Lucas' Mom got married to her boyfriend

It sounds weird when I say that, right?  Especially when Lucas' mom's boyfriend is also Lucas' dad. 

The good news is we're married.  The bad news is we ALL got sick.  I'll spare you the details but let's just say I may have submitted our sob story into the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Here are a few pics.  Derek & Lucas were in recovery mode so they look a little better than that sorry excuse for  a bride (aka me :)  As I've been telling the million people who have been asking me about it, "it was memorable!"   

I was beyond thankful for our wonderful families who came with us...my sisters helped with my hair, my parents & Derek's parents & sis were gracious enough to manhandle & entertain Lucas on the cruise the whole week so Derek & I could have a mini honeymoon.  

Papa and Mimi were sick this week so Derek and I tag teamed to stay home with Lukey (who I might mention also had his first puking experience later on in the day....)  Lucas loves to jump and climb so the couch is a perfect way to get out some energy for him.  Here he is, basically going nuts (and being so cute doing it).  You might notice, he is getting some major air in this first pic. Go Lukey Go!

he likes to kiss his window reflection.  Can you blame him??

Baby's first REAL haircut

 Lucas (or Boocas as he calls himself thanks to Elli & MayMay) turns 17 months old tomorrow and with another big life event coming up in about 10 days (lucas's mom is becoming an Adamczyk!), we decided to pay the big bucks for someone who knows what they're doing to work their magic on this head of hair. It's a little more mohawk spikey than my liking, but he sure looks handsome, doesn't he??? 

Santa came!

But he didn't bring much. :)  Lucas got a remote control car and some matchbox cars from Santa.  Santa needs a new roof.  And a wedding.  And to pay off his student loans. etc.etc.  

Opening the special delivery from Auntie Shannon

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse!  Lukey is a huge fan and always nods his head frantically yes when Mickey asks if he wants to go in his clubhouse. Mouse-ke-thanks Shannon!

Navigating the kitchen with his new car takes full concentration.  No time to pose for the mamarazzi.

Running his Christmas Eve laps.  

Lukey & Uncle Ryan.  I take FULL responsibility for making Lucas look like a t-bird.   I couldn't find his "nice" khakis and haven't done laundry in 10 days (at least) so the white shirt and jeans combo were one of our only non-sweat pants options.  The t-birdness didn't even occur to me until I looked at this picture.  So sorry!

unfortunately, these did not really turn out.  Maybe it's because we're standing in front of a mini tree.  Maybe it's because lucas looks like a t-bird.  Maybe it's because I desperately need/want/must chop my hair.  Maybe it's because Derek is less than thrilled to be in this family photo shoot.  Maybe it's because the lighting at our church makes it look like we're in the OJH underground locker room.  

Pops & lukey checking out the lights. (yes, he is getting his curled under whispy mullet cut off this week!)