Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Tonight at bedtime:

Anybody doubt that this little boy melts my heart on a daily basis? Good Night!

Yardwork

Getting wet and dirty is the best! Lucas always wants to be in the middle of the yardwork, watering plants, or anything else that turns him into a big mess.

Birdy Quotes

At CeCe's (our favorite ice cream store) the other day:

CeCe's girl: Would you like to sample something?

S: Lucas what would you like to try?

L: Chocolate (or something similar sounding)

CeCe's girl gives Lucas a sample

Lucas (with huge brown eyes looks up): Thank you very much for ice cream

CeCe's girl about melted. But who can blame her? I think he could have eaten his way through the ice cream store at that point had we let him.

Outside of CeCe's

We teach him a lot of things, but I might have to credit the daycare for those manners. Can't remember teaching him to say thank you very much. "Thank you" yes... the "very much" he came up with on his own.

Grandparent Visit

Lucas is visiting the grandparents this weekend and so is his cousin "baby" Graham. How cute are these two with their grandfather? Wish we could call in sick this weekend and spend some time with the bunch at the pool. Thanks Karen and Paul for watching our little man again! Looks like grandparent (and grandson) heaven in Huntsville judging by the pic.

Bedtime Woes

Lucas has been struggling with staying in his bed at bedtime the last few days. We sweetly put him back in bed the first few times he comes out and more firmly the next few times. Today we thought he was out for the count and then after a little while we heard footsteps in the play area. When we went to explore, Lucas was sitting quietly on the floor with his creation (below). Note that when we left the room a little while before, we had just finished putting all the toys (including the trucks) away. I admit I had to hide an amused grin when I sent him back to bed. This time it took. I love my little organized two year old.

Centennial Park

We went out to Centennial Park in an attempt to feed the ducks a few weekends ago. Problem: We had trouble finding ducks that were hungry since I think everybody in Nashville had the same idea on one of the first nice weekends of the spring. There were full loaves of white bread floating in the water. We just added to the floating bread and did a lot of yelling "here duckie, duckie."

I see one!

Yes! Finally a duck comes closer.

Bubble Time

Our friend Michelle visiting us for the weekend joined us in our duck hunt and for some ball kicking afterwards.

Lots of bags: Mom's, Michelle's, and the Bubble Bucket

Quick Photo Shoot in the adjoining Gardens:

Birdy Quotes

At dinner with friends Mercer and Emily last night:

L (to Mercer completely out of the blue): Uhhh, new shirt... beautiful new shirt.