Look-alike contest

My mom loaned me my dad's baby album a few weeks ago and I thought I was seeing twins! Tell us what you think...


Grandpa Mark (top), Luke (bottom)


Here is the photo of my dad and his two brothers (Paul and Dale)

Independence Day in Detroit

We visited Tom's family in Michigan for a long fourth of July weekend. We saw several relatives during our trip and Luke traveled well. He was well-behaved during both flights, but the pilot on the outgoing trip interrupted two of Luke's naps to report weather conditions in Detroit. Tom, Luke, and I also enjoyed a quick getaway to Frankenmuth (a Bavarian village) for two days - Luke took his first train and second boat rides while we were there.


Having fun with Grandma Nancy


Look Daddy - I'm on my first train ride


Isn't Luke cute?


Bath time with mommy


Look Mommy - My second boat ride


Having fun with Grandpa Tom


Tom's family


Uncle David, Aunt Marcy, Tom, and Luke


Hold on tight, Luke


Tom's family - Nancy, Tom, Tom, Doug, Luke
At Greenfield Village

Birthday Smiles

Wow, 31 years have gone by quickly. I celebrated my first birthday as a mom and I had such a great day. Tom took the day off work (even though he has a deadline approaching), so we could spend the day as a family. After spending some time at the dinosaur exhibit at the zoo, I had a chance to relax at the spa. We even had an evening alone (first time since February, since Luke takes the bottle again) thanks to my aunt and uncle for volunteering to babysit. Enjoy some of Luke's recent smiles below.

Luke update: He loves to sit unsupported now (has been sitting for the past three weeks), pick up balls, and bang cups on the floor. By far, his favorite toys are balls, so we may have a little athlete (making me very happy). He has also started eating "real" food. We thought Luke would be a great eater after he spent so many months jamming whatever he could into his mouth, but the last thing he wants in his mouth is the spoon. Oh well...he is learning how to to swallow soft foods. So far, here is how he ranks various foods:

Squash - loves it
Yams - ok
Carrots - ok
Peas - hates them (in fact, he threw up shortly after his first swallow of peas last night)
Bananas - ok


Luke's first taste of squash


Happy Birthday, Tammy - at the zoo


Luke likes the slide


Luke loves Grandma Eileen


Luke is a Gustie fan!!! Thanks to the MCS Dept. for this onesie.