MMM--Homemade Applesauce!

Lately, when Jonathan and I sit down to eat dinner, Luke sits in his high chair next to us and plays with his toys. He's usually fed right before we eat. Often, though, he gets a little upset that we're eating and he's not. So, we give him a little bit of homemade applesauce to tide him over. We think he likes it!

Adventures in Babysitting

This past Saturday Jonathan and I got to babysit for his sister's three kids for four hours. Let me tell you, four hours with four kids ages 5, 4, eight months, and six months is great birth control! :) We did have a good time with them. Here are some pictures from the day.

Luke and Julia--best friends! :)

Jacob playing Go Fish with Uncle Jonathan

She is so sweet!

Future Wrestler?

Luke is thinking about following in his daddy's footsteps and becoming a wrestler.
Elmo had him in a head lock at one point and we were a little worried...
But of course Luke prevailed and won the match. Yea Luke!

Auntie Em, Auntie Em!

Luke's favorite Auntie Em came to visit this weekend. He loved having her feed, rock, hold, and change him! Here are some pictures from the weekend. Also, Luke started clicking his tongue yesterday, which we got some video of. :)

Doesn't he look so old here??

Thanks for coming to visit me Aunt Emily!
Lookin' good!

Feed Me!

Those of you who know Jonathan know what a big eater he is. I have a feeling his son may be taking after him in that area as well. Luke has been eating one jar of stage 2 baby food for dinner. Tonight, I had some green beans leftover that I threw in the blender. It was probably about a half jar or so. It was Luke's first time eating green beans and he loved them! Well, when those were gone, he cried for more. So I opened a jar of squash, thinking he'd only eat about half of it. Boy, was I wrong! He downed the entire jar and then cried for more. He ended up nursing for a good 15 minutes after that! I think we may have a big eater on our hands. :)

"Give me more!"

"What do you mean it's gone?!"

"This isn't funny guys!"

Peas Yes, Apple Juice...Not So Much

Well, Luke is a fan of peas we found out. Apple juice, however, is another story. He still isn't sure about that. Don't ask me why! He makes the funniest faces. I tried to get some pictures but they don't do it justice!

Go Blue!

Even though Michigan football is over with for another year, Luke still has that U of M spirit!

Six Month Stats

Luke has his six month check-up today. He had to get more shots, poor thing. :( He is 26 1/2 inches long, 14 pounds 15 1/2 ounces and his head is 42 1/2 cm. He's only in the 10th percentile for his weight, but the doc wasn't too concerned with that. Here are some other facts about Lukey:
*he loves loves loves sweet potatoes and squash!
*he rolls over all the time now, more often from back to tummy
*he enjoys jabbering and telling you all about his day
*he lights up as soon as his daddy gets home from work
*his laugh is hilarious
*he loves to be tickled
*he loves his puppy dog and smiles at her all the time
*he seems to respond to his name more now
*he can sit up by himself, though he does lean over to one side or another on occasion :)
*he takes one to three naps a day, ranging from 45 minutes to 2 1/2 hours at times
*he goes to bed between 9 and 10pm
*he wakes up usually between 5 and 7am for a morning feeding
*he then goes back down until 10 or 11am
*he moves in his crib and sometimes get stuck in a corner
*he enjoys being read to
*he likes playing with his toys
*he loves giving his mommy and daddy hugs and slobbery kisses

Luke's Six Month Pictures

Here are some pictures of our sweet boy and an interview with the six month old. :)

Dear Uncle Jacob

Thank you so very much for my new dump truck. As you can see, I am enjoying it very much. You are such a cool uncle. Love, Luke

New Toys!!

Here are all of Luke's new toys he got for Christmas. I think he made out pretty well, don't you?

"New toys wear me out. Good thing I've got my pal Elmo to lean on."

I Love This Thing!

Here's some more video and pictures of Luke in his jumper. He can't seem to get enough of it! (By the way, I sincerely apologize for the dirty laundry in the background--how embarrassing!)

Sweet Potatoes

We decided to give sweet potatoes a try today! Luke seemed a bit confused at first at the new taste, but he ate them no problem. Hopefully he'll be like his dad--willing to eat just about anything! :)

Tons of Christmas Pictures!!

Brace yourselves...there's a slew of pictures to see! We had a very busy week of Christmas parties and traveling. It was a great getaway, but I must say it is good to be home! :)

Merry Christmas!!Jonathan trying to look surprised at his gift from me (a new hair trimmer set).
Luke was so tired of sleeping in his pack-n-play. I think he's glad to be home, too!

Just some video of Luke in his new jumper, which he absolutely loves!

Athearn Christmas

We celebrated Christmas with Jonathan's family on Christmas Eve. I think Luke enjoyed his first Christmas party, even though he decided to have a blow out in his Santa outfit. (hence the different outfit in the last picture) :)

Luke and Aunt Kathy

Discussing Christmas plans with Lydia.

Opening presents from Grandma and Grandpa.

The whole gang--count 'em. Nine!!

Christmas in Indiana

We headed down to Indiana on Christmas Eve to spend the week with my family. It was wonderful to get to be with them all week. We had tons of fun and got to see lots of family and friends.
Opening stockings on Christmas morning...thanks Auntie Em for making Luke's amazing stocking!
Luke showing Grandma the calendar he made for her.
Luke hanging out with his favorite Uncle Jacob.

Alright! A Safari Roller from Auntie Em!
Even Peyton got a present (which she promptly shredded and destroyed within days!)
Christmas night at my Grandma's house with dad's side of the family.
The fam with my Grandma Clara.
Luke was one tired boy after his first Christmas!

Here are just some fun pictures I had to include from our busy week. :) Grandpa reading to Luke.
Check out those guns!!
All bundled up and ready to go!
Doing some after Christmas shopping with Grandpa.

Special delivery!

These are some pictures from the Butler Christmas, which is my mom's side of the family.

Luke and his Uncle Jacob always take the cutest pictures together!

Luke opening his present from his second cousin, Brookelyn.

It was a giant Elmo! (Don't worry...he wasn't as scared of it as he looks!)

The whole fam

Merry Christmas, Luke!