Mommy @ 31 years

Wild Party Tricks.

Funny face family.

Closest thing to a family blog appearance. Mommy wishes her hair wasn't in a ponytail.

New boots from Daddy. Sweet.

Birthday Cake with lots of candles. And lots of help to blow them out. Notice the pink tulips from Mimi. Mommy has some other pink tulips at work (from Daddy).

Cousin Ryan came to the party and Sue Sue was there too.

Festive. Even a green ring on the paci.

This is just a random pic of Mommy and her boys that hadn't made it on the blog yet!

Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day and Mommy's 31st Bday. We celebrated by wearing green and having a little family birthday party. I (with the help of Michael Patrick and Mimi) made Mommy a heart cake with hearts on it. I gave her a candle and bubble bath and Daddy gave her some fancy boots. I can't keep secrets so Daddy told me that he was going to give her bean bags. I still am wondering where the bean bags are. Mommy enjoyed having all of the family over, the yummy food, the one day of desserts she gets until Lent is over, and the presents. It was a great day!

Luke 32 Months

Hey Internet,

As you can see from these pictures, I'm quite a pistol these days. I rule the roost (or at least I think I do). I've been having lots of fun being a jokester lately. I also got my haircut and I like to put a "little" hair gel in it so that it is spikey up front like my neighbor Conner. I'm getting so big and have grown out of all my jeans. Mommy said I have to wear my cowboy jeans because they are the only ones long enough now. I am coping relatively well without my pacis but I have not figured out how to get back to sleep in my own bed when I wake up in the middle of the night. No worries though, I just go sleep with Mom and Dad. I get the feeling this isn't going to last much longer. As for food, I'm finally picking some likes and dislikes. I really like fruit. And anything with sugar. I love chicken and hot dogs. I don't like noodles (pronounced new.kels), cheese, yogurt or tuna fish (it smells like shrimp). I have finally started to watch TV shows (not sure if this is good or bad). I like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Wonder Pets and Handy Manny the best. I also like going to Sunday Mass and have started participating in the service (see previous posts about lasagna and God). I'm trying to toughen my little brother up but am constantly hearing the "Gentle" warnings from Mom, Dad and Mimi. I've been fishing a lot and reeling in some monster catches. I'm hoping Dad will take me to the coast soon. The weather is really nice so I think you will see a lot of outside action shots in the next month.

Stay Tuned,

-lfb

Another One for the Record

Mommy: Luke take 2 more bites of your lasagna.

Luke: Mommy, is this lasagna in the highest?

Mommy: Yes Luke. Lasagna in the highest. Just like Hosanna in the Highest at Church. You are right!

"That's Cool"- Davis 10 months

This month I'm 10 months old. I can sometimes stand by myself without holding on to anything. I still eats everything in sight and sleep well. Brother and I are best friends and he loves sharing his toys with me. My mouth is filling up with teeth, the two on the top finally came through and two more are starting to show. I can say "dada, mama, sue sue, block, eat, Lady, Archie" and everyone's favorite "that's cool." I can clap my hands. We found out this month that I will be going to school with brother in the fall. Everyone is excited since Brother has enjoyed it so much. I am looking forward to my first Spring and learning to explore outside. Two more months and it's party time. See you in a few. DMB

Rodeo Time

Davis and I dressed and ready for the rodeo. Sue Sue, Veronica, Michael, Mommy and Daddy went with us. Pappy scored us some great seats and we had a blast.

Davis was so excited that he stood for most of the show.

As was just as excited and cheered for all of the cowboys.

Michael said that the mechanical bull ride was the most fun that he had ever had. Can you tell? He was sweating bullets before the ride but was cool as a cucumber on the beast.

My favorite was probably the fun house maze. I had to do it three times and smiled the whole way. We also did face painting, ate turkey legs, and so much more. That place was great.

Houston Livestock Show

Davis and I decided to dress alike for our trip to the Houston Livestock Show with mommy, Conner's family and William's family. I decided to take Speedy for a ride before we went.

Can you tell that I am only pretending to sleep?

This horse wasn't as fast as Speedy, but sure was fun anyway.

William and I hamming it up at the show.

Byman Time

There is always lots of fun in a new cardboard box. I've been wanting to take a nap in it, but it's hard to go to sleep in such a wonderful place.

Nerds.

Davis participated in silly hat day with us

Showing Davis my handiwork. I'm getting pretty good at drawing smiley faces.

Michael was sure proud of this bass. We had a blast fishing with him at Mimi's house.

It's not all rosy...

Most of the time, this blog highlights the finer moments of Davis' and my life. However, yesterday was so far towards the other extreme that Mom thought I needed to explain myself. So here goes. Don't hold this behavior against me because I promised I would not be so bad again (for a long time).

Let me start by telling you that I am totally 100% paci free now. The Paci Fairy came and took my pacis and left me some candy and toys. Life without my pacis has been pretty rough. I have had some major meltdowns since those mood soothers left the house. Yesterday was no different. I wanted my paci in the wee hours of morning and there was no paci to be had. Then, Mom made me chocolate milk and had the audacity to shake it up. I DID NOT WANT MY MILK SHOOOOOOOOK UP. Once my idiot Mother left for work I decided to make Mimi pay for the loss of my pacis despite the fact that Mimi brought me hot chocoloate and gifts from the paci fairy from her house. I threw a huge fit because Mimi did not let me feed a small toy to my brother. I then hit Mimi in the face when she tried to remove the small toy from my clenched fists. She put me in my room to calm down and that is when things got really ugly. I took of my britches and my undies and I went #1 and #2 on the floor of my bedroom. That will show them. (Mom says- Oh no it won't). So then I got in trouble for acting like a dog and I had to go take my nap. Early.

Mimi wanted to get out of the house though so she took us on an adventure into Houston. I was good for a while. Then I hit Davis with a toy hammer. Refused to eat my dinner. Screamed at Mommy. Body slammed Davis. Refused to listen to Daddy. Begged for candy (AS IF). Finally I declared I was ready to go to sleep. Music to Mom and Dad's ears. But beware parents because I was up to no good.

At 3:50 a.m. I woke up screaming for a paci, chocolate milk, breakfast, kids shows, the works. I was thrashing around Mom and Dad's room like a wild banchee. Dad had to put on protective glasses to keep his fresh from Lasik eyes safe from my wrath. Then, you guessed it, I woke up my brother. Luckily, Dad got him back down so that I could continue to inflict torture on my parents. I refused to sleep. Cried out for pacis. Kicked Mom in the face while she was sleeping and begged to know why the alarm was on. And blinking.

After Mom had her shower I tried to be helpful and I picked out some clothes for myself. As she was starting to change me I turned into a raving lunatic and wouldn't get dressed, sit down, stand up or do anything other than scream at the top of my lungs. Mom had finally had it. She put me buck naked out on the back porch. It was 51 degrees outside. I peed on the sidewalk, collected my thoughts and came back inside. Since then, I've been playing by the rules. Mom is praying that I will be good at school (and when I get back home). I am praying that it warms up outside so that at if she puts me out again I won't be so cold.