the lu crew

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Twinkies and Root Beer

Hao-bu sent me this link and I thought it was very sweet...

Twinkies and root beer

Chillin with Goo Goo

I just love these pictures of Oliver and Goo Goo watching TV (they were watching the Top Chef season finale!)

This pic truly captures an auntie watching the baby (or rather the TV)

I have to say that Goo Goo is a great auntie... I feel like I can plop Oliver on her lap and tend to other things without a worry.

I love this one... makes me smile

Sunday, June 15, 2008

I feel very fortunate to be celebrating Father's Day in celebration of two very incredible men...

My father (whom I consider an incredible role model), who has always put his family first. He always worked his butt off so that we could go on fun vacations, have wonderful Christmas presents, and a very comfortable childhood. Thanks Dad! My dad blessed me with his amazing sense of direction, superb driving skills, and German thighs! LOL. He also taught me the importance of being punctual and how disrespectful it is when you are late. I think this is something all parents should teach their children. However, some (my mom?) might argue that he's too punctual... arriving at the airport 3+ hours before the plane is scheduled to take off! LOL

And, my husband, who also puts his family first and who loves his kids more than I ever imagined he would. There really is nothing more endearing than watching Derek around Miles and Oliver. The smile that they bring to his face is about as good as it gets. :)

Here's a funny Derek daddy story:
The other night I asked Derek to put lotion on Oliver's poor eczema-ridden face and Derek said "I don't know how." Hmmmm... that one stumped me as I see him put lotion on his own face every day. Needless to say, after some dirty looks and badgering from me, daddy put lotion on Oliver's face. He used the same "I don't know how" excuse with giving Miles a bath for the first year of his life. LOL. Gotta love dads! However, to Derek's defense... "I don't know how" to pull weeds, water the lawn, and anything else related to yard work! Hee hee :)

Happy Father's Day to both of you... and the rest of you dads out there!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Amazing and inspiring

I wanted to share some pics of my dear friend, Christina, who just finished the AIDS/LifeCycle 7 ride. Click here to see pics of CC's ride.

The AIDS/LifeCycle 7 ride ride is a 7-day 545 mile cycling event from San Francisco to Los Angeles and supports HIV/AIDS services. Christina raised $3,365.00!!! HELLOOOO - you kick ass Christina!

Her pics are incredible, inspiring, and I am SO proud of her. I've told Derek at least a dozen times in the past week that I WILL do this ride someday... Christina has inspired me. :) Check out the route of the ride... the mileage they did each day is pretty crazy!

Congrats CC - you are the best!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

More brotherly love

Seriously, can these sweet brothers be any cuter?

And, can Derek and I be any more in love with these two little dudes?

Miles continues to be such a great big brother. He always gives Oliver kisses and is really pretty good about sharing his toys. Oliver is teething BIG TIME and chewing on his hands constantly and the other day he was crying and Miles said "He can chew on my hands if he wants." Argghhhh... Those are the things that tug at the heart strings and fill me with unexplainable joy and love.

Un-bear-able cuteness

Seriously. Sometimes I just want to eat Oliver up.

He's getting better and better at sitting on his own and soon we wont have to put the giant teddy bear from Uncle Buck behind him.

Such a happy baby... growing up way too fast. :( He just turned 7 months and he's getting so big. MAKE IT STOP!!!