Vacation!

So I made you all wait as long as I could, but alas, here they are, at least some of them!

As most of you know we went on vacation with Colin last week, we took a cruise and visited Jamaica; Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. It was all we could do to drag him off the beaches and out of the water! It was a lot of work, but it was definitely more fun for having him there! He truly had a great time and made friends everywhere he went.

Day 1

A little round of putt-putt with Momma and Dadda.

Hey, where did my ball go?

There it is!

Ahhh...exhausted.

Day 2

We all know he loves fountains, and water!

Yay, sunny enough to swim!

Day 3

With Dadda at Dunns River Falls in Jamaica!

Swimmin' in Jamaica!



Dunns River Falls.

Our tour guide, Peate Jr., otherwise known as Repeat. Made good friends with our little man.

Another Jamaican beach!

Day 4

Butterfly farm with Dadda in Grand Cayman.

Pretty butterfly and flowers.

The world's largest moth.

He got to pet the turtles!

He LOVED this!

Day 6

Click on this picture to make it larger. He's got chocolate teeth! He was eating the mint they left on our pillows at night.

Day 7

Back in Galveston, feeding the pigeons bananas with Gramma and Grandpa on our balcony.

These were the best pictures from our camera. I'll get Gramma and Grandpa's pics this weekend and post some more really good ones next week. Stay tuned!

Smarty Pants

Wow, then our two boys should be the smartest kids on the planet...

Morning Sickness Linked to Smarter Kids

(click the link to read the article)

Chinese Zodiac: The Year of the Ox

Under the Chinese zodiac, Lucas will be born in the year of the Ox. Here is what I've found on Oxes:

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2009 is the Year of the Ox. The Ox, or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or Buffalo are fortunate to be stable and persevering. The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character. Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task. Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home. They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.

Invariably solid and dependable, Ox people are excellent organizers. Oxen are systematic in their approach to every task they undertake. They are not easily influenced by other's ideas. Loyalty is a part of their make-up, but if deceived they will not forget. Oxen do not appear to be imaginative though they are capable of good ideas. Although not demonstrative or the most exciting people romantically, they are entirely dependable, and make devoted parents. Oxen are renowned for their patience, but it has its limits - once roused, their temper is a sight to behold.

People born under the sign of the Ox or Buffalo usually have strong codes and work ethics. This can lead to a tendency to be a workaholic, and they should make an effort to relax more. Ox people are usually strong and robust, and according to ancient wisdom, they should be blessed with long lives.

The Ox home is his castle where he finds relaxation and peace from the everyday hustle and bustle of his career or responsibilities. He also enjoys spending much time in planting gardens and trees. He generally prefers to decorate his home comfortably with nature colors.

Able, ethical and aware, co-workers of the Ox can depend on their eyes for details. Because they are so well-organized, they are better-suited for specialized positions and prefer to work in large companies. They work best when they work alone since they can be unhappy when participating in a large group.

Did I Mention He's Walking Now?

It only took 16 months for him to get the courage to let go of Momma's (or anyone's) hand and take off on his own, but once he did, he was off! This is a toy he got at Christmas from Gramma and Grandpa. Before he'd sit in the floor and roll it back and forth in front of him, now it's one of his favorite toys to just drag around with him.




For the record, we are considering Sunday April, 5th as his first time walking.

Ladies Man

With a smile like that, what girl can resist?



Not adorable Miss Kinleigh, one of Colin's playgroup friends.



How appropriate is it that he's wearing this shirt in this picture (in case you can't tell, it says "Get In Line Girls"?

Little Monkey

Brad and I have been shopping here and there to prepare for Lucas' arrival. The day we found out Lucas was a he, we picked out his nursery bedding. This is what we chose:



So every since then, I've been referring to Lucas as my Little Monkey, because we all know his big brother, Colin is my Little Man.

Grandpa Baby

Colin goes through phases of only wanting the attention of one of the adults in his life, more often than not it is Grandpa that he desires...and there's nothing wrong with that when you've got one heck of a Grandpa :)

Grandpa sometimes comes to get Colin after he's woken from his nap and takes him shopping, giving Momma a couple hours of break. In this video, Colin had just woken up and Grandpa was on his way to get him. Momma was putting his shoes on and telling him that he was going to go spend the afternoon with Grandpa.