FHE. O Boy.

Last night we decided to start Family Home Evenings. I know, I know we are about 6 years late, but better late than never right. We kind of figured since we hung out together every night that counted (does that sound like justification or what?)

Anyway, here's how it went. Bryan asked Luke to say the prayer, Luke flipped him off. (I guess he is still sensative about not being able to speak, I really wish I had taped this or at least had a picture) Once we composed ourselves Bryan asked me to say the prayer while I was praying Murphy was running around the room with a squeaky toy. Yep, seems like a real Family Home Evening. I didn't think we would get to having rebellion at FHE for at least another couple of years. Brings back a lot of good memories though.

**I tried to put up the most rebellious picture I had of Luke, but he still looks so sweet.

See ya in 2

Mark is officially a missionary. We dropped him off at the MTC today. It was hard to see him go but we are SOOO excited for him. Excited for the opportunities he will have to serve and to grow. He is such a sweet kid and will be an awesome missionary. Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven. Philippines watch out.

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy Lukes got Food in his Tummy

Luke has been enamored with food from day one. At our last doctor's appointment we asked when we should start to think about solids. Our Doctor said that sometime between 4 - 6 months. He recommended pushing it out as far as we could, but that each baby is different and some will just not let you go that long, they will be asking for food & such. Being the new (and therefore perfect mother that I thought I was) I was sure I would make it the whole six months. It would possibly help to stave off allergies and can have nutritional benefits and I couldn't see Luke "asking" for food. Well lets just say he started asking. He asked by putting his hand in my hot soup bowl, crying every time we ate, reaching for everything I ate. It is amazing how he can get his point across. Long story short, he started rice cereal, just 1 TBS once a day, but it is so fun now to see him open his mouth and eat like a big boy. We also get quite a few more baths in, which is also fun, because he loves splashing.

Lessons Learned:
Thicken the cereal way more than they say
Feed him Naked (I have a loose version of naked)

As always, I LOVE this boy!

Any Ideas?

We have family pictures coming up next week. Any ideas on where to find a chocolate brown shirt for Luke? I am stumped.

And for your efforts...

Rub a Dub Dub...

Is there anything better than a baby after bath time? Slathered with baby lotion, practically drowning in a hooded towel, I think not.