Busy.... Busy.... Busy!

I missed my weekly post the last couple of weeks because I have been busy. I had both kids home last week with the exception of Wednesday because I went to school and Charlene came over to watch the kids. I was at school last Thursday with both the kids and that night I attended open house. But as I told my coworkers and my sub I am done worrying about school now! My room is set for the time being and there are plans in place for the sub. Now, I am going to soak up my time with the kids for the next couple of weeks!

Two weeks ago Laura, Chris and Brooke arrived on Friday night. We enjoyed Stefanina's Pizza for dinner and when the kids went to bed we watched a movie. Saturday Aunt Marge and Uncle Jim joined us. We had a relaxing day and then the adults went out for dinner and some drinks. Sunday morning we made it down to the zoo. It was fun seeing some things that Mckenna and I have not yet seen this summer.

Looking at the Tigers with Uncle Jim and Auntie Marge

There is an animal in the shadows...

 Looking at the Penguins

Not a real penguin :)

We really enjoyed the weekend with everyone. I have more to write about but not enough time today... I hope to write more tomorrow or over the weekend!

Love from the Lucas family!

WE HAVE TWO KIDS...

TWO KIDS...

 Two kids that we love to pieces and so far love each other just as much! (so we think!) It seems we have adjusted to having two kids in our house. We don't have any particular routine yet, which is to be expected. Mckenna has really been Matt's little buddy and has quite an attachment to him. She gets very anxious if Matt leaves and has had a hard time letting him go to work in the morning when he drops her off at Grandma Charlene's. Quentin has had more waking hours in the day lately. He seems to be awake for about an hour or an hour and a half after every feeding. Mckenna's screaming and playing doesn't seem to bother him and he is a good sport when Mckenna is trying to help put (shove) his binki in his mouth or help pat on his back.

Last weekend we had some Lucas family visitors. Kelly and Brian came in to enjoy some BBQ and quality time with the kids. Mckenna really warmed up to Brian this time. She drug him into her room and played with his phone. She also sat next to him on the floor while watching a "mojie" (movie). Matt's Uncle Tim and his family also came over. Quentin was held a lot and by the end of the day he was tuckered out!

Mckenna and Brian hanging out on the floor together! :)

Life has definitely slowed down quite a bit. The weather is still WAY too hot and we are all looking for a break so we can get out more often!

Have a great week! Love from the Lucas Family!

Welcome Baby Quentin!

We are happy to announce that Quentin James Lucas was born on July 21, 2011! He was 7 pounds 3 ounces and 20 inches long! When Mckenna met Quentin for the first time she sang "Rock-a-bye, Baby" to him and gave him countless kisses. She wanted to hold and carry him like she does with her dolls! Kelly got a quick video of Mckenna rocking Quentin and put it up on Facebook but we didn't get it on our video camera. (BOO, that is what happens when Momma is stuck in a bed!)

We brought Quentin home on Saturday morning and started adjusting right away! John and Charlene planned a nice welcome home meal for us Saturday night as well as a friend of mine brought over a meal. We didn't go hungry that is for sure! :) It is nice to know we have so many people caring for us! Mom and Dad left in the morning on Sunday and it has been just the four of us since. Quentin is still in the honeymoon phase I think... he pretty much eats, sleeps and poops! Mckenna is adjusting, she is quite the helper and loves to give kisses to her little brother! I am feeling ok, I am sore and trying to keep myself from pushing it too far. (Something that is hard for me to do!) Matt has been a big help and a great daddy to both his kids.

For now I am going to post some pictures. If you want to see the hospital pictures you can visit: www.bellababyphotography.com, go to view pictures, then use the password 0721quentinlucas1. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the CD to make prints and birth announcements! They are excellent pictures and I couldn't be happier!

Meeting Big Sister Mckenna for the first time!

Mckenna loves her baby brother!

Bringing Quentin home:

First Day Home:

This is Mckenna's Big Sister gift! (A.K.A something to keep her busy! :)

Don't we all look TIRED? It was a LONG day!

Some things we have been up to:

Mckenna wants to help ALL the time! :)

First "bath" at home... he hated it!

All better, nice and warm in his towel.

We have truly been blessed! We are so thankful for all of our generous friends and family! 

Welcome Baby Quentin!

Have a great week! Love from the Lucas Family!

A Couple of Firsts...

