Luke meets Mrs. Chutorash & Sweet Potatoes!

Family Photo at Clybar!

Saturday we went downtown for brunch so that Luke could meet our friend Jen Chutorash. Jen moved to Canada after she married our good friend Eric in March. Hopefully, they will move back to Chicago soon! There we got to see the Schupperts, Erin, Maureen & Michael, Jaime, and Juanita. Purdue didn't fair so well - but since we're Cubs fans I guess we're used to saying - Just wait till next year!

Luke with Jen Chutorash, Karen, & Haley

Auntie Erin & Luke show their Purdue pride!

After the game, Luke tried his first solid foods (10/10/09). He did really well and ate all of his sweet potatoes. I think he might like them because I ate them a bunch for lunch at Elephant & Castle when I was pregnant!

Only a little bit messy!

Luke's Big Week!

Well, this past week was a big week for Luke and mommy. On October 5th, Mommy went back to work and Luke started his first day at Chesterbrook Academy. He was all smiles when Mommy dropped him off, but Mommy was all in tears. It is so hard to go back to work. Nevertheless, we think he likes it. He came back from the first day and barely could stay awake! They wore him out. He stayed busy all week meeting the other babies, doing art projects, listening to stories, and going for buggy rides. His teachers are Ms. Bonnie, Ms. Erica, and Ms. Jean.

Luke @ 4 months

Luke went in for his 4 month appointment on Tuesday. He was 16 lb 12 oz (84%) and 27 inches (97%). He's growing so fast and is so long! He's already wearing 9 month clothes! He is rolling over, but not everyday - only when he feels like it :) Here he is playing with some of his new toys!

I can spell! I love my new mat!

My new jump-a-roo!

Purdue vs. Notre Dame - BOO!

We got together with the Schupperts for the Purdue vs. Notre Dame game this weekend. Unfortunately, the Boilers couldn't pull out the win this year. I have a feeling that in practice this week, some time will be devoted to "when to call a timeout." Nevertheless, Luke & Haley were cute in their Purdue gear. Luke got a new mat like Bryce's - he loves it! Check it out...

Playdate with Bryce

With less than 2 weeks left of my maternity leave, Lana and I set up another playdate for Bryce and Luke. Bryce is Luke's crystal ball - they are 5 weeks apart but seem to be the same height/weight at their wellness check-ups. Bryce is eating solid food and rolling all over the place. His basment is also set up like a Baby Disney World. Luke was so excited for all the toys and fun baby equipment at Auntie Lana's house. We tried the jumparoo but Luke really didn't catch on to it yet. Maybe in a couple of weeks.

Final Stop - Indiana!

After wrapping up our east coast travels, we headed west for 13 hours (should be 10 hours without a baby). We were able to stop off and see Neil's old co-worker, Lauren Smith, who moved back to the Pittsburgh area. We even checked out her new basement which is an homage to the Pittsburgh Steelers!






Then we continued on to Shelbyville to see Grandma and Grandpa one night before heading back to Chicago. On Monday, Aunt Lisa & Uncle Matt brought Alex over to play. They are getting so big. Alex is a roly-poly and it's crazy to see how much 7 weeks makes a difference. All said and done, we spent 35 hours in the car! Luke was such a trooper - didn't really get grouchy till the last leg.

Luke's first visit to Herndon, VA and then onto Philly!

After spending the weekend in St. Mary's, we continued on our trip another 5 hours south to Herndon, VA, where I grew up. Luke's Ni-Ni (my mom) was so excited to see how big Luke had grown. She hadn't seen him since he was 2 weeks old. Aunt Molly also got to meet Luke for the first time. It was her first time ever holding a live baby and she did great. We enjoyed a week of my mom's chinese food, shopping, seeing Arlington National Cemetary, and meeting a bunch of new people.


We met up with Allyson & her boyfriend Steve. Allyson is my oldest (as in longest) friend - we met in 1st grade! Hard to believe that was 24 years ago! After a week in VA, we travelled 3 hours north to Jenkintown, PA (just outside of Philadelphia) to visit my high school friend, Lisa. She and her husband John are expecting Baby Foertsch on October 2nd. We're excited to hear news of her arrival!

Luke's first trip to St. Mary's

Luke made his first trip to the east coast in mid September. We drove through the night on 9/10 so that we wouldn't have to stop too much for Luke. He slept all the way through - even when we changed drivers. We ended up leaving at 9pm CST and getting to St. Mary's, PA at 8am EST. Made for a very tired Mommy and Daddy, but Luke got to meet tons of people! On Saturday, everyone came over to Great Uncle Tom's for a big pork roast dinner - it was yummy! Here are some pictures (to see more check out Luke's Picasa galleries - link is to the left).

Luke with his Great Uncle Tom

Luke with Great Aunt Eleanor and Uncle Frank

Luke with my cousin Jen

Luke with my cousin Dave & Hope

Luke with my 2nd cousins Corrinne & Danielle