Luke Turns 10 Months and A Tennis Play-Off

I forgot to post this amazing video from Kevin's baptism weekend.  Nana and Mimi decided to have a Wii tennis play-off and it was hilarious.  Notice Mimi in the foreground calmly playing not knowing what is going on behind her, watch out for the rath of Nana.

Watch out America's Funniest Home Videos, we have a winner.

This little monkey just turned 10 months, I can't believe it.  He weighed in at 23 lbs.  He is losing some of his chub because he's so active.  When we are at home he NEVER wants to be held.  He only fusses when he's hungry or tired.  When it's either one of those, he'll crawl over to me, climb up my legs, and raise his arms for me to pick him up.  Once he gets his bottle of milk and put to bed, he's a happy little man again.  He's really taken to muslin blankets, he likes to sleep with one cuddled up to him and lately he'll grab it before getting out of the crib and bring it with him, he'll suck and bite on it, but mostly just snuggles it up to his face.  When he has a blanket in his hand he likes to suck his thumb.  He is really so adorable, lovable, happy, and friendly.  Almost daily I find it hard not to squeeze him to death. 

On a side note:  When I dropped off Wyatt and Luke at the YMCA kids care, the sitters exclaimed, "We love Wyatt and Luke.  Wyatt is so kind and sweet and Luke is always just so happy."  If it's possible to love these kids anymore than I already do, comments like that from people make it happen. 

Snack time!

Last weekend we went to visit a local mission, about a 10 minute drive from home.  I love doing things like that, I forget how awesome this city is, how much there is to do, how much there is to learn, and how much history is here.

Wyatt really loved the bronze statues, he wanted to touch all the people, here he is rubbing Jesus's head helping him feel better.

Luke is such a little monkey, he loves the carrier.  I hope he walks soon and wants to do that, because he is getting heavy.  I tried him on my back and that was better for my back , but I missed his little cuddly, chubby arms wrapped around me.

The bell on the bottom left was cast in Spain and weighs over 700 lbs, the one on the bottom right was cast in the first California bell cast and weighs over 800 lbs.

It was a beautiful day.



Starting The New Year Right

My friend Emily and her husband Jim came to town for a few days.  We were able to celebrate New Years Eve with them at Monica and Joels.  Joel cooked us an amazing dinner of "Cardiff Crack", the best tri-tip, king crab legs, and so many yummy salads.  After dinner we all headed to a local bar for some live music.  Kevin and I even stayed out until 12:01, seriously, we are so old, we couldn't wait for it to be midnight, once that boat sailed we were out of there to our bed!

It was Emily's birthday too!

The girls, reliving old times, talking about our little apartment above the automechanic garage in PB, loved it.

These two have been taking baths together, it melts my heart, they are so cute together in there, they both LOVE the bath.  Notice my death grip on Luke, he is reckless!

One of his favorite places to play.

We had family come to town for Kevin's baptism, and it was Mimi's birthday the Thursday before everyone from my family arrived.  We celebrated by going out to dinner and after her and Wyatt literally fought over a slice of chocolate cake...Out of fairness, it wasn't just any chocolate cake, it was the Viking from Extraordinary Desserts.

Hanging out at the park with the kids, it was so cold this weekend.  Luke still loves to be packed around in the carrier, he is such a cuddler.  By the time Wyatt was 6 months old he had had enough.

Papa Terry helping Wyatt climb the roller slide.

The crazy cousins, they adore each other.

Really...it's true some times this kid does need two adults to wrangle him.

 My favorite picture from the weekend, cousin time.  Wyatt, Cooper, Reese, Sammy, and Luke.

 All here to celebrate my Love's baptism.  It was such a special day and when Kevin bore his testimony I could feel his love for our Savior and his family.  I love him very much and am so proud of his personal progress spiritually and at work.  He works so hard for our family and for that I am very thankful.

Elder Lloyd and Kevin

Having fun in Coronado.

 

Cooper and Wyatt jumping all over EVERYTHING.

On Monday we took a trip to Disneyland, it was a lot of fun, but SO cold.

I love this picture of my parents, so cute, riding Casey Jr.

The Jollys on the trolley.

Wyatt was pretty excited to see all the characters, but I think Mimi might have been more.

Kevin and I on Autotopia, did I mention it was cold. This was one of our last rides, we had to leave around five because the sun went down and we were freezing.

On our way out.

Big Balloon Parade

The boys and I went down to meet Papa James at the Bay for the Big Balloon Parade, it was freezing cold.

Wyatt loves the band music.

Luke and Papa enjoying the scene, Wyatt was too busy watching the parade for a photo op.

It's A Jolly Christmas

It has been so busy lately that I have been lagging on posting, so finally here are some pictures and videos of Christmas with the family.

Getting ready for Christmas by making gingerbread houses.

I made it to the top of Cowels mountain for the first time, thanks to my baby of course.

Even though Luke was really not feeling well Christmas morning, he was still excited about his toy from Santa.  The poor little guy just wanted to be cuddled and held most of the day, I'm glad it didn't last too long and happy that he's back to his happy little self.

 

Wyatt's opening gifts from his stocking, while Luke eats the paper!

It's a family band.

Even Bella got a toy from Santa.

Papa James came by to celebrate Christmas day too.

Wyatt and Luke enjoying the new play table.

Wyatt first coming down the stairs Christmas morning.

Checking out his train table.

Santa baby on the move.