Last week Mckenna had her first hair cut. I was very nervous about the whole situation and to be honest I put it off as long as I could. Mckenna was beginning to grow a mini-mullet and that was not good! All in all the hair cut went well. She watched some Barney and played with a puzzle while the hairdresser snipped away. I was amazed at the hairdresser's patience and ability to cut while Mckenna moved. The only thing Mckenna was not cooperative with was getting her hair washed, so we just left that part out! The hairdresser put her hair in cute piggy-tails, took the momentous picture and we were done!

What are you doing to me?

Looking at a puzzle with Daddy.

 She was so interested in the car and wouldn't look up at me so I  told her there was a monkey in my camera. This is the look I got...

On Thursday Grandma Charlene took Dillan, Ella and Mckenna to the pool. Believe it or not Mckenna has not been to a public pool yet. The pool they went to had a little splash pad and a kiddie pool. Mckenna had a blast splashing around in the water and playing with Grandma. When I got there she had to show me what she could do!

We also went to the Zoo again on Friday with my friend Jamie and her son Carson! We had a great time! We went to the Children Zoo, saw the penguins, a bear, the butterflies and rode the train. The kids got to play in the water in the Children Zoo and I think that was the highlight of their day. By the time we left they were very tired, so tired they fell asleep before we left the parking lot!

It was another great week! I love that I get to spend summers with Mckenna and I wouldn't change that for anything! :)

We are down to the wire now, more of a waiting game than anything. I think everyone in the house can sense the changes coming! I am hoping this baby checks out of his hotel A.S.A.P and comes home! Have a good week! Love from the Lucas Family!

Happy 4th of July!

This year we spent the 4th in Missouri. Really the weekend was pretty easy going. Matt and I celebrated our 5th year anniversary on Friday! I can't believe it has been 5 years already! We had a nice time together eating and talking without any distractions! Saturday, Kelly was in town so she spent some time at our house with Mckenna. It was too hot  to go very far that day! Monday was really the best day of the weekend. The weather was bearable and Kelly and Brian came for some BBQ. We did end up going to the O'Fallon Heritage Festival for about an hour or so, long enough for Mckenna to ride some rides and get her face painted! 

"WEEEE"

"BEEEEEEEPPP" I think she remembered the cars from the last time... this was a train!

Mckenna looking so serious before the ride started!

After the Festival we went to John and Charlene's for some BBQ. Matt did the grilling and Mckenna played in the pool! It really was the perfect mix and balance for a perfect day!

Well, 10ish days to go and we will be an official family of four! Have a great week! Love from the Lucas Family!

Are You Keeping Up?

What... two posts in less than a week? Yeah, I know, AMAZING! We have had a lot of fun worth sharing! Last weekend while Matt worked on Baby Brother's room, Mckenna got in some water time! Matt and Mckenna set up the pool, slide and water table and Mckenna was good for a good hour and a half! When I came outside to help them set up I had to snap a picture or two! Mckenna and Dolly filled the pool while Daddy picked up the unmentionables from the dogs! Mckenna looked so cute standing there, so intent on filling the pool! Matt set up the slide so she could slide down, right into the water! She loved it! I have a few videos to prove it. Maybe I will get one uploaded in the near future. For now pictures will have to do! :)

Mckenna's favorite way to slide down the slide!

We had to let Dolly in on the action! :)

On Sunday we visited the famous St. Louis Zoo! The weather was perfect in the morning but got a little warm just as we were leaving. We went into the Children's Zoo where Mckenna pet a guinea pig and attempted to get brave enough to pet the hedgehog. (Notice Mommy is behind the camera? I don't like small creatures!)

We also saw the goats. Mckenna wouldn't touch a single goat but she made Grandma Charlene touch just about every one in the pin!

She ran down forested paths with Daddy chasing after her! Amazingly enough Mckenna walked almost the entire time we were there! We brought the stroller but it didn't get much use, other than holding our bag and drinks! :)

We also rode the train to Big Cat Country where the only "Big Cat" we saw was a leopard. But we did see some pretty zebras! Can you see them in the distance?

All in all we had a wonderful weekend! Next weekend is the Fourth of July celebration in O'Fallon. I have a feeling riding the amusement rides will be in Mckenna's future! :)

In less than three weeks (HOPEFULLY) our fast paced summer will slow down for the arrival of Baby Brother! Until then we are going to pack our time with family fun for three! Love from the Lucas Family!