Introducing Lukas!!! (finally)

Well, first I have to apologize to all of you that have been dying to see and her about how we are doing since we received Lukas.

Internet service here in this hotel stinks! Apparently the fact that I have Vista is causing great concern among the computer specialists here in the hotel. I also have wireless capabilities on my laptop. Apparently not a good combo that is met with alot of "ohh and hummmm" from the hotel staff.

Anyway, after lots of work and creating a new gmail account, I was able to get on here. That was last night. I made this glorious post and then all of a sudden it vanished. It was long and quite profound. After a full day of touring I just can't muster the strength to do it again. I am afraid to get to involved in my postings and then lose them so I will cut to the chase.

Lukas is just a doll baby! A BIG doll baby. Although he is nearly 17 mo old, he acts more like a 10-11 month old. He did take his first step on March 31 and he is doing good, but still has that new walk bob and weave action going on. And he babbles non-stop when we are NOT in the van. For some unknown reason, just as soon as we enter the van, he assumes this position of plastering himself to my chest and sticks his thumb in his mouth. He will not move until we get out of the van. And usually drifts off to sleep.

Yes. He is a thumb sucker. It is so cute. But he definitely prefers momma over daddy right now. He will allow Don to hold him for a tiny bit then it is back to momma. He does tolerate the stroller to some degree, but prefers to be held. Great for my back during a day long tour at the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum!

Anyway, enough rambling. Here are some pics of our boy!! Enjoy. I will post again when I am able.

These two are from today as we were touring. The sunglasses and hat lasted long enough for the picture.

We love you Mari and miss you so much. Big hugs and kisses for you!!! XXXOOO

Mommy, Daddy & Lukas

(also, please refer to Ken & Leslies webpage for more in depth descriptions of our day www.webpages.charter.net/laked95 Ken does a great job on it!)