Hogle's Highlights

Friday, May 14, 2010

Learning to Clap

Since Lucas was on the low end of the chart for weight, we have been trying to encourage him to eat his solid food. Every time he takes a bite of food, we clap and cheer for him. I am pretty sure this is Lucas' attempt at clapping after I have clapped. :) He has been eating his solid foods very well, but now he is not taking breast milk or formula. He should be getting 18-40 ounces of breast milk or formula and he is getting between 5 and 15 ounces. We go into see the doctor for a weight check on the 26th of this month. I was worried about a week ago, but I am feeling much better.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Happy 2nd Birthday Dodge

May 12, 2010:

Our little puppy is two years old already. It seems like just yesterday we were picking him up in Kirkland and riding home with him in the car. I sat in the back seat and he slept on my lap the whole way home. Dodge has been such a great family dog and since Lucas, he has been so protective of us. He absolutely loves Lucas. If Lucas wakes up from his nap crying and I am downstairs, Dodge will run upstairs to his room and then stand at the top of the stairs and wait to make sure I am coming to check on Lucas. Lately, Lucas wants to play with Dodge's bones and he will take it from Dodge and then Dodge takes it back...they do this for a while!

Happy Birthday Sweet Puppy!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Mother's Day Weekend...Continued Again

My Special Mother's Day with My Boys!

I woke with a sweet Mother's Day card lying by my bed in the morning. We got ready and took a beautiful drive to Snoqualmie Falls. I really wanted to hike down to the bottom to see the Falls. It was such a gorgeous day, we had a wonderful time together. I was a little disappointed that we could not get closer to the falls, but we still had a great time. It seems like the first time in a long time that just the three of us were able to hang out together. We headed home and Casey stopped off at a Nursery just outside of Monroe to pick up this beautiful fragrant Lilac tree. We planted it right outside of our front door. I took Dodge out this morning to go to the bathroom and right as I stepped outside, I could smell the yummy smell of my new tree. Ohh, and Lucas slept 11 hours in a row for me! :) Being a Mom is the greatest thing in the world, besides being a wife! Casey, Lucas, and Dodge, thank you for making my first Mother's Day so special. I love you so much!

Mother's Day Weekend...Continued

Mother's Day at the Hogle's

After breakfast with the Hoffman's, Casey's Mom surprised me at Kohl's and took me shopping for Mother's day. I got some new shirts and shoes! She said there is only one "first Mother's Day" we had fun together, mostly we made fun of Casey :) We picked up some Jimmy John's and headed back to their house for a walk around the block in the new pack! Lucas had fun! Ed doesn't look enthused. ;) Happy Mother's Day, Andea! Thank you so much for taking me shopping and helping me in my transitioning phase of post pregnancy! :) I couldn't ask for a better Mother in Law!

A Memorable Mother's Day Weekend

Brunch with the Hoffman's:

We all met at the Pancake house in Kirkland. They have the BEST Pancakes...and I have to say that I will not eat Pancakes, that is probably one of the only foods that I do not care for. However, it was Lucas' first time in a restaurant and he did great! :) We then decided to go to the park and visit since it was gorgeous outside. What a wonderful Mother's Day to share with my Mom! Thank-you, Mom for always being there for me! I never realized how special being a Mom was until I had Lucas. I love you so much! Love, Kim

Friday, May 7, 2010

Happy Mother's Day

First Mother's Day with My Baby:

This is my first Mother's day and although I have only been a Mom for six and a half months, being a Mother is the absolute best job in the whole world. I never expected to feel the instant, deep, unconditional love that I feel for Lucas. He brings our lives so much joy. I am so entirely blessed that I get to stay home with my Son and watch him change every moment before my eyes. This video was taken about a month ago and I just love dancing with my baby.

It doesn't matter how many times a night I have to get up to make sure he is okay, every time I have to go into his room in the middle of the night, I get to give him one more kiss.

It doesn't matter how goofy I act, if I can make him laugh, I will act as silly as I possibly can. His laugh is the absolute best sound in the world to me.

It doesn't matter how many hours I spend with Lucas a day, when someone wants to hold him, I always immediately want him back. :)

I love the way he gets tired and rest his head on my shoulder. I love the way he smiles when I sing to him. I love the way he kicks his hands and feet when I go to get him up in the morning. I love the way he hits my face when I am feeding him. I love the way he laughs at stupid things I do. I love the way he looks at his daddy with the biggest smile on his face. I love the way he wants to sit on the floor next to Dodge. I love the way he loves to be outside. I love how shy he gets when he sees himself in the mirror and turns his head into my neck to hide. I love the way he hates being on his tummy and immediately rolls to his back with the biggest smile like "I did it". I love the way everyone says, "wow, he is such a serious baby," but I know how truly happy he is at home.

I love everything about you, sweet baby Lucas.

Love, Your Mama!