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)