New Photos II

Worn Out

Too tired

We usually put Luke in his jump-n-go or swing while we eat supper every night. One night last week he must have been exhausted because he fell asleep in the jump-n-go! It was too cute. He didn't look comfortable at all so we took him out and he fell right back asleep.

Eight Months

Luke was 8 months old on Tuesday. The 2nd of the month comes faster and faster. He marked the big day by finally beginning a somewhat coordinated army crawl. He can get wherever he wants to go it just may not be pretty!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our friends Ros and Catherine on the birth of their son, William Roswell Kingery IV (Will)! He was born Friday in Knoxville. We can't wait to meet him!

Recapping the Weekend

Grandpa keeping an eye on Luke

Luke wanted to see what Uncle Jim
was reading about

We think Luke liked Emily!

Luke and Emma were communicating
to each other

Lots of baby babble went on

I had to work Saturday which wasn't too bad. Saturday night Nana and Grandpa kept Luke while Paul and I met Christina, Cam, Katherine and Rico for dinner at September's. We had all been wanting to try it and figured this was the perfect opportunity. It was ok. I would definitely go back but Paul said he probably wouldn't. The food was a little slow getting to us but other than that I thought it was good. We followed dinner with ice cream from Marble Slab which is always yummy! Luke was napping when we left so when he woke up he must have been scared to realize we weren't here. He did good after Nana walked him around outside.

Yesterday was our last day at Hermitage Hills. Paul and I have been thinking for a while now that we probably needed to find a church closer to home. But since we have made so many friends there and really enjoyed our Sunday School class we were reluctant to leave. The church is starting a new satellite campus in Mt. Juliet that will meet in Hermitage until they can build another facility. Most of our friends are either going to the new Mt. Juliet campus or are leaving the church so we felt it was the right time to leave as well. It was sad knowing we want see our friends regularly but we know we will try to keep in touch. We have a couple of churches in mind that we want to try. Hopefully it will be an easy transition.

Sunday night we went to the Troutt's for the Second Annual Orgain-Troutt Get-Together. We decided we could call it "annual" now since this was the second year in a row we have gotten together over the Labor Day weekend. All four Orgain kids were in town and so were the three Troutt boys so it was a patio full! We had a great time with each other. Emma and Luke entertained us all.

I had to work today and was a lot busier than I expected. Paul and Luke met Nana and Grandpa for lunch and we all got home about the same time this afternoon. We are watching the UT game which is the first one we have gotten to watch this weekend without Luke squealing, laughing and otherwise demanding our attention. We decided we would try putting him to bed a little earlier tonight and see how he does.

Thursday

Luke actually smiles at the camera now.

Luke is sporting another one of Paul's outfits.

It is a pretty normal Thursday around here. We are pumped that college football officially gets underway tonight!!! Nana and Grandpa headed to Ohio this afternoon to watch Vanderbilt play Miami of Ohio which is Uncle Jon's alma mater. Nonna is heading to Auburn tomorrow to spend the long weekend with Uncle Andrew Aunt Mandi and Cousin Cynthia. I must admit I am pretty envious. AU plays Louisiana Monroe which hopefully will not be an exciting game. As for us we just plan to take in as much football on TV as the little guy allows!

Luke's Laugh

This weekend Luke has been great. It is amazing what a difference only a few days can make. Lately Luke has really been laughing a lot. Below is a video of him tonight.

Back To Normal

The Lukester is back!!! Antibiotics and ear drops are amazing! Within a matter of a few hours Luke was feeling so much better yesterday. He slept all night last night. I woke up at 4 and realized he hadn't made a peep or I had been so out of it I didn't hear him. He woke up right on time at 6 o'clock smiling and giggling just like nothing had ever been wrong with him. Since he was doing so well I took him to daycare. I called and checked on him more than usual today and he did great all day. His appetite still isn't back to normal but I know that will come back soon.

We have a fairly relaxing weekend planned. Tomorrow is Paul's company picnic at Two Rivers Park/ Wave Country. We plan to go for a little while and that is about all we "have" to do this weekend. Isn't it great?!?!? Happy Weekend to all!

Praises!!!

As many of you know Andrew was diagnosed with testicular cancer last week. We have all been very concerned about him but he got great news today! His CT results came back negative. The cancer has not spread anywhere else! Praise God! He will have to see a oncologist but more than likely he will just do periodic CT scans to make sure the cancer has not spread. Thanks for all your prayers and concerns!

On the Mend?

Just hanging out with Moo...

Tired baby

Well Luke is still not feeling well at all. He was up last night from 11p-4am! He has never been like that even on his first night home as a newborn. He was miserable, nothing we did would console him. Paul and I took turns staying up with him. His temp remained elevated even after alternating Motrin and Tylenol. I just knew something wasn't right. Paul was able to stay home with Luke this morning and then Nana took over until I could get home this afternoon. Paul took Luke back to the doctor where she discovered he has an ear infection! She said it was definitely not there Tuesday afternoon and that they can come on quickly. He is on antibiotics and ear drops. He was really fussy for Nana most of the afternoon but by the time I got home he was fast asleep. I hope he can finally rest and get to feeling better. The above pictures were taken yesterday when I was home with him. I knew he wasn't feeling well when he fell asleep in his chair!

