A Busy Week

My maternity leave is half over, I can't believe it!  Week 6 was a busy one with activities almost every day.  In Luke development news, he is starting to smile with some regularity now.  It is SO cute, Matt and I can't get enough of it.  He is also growing a ton, almost too long for some of his 0-3 month sleepers already.

On Tuesday Jenae and Jeremy, Matt's cousins from Colorado, were in town with their two adorable little boys.  They were nice enough to take a day out of their busy schedule to come over for a visit, so everyone else came over too!  Congratulations to Jeremy for kicking butt in his first marathon - awesome job Jeremy!

Great Grandpa Boyd

Jenae charms Luke

River and Lennon

Jeremy and his little friend

On Wednesday Luke had his first "playdate" with my friend Bethany's 3 month old son, Rio.  Okay, it was really more of a playdate for the Moms:)  Bethany and I went to business school together and are excited that our little boys are so close in age.  Thanks for coming guys!

Thursday was Walgreens Day!  Luke and I headed over to the big WAG to meet all of my friends/coworkers.  My team was so sweet to have a little pizza party over their lunch staff meeting in honor of our visit.  It was so great to see everyone and introduce Luke to all the people who watched him grow in my belly for 9 months!  Then that night Luke and I had dinner with two of my girlfriends from work, Kate and Kristin.  Our other friend Patrice and her baby daughter Morgan had to cancel at the last minute, but we are excited to meet Morgan soon, born just a couple days before Luke!

My boss, Amy, with Luke - a natural mother of boys!

Kate and Kristin

On Friday our dear friend Gui, the Brazilian Birthday Boy himself, came down from Milwaukee to meet Luke on his way down to Purdue's Homecoming.  It was his birthday, so Luke insisted on making brownies for him.  Always a joy to see Gui, and we got to go on a beautiful hike before he headed out.  

Saturday we headed up to Wisconsin for a visit with Shelley, Rob and Alyssa Nolden.  They live in NJ and were in town for the weekend so we had to take advantage!  Shelley was a bridesmaid in my wedding and we were practically inseparable in high school.  Andrea & Kevin were nice enough to host our luncheon, with Luke & I, Kristin & PJ, and the Nolden's all there.  So great to see everyone, can't believe we all have kids!

Kevin and baby Josie

Shelley and  1 yr old (almost!) Alyssa

Saturday night we had a Fall Feast at Mom and Dad's house, complete with a fun bonfire in the backyard.  

Grandma and Mom (& Dougal)

Aunt Susan

Luke's first bonfire

Dad helps PJ roast marshmallows

Finally, on Sunday our friends Jeff & Sarah came over to watch the Bears game and meet Luke.  Jeff is Matt's closest friend from high school and Jeff & Sarah just had their gorgeous wedding in July.  Great seeing you guys!

So long until next week!