crunching the numbers

Luke started playing in my bag and came across a calculator. He was fascinated--played with it for at least 15 minutes. A numbers guy in the making?--just like Daddy!!

tailgating!!

This weekend, we went over to Auburn and tailgated before the Ole Miss game. Luke had so much fun, playing ball with all the other kids and being outside for hours and hours! He ate tons of junk food with Daddy, including doughnuts and barbeque and potato chips. Our friend's little girl, Evie, who is 3, got lots of kisses and hugs from Luke!! And he learned how to rough-house with the three little boys who were there too--he kept pushing them over and laughing when they "fell over." Perhaps not the most useful skill, but hilarious!!

baby, it's cold outside..

Brrrr! We actually had to use the heat last night for the first time. Sam is in hot muggy Florida this week so Luke and Mommy have been exploring indoor fun while it has been rainy, then chilly. The indoor playground at the mall was a lot of fun. I think the playground thing is finally making sense to Luke now. Check the photo site for a few pictures.

Luke was excited to go out in his own yard today, but he seemed confused as to why he was putting on so many clothes! It was not too cold, but Luke probably does not remember it ever being cold. The fallen leaves seem to fascinate him. He is such a little boy now--playing in leaves and eating dirt (just a little bit!) and making messes!!

our trip to the pumpkin patch

This weekend, we took Luke to the pumpkin patch--it was so much fun! The patch is at a small farm nearby and they had animals and a playground and hayrides and tractors: what more could a boy ask for! Luke seemes a little overwhelmed by it all at first but then got into the spirit of things and picked out several "baby" pumpkins to take home. He really loved sitting on the tractor and seeing the animals but eating ice cream was the best of all!! There are lots of pictures to tell the story better than I can, but I think we have a new tradition.

books!!!

Luke has figured out how much fun it is to sit in a lap and read a book! Previously he loved books and to be read to but he always wanted to be up and moving while someone read--that way he could come and go as he pleased. Now it is so sweet to have him climb in your lap and snuggle up with you. Now if only he had some different books--hint, hint!!

rain, rain, don't go away, stay and play another day!!

Today was the first time we have had rain in a really long time. I am not sure that Luke remembered it--he was half excited and (it seemed) half-confused! He would go outside on the deck and laugh, then want to come back in, then immediately turn around and go back out. So funny!!

We have been outside a lot more now that it is getting cooler. Taking after cousin Jack, I guess! I added some new pictures on the website.