Bumbo Practice
I know! Bumbos are for 3-14 month babies, but Kingston loves to sit up more so than lying down. I can't argue with that, because I would much rather have a wide view of my surroundings than a view of only looking up or to the side. Soo because he supports his head so well I decided I would give him Bumbo practice... London gets a kick out of it and puts her little chair next to him and chills.
I love watching both of my little bugs playing together in the limited ways that they can at this point. Kingston coos and smiles with London, and London asks; "Mom what is he saying"? I make up something simple and then ask her if she can remember baby talk, I think she is catching on because Kingston is starting to say some pretty silly things as London will translate for him. London gives endless kisses to her little brother and trys to always make him happy when he cries! She is a great Big Sister!!!

Keeping Cool
Yeah! It is hot here in Vegas, so we are always looking for creative things to keep cool. One thing about Las Vegas is the Leisure Services around the City. The resources for Parks and Recreation are limitless. We have several pools close by to keep cool in. Today we went to our favorite pool park, it is perfect with a beach entrance, slides and not much of a crowd! Did I mention it is FREE?! Who could ask for a better reason to play in the water and have fun?! London loves it as the kid area goes to 2 1/2 feet and she can play, splash and pretend like shes swimming without the threat of deep water. Kingston was just chill! I carried him in my Baby Bjorn, and he slept the whole time!

Little Miss Bay Watch.......

Happy 2 Months

Kingston is 2 months todate! In many ways I cannot believe how fast time has flown, in other ways it seems like yesterday I was still huge waiting for his arrival! I can't imagine life without him in our family. Although it has been a slight adjustment with two needy people, I wouldn't trade anything for the moments I have with my bugs,(even though a few hours alone would be nice once in a while.) I am grateful that Kingston is such an easy going baby, it makes everything that much enjoyable!

We love each little milestone, Kingston is such a happy boy and is always smiling his BIG smile! These last couple of weeks he has been cooing up a storm. I was hoping to grab it all in one video, but with all my luck my memory card was full before I could get his jibber jabber stuff.

So for all the grandparents who are far away and for our cute Daddy who is still in Sacramento, here is a moment of our smilie boy, and a little bit of jibber jabber below.

Mendocino
It is always amazing to be by the Ocean. I love the Northern California Coast and the many beauties we can enjoy! Hope to be back soon! We are leaving back to the dry dessert on Saturday without Rob:( He will still be working on the bathroom for another week. I have got to get back home and get on a routine with these little bugs! I have loved being so close to family and will miss them all! Thanks for the great 4 week vacation whewwww!(all smiles)

HAPPY DAD DAY!!!!

Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.
~ Anonymous



What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...

Just a quick shout out to all the Dads in my life... Robbie, the most amazing Dad to our sweet little ones, to my fun loving father, Dave and to the best father in-law I could ask for, Mark! Have a fabulous day Boys!!!

Times like these....are not going to last, but the memories will!

Busy Times
Waking up to my precious little bugs

We are still in NorCal playing! Rob is working hard on this bathroom for my Dad so we will be here another week in a half. It has been great spending time with family, having a pool to play in and of course Grandpa and Grandma time!!!

This picture cracks me up! London is showing you her knee pads, under her princess dress while attempting the scooter...silly girl!


Uncle Randy is excited to have another boy in the family. Kingston is the second little guy on both McNicol and Lueck side. Yahooo for little boys.

Kingston time with Aunt Christina

Our meaty BOY!!! Oh! How we love him!!!!

Cousin Alyssa

I haven't posted anything on my little bro's baby girl Alyssa, because I didn't have any pictures. Alyssa is exactly 2 weeks apart from Kingston. Proud parents, Lance and Jessica McNicol. She is a petite little girl, next to Kingston she looks even more petite. Kingston is our little teddy bear growing healthy and strong. I had my brother Lance step on the scale with Kingston on Saturday and Kingston is already 13 lbs. I love having a meaty newborn, he is already so cuddly. Anyhow, here is a recent picture of Alyssa now 3 weeks.

Back in NORCAL!!

