Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere

Here is my sweet little man. On Halloween Nick did a photo of Lucas at a nearby pumpkin patch. The pics turned out so cute. Nick did such a good job especially considering it was nap time so he was a little temperamental (Lucas, not Nick). If you want any pics just let me know and I'll send you the link!

Thank Goodness for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving started out with our traditional Turkey Cup (That's Soccer Style of course). Unfortunately I don't remember who won since it came to an abrupt stop when Seth injured his knee again. (Luckily he will be getting surgery on it soon!) But it was fun while it lasted. That afternoon we went to the Banda's house to eat for Shem's first Thanksgiving back. Delicious! Later we went to the Narducci home for, yes, more food and dessert. The Banda family joined us over there to watch the USC vs ASU game.

Lucas is enjoying his Thanksgiving meal served by Grandma Narducci and Aunt Diana while the other boys lounge around watching football.

The Wait is Over!

Shhh Grandpa, don't let them know he is coming! Then I will be the first to greet him!
Shem finally returned from Peru after serving a mission for two years! This was the first time he was able to really see Lucas! It was so fun to have so many family and friends gather at the airport to welcome him home. We all knew Shem was popular, but Channel 3 News found out he was returning so came out there to do a whole story on him! J/K! They were there reporting on holiday traveling and things and decided to do a story on his homecoming. (Still cool).

Safari Animals

To remember his first trip to the Zoo, we had to get a souvenir. His little safari Jeep carries a little giraffe, elephant, tiger, and hippo. They make cute little animal noises when you squeeze them. By the look on his face you would think maybe mom likes them more than he does!

It's a Zoo Out There...

After 10 years of trying to go back to Zoo Lights Karla invited us to go with her and some of her family. Of course upon arrival Lucas and Natalie were sleeping. After walking to the Zebra exibit they both awoke with the lights twinkling in their eyes. Since most of the wild life was sleeping I guess we will have to consider Karla, Natalie, Lee and his kids, and Alisa and her kids, the only wild life out.
Here is our little family sitting outside the giftshop. Oh how I love the Holidays!

Bed Time?

Usually Lucas goes to bed without a fuss. I lay him in his crib, tell him how much we love him, say good night and close the door. I always check back in on him a few minutes later, you know, to make sure he is breathing and things. To my surprise, the other night I walk into a wide eyed Lucas (as if there is any other kind of Lucas) sitting up smirking and laughing. Caught in action! His head was well above the railing and he likes to pull on his bumpers. Needless to say we lowered the crib that night.

Lucas Starts to crawl

I can't believe my little baby is startingg to crawl! With a combination of scooting, crawling, and falling Lucas reaches his destination. My little man, 7 months today, is becoming independent right before my eyes!

Tis the Season!

The holidays are here and I couldn't be happier! I love this time of year! Seth and I found the cutest Santa costume for Lucas. We were just putting it on him for fun, but once we realized how darn cute he looked in it we found our selves at the register with costume in hand!
Papa Narducci helps with Temple lights every year. He gets to go through each strand of lights for his area and test them to make sure they work. So for family night a few of us went down to help him. Lucas loved looking at all the lights and got a sneak preview of the new wise men.

Bonding Time

Seth's dad used to always tell me he needed to have "bonding time" with Seth. He would tell me when Seth got home from his mission we couldn't get married right away because they were going to take all these trips together to have bonding time. That's when I would roll my eyes and say "we'll see about that". Now, having a the cutest little boy around and seeing him spend time with his dad, I see how great bonding time can be. Lucas has a blast with his dad whether his dad is singing the theme to Mission Impossible while making him do acrobatics, having his dad feed him solids for the first time or just lounging in front of the tv hanging out.

1 Year Wiser...

Do you really get wiser every year? We had the family over to our place to celebrate Grandpa Banda's Birthday. I love being a Host!

Halloween Fun

Who would have thought he would like the inside mush of the pumpkin? He loved helping dad carve his pumpkin at the anual Thomas Halloween Party.


Lucas wanted to visit Grandpa Banda at his ward Trunk or Treat. Lucas fit his costumes perfectly in this picture!




We had a great time with Papa Narducci at his work party. Natalie couldn't have been cuter in her peacock costume! I wish I had a picture of her!

Birthday Time

I have a wonderful husband. Thinking we were droppingg off Lucas so we could go to the movies, we arrived at my parents house. Clueless, I unpacked the baby and walked into the house to find family and friends shouting surprise!

Little Helpers

I don't think I could have done it alone. Natalie and Lexi were up to the challenge of helping me open all the presents.