Happ Birthday Mckenna!

I know, I know... where have  I been? Big milestone and I don't even write! I started to write about what we did on her actual birthday and got side tracked. I have dated what I wrote prior to today.

September 29, 2010:
Well, Mckenna is ONE! A year ago today we were coming home from the hospital and getting settled into our home. I really can't believe it. The year has gone by so quickly, really time needs to slow down NOW! I am going to keep this short and simple today. We are having a family birthday party on Saturday and Monday is her one year check up. I will write then about her accomplishments and stats!

Today:
Mckenna's birthday party was a success. We all had so much fun watching Mckenna play and open her presents. We had chicken and hamburger sliders, pork'n'beans, chips'n'dip, fruit salad, carrots'n'dip, and cake! Mckenna got a savings bond, money, a piggy bank full of quarters, bath toys, a little chair, a toy she can ride on, Little People building blocks, a snowsuit and a book that is read to her by Grandma Neanie and Papa Ken. The weather was beautiful and I couldn't have picked a better day! Because it has been two weeks now and I still haven't gotten this totally written, I am going to just let the pictures do the talking!



Love from the Lucas Family!

Party in the Park

This was Mckenna's first year at the Party in the Park and she had a blast! She played with the other kids, on the playground, and walked some serious miles on all kinds of terrain. Needless to say she was tuckered out when we got home! Today was spent watching football and playing! Mckenna enjoyed her new shopping cart from Aunt Kelly. Sadly I didn't snap any pictures of her playing today but I am sure I will by next weekend. It is too cute to pass up!

Mckenna opening up her big present from Aunt Kelly!

Sliding down the slide at the park!

A truck full of Lucas family second cousins!

Tomorrow is the big day! We have had many conversations today about what was going on one year ago from today. I was in a lot of pain and so ready to have her! I feel like I can still remember everything about it! Think of Mckenna tomorrow at 11:06, she will be officially ONE! 

Love from the Lucas Family!

A Visit From The 6 Pack!

We had a BUSY, BUSY Saturday last weekend. Mckenna did her Momma a favor and slept very well Friday night and woke up at 7:30 Saturday morning! It was almost like she knew she was going to have a marathon day (with only a 30 minute nap!)! Around 9:30 we heard the soft vroom, vroom of The 6 Pack riding down Steeplechase Drive! Papa Ken, Uncle Jim and their biker buddies stopped by on their way to Nashville, TN. Mckenna didn't know what to think of them. She didn't crack many smiles while they were there but as soon as they left she was 'chatting' up a storm and was so happy! She was really happy to see Papa Ken, she held on to him with a tight grip and wouldn't even show the other guys her skills. Then she had her 1 year pictures. She did such a nice job and the process was pretty painless. We rushed home ate lunch and then went to a baby shower for Matt's cousin and his wife. After the shower we stopped off at Kohl's, then to dinner at Buffalo Wild Wings to root on the Tigers! Around 7:00 Mckenna was doing the sign for "all done" and she was ready to go! It was a long, fun day and Sunday was spent recovering from the little-to-no-nap day on Saturday!

The 6 Pack and their mini-member!

Papa Ken showing Mckenna his motorcycle!

Papa Ken so happy to see Mckenna!

 Love from the Lucas Family!

Toys, Rams and Fire Trucks!

We had a great weekend. Saturday was mostly spent around the house and watching college football and playing with all of Mckenn's toys. Mckenna is getting more and more independent as the days pass. Charlene found the little people doll house at Once Upon a Child for a fraction of the price of a new one and she loves it. Many times we will look into the living room and find Mckenna doing this...

Sunday we were invited to Kelly's work tailgate party for the first Rams game. The highlight of the day was the appearance of the St. Louis Fire Truck. They stopped by for some lunch and the kids got to climb all over the truck. It was so fun to watch Mckenna, she is so adventurous and is NOT shy. She would just push her way around those 'bigger' kids to get to where she wanted to be. I probably took close to 60 pictures yesterday (I know, I might have a problem), here are some of my favorites...

