Speaking of Family

The Legend, Jesco White, may not be related to me but he has to live near someone in my bloodline. We have been enjoying the videos for the last 2 weeks at work and I thought I would share with you guys. Click on the title of this post to go to the site.
I, along with most of you, had heard of these videos long ago but had never seen them myself. It is better than I could have imagined. Make sure to catch the "Mud Bowling(?)" near the end of the first video. Priceless. Google video rocks out.
Also, Mandy went to the Doctor today and was told that the bone infection is gone so she will not need any more surgery unless she wants it. Her next appt. is in October. She had her last physical therapy last week. Dr.Oakes said that Mandy has more strength, movement, and control than they had ever hoped for. She said Mandy's recovery time was unbelievable and wants to take pictures to show some of the other Doctors who helped with the surgeries. She said that they wouldn't believe it without proof.
God has worked some amazing miracles in our lives and we are truly thankful for him and all of your who have been praying for us and encouraging us all along the way.

This is truly a landmark moment in my life, not Lukes, mine. I, Chris, fed Luke TWO, 2 jars of food (Sweet Potatoes and Chicken along with Dutch Apple Dessert) in 30 minutes without getting a single drop on his clothes! NONE, NADA, ZIPPO STAINO, a.k.a. NO SHIRT CHANGE-O! IN case you haven't heard, Luke is not a big fan of food of any kind. A two jar meal is rare and usually requires many toys, movies, crying(me), spitting(him) and a complete wardrobe makeover. Tonight we watched Baby Einstein's "On The Go" while playing with duck, nail clippers (they go POW!) and Spidey's spastic 4-wheeler.(It drives crazy) Coming soon: Potty Training! Any suggestions?  

When I asked him why he slapped Spidey's 4-wheeler in the floor he just gave me this look and said, " Gone." Yeah, I know that sherlock, how about why? 

I'll just sing along with the T.V. and be cute till dad drops the subject. 

Hey, Luke has a swimsuit for this summer! 

This is what I like to call Mandy's " I Will Kill You Later" smile. We were sitting in the gazebo outside the Shoneys restaurant in Clanton, Al discussing how my family never communicates clearly. We had arrived at Shoneys for a family get together at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Only then did we find out (from the wait staff at Shoneys) that it was a Bridal Tea at the hotel next door at 3 p.m. What can I say? Welcome to my family. We always laugh it off and have a new "wacky" story to tell. But we had an hour to kill with a 17 month old without his nap either in a crowded restaurant or in the rain. Now you understand the smile. You can almost see the malice swimming in her eyes, the shout right behind her teeth. And there I am snapping pictures and laughing from a safe distance. 

We still had a good time watching Luke try out his raincoat and stomping in puddles for the first time. 

Disposition
mention this to me.
mention something, anything..
and watch the weather change. .

MJK (Tool) Tool is releasing a new album soon and I am hoping they have continued their direction from the last album.  

Luke didn't seem too stoked when I told him we were going out to see the storm roll in. The wind had just started to pick up and the weatherman said little to no lightning so I couldn't resist. I new high winds would freak him out, making hilarious pictures. Yes, I have about twenty wild eyed, mouth wide open shots which I didn't post. Imagine the bath pics only outside. (and with clothes,duh) 

I swear that he has never seen Harry Potter. But I think he thought he caused the wind by waving the two sticks around. He kept pointing them at the wind. Highly amusing to me, magical to him. 

Weatherman Luke says, "The wind will be coming from the sky today and it will blow at you, making your hair whip around and your mouth open wide to catch all the dirt and leaves." 

The wind was pretty impressive to a 16 month old. 

We had to go in when the weather got too much. Luke decided to err on the side of caution. 

Luke went to see the circus at the mall a few weeks ago and got to ride the merry-go-round. He doesn't look too excited but then, neither would you if you were riding a crazed pig frozen mid-rampage. Check out the wild eye on that porker.