Random Pix from the past week...

Here are just a few pictures from the past week. It's gone from being cold and rainy to sunny and warm today (80s!!) so we're hoping to spend some time outside. We just enjoyed lunch out on the deck (steak! Fresh off the grill!!) and Eric's headed in to work so Lucas and I are just going to chill outside the rest of the day...apart from an occasional nap here and there.

6 Months Check-up...

It's crazy...Lucas is already 6 months old!?! Lucas welcomed in his half birthday with an upper respiratory infection, but thankfully we're almost over it. He's quite a trooper...he made it through with a smile on his face.

Lucas got a great report from his doctor on Tuesday. He now weighs 14 lbs 7 oz. and grew 2 inches from his 4 months appt. He also received his final round of the "big 3" shots. We're glad those are over for the time being...

Here's a funny story from a proud mommy... so apparently, yesterday at Tots (daycare) one of the little girls there was crying so Lucas crawled over to her and patted her on the back! She looked at him a bit... then kept crying. Lucas turned around to Miss Lita as if to say, "I tried!"... haha. I cracked up about this for a long time. I'm telling you...this little guy has a big heart...

Oh, and on ANOTHER note, congrats to our friends Jenni and Sara for having their baby boys this week! We're so excited for you and can't wait for Lucas to meet Tanner and Oliver!

Here's some pictures from this week. The first few go in succession as you scroll down. Lucas' new trick is pulling himself up...and his favorite new "toy" is the mirror. Put the two together?

Pictures from Great-Grandma Rupp's

Easter Weekend in Ohio

We had a great time with our family over Easter. Friday night we went to the Home Restaurant downtown Archbold for some batter-dipped fish. MMmmmm. Saturday, despite the cold and snow, we took Lucas to Ned and Sandy Wyse's where we spent a few hours catching up with old friends. Also on Saturday Lucas decided to open his Easter basket early because he just couldn't WAIT until Sunday...or Grandma couldn't wait... Haha. Saturday night my Grandma Rupp came over and we enjoyed a little chocolate fondue together around the table. Lucas, of course, was just watching it in utter amazement. Maybe next year he'll get to join in. Then on Sunday we went to church together. Afterwards the whole Rupp crew got together at Grandma's for some yummy food and bonding time. Lucas showed off his new skills (crawling, climbing, smiling, rolling, babbling, etc.) Everyone really wore him out because he slept most of the trip back to Indy that evening.

What a GREAT weekend. It was so nice to see our family and to share Lucas with them. It had been since Christmas that they had seen him! We hope to get home a little more often now that summer is coming up. Lucas needs to get to know his wonderful aunts, uncles, and cousins, and of course, get to know Grandma and Grandpa's house. Here's some pictures from the weekend.

He's Crawling!!!

I know! We can't believe it either!! As of last week Lucas is definitely crawling. He actually picks up his hands and legs now and has great coordination already! Thankfully we've been with a lot of family lately so we have lots of witnesses, too! Eric's mom came out the first weekend in April and then we spent Easter in Ohio with my family and the whole Rupp clan. Lucas got plenty of attention and lots of love! I'll post pictures later and maybe a video of him crawling, but for now this post will have to do. I'm embarassed we haven't updated our blog in so long but we've been crazy busy with our jobs and life as parents... but we're enjoying every minute of it!