It is so good to be back home..... we are back in Nor Cal for a few weeks. Robbie is helping my Dad with several projects around his home (mainly a master bath remodel), but has been helping head on a 38 foot water slide/waterfall, a project my dad started a month ago but can't speak Spanish to his workers so things don't get done correctly or at all! Thank goodness for Robbie, his Spanish and handy man skills!!!

Camping Memorial Day weekend at Dillon's Beach

Some would say gutsy, others would say crazy, but yes we ventured out on the cold Memorial Day weekend with our newborn camping. Kingston and I stayed in the heated motor home pretty much the majority of the time besides a walk on the freezing beach and roasting a few marshmallows for yummy smores. It was great to see little miss lu lu adventure the outdoors and spend time with family.Our camera died the first day we were there, so this is all the photos I have from our camera. Thanks Dad for giving us the motor home and taking the tent and ground!Kingston's outing to the beach all cozy warm next to Dad.

Aunt Ashley, Hailey, Uncle Tyler and Londs

TEA TIME!

Grandma's and Grandpa's always have the best stuff to play with! Little miss lu lu and her one lady tea party. Loving every minute!!!!!

MMMMMM...... water taste so good when it comes from a princess tea set. She drank so much water, it seemed like she was running to the bathroom every half hour.

KINGSTON'S BLESSING
We had the perfect opportunity to bless Kingston in our home while we had family and friends in town. Unfortantly, we didn't get many pictures, so these will have to do! We have been blessed with such a special little boy, you can feel his sweetness as you hold him. He is almost 4 weeks this friday and has more awake time everyday. It is amazing how fast you forget the new born stages... which makes it fun and new again even the second time around.
Kingston is a chunk, chunk of a man, when he was only 2 weeks he weighed 10pounds and grew another inch (22 in).. I can only imagine how much he weighs now. We are happy to have our healthy little boy and have him complete our family for this time. This last month has been filled with so many exciting changes, we are looking forward to more in the near future!!! I love my family and am so grateful for the many things I learn from each of them!All I can say is BLESSINGS!!!

ROBBIE'S GRADUATION..........

We are so proud of Robbie! Saturday Robbie Graduated with a Biological Science Degree from UNLV " Lets Go Rebels"!! It has been such a long, but sucessful road to accomplishing his goal thus far... Robbie still plans on applying to Dental School so we may have more school ahead of us in another year. Congrats babe for such an accomplishment, love, love, love you!

All of Robbie's family came into town to celebrate, as well as my Dad, his wife Judy, my Mom & her husband Mitch. It was great to have family come and celebrate such an important event for our family! Thank you for all of your support and love, thanks for traveling so far to be here with us and sitting in a long 3 hour ceremony, thanks for all your hoot and hollas! Thank you for being such an awesome family!!!!
Robbie with a few of his favorite buddies and classmates.
Mom and Dad Lueck with the Graduate!!!

Pictures
There really isn't anything more interesting than my little bugs to blog these days. I promise that I will have some great updates on life here in another week, until then you will be getting nothing but pictures of the two spotlights in my life. Last week Kingston took his newborn photos. Although they are cute, I was not happy with my sitting and ultimate outcome. I felt a bit rushed and didn't get exactly what I had envisioned. We will most likely go back when Dad can go with us and take some darling father son pics. We managed to get a third generation picture before my mom left, we were in need for an updated photo!! ENJOY!

My Sweeties!!!!
Yes, I am a proud mommy! I love my little bugs. London has been doing great with little Kingston, she is such a great helper. Although she has had some minor mommy withdrawals. When I am feeding Kingston, she asks for big girl milk so she "can drink milk with him." Londs will sit at my feet when I am feeding him and asks to be held for a little while when my hands are free of the little guy. She loves to cuddle and takes every opportunity to do so! I am proud of her as she has taken on such a big girl role and goes to the bathroom with little help, grabs things for me when I need something and kisses and kisses her little brother to death. Here she is tickling him. I love these two so much!!!

FRIENDS.....

Sunday we had a little visitor, Tae Bullen! Kingston & Tae are a week apart, so we thought it would be a fun photo opportunity. Both boys were tuckered out!
The Mamma's and their boys!!