And so it begins again...

It's our first checkup for baby #2 today!  We have decided to go the route of a midwife and we are going to meet her for the first time today. Kristine is about 13 weeks pregnant and starting to feel better. Her "morning sickness" has been happening in the evening and she has been super tired, but that's starting to ebb. 

The Midwife is really a sweet woman. She seems to be very nurturing, understanding and has answered all of our questions and more. Very motherly. We're going to listen for the baby's heartbeat now...it's strong!  About 150 bpm!  

  Everything is good...we're ready for this next chapter of Our Little Family!

Mr. Multi-Tasker

Our new reality with a talking baby.  Luca walked around the back room for about an hour while talking on his play phone.  Apparently, someone was telling him jokes on the other end of the phone.  He would kind of laugh and squint his eyes while he was walking!  It was sooooo funny.

Eating Like a Big Boy

Our first attempt to let Luca feed himself.  Pretty messy, but fun.

First Haircut

Luca was so well behaved while getting his hair cut!  Definitely a mover and a shaker...but no tears and no missing ears!

Family Time

Out for a little stroll with the cousins from California.  What a great time we all had in Pierre.  And...we get to see them again in a couple weeks!!!!

Head Banger

We're not exactly sure what Luca is doing here...but he seems to have stopped for now.  Probably something he learned from his silly cousins.

I Hear The Train A Comin'

Another one of Luca's new tricks.  Every time a train goes by...we get the choo choo motion!

I love Grandma's Beans

Luca learned a new word the other day.  Beans!

First Feeding

This is really the first time that we have allowed Luca to attempt to feed himself with an eating utensil. He lived dinner...and his face loved the sauce!

Listen Papparazzi!

Stop taking pictures and start pushing me!

First Haircut

Luca had his first haircut on 4/24. He behaved remarkably well! Here is a little before and after montage.

Park Time

Other than constantly wanting to go "side" (outside)...Luca is infatuated with sticks.

Cousins and Aunts

Yep...we're related.

Rocking Good Time

Luca helping Dad spread some rocks in the backyard.

Safety Officer

Safety First at QCB!

All Hail Rio

Luca watching his favorite movie, Rio.

Bathing Like A Rockstar

Having a little fun with Luca's hair before we cut it. We'll see if we actually go through with cutting those precious curls.

First Ever B & G

Luca got his first cone at B & G Milkyway...there is no going back now! He loved it!

Yard Work

Luca helped Dad get the lawn raked...hard to believe it was on April 2nd! 83 degrees and beautiful outside.

First Ever Nap with Dad

Luca has never taken a nap with Dad before...he has always considered time on the bed with Dad as play time. All that has changed now. What a sweet boy!

Some pics from the last few Days

From his new Sock Monkey "Marcel", to his new pair of Converse. There is no denying Luca's unbelievable cuteness!

Clean Mouth

Luca LOVES to brush his teeth.  Anytime we say it...he gets a big grin on his face and starts doing the brushing motion with his hand.  It's almost like we're saying Banana!

Fun at the Bakery

Luca can entertain himself...sometimes.

Butterfly House with Aunt Mary

Aunt Mary and Lizzie came to visit us and we decided to go to the Butterfly House.  Luca loved watching the butterflies...he didn't care for the humidity or heat.

Walking Tall

Luca takes his first steps to Mom.  He had taken 1 or 2 "falling" steps before this...but he really walked this time!  We are fortunate to get it on video!