Sick and in love at 15 months

Lucien has been battling a cold for weeks now at 15 months old. He's too quick and smart to keep down the medicine. I never thought that one teaspoon of liquid would result in 3 cups of vomit. The cold does not stop him from running all over town. From the Stuart Children's Museum to the Martin County Fair he is constantly on the run. He has said about a dozen words but his comprehension is getting a lot better. He loves chasing the cats around the house and on valentine's day he fell in love with his new teddy.

Time to Feast

Lucien's one year old now and he is enjoying the Thanksgiving feast. I hope the extra turkey will give him some extra sleep. Maybe the drink will...

Happy Birthday Lucien!

Happy happy birthday to you! You made it to the big ONE! Lucien turned one year old on November 15th. Luckily the day fell on a Sunday and we were able to have a big birthday bash at the house for him. Lots of friends came over to celebrate including his little buddies - Henry, Curren, Wayland, Meredith, and Mandy. The back porch was turned into a huge play room and Lucien would run out to every chance that he could get to snatch a Cheese Doodle off the table. He got a little shy when put in his high chair in front of the whole gang but when the candle was lit and every one was singing he loved it. He dabbled in the cake but really loved messing around with the icing all over his fingertips. The Stuart air show was going on that day and three jets soared right over the house in a Happy Birthday salute. We love you Lucien!

Vaccines On The Go

Lucien is almost one year old and the biggest threat out there for someone his age right now is the H1N1 Flu, otherwise known as the swine flu.  This outbreak has caused such a stir in the public that everyone is flocking for the vaccine.  We received a message from a friend that they were giving out free vaccines this week in her town.  When we checked the web we found that our town would be given out the vaccines all the following week so we decided to wait.  Tuesday came along and we drove all over town trying to hunt down the vaccines only to find out that they have canceled all dates and consolidated them into one day on Wednesday.  David started the shift at 5pm on line with 500 other people for the vaccine.  We waited 2 hours before Lucien got jabbed in his turkey legs.  He was so happy to be around so many other babies.  I didn't mention to him that we have to hunt down the 2nd half of the shot in about  month.    

Happy Halloween! Arrggghhh!

Happy Halloween!  It is Lucien's first Halloween.  After Daddy hunted down the last pumpkin in town we took to the streets for a little trick or treating.  Lucien's favorite part of the day was greeting all the trick or treaters at home and handing out candy.  

Back From the Bush

We just returned from Africa and Lucien is like another person.  Two weeks away and Lucien has continue to grow and develop.  His extra weight may be from all of Pau Pau's feedings.  Or maybe he was so upset that we were away that he turned to the bottle for solace.  It was great to come back to Lucien after the 40 hours travel time it took to get back from South Africa.  We had an amazing experience and can't wait to share all the video and photos with Lucien.     

Bye Bye Baby

Lucien is almost 11 months old and Mommy and Daddy are going to miss his 11th month birthday.  We are heading out to explore Africa for 2 weeks.  Pau-Pau has come into town to save the day and take care of little Lucien.  He has been on his feet a lot more lately and it takes a lot of effort to keep up with him.  Pau-pau will have her work cut out for her.  His naps have changed to one time a day for a 3 hour stretch.  He loves to eat.  And he is definitely a "thinker".  

We love you Lucien and we will miss you.  We'll miss everything from your morning crib babbles to your bedtime smiles.  When we get back you'll probably learn to clap your hands.  We hope you don't talk much while we're gone because we're still waiting for that 1st word.  Cruddy, your favorite blankie buddy will keep you good company while we're gone.  We love you...we're not bad parents for leaving, are we?  (I feel so guilty)