It's been one of those days........

Miss London tuckered out on me at the table tonight.

She was so hungry returning home from our Ward Thanksgiving/Christmas party ?????

You ask how?

( because she only ate a few pieces of turkey and was off having fun, she never really even ate, unless you consider candy canes and orange's filling food),

so I made her a quick bowl of noodles to munch on before hitting the hay.

I don't think she even had a bite, she was out!

This is what happens around 5:30 pm when she doesn't get a nap in during the day. She didn't even get a chance to crash on me mid evening because we had been busy prepping for photos for the ward party, making food for the party, running errands and just goofing off!

Who has time to rest?

Goofing off while setting up for photos.

I love my handsome man!!!

He is officially rolling over and ready to be on the GO!

He prefers to stand all day and sit, sit, sit to play.

He is always trying to jump out of my lap to chase after Londs. If you hold his little hands he will cruise around the room with his little chubby legs & feet moving quick! He is a crack up!

Mr Happy,Smiley Man!

My little Sweetness!
Wow has this busy ball of energy sprouted!

She is miss overly helpful, a great helper just a bit ambitious.

I never would have imagined I would be so challenged with a very intelligent, witty, charming little person. She keeps us busy (sigh), but really it's more like we need to keep her busy or she gets bored and gets a bit naughty. I think it's the age or else I keep convincing myself it is.

One moment I am adoring her and she is the perfect angel, the next she is tearing our house apart, playing way too rough with Kingston and I am above my chin frustrated with her.

Why the emotional roller coaster rides?

I want my consistent little sweetness back.

All in all she is miss independent and that is that!

Bazaar, but a super fashion diva here, a bit like the Fancy Nancy smanshie stuff. Over the top!

There are so many stories to share about my silly girl, but where to start?

Put aside all of the challenges and all are experiencing with her, she is the most super duper girl ever! We are so blessed to have her in our family, she completes us and I love, love and adore her to pieces. My conclusion... It's my test of patience, humility, unfaltering love, keeping an open mind and looking outside the box! Lets hope I pass the test someday:) LOL

Just look at this package of amazement!

FAMILY PICTURES coming soon!
We had a friend of ours swap Family Pictures for Family Pictures this last weekend. I am still editing them so when I finish them up I will make a posting. We are really excited to finally have a nice picture of all four of us Yippee Yeah!

UNLV Basketball Season Ticket Holder....
Those of you who know my husband, know that he was in heaven when his UNLV Basketball season tickets came in the mail! Better yet, he and his BFF got their tickets together.(oh my they are crazy) Yes! It is that time of year when everything revolves around BB! He has London all hyped up to go to a BB game with him in the near future and before long he will have Kings trained hooting & hollering "REBELS", like he has Londs:)

This little army of a man is growing so fast! He drools like a broken sprinkler, drip, drip, drip!

S-L-A-C-K-E-R!!
I know it has been a very long time since I have posted, and Halloween was last month, my oh! my!

Here we have our little Peter Pan & Tinkerbell!

Don't they make quite the pair. I couldn't bring myself to buy costumes this year, so I made them! London already had the wings, I just made a few additions and changes. For her dress we found it for a couple of bucks and I added sleeves, decor and sized it down for her little petite frame. Peter Pan's costume was created from a picture... I have to say it was so fun creating and making something from nothing! I heart homemade costumes, they Rock!!!

The original plan was our Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy(Me)& Captain Hook (Robs), but I didn't make enough time to make our costumes. I have had alot on our plate with projects never ending and yadada yadda yadda! So Happy Halloween from us!

Trick OR Treating

It has become a Halloween tradition to spend the evening at David & Crystal's home.

(On the nicer side of town)

As you can see, we were dressed in our best for the trick or treating extravaganza. These are just the youngsters, the older kids were long gone with friends! Lots of Fun!

A Peek Of Our Week.......

I have been busy with a great opportunity to practice my art. A great friend of ours is the Tennis head coach of a well respected High School here in Vegas. He has asked me to attend the tennis matches and take pictures of both the girls & boys Tennis team for the end of the season slide show, that I too will put together for them. It has been a great experience to familiarize myself with my camera. It has also been fun stepping into the world of High School and reminiscing of the good ole times (not that I played Tennis, but other sports and such). Any who, I will post more on my photo blog that I have been withholding for quite sometime now. In due time I will post and allow viewers.

My little bugs hanging out at the Tennis courts, enjoying our beautiful weather.

