Since Grandma and Grandpa Mackus were out of town last weekend for Luke's birthday party, we had a "private party" with them last weekend. They came down and stayed with us on Saturday and Sunday, and we had such a nice visit! We had beautiful sunny days, but a little too chilly for swimming and a little too windy for boating. We managed to fill up our time just fine, though. Saturday we had Luke's 2 year photo shoot with the talented Steph Stanger from Shutterwinks. After the shoot we went out for a really nice dinner. On Sunday we went hiking at IL State Beach for the first time ever, even though it is only 20 minutes away from our house, and then Mom and I hit the annual Antique Fair at nearby Deerpath Middle School. Sunday night Mom and Dad got to witness as we gave Luke about 10 time outs in a row trying to get him to sit in his chair to eat dinner. He finally did, though! We won this battle, at least. Somebody was sure quick about giving him the "Terrible Two's" memo, geesh. It has only been a week since he turned two!
Speaking of being 2, this week we had Luke's 2 year doctor check up. He continues to be in excellent health and is statistically speaking (and Mommy-speaking) a big boy! Here are all the stats:
Height: 36" (75-90%)
Weight: 28.5 lbs (50-75%)
Head Circumference: 19.25 (50-75%)
Luke is also starting to say even more words. Check out this video proof of a sentence! He says "I did it!" You sure did!
Pictures from the week and weekend.
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| Little Stinkers! He REFUSED to wear this shirt during his photo shoot - but had no problem letting Isolene put it on him a day later. That's why you see an old green T-shirt in his photos below instead of this smart collared shirt. |
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| Sneak peeks from the shoot! |
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| Steph and Lukers hard at work during the shoot - which we did in Open Lands |
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| Playing on the swing set with Grandpa and Daddy |
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| Never ending birthday with all the presents from Grandma & Grandpa! Gorgeous wooden toys that they had won a while back through a charity silent auction. |
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| At Illinois State Beach - the sand dunes were so pretty! |
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| Stopped at this amazing park on the way home - big kid park for sure, but so cool! |
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| On Monday I went to visit my friend Tonya and her little baby girl Taylor. |
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| Taylor's big brother Drew is Luke's little friend:) |
OMG, I laughed so hard reading that Luke willingly put on the shirt the next day that he refused to wear for his pictures. That pretty much sums up kids and parenting. The pictures will be amazing, because of that strong willed adorable little guy you have.
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