Troutt Update

It has been an interesting few days at the Troutt's. Luke started not feeling well Saturday night/ Sunday morning. We thought it might be because he was cutting his tooth so we went on to church. He didn't run a temp that day or Monday morning so he went to daycare. They called me from daycare and said he was running a low-grade temp and just acted like he didn't feel well. Since Nonna works close by she went and picked up some Tylenol and took it to him. I left work a little early to pick him up. He was pitiful. He dozed off an on all afternoon and evening. The main reason we knew he didn't feel well was because he did not have an appetite at all.

His temp went to over 102 Monday night. Fortunately Nonna and Nana were able to do shifts keeping Luke yesterday so both Paul and I could go to work. We took Luke to to the doctor yesterday afternoon since he didn't seem to be getting any better. After being there two hours the doctor finally determined that we were going to let Luke fight it. His blood work was normal. She didn't want to give him any unnecessary antibiotics. He seemed to be acting better last night so hopefully he is on the mend. I am home with him today which is nice.

Paul was in the field yesterday and got eaten by chiggers! I have never seen anything like it. They are all over him. So needless to say he was miserable last night and unable to sleep well. So between Luke's illness, Paul's chiggers and my sore throat we aren't doing too well around here!

We're Here

Yes, we are still here. I don't know where last week went but I obviously did not have time to blog. In fact, I realized yesterday that we hadn't taken a single picture of Luke all week! We have taken a couple of videos in the past few days. Luke has started making cute noises and likes to imitate Paul and I when we do it.

He also finally cut his second tooth. We have thought it was going to break through for weeks now but it made its first appearance this morning when he woke up. Paul and I enjoyed a quick trip out this evening while Nonna came to keep Luke. We didn't do anything particularly exciting unless you count eating at the local Logan's. But it was nice to be out just the two of us.

Equal Opportunity Fan

War Eagle!!!

So far I haven't posted any pictures of Luke in his Auburn outfits as I was reminded today! So, after his bath I decided to try one of them on. I thought it would be too big but it fit well. That means we might need another one by the end of football season! I am sure an Aunt and Uncle in Florida can take care of that....

Pictures, Pictures

Saturday morning we had another photo session with Mattie Callahan. She did Luke's newborn pictures. She recently contacted me to see if she could use Luke as a model since she wants to expand her baby gallery. Of course we agreed! Luke did really well. He took a tumble in the grass early on and scratched up his face. Hopefully it won't show too bad in the pictures. Paul took a few over her shoulder. I can't wait to see how hers turn out!

Birthday Dinner

Luke had Grandpa's full attention!

Luke liked being walked around by Nana

Uncle Jon and Lauren made Luke smile!

Friday was a nerve wracking day for me. I was worried about Andrew's surgery and it was an extremely busy day at work. Needless to say I really didn't think I was in the mood for supper out. But I was wrong. We all met at Bricktop's to celebrate Bill's birthday and we had a wonderful time! Just what we all needed. Luke was wonderful. It was a beautiful night that made us all wish for fall! The food was good and the company was even better! I guess you can tell who was in charge of dressing the little guy Friday night. We are all anxious for the start of college football around here. The pre-season NFL games just isn't enough!

Prayers....

I love this picture of Andrew and Luke. It is one of my favorites! We are praying hard for you!!! Love you!

Hanging Out

Look at that smile!

Really Mom I am over the pictures!

I finally broke down and bought Luke his own little chair from PBK! I have had my eye on them since before he was born. I try to think of myself as a practical spender but sometimes you just have to splurge! I justified it by saying our next child can use it just with a different slipcover. Paul seemed satisfied with that. Luke seems to like it but we have to watch him pretty close or he will tumble out the front.

New Trick

Luke has pretty much mastered his new trick...sitting alone! He has been sitting up with some assistance for a couple of weeks now. Within the last week he has begun to sit on his own for a little while. It is so amazing to see him learn new things! We captured a few pictures of his new talent tonight after supper. Daycare must have worn him out today because he fell asleep before I was even out of the parking lot this afternoon! He slept for quite a while, woke up, ate some sweet potatoes and went back to sleep on Paul for over an hour. He still seems tired. It is so hard being a baby.

Seven Months

Luke turned 7 months old Saturday! We didn't do a whole lot to celebrate. I had to work so Paul and Luke went to visit Memaw and Kitty. We all had lunch at Nana and Grandpa's. Nana brought Luke these too cute boots from her trip to Jackson Hole last week. Even though he won't be able to wear them for a while we had to try them on when we got home!

That night we took advantage of Tennessee's Tax Free Holiday and did some shopping. I have to take issue with those that say our economy is on the downturn. I sure couldn't tell from the large crowds of shoppers at Opry Mills and all of their packages!

Awww Mom....

Friday night Luke was in the best mood after his bath. He was laughing and smiling so much that we had to take some pictures. I am sure I will pay for this later! At least I omitted the most incriminating ones. You know the ones that as parents we will pull out when he brings his first girlfriend home. Did I just say that?!?! Anyway, they are cute!