Sunday Drives

Sunday drives are the BEST! Last Sunday our drive took us to the Hoover Dam. We were curious to how the progress of the bridge construction crossing over to Arizona was coming along..... the rumor has it, they are planning on opening it up in November.

London & Kingston LOVED it, they as usual were very curious... and wanted to know what was below. Many times they were picked up to look over the edge... I'm not afraid of heights, but for some reason the DAm always makes me a little uneasy. All went well



Dad and our Pirate!

Kingston is crazed about pirates, this is his everyday look. He has several swords he chooses from day to day... I'll ask him why he has a cut or bruise, his answer: " It was the Pirates mommy", "The pirates did it" or better yet, "London did it".

Without a doubt, he will be our pirate boy for halloween!

Lake Mead is the low, low, low!!!!



Our posers......

I Heart my yellow bigg'ems

Sunglass Mania

Tell our next SUNDAY adventure... (if I ever take the time to post it)

SHY

Kingston's birthday was perfect...

perfect in the sense that is was low key.

I keep telling myself

that I need to post pictures, and I do!(need to post pictures)

I am just in a rut, you know those ruts......., say a home contractor gets in...

he has a home to remodel, his own home

and

well, he finds that all his time and energy is put into remodeling homes for others, not his own!

This is the predictament I am in,

however..... I am not a contractor, but a photographer

Yes... and

that means I have piles of files of pictures,

waiting to be loved in the blogging world.

Sorry Grandparents, you of all would just love to see them....

Thats another story!

Which brings me back to Kingston and his Birthday -------->

We have a shy one on us..... I like to say bashful, just sounds better.
The whole time we sang to him, he got so embarrassed and looked away, his face blossomed with rose colored checks. (too cute)

Totally the opposite of Loo!

I just can't get enough of this little man...

Awe... he is just a sweetie!

So sweet to London, even though she rarely shares anything with him,

he always shares with her.

I will be holding him, and he will randomly give me kisses (multiple times)

His hugs are nice and tight, he looooves to dance,

play with swords and loves to dress up in his super capes/Batman mask.

He is a stud!

Too fat, Too thin ?!?

A little on the skinny side.....

So really,

is it such a big deal that my children are on the slimmer side of the " weight chart".

This is nothing new,

London has always been "under weight",

and currently still is!

Kingston's 2 year check up brought this annoying .....gasp

of being under weight.

Gee whizz... I get such a talking to.

I swear I feed my children, actually we snack attack all the time!

We maybe eat a little too much sugar than we really should too(oops!)

Take that doctors!

When London was just a wee one, we freaked about her little eating,

the doctors would drill me on what I feed her.... I became a panic, over conscious mother who found myself pleading with my little appetite eater to eat, eat, eat!

My poor mother and mother in-law had to hear me complain.....

I soon realized after an appointment with a cute pediatrician, who we were booked with accidentally in the same office as our pediatrician gave me a peace of mind. She could sense the overwhelming feelings I felt as we discussed London's history, weight, growth etc..

This doctor came to my level and eased my worries with compassion, sensitivity and reality.

She personally shared that her girls(she had three) were under weight, they have always been little things and she would get the same treatment. She related with me and assured me that it was totally fine!

The reality of a child's growth is that they are growing, they are healthy and they are on their own growth chart, moving upward. It is a shame that expectations are forced upon a general chart for a proper growth. Yes, I agree we need to have some kind of idea where a normal child should be healthy..... but have we forgotten that we are each individuals and we are not always going to be "general", or "normal".... whatever normal is... LOL

My point is, I love my bitties plump or skinny!

The funny thing is that Kingston was a whopping 8lbs 4oz. when he was born

and with in 2 months he

weighed 15lbs.... no joking! He was a chunk.... loved it!

Now he is 25% in weight and he has a great little appetite!

I am a happy Mom, with healthy babies....

That's all that matters to me!

LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

School ended for me YESTERDAY!!! I am thrilled within... more than words could describe!

Kingston turned the BIG 2 almost 3 weeks ago. I was in L.A. for the RAgnar relay and brought home a scrumptious cup cake for a birthday wish for my little man. London has been asking and asking when his Real birthday would be..... I guess her definition of a Birthday is a BIG Party celebration. My dinky cupcake was not quite the right touch... hmmmm???

The real truth is that I lOvE PArties and I love Birthdays... so I couldn't let my busy crazy school and running desires take away from a celebration of my sweet boy... even if it is 3 weeks later (Dugh)!

Tomorrow we will finally celebrate his 2 years of bliss in our family! Just a small get together with family.

I love this little squirt, he has so much personality. I just stare and watch his simple actions throughout the day. He is sweet, kissy sweet, with big cuddle hugs throughout the day... I feel his love for me! He is learning so much everyday and they are not always without a lesson from his big sister. On a daily basis, he wears his batman mask and carries a sword (his favorite thing for the moment) His second or maybe his first love is TOOLS, any tool! This boy has an eye for tools and the screwdriver to say the least. He has a gazillion tools, but that is not enough...right?!

( sounds like our Mr.Lueck)

I love having a little boy!

I love our little family!

So in preparation for tomorrow

London and I decided to make some

favor bags for the kids.

We made potato stamps with different super hero signs,

along with a K for Kingston.

We ventured with the idea of super hero's,

not that the party has a theme, just wanted to spice it up a bit.

Like I mention, Kingston wears his batman mask everyday, throughout the day!

I wanted to have a costume party,

but decided to wait a few years, where he could really enjoy... and remember it!

so till tomorrow... we are prepping and getting ready

to Party with our little man!

Ragnar Las Vegas

Six months ago people.... six months ago

and finally

I put our Ragnar video together!

I have to appologize for those that were in the first van....

