Two Toots

We had lunch today at a restaurant in downtown Glen Ellyn called Two Toots.  It's a little family diner where they deliver your food on a train!  Luke loved it, although a few hours later I discovered another reason why they call it "two toots"....

He's getting really good at using the straw now...

And, of course, at dipping his french fries in the ketchup (thanks Grandpa Rip)...

Open, Close, Open, Close, Open, Close

Adding to his repertoire of door handling skills, Luke has now mastered door closing from the OUTSIDE of the door. And he is tall and smart enough to use the knob. Open, close, open, close, open, close... He would play this game all day if I would let him. I see a career in the front of a luxury hotel for him. With his smile, he'd be an outstanding greeter.

Tomato Head

Just when I thought Luke's table manners were improving, he rubbed his hands in tomato sauce and spread it all over his face at dinner tonight. So much for that!

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend up at the lake. The weather was PERFECT, very unusual for this time of year. Luke had so much fun - we got a real kick out of watching him run around and explore everything. And he certainly put on quite a show for the Russells. Such a goofball! He wasn't quite ready to dive into the water, but we'll ease him in once it gets warmer. We put lots of work into the beach which he seemed to really like, although a little too much sand went into his mouth! We can't wait to head back in July.

Lucas and Leinenkugel's

Beach Time!

Luke is enjoying his beach time during our first trip of the season to
the cabin. He also loves his new camping chair Grandma G got him.

Summer is here!

This morning we stopped over at Kristin and Charlie's house and Luke experienced his first popsicle. Needless to say, he LOVED it. In fact he was so mad after it was gone (and half of mine) that we had to leave. It was great to see the boys running around the yard enjoying the outdoors. Summer is definitely here and we are SO excited. Randall also got a run for his money from Buckley. I think we'll all be crashing in the car tonight on our ride to Wisconsin. Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day!

New Garden

Erin and Luke were busy planting a new garden in the backyard this weekend. Daddy took care of the mulch, while Luke decided he could best help by playing in the mud...

15 Month Appointment

Luke had his 15 month appointment last Thursday and everything went well. The doctor reaffirmed our suspicions that he's a very big boy! He's now 27 pounds, and 33.5 inches tall. Here are a few random pictures over the past week. Erin put him in this outfit and we quickly realized he looked like a member of the Wrigley Field grounds crew...

Luke's Swing

We hung a swing in the big tree we have in the back yard. It's providing great fun for Luke on these beautiful days we've been having!

Table Manners

Luke and I have been "experiementing" with using utensils. Needless to say his skills and manners need some serious refining. He's also quite demanding about having food put on his spoon, which then usually goes straight to the floor. Splat... splat... splat...