Megan's 2-Month Stats

Megan is apparently choosing the same get-big-quick path that Lucas took. :) She did great today at her 2-month checkup ... up until she got her first shots. She didn't like those so much, but recovered quickly.

Height: 22 1/2 inches
Weight: 12 lbs 5 oz

Happy 2nd Birthday Carl!

Continuing with the birthday season, Carl celebrated his 2nd birthday over the weekend. All the kiddies had fun and loved the Sesame Street cake. We also determined that 2 is the optimal age for learning to blow into party favors. It took a bit, but all the kids (well, all the 2-year-old kids) were able to figure it out. Unfortunately, the cardboard showed a good amount of abuse since they also like to chew on the favors. Below are some pics the day with Carl, Alicia, Lucas, Kaylee, Nick and Megan. We even got Carl's grandma playing Ring Around the Rosie with the kids.

Celebrating Chad's Birthday

Last week, Lucas got to help feed Megan for the first time.





Over the weekend, we got to go to Chad's Birthday party. The kids had a great time coloring, racing across the room, and relaxing in their pajamas. The video shows what happens when you get a bunch of kids hopped up on sugar (aka cake). They thought it was hilarios when Joel would slam a book shut (boom!) and would all run across the room.

Just a cute picture of Megan
(aren't they all?).








And for those who didn't notice, I've updated the last several posts with pictures ... it's nice to have my laptop in working condition again.

Lucas's Transition

Last week, Lucas transitioned from his toddler room at daycare to his new "Two's" room. The transition didn't go as well as we had hoped considering he already knew and liked Mr. Jeff (one of his new teachers) and most of his classmates. Most of his classmates were in his old toddler room, and Alicia is in his new room, too. This week he is full-time in his new room. Fortunately, things seem to be going better ... at least for today. While the pictures we see from his day show him happy and participating in activities, today was the first day he didn't cry/scream when Jim dropped him off. Hopefully he is getting used to his new room and enjoying being around all of his old friends again. The picture shows Lucas with his toddler teachers, Ms. Grace and Ms. Katrina.

And so you don't think we've forgotten about Megan (since the latest posts are mostly about Lucas) ... she is doing great. Not sleeping at night yet, but she at least stays in her bed for a little more at a time without getting mad. She is also less of a bobble-head now.

Computer update: looks like Dell will be providing a new video card and hard drive.

Lucas's 2-Year Stats

Lucas did great at his doctor appointment today. Of course, it helped that the doctor came in blowing bubbles. :) Lucas didn't even mind when they pricked his finger to get some blood for a test ... he just watched with interest to see what the nurse was doing. He didn't do quite as well with the flu shot, though, but was over it in no time.

Lucas is right on track for his age ... the doctor was very happy with his development level. Go Superdude! Here are his updated stats ...

Height: 34 3/4 inches
Weight: 34 pounds

Lucas and Alicia demonstrate how smart they are and show off their reading skills.

Here is Lucas hanging out with his Suttmann cousins last weekend ... Isaac (2 3/4 years) holding his brother Eli (1.5 months), Nicholas (3 years) holding his brother Jonah (4 months), and Lucas holding (with help) Megan.

One Crazy Weekend

It was a crazy weekend, ending with Mommy's computer crashing. Until we can get it back up, the posts will likely be lacking in pictures. However, we want to keep everyone up to date, so we'll keep posting and add the pictures later.

The weekend started by taking a trip in the new Odyssey to Cincinnati. Lucas loves the fact that he can watch videos in the car (unfortunately, since this was his first ride in the new car, he thinks he can watch videos every time).

Lucas and Megan got to hang out with all their grandparents and Aunt Stephanie and Nicholas during the day on Friday.

They spent their evening going for their first boat ride Friday night aboard the Destiny for Mike and Dawn's rehearsal dinner. Lucas loved watching the water go by.

Saturday night was Mike and Dawn's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony capped off with a fun reception. Lucas loved dancing with all his cousins, and we got to show off Megan to all the family that hadn't met her yet.


Sunday was Lucas's 2nd Birthday Party, Part II (the Cincinnati version). Unfortunately, Hurricane Ike caused a lot of damage in the Cincinnati area (lots of wind, downed trees, and no power), so half the guests were unable to make it. For those that did make it, we hung out on the porch and inside so no one got pelted by flying acorns. I think Lucas is starting to expect cake any time we have a fairly large gathering of people. :) The party went well, and Lucas was able to expend a good amount of energy with his cousins.


We headed back for home (and a place with power) on Monday, and were fortunate to have no flooding problems from the storm that hit Chicagoland.

Whew, I think that covers the major details.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Lucas!

Happy Birthday, Superdude!

Lucas's 2nd Birthday Party

Lucas had his 2nd birthday party yesterday. I think he had a lot of fun playing outside with all of his friends. The kiddies also had a good time in the "balloon pit" that was created in the living room. And, of course, they all liked the cake. :)