Lucas Turning One

On April 28, 2007 Lucas Ned was born he was 7 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long.  The day he was born we did not expect to have him.  That morning I went to work, then Ned's graduation lunch, and then on the way to Ned's graduation I received a call from my doctor telling me we needed to go in and be induced.  I was so scared I spent all of Ned's graduation crying because I did not feel ready.  We went into the hospital at about 9pm and then at 2:18am Lucas was born.   He had light hair that was curly and it was matted to his head.  After his bath when I finally got to see him again the nurses had styled a faux hawk in his hair.  He was so cute.

 Ned and I at his graduation
Lucas right after he was all cleaned up

Right after he was born.  He was even cute then.

Here he is with his faux hawk

The night we came home from the hospital I was so scared.

Our first night home and I think this probably the only time he slept that night.

He was just 4 days old and he is so little.

I can't believe that we have been together for a year.  On his birthday I was actually really sad that a year had already passed.  We spent the whole day doing whatever he wanted.  He ate bananas all day long, I let him climb on whatever he wanted, and he got to take a long bath (his favorite).  We had some friends over and I am afraid I was a pretty bad hostess because I was just a little sad.  The party was a baseball theme and I tried to make cupcakes which could have used some work but at least they tasted good.  We gave Lucas a cupcake and blew out his candle and then he just sat there looking at it.  Which is a little weird since eating cupcakes is not a new thing for him.  Anyway he suddenly stuck his hand through the middle picked it up and took a bite.  He played with his friends and ate what ever he wanted.   He thought it was so cool to have so many little guys there to play with.  I think he had a really fun day.

The cupcakes

Lucas and his cupcake. Notice his special bib it says his first birthday.

I think he may have been a little overwhelmed because he usually goes crazy for sugar.

He barely even touched his cupcake at first

Finally.  Typical Lucas doing things on his terms

Lucas's buddy, Finn, helping him finish his cake and ice cream

I think he had a fun time

Lucas's buddy Simon

Finn playing with tongs.  I guess these little guys found the utensil drawer

Lucas opening presents with his buddy Rebekah 

Happy Birthday Lucas we love you!!