Big Changes for the Big Boy!

This is a long over due post. Luke has been such a trooper going through some big changes over the past couple of months. The first big change was his graduation to "big boy" underwear and saying goodbye to diapers. He has been interested in going on the potty for several months but I just couldn't bring myself to start potty training him while I was still feeling so yucky due to this pregnancy. Well at the beginning of February a couple of his friends were starting potty training so I thought it was a great time to start him too. He did such a great job. It took him a couple of days to get the hang of it but he basically did it himself. After the first day of me asking him every half hour if he needed to go I could tell he was getting seriously annoyed and he told me he would just tell me when he needed to go. I didn't really trust him at first but sure enough he started telling me. He even woke up dry from the very first morning, so after a week of using pull ups at night I even packed those away. He has been such a champ. I'm sure my next one won't be so easy, but here's for hoping!

Luke in his Lightening McQueen big boy underwear

The other big change is Luke's move into a big boy bed. I was a little nervous about the change but he has done great and loves his new bed.

Nothing like being woken up from a nap by mom taking pictures of you!

I can't believe my boy is growing up so fast. Sometimes I wish he would just stop it but at the same time it is so fun to see the person that he is becoming. We just love him!

More Cabin and Snow Fun!

A couple of weeks ago our friends the Ashton's invited us to go with them to their cabin near Evanston. We had a great time relaxing and playing in the snow! Luke jumped at every chance he had to go outside and play in the snow.

Luke and Annie Kate

Henry, Annie Kate and Luke eating snow. That was one of their favorite activities

Luke going down the sledding hill with his dad

Then he decided it was time to go by himself

He went down by himself several times and this was how he did it every time, eyes closed and tongue hanging out. He loved it, especially flying off the jump at the bottom!

The kids took turns being pulled by the 4 wheelers
Ellie and Luke going for a ride. That is Luke beneath the goggles and bandanna (they were necessary for the rider in front to guard from all of the snow spray)

I love this boy!

Thanks Ashton's, we had a fantastic time!

Charli!

This darling baby, Charli Kei Warner, has made me a great aunt! (Imagine her name being said with a English accent, that is how Luke says her name, so cute!) She is the daughter of my niece Nancy and her husband Chris. Last week Luke, my sister Karen, and I went down to Alpine to visit this cute baby. Luke absolutely adored her and wanted to hold her and kiss her every five minutes. I could have held her and snuggled her all day, she is just so darn cute! It is so fun to see what terrific parents Nancy and Chris are! Can't wait until our next visit!

Nancy and Luke playing some Uno

My Helper

Luke has become quite the helper in the kitchen. He loves to help me cook dinner, he is fantastic at stirring whatever it may be that we are making. He also loves to do the dishes. I sure love this little guy and love that he wants to be my helper (for now anyway)!

Bowling!

A couple of weeks ago we went bowling with the Gonzalez's. Luke loves bowling! It is so fun to watch him pick up his own ball and send it down the lane. I think one of his favorite parts is that he gets to wear bowling shoes that are just his size!

The two bowlers, check out their shoes! (we seriously need to work on Luke's "cheese" face)

Hobby

Since having Luke I haven't kept up on many of my hobbies, but I have been attempting to start some new ones. One of my favorite hobbies has been trying to learn more about Photoshop and photo editing. I have basically learned everything off of free online tutorials and a couple of books I bought. Anyway, just thought I'd share what I learned from an online tutorial I did today.

Here is the before picture

And the after picture

So if any of you are looking for a new hobby just google "free tutorials" in whatever photo editing program you use.

Ringing in the New Year at Bear Lake

We were able to ring in 2010 at Bear Lake this year and we had a great time! Our friends, the Baker's, invited us along with the Derrick's to stay at their cabin for a couple of days and celebrate the holiday. 6 adults and 7 kids made for lots of fun. There was lots of sledding, eating of snow, eating great food, playing games, decorating sugar cookies, looking for the source of drips in the ceiling, staying up way too late, trips to the treat drawer and plenty of laughs. Luke was in heaven because he always had someone to play with. It took us about two days to recover from all the fun but it was well worth it!

This first picture doesn't really show how steep the sledding hill was, but it was pretty steep. After going down once with Barrett, Luke insisted on going from the top by himself over and over. The first time I watched Barrett let Luke go I freaked out, I couldn't believe he let him go from the top. Barrett's reply was "he said he wanted to." Dads. Luke had a blast and I got over the fact that Barrett would just let our 2 year old go from the top because he wanted to:)!

Love the helmet!

Pure Joy!

New Years Eve game of Mexican Train

Luke and Tommy Baker (as Luke always calls him) had a blast together. I love Luke's red cheeks!

Tommy, Luke and Ella eating snow

Everyone heading to the top

Movie Time!

Luke, Kate, Tommy, Addy and Ella
Decorating sugar cookies

Can't get enough of those sprinkles.

Good times and good memories!