Skyping at 22 months!

Luke really enjoys using Skype to stay in touch with his family and friends. I am always behind in the latest technology but I have recently discovered Skype and LOVE it! Luke talks live through a video feed to his Nanna and Papa in N. Ireland every couple of days. The cool thing is they can see him and he shows off in front of the camera, singing songs, dancing and bringing over his favorite toys to show them. Now he is always checking the computer to see if anyone is there!

Last night he Skyped his buddy Chase to say Goodnight. Both in their pajamas, they waved and said Night Night to each other. Really cute. Skyping at 22 months!

Luke joins a soccer team

It's been so long since I updated this blog! I am 28 weeks pregnant now. Almost in my last trimester. Baby is doing well and I'll post an updated bump photo in a day or so. The baby is measuring at the 37th percentile which is big compared to Luke at this stage. Luke was around the 10th percentile through most of my pregnancy and concerned the doctors to no end. So, we are looking at a big healthy baby at the moment. Thanks to God! No name chosen yet. Barry is still holding out for "Knight Dupuy" but we shall see!

Luke has been growing up really fast. He is really starting to follow directions and is becoming quite a little helper to mummy. He is great at putting things in the bin (not always when asked to though!) and tidying up his toys. He loves helicopters, popsicles and singing songs. He does not like diaper changes or sitting down to eat. Typical toddler!

Today he joined his first soccer team! Its a little soccer class ran by Chicago's Little Kickers. Luke loved it. They learned how to kick a ball, hold the ball under your foot and build towers with plastic cones. It was good fun!

Luke gets a brother!

The good news is we have a small, but healthy baby boy on his way. We are so happy for Luke to have a brother just 2 years younger. Hopefully, buddys for life! Now we need to pick out a name (submissions welcome!) and get ready to have "all boy" household....

Tomorrow...we find out! Boy or Girl?

Finally, our 20 week scan is tomorrow. Who can believe how fast this is going! We are planning to find out if its a girl or boy tomorrow during the scan. A girl would be nice but a boy would be great for Luke. Either way we will be excited! We just really hope the scan shows a healthy growing baby...whatever the sex! Stay posted...

Luke and Emilyn's Big Date

Luke and Em went on big date last week. Luke picked her up and they took the bus to the Children's museum. "Em looks very pretty" said Luke. "Luke has cleaned off his nose bouggers" said Em.

There was a lot of splashing and fun at the water room. Em followed Daddy's instruction of maintaining modesty and kept a large pink raincoat on at all times.

Later, while they watched Toy Story, Luke realized all parents had left the room to get drinks and decided to make his move...................

SUCCESS!!!!!! What a great date!!! "I'll call you Em!"

Welcome....Patrick McCarey

My sister just had her second son, Patrick McCarey. He was born last night, within 2 hours of labor starting! No time for any pain relief! My mum had the same experience with her second delivery so I hope it doesn't run in the family.

Christmas In N. Ireland

We just spent Christmas with my family in N. Ireland. It was a wonderful time. Luke enjoyed the attention of his grand parents and playing with his cousin Alex. He spent time with his great grand parents and ran around outside a lot. Barry and I got to go to Geneva, Switzerland for 5 days (Thanks to my parents for minding Luke!). There are no photos of Switzerland in this posting but I will post more later.