I don't have much coverage of them.

I tried digging up everything I could (sad face)

Well... Enjoy!

Plus an added little perk... it's a modivator,

for next weekend!

A group of us are heading off to L.A to run Ragnar again!

Yippie...

FYI- make sure before you start the video

go to the bottom of the blog and stop the music!!!

COMING BACK

LOST... BUT FOUND

I feel so disconnected from the blogging world (sad face)

but when I'm in school... well I don't exisit in the real world.

I am in a world of my own!

I am finding that I am disconnected from everyone, a loner one might define.

I have about six more weeks till the end of this semester...

I have goals of blogging and

making a record of our families adventures.

I have pictures piled up on my desk top of holidays and moments.

all to be shared... and I failed, at least these last eight months.

I am found, I have found the need to continue our family blog.......

so please don't give up on us, and check us out!

Stay connected!

LITTLE GIRLS & TEA PARTIES

What a strange feeling....

It has been ages since I have posted and it feels foreign,

One to be doing something other than school &

Two, being on my blog, blogging (What a miracle this is!)

We are doing great!

(Just in case you were wondering)

Well, since we didn't get much up for the Holiday season (Thanksgiving & Christmas)

I thought Valentines day would be a great start to get this year rolling!

London loves to play Tea Party

sooo... for the past several months

I have been searching, finding, buying and cleaning up items

to make a tea party a reality for our little girl.

It was a success.......

Whew! (whipping my brow)

a lot of work, but so fun!

Here are a few highlights.......

Invites

London invited a few friends from her church class and Pre-school...

And of course, Grandma Lueck!

We learned princess manners, made candy necklaces and played Candyland

Menu:

Pink Lemonade
Cupcakes
Strawberries with Whip Cream
Mini sandwiches
Carrots (veggies of course)





Candy, and lots of candy...

a sugar fest!

Silly Faces

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!!

Holiday Cheer rang loud and clear

with the Lueck Family here in Vegas for Christmas!

It was so great to have the family together...

it has been over six years since we all have spent a Holiday together!

Woot! Woot!
soooo... of course pictures were a must!

Our location was not available to us after meeting, so we did the best with what we had.

Needless to say, few pictures turned out...

Here's a sneak peak..... (for u Ashley)

Wedding

Love is in the Air.....

I shot this Wedding, right before my Two week getaway for Thanksgiving!

I have just touched on some amazing shots (at least I think they are great)

and can't wait to finish them all up!

Check out my Photo Blog for more of a peak!

RAGNAR.....

Is still on my mind,

I get excited when I hear the song

"I gotta a Felling", by Black Eye Peas

I feel sick when I think of GOO!

I wish I was still running everyday.... it's been several weeks!

I laugh and smile to myself

as I think of the amazing

team we had.

I frown at the reality that our team will never be a team again!

More than anything.....

I can look at pictures and video to re-live the awesome memories made!

HERE you go girls,

a few random un viewed photos from

my Ragnar file!

I will post the rest on FB, shutterfly as soon as this semester is over!

*Sneak Peak*

Mt.Charleston vs the Luecks

Family days are far and few for us right now,

our schedules are INSANE!

Yes, it is 1:40am and I have received my second wind

and thought I better post while I have a second!

Not that I need to explain... but,I will any way!

Robbie works 6 days a week and when a job comes available he is working his handyman Co.

This results in not seeing much of him,

but to feed his tummy and kiss the kiddos goodnight!

After the kids are in Bed,

I am off to the computer to enjoy my overload of school assignments! BLAH!

Along with EVERYTHING else that consumes ones day this = NO TIME!

I am in no way complaining, just stating that our Adventure

to Mt. Charleston was much needed,

so fun and one of the best days our family has had in months!

So, here are a few pics,

complementary from our little pocket camera!

woot, woot....

Pulling the kiddos around...

my cardio was challenged after

-3 weeks of exercise due to illness.

Funny how that works, needless to say it was refreshing and good for the lungs!

Daddy and the muffins!


Cheeky babes!

Lovelies.....

Grill master of the Dog!

Ahhh.... Two love birds

Leaving the cool mountain air, 35 min drive to the crazy world of LV!

Happy Halloween!

This Halloween season is still allowed to

carry on, because it is FALL...

as London would so sweetly put it!

We are still listening/dancing

to the Monster Mash and Little Red Riding Hood

Soo.. this post does not seem over due, as in reality it is! BOO!

As obviously as it is, we have our BATMAN & our Good Witch!

It was fun putting their costumes together!


This little BatMAn is such a stud!

He is growing up so fast, sometimes I have to remind myself he is only 18 months.

His little personality is coming out more and more every day.

He is a cheeky little guy, always giving London a hard time.. he teases her, takes her things and runs away laughing. We have to keep our eyes on this one!

He is so sweet on the other hand and gets so excited about everything.

Halloween was heaven for him!

He loved trick or treating and would carry his bucket around, making sure nobody took it. I caught him eating the candy with the wrappers still around it.

This boy is so funny!

London has been celebrating Halloween since September! She has been a witch on several occasions, dressing up out in public and here at home. As a matter of fact she has had our family on a daily basis as a bat family, vampire family, witch family... you name it we have been that "family", acting our part in her make believe world. There is NEVER a dull moment with our lovey! She has been so excited for Halloween, I was bummed for her when she got sick the week of Halloween. She missed a few school functions, but rested up enough to go out for Halloween!

We love her so much! She has brought so much joy and happiness into our home.... I know the several photos are much, but I couldn't help share her little expressions. She takes her modeling for me VERY serious!

Can you tell they're Brother & Sister?!

We are just eating these little people up! We are having so much fun!

Happy Holiday Seasons!!