Climbing the ramp to get into the building. 

So happy to be on the fire truck!

Watch out I have fires to put out!

Peeking out the door.

Sitting on the Fire Chief's hat

Hanging with Aunt Kelly

A family picture in our Rams gear!

We had such a fun time that Mckenna was out on the way home.

Two weeks from today and our little baby is ONE.

Love from the Lucas Family!

Labor Day Weekend... Iowa Style!

We spent the holiday weekend in Iowa soaking up some sun and family fun! We had such a nice time! The weather was slightly cooler than it is here in MO so Mckenna got to wear some of her 9month clothes that I thought she would never get use out of! :) Saturday we cheered on the two teams of Black and Gold, MIZZOU and Iowa! Mckenna and Brooke looked so cute in their gear! Jeremy, Angela and Addison also came out on Saturday. It was so fun watching Addison and Mckenna interact. They have changed so much since July! Sunday we enjoyed the company of Jim, Marge, Karen, Chuck and Katie. It was so nice visiting with them. We are so sad to see the summer go, this being our last trip to the lake for boating. Enjoy the pictures from the weekend. I know I do every time I look at them! :)

Grandma Neanie and Papa Ken love their little MIZZOU fan! 

 

Grandma Neanie and Papa Ken with their two girls!

Mckenna and Addison playing in the swing

Addison Playing Peek-a-Boo with Mckenna

Mama and Mckenna

Auntie Lala and Mckenna

Mckenna and Brooke... the first pictures where Mckenna is not torturing Brooke!

I can't get over how big Mckenna is getting. I really can't get over the fact that my baby is really a toddler and will be ONE in three weeks. Oh how time has passed!

September 2010

September 2009

Love from the Luca's!

11 Months and Weekend Happenings

Listening and dancing to the music (bedhead and all!)

11 months! Lately, we have found ourselves talking about what we were doing year ago in August. "One year ago, I was feeling tired, anxious, overwhelmed, excited... " "One year ago, I couldn't have imagined that the baby in my stomach would be walking." "One year ago, we went to bed every night wondering if 'tonight is the night'." And today the feelings are so different. Mckenna is such a blessing and we are so proud to be her parents.

At 11 months Mckenna is: walking, climbing, saying "mom, mom, mom,mom", "dadadada", "hi", sometimes "papa", making mumbling sentences, eating with her fingers and sometimes a spoon, and is working on stacking blocks (getting closer everyday). She still only has two teeth on the bottom. She loves to read. Many times we will find her sitting on the floor, paging through a book and mumbling. She loves to dance! It is so cute to watch her nod her head up and down or twirl around to the beat of the music. Matt loves to have "dance parties" with her. Mckenna's favorite fruit is still by far the mandarin oranges but this month she started to eat plumbs, nectarines and bananas! She doesn't eat too many veggies but she will eat carrots and sweet potatoes. She still loves pizza!

This weekend Mckenna, Charlene and I brought a new dog, Mickey Finn, to it's new home at Great Grandma Lucas's house. Her old dog, Lucky, was put down a couple of weeks ago and she was wanting a new companion. Charlene rescued Mickey from the Humane Society for her. Great Grandma Lucas was sold when she saw how good Mickey was with Mckenna. He really is a good dog!

Mckenna wanted out, Mickey wanted in! 

Mckenna got some hang time in with...

Great Grandma Lucas

Grandma Lucas

Aunt Kelly

We had a good weekend, as we do most weekends! The house is up on the market, AGAIN. Hopefully this Realtor will sell our house.She seems motivated and seems like she is ready to sell!

We hope you take a moment this week to listen to the music and enjoy life like Mckenna does!

Love from the Lucas's!

Little Miss Independent!

I stole this video from Charlene's camera. There are a couple more that I want to share but didn't get the chance to upload them last night. I will do so and post them by the end of the weekend. This just shows you how independent she has gotten. It is amazing the changes she has gone through since April! In April she couldn't even crawl!



Love from the Lucas's!