Grinning

Water

Luke loves his water!

Luke's Swing and Stash

Luke checking out his stash of goods while chill'n in his swing.

Random Pictures

Hanging with Dad, talking to cousin Sam on the computer, and playing after a bath.

Decisions

Luke making some tough decisions.









We're thinking about replacing the pacifier with the left big toe.

Luke & Matty

Luke met Matty the puppy, and made sure that her ears were attached... (They are for now).

Luke's New Cousin Part 2 - Kai Thomas White

And then . . . the very next day, Luke's next cousin was born. We are pleased to announce the birth of Luke's cousin Kai Thomas White.

Click on the Picture of Kai to see some more pictures

Luke's New Cousin Part 1 - Samuel Joseph Lawson

We are pleased to announce the birth of Luke's cousin Samuel Joseph Lawson. Sam is quite international - right now he is hanging out in sunny Portugal with my sister Jenni and brother-in-law Stefan.

Click on the Picture of Sammy to link to the Lawson Blog.

New Luke Toys

A few pictures of Luke with his new toys: an exersaucer, an armadillo (the Dillo-pillow) and a Texas hat.

So Zen

Uncle Buck meditating at the local Costco.

Uncle Buck and the Return to the Jersey Shore part 3 (final)

Here are a few more pictures from the Jersey Shore.

The Uncle Farkie Face Montage, by Lauren

Lauren has long complained of Fark's failure to smile on cue and his general failure to maintain the high level of photo etiquette that she demands of her photo subjects. To quote Lauren: "Farkie likes to chastise me by refusing to smile, closing his eyes, or making an otherwise goon-like expression."

In honor of his many years of defiance, Lauren created this montage of Farkie Faces, which is composed entirely of pictures from the recent Uncle Buck (a.k.a. Fark) trip.

Uncle Buck and the Return to the Jersey Shore 2

We went to Belmar beach, which Lauren claims is the greatest beach in the world. . . .






I've got to admit - they do have Delicious Italian Ice there . . .












Then, we hung out on the stoop at Uncle Jack and Aunt June's with Laura, Michael, his fiance Susan, and Mark.

Uncle Buck and the Return to the Jersey Shore 1

We loaded up Luke and Uncle Buck and headed back to the Jersey Shore.

Luke did not seem too thrilled about another car ride. But, Uncle Buck reminded him about the beach and told him about all the fantastic food in New Jersey, and that seemed to make the ride go quickly.












Uncle Buck was welcomed with a few delicacies, and Luke was welcomed by Aunt June and Cousin Laura.

Uncle Buck at the Farmer's Market

We took Uncle Buck and Luke to the Farmer's Market.









Uncle Buck resisted more than Luke . . . until we got him a delicious beef jerky stick from the Amish vendors.









Uncle Buck with the founder of the town.

Fighting Spam

I have been battling spam posts in the comments section. Contrary to what they say, I don't think that you guys really care to read about low mortgages or cheap prescription drugs. So I've put on the filters to help us all out. Unfortunately that means that you'll have to take the extra step of deciphering those squiggly letters when you make a post (you'll see what I mean if you leave a comment).

Visit from Uncle Buck (a.k.a Uncle Fark/Uncle Frank)

Luke's Uncle Buck came for a visit.

Here are some pictures of their introduction.

Luke Dressing

Luke got distracted mid-shirt.

Prints

Lauren did some stamping of Luke's paws.

Hamming It Up For The Camera

Monkey Feet

Jill & Al Visit

Jill and Al came to visit.

















Luke was sporting the Texas duds Al supplied.

















He also practiced his flirty looks.