Bathtime Baby

I had to post these pics of Lulu in the tub with her bath boat....too cute! She's giving her papa the lovey-dovey eyes.





Here's one of her wearing her baby leg warmers...way too big but I had to try!



Here is most of our baby group that we went through prenatal stuff with. We all had our babies back-to-back starting with Lukah on the 12th, then baby Ian (far left) eight hours later on the 13th, then Emerson on the 14th and Victor (check out that hair!!) on the 15th!




Midwife Emily who was there for Lukah's birth...

Lukah's First Vacation!

While Grandma and Grandpa Myers were visiting last week they surprised us all with a spontaneous trip to the Belnap Hotsprings. Belnap is about 70 miles east of Eugene right along the McKenzie River. The springs are filtered into two outdoor pools, so not as rustic as some of the hotsprings. It was just what we needed after KC's long week at work and my busy week of appointments.



We stayed in the hotel rooms there with the hotsprings just steps from our door. Lukah did great in the car and was very content hanging out in the room, being held by her grandparents and loved by all.




She had her first big bath while there. Papa and I could both get in with her and float her around. She really likes bathtime now. We even brought her first "World Famous Bathboat" to launch.




She had a few other "firsts" while on this trip, including her first hike, along the river, and her first belly laugh according the Grandpa Kevin!
It was so wonderful to have family here to love up their first grandchild, and made us even more excited to move home this summer, so Lukah can be surrounded by her whole family.

Lukah is a growing girl!

It's true! She's already 9 1/2 pounds and filling out all over. She's definitely giving my arms a workout as she likes to be held and snuggled a lot. And you've got to hold her tight because she can kick off with the spring of a jack rabbit!


She has discovered her hands and very soon her feet. She's got a good grip when she finds your finger or hair. She's getting good at sucking her fingers or thumb and drooling quite a bit too!


With her eyes she follows objects and faces closely, studying them with the intensity that only an infant, seeing this all for the first time, can reflect. Her favorite objects to look at are her "om" bear and blessing beads hanging above the changing table. She recognizes mama and papa, greeting us with adorable smiles.


She's even been in her first tribal bellydance costume! She is sure going to enjoy playing dress-up with mama! Her voice is starting to take on its own sound, whether it's big yell when she is yawning or sweet little murmers to her bear, coos while she's giggling and smiling or sounding out words like "hi" and "obama" (just making sure you're still paying attention!)


What a dream come true she is for us. We have been transformed by her grace. Children are blessings and come into our lives as our teachers. Please pay close attention to the children around you, for they are messengers from heaven!