Ode to hair

Shan gave Lucca a haircut the day before his birthday party and it was quite a surprise. It's very short and aged him by years. I am not ready to have such a big boy so I'm really looking forward to it growing out again. He's not getting another haircut until he's 10.

Birthday Boy

It's taken me a bit to catch my breath from all the festivities and wrap my head and heart around Lucca's birthday. His birthday has been full of celebrating and grieving. I'm so excited for our future and everyday there's a new discovery for Lucca. I am also filled with sadness that my little baby is growing up and some of he things we've treasured over the last year are coming to an end. Sniff Sniff.

We were lucky enough to have lots of family in town for his big day. Shan's mom Malika came all the way from Sri Lanka to help him celebrate this big day. My folks as well as my grandparents came from Salt Lake so it was a full family affair. It's so nice being surrounded by family and Lucca ate it up. I had so many friends comment how lucky I am that Lucca knows his great-grandma. She's such a spunky woman and I know Lucca loves spending time with her just as I did growing up.

As always, we couldn't have pulled this party off without my parents help. I hope they had fun even though it looked like Martha Stewart threw up in our dining room. Lucca adores you and it's so special to watch their relationship grow.

Thanks to everyone who came out to help us celebrate. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a freak when it comes to family and that includes our family in Seattle. You all are the ones who support us on a daily basis and we love you all.

Here are the best shots - and there are quite a few as there were several camera enthusiasts there.

Happy Birthday Lucca Ryder

Thanks for the best year of my life little man. You fill our lives with endless amounts of joy!

Out with the old and in the with New!

I haven't posted in quite a while because things have been a flurry of activity around here. Here's a recap of what's been going on.

The Old:
Last of the summer concerts
White walls
Grey an purple house
Crawling (that's an exaggeration, but walking is certainly more fun)
Mission Furniture (YEAH!)
No family around
Breastfeeding (proving to be harder for mom than it is for Lucca)

The New:
Shan's mom in town for the month!
Gorgeous newly painted house with fun yellow door
Walking (still assisted)
Pre-school
Standing (seriously, this is the cutest thing Lucca's done so far in his little life. He tries to keep his balance all the while beaming with pride at you. Then he gets so excited over his achievement he waves his arms up and down until it makes him tip.)
Whole Milk

Here are a few recent pics...

He's standing on his own here, this is the beaming with pride part....seriously. I Die!