of Luke that were taken in California in April. My very awesome friend who I love, Jane was kind enough to take some pictures for us. We cut Luke's hair at the end of April when we got home from spending Easter with the family.

Luke is finally 100% potty trained!

I have battled with Luke and going poop in the potty for several months now, and finally a few weeks ago we got him to actually go in his potty. Now he loves to go on the potty and we don't have to put a pull-up on him just to go poop, which was driving me crazy. It wasn't for lack of trying on his part though. Luke would sit on the potty and try, and a few times he sat there for like an hour. He told us nothing was happening and it would not come out. I backed off the going poop in the potty a little, and gave him a little more time and it worked!!! He is completely potty trained and he is not even 3 1/2 yet. From what I hear that's not too bad for boys. He even doesn't mind using public bathrooms either.

Dying Egg's with Daddy

We dyed eggs with Keith before we left for California. My brother and aunt suprised Luke and I with tickets to Ca. so we could come out for Easter. We will be in Ca until the 25th. We are excited to go and see everyone especially since Keith is working on Easter anyways. I am not looking forward to a 9 hours of traveling with a 3 yr. old who freaked out the last time we flew, not to mention the 3hr time difference. Happy Easter everyone!

Miniture Golf Anyone?

A few weeks ago when we had a random day of warm weather, we went down to Virgina Beach and played at this fun miniture golf place. Luke had a blast and it was fun trying to teach him how to play!!

We got Snow

It has not snowed here in 4 years. We got 3 inches of snow on the gound and its still here. Luke was so excited when he got up today, he wanted to go out and make snow balls.

Our Trip to Baltimore

Keith had 5 days off starting the 12th. I was excited to drive to Baltimore and visit Keith's aunt and uncle, who I had not met. We were shocked Luke took right to Uncle Frank, and run up to him and sat on his lap. They live right on the water and a huge back yard with beach to play.While we were there we took Luke to the B & O railroad museum. Luke loved all the old engines and the hands on things. He was a little afraid when we got to go inside the cabs of the engines and look at all the gages and levers. Frank and Debby took us down to the harbor to walk around and for Keith to have crab cakes.

After some lunch, we went to the Science museum on the boardwalk. It is ranked one of the top 10 in parents magazine just in case you wanted to know. It was the best hands on museum I have ever been to. It had a whole floor for younger kids and a special area for 8 and younger. We took Luke up there first and that was not a good idea! We should of went to look at everything first then let him play and explore. It took us a while to get him out of there so we could see more of the museum. We had a good time and enjoyed digging for dinosaur bones. We look forward to making many more trips to Baltimore to visit Uncle Frank and Aunt Debby. Especially when the weather is warm and we can play on there beach and play in the water.