We're up and running...finally

We're back. Our Iphoto crashed and we were having problems locating our photos as well as trying to upload new ones. Sean fixed everything and it looks like we're okay for now. Computers can be such work. I have lots of photos and stories to upload so please check back.
Ok, now Iphoto works but I can't find any of the pictures in the browser to attach. This is never ending.

Monkey see, monkey do

It is amazing how quickly toddlers pick up on things. I was out watering the plants and as soon as I put the water can down, Luke walked over, picked it up and started to "water" the plants. These pictures are from two different days. On the second day, he got the hold down correctly.

Rear View

Sorry for the nudity, but this was just too cute I had to share. Luke enjoys riffling through our drawers to see what he can get into. I caught him in the act, bare buns and all (I had him airing out for awhile). I love how he is standing on his tip toes to view the goods.

Fun with cousin Victoria

Victoria came to visit on Thursday and Luke had a lot of fun with her. He likes the exercise ball we have so he was playing with that and rolling it back and forth to Victoria. He'd also run and push it along by himself. He was all over the place with a big smile on his face.

Happy Father's Day

Sean enjoyed his second Father's Day over the weekend. If Luke could talk, I know he'd say how much he loves his Daddy. He is a major Daddy's boy. When Sean comes home, Luke lights up, runs towards him, smiles and squeals "Daddy!" He loves hanging out and playing with Daddy. It is so special to see the two of them together. I love you so much babe and I think you are the most amazing Father!
I should mention that Sean didn't get to relax much on his special day. I put him to work. He was busy all afternoon building our garden beds (we needed them in place by Monday in order for the landscapers to place irrigation). He worked so hard in the hot sun and didn't even complain once. What a stud! He did such a great job and now we'll be ready to plant our fruits and veggies.

Daddy & Luke together at a family BBQ Sunday night

Four generations of Doyle's (Sean's Dad and Grandpa)

Bike Rides

I got Sean a new bike for his birthday and his grandma bought a co-pilot baby seat and helmet for Luke so we could enjoy family bikes rides. I was so excited and thought for sure Luke would enjoy himself. He absolutely hates the helmet. We've gone on a few bike rides and all have been not so fun. Luke cries and hits his head against Sean's back in protest of having to wear his helmet. Yesterday's bike ride was the worst we've seen Luke in a long time. He screamed....and screamed.....and screamed....for the entire bike ride. It was an ear piercing scream. He was yanking at his helmet, throwing his arms everywhere and just being a pill. We checked a few times to make sure the helmet wasn't pinching him or anything. We cut the bike ride short because we couldn't deal with the screaming. As soon as we got in the driveway, he immediately stopped crying. It was like someone flipped a light switch. I put him down and he took off running and laughing. It was a different child. Family bike rides are not as relaxing and fun as I originally thought they would be. Anyone have any tips for kids liking helmets?

PJ's

Luke's Great Aunt Kelly made him some PJ's for summer. She made him three cute pairs. She is a great seamstress and hopefully I can learn to make some too.