One Month

Lucas is already a month old,  we can't believe it!   

One month photo shoot picture (cute bear courtesy of Graham and Jodes!)....

We had the BEST time with Auntie and Uncle Jeff when they visited us earlier this month.  We certainly learned a few parenting tricks from the experts and enjoyed sitting out on the front porch catching up.  Lucas was definitely spoiled with all of their cuddling and attention. 

Check out what Auntie made (out of a little burlap and paint) for Lucas's room! Watch out, Martha!

Lucas is excited to see them again in a few short weeks and is ready to meet the rest of our families/friends.  We will be back in MN/ND August 31st - September 17th.

This past weekend Lucas went "swimming" for the first time.  I put swimming in quotes because he didn't like getting more than his toes wet.  (I think he is more of a 'hot tub guy'.)  After "swimming", he laid on one of the lounge chairs all snuggled up in towels and loved listening to all the kids and water while mom and dad got in a little sun and relaxation time.  We will see if he is up for more swimming at the lakes.

The past month has certainly been a whirlwind, nevertheless an adventure we are sure happy to be on every day. Almost every night we go out for an early evening walk to calm Lucas down before bedtime. It has become a ritual that I look forward to and gives Zach and I a chance to talk about our days and reflect on how much life has changed. As parents, we are learning each day - sometimes we make mistakes and sometimes we get it just right.  The stress can really get to you and teamwork, we are learning, is crucial. In only a month, it definitely feels like all the emotions (highs and lows) have brought us closer together...