Decorating was fun with London, a bit longer to do with my little helper.... but so worth seeing her excitement. This is one of my most favorite times of the year; I heart Halloween and fall festive stuff!

Yummy Pumpkin Bread(w/chocolate chips) I love the aroma baking & filling every crevice of my home as well as my tummy. Scrumptious!!!

Conference was a bit challenging to listen to with me, myself & I; and two needy bugs. Rob was still in SD, so needless to say I tried catching all that I could in the 4 sessions. London did a pretty good job listening I have to admit, and I kept her busy with little projects.... such as this one. My sister in-law, Keli (the most amazing crafty gal) has got us loving and doing our own "Glitter Nails". As it proves, London fell asleep in the middle of our little nail project. I didn't mind as it was easier to do her nails without alot of movement on her part. You'd think she was in a salon all relaxed and pampered.

The best part of the day is when they are taking naps... I need just that speck of the day to re-group and keep myself together, and it isn't but maybe 45 mins. of a re-group. Thank Goodness Dad came home yesterday! Yeah!!!!!!!

I Left My Pictures in South Dakota!


I know this sounds a bit funny, but all my pics are in South Dakota with Rob & our Laptop. He won't be home for another week so I will have to post some more of our trip when he gets home. The kids & I returned to the city early to fulfill a photo commitment, so here we are without my honey and the bugs dear daddy. London asks me constantly" When is daddy going to come home?" or when we arrive home from running errands, " Is daddy home yet mom?" Bless her little heart she misses her daddy! ME TOOO!

Just a bit of our Day..... I have the perfect picture of Kingston marking his 5th month... But, it is in South Dakota. Sooo here is an updated photo of our little prince. He brings us so much joy and lights up every time London gives him any attention. Lately she has been singing to him, and he loves it! While we were in SD we were coming back from town and Kings was just sooo upset... Londs started singing him songs and he stopped to listen, once she stopped he started crying again. Soo sweet! I love those moments!




We had our Buddy Tae this afternoon and London posed and said "mom take a picture of me like this!" She was so excited to have Tae come and visit, we read books, sang songs and just worked giggles out of the boys. Once again they are only a week apart, so it is so fun having them together!

Tired of tummy time already?

Poor Tae! He had no idea that he was soo going to be a human teether.... Fun Times!!!

Back On The Farm........

We love the Farm, South Dakota and Grandma & Grandpa! We took a last minute trip back to the Farm. You can't beat a $29 flight on Allegiant Air-SCORE! What a beautiful time of year to visit and to get out of the desert heat. I tell so many people about the farm and I just can't describe it in words, so this time I hope to capture the feel and vision of the amazing Dakotas on film.

The Wonders & Likes of Visiting the Farm.......

This is the road that I love to run on leaving the house. I love breathing the fresh air and racing the cows.

The corn fields tracing the road way, almost ready for harvest.

Seeing equipment and gadgets set aside for retirement on neighboring farms & wondering the history they once knew.
Watching hard working Farmers at work.
Little girls who make my passion possible by letting me practice with her & our surroundings.
The wide open spaces & autumn colors popping out in the fields and trees.

Plethora of veggies and fruits for canning, jamming and eating fresh from the garden. ( Lond's is helping Grandma with the wild plums for jamming)

Little boys who bring so much joy.

Little girls who play contently and are clean for this very moment.

The dirt that makes a little girl happy to dig in and run freely on. This is what London looks like the moment she walks out the door to play... she plays hard!
The road I run on that leads me back to the farm where my little bugs are waiting with Grandma. The road that takes us to the railroad tracks on the four wheeler that London asks to ride to. But best yet, it is the road that takes you away from the crazy city life and back home for my cute husband. Enjoying moments like these with with his parents , my in-laws & Grandma & Grandpa Lueck! More moments to share, coming soon......

WELCOME TO THE 3-0 CLUB!


Yes! it is has come Mr. Lueck, you are finally apart of the thirty club! Hmmm, looks like London stole a few candles on your wish... she knew dad needed some help!(since he's getting old)
London was my ultimate helper today decorating our apartment and making a cake for the birthday boy. Haaaa Ha! We attempted a basketball cake, it turned out more like a pumpkin cake. LOL It was all in the experience! She gets so excited to celebrate birthdays & is counting down the many, many days she has until it is her Birthday! Silly girl!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE! We love You!

Today I caught a moment of loves with my little Bugs. After Kingston's nap, London crawled up into his crib to cuddle with him. Sweetness!

Almost sitting on his own.. this little man is all about sitting and standing, NO laying down for him! ( I love him in his little man thermals)