Link to Luke's Newborn Photos

http://thewhywelove.nextproof.com/galleries/lucas


the password is lol


Take a look at the amazing talent of Kevin and Danielle.  That did such a great job of capture our new addition in our home.  

Luke...meet Ellie!

We had an amazing trip to Fayetteville, Arkansas to meet cousin Ellie.  What a beauty if I do say so myself.  We flew in Thursday night.  Luke loved checking out everyone on the plane.  He did so well, hardly even fussed.  The fussing did start once we got him in his favorite place...the car seat!

Once we got to Micah's house, Yoda and Howdy drove up.  Yoda was in heaven.  Her smile explains it all.  They were both awake for their first greeting.

The next day was packed with fun.  Including the car!  Somehow, we all fit.  We went to eat lunch, visited museums, and ended our day on Beaver Lake.  

 

The real fun started when we had our very own photo session!  Yoda got them two matching outfits.  We had a challenge getting them both happy for it.  I think we did pretty well.  Check out the pictures below.  You can see some of their best and worst moments.

 Yes, we had a wardrobe change!  Luke looks like he had too much at the tailgate!  True rebels they are! Ellie posed very well for this one.  Luke finally lives up to his initials, LOL! 

                    
                                           Junebug felt left out so she joined in for the photo.

Meeting Nanny and Mary Beth

We had a great time!  Luke had his first road trip to Santa Barbara.  He did pretty well in the back seat.  Matt and I realized it must of been from the attention he was getting from Nanny and Mary Beth!  We knew they were a hit when they first arrived at 4am.  We woke him up for the introduction and he gave a big smile!  He loves them!  

The week was full of laughs, yummy food, and rook.  We even taught Luke!  It was so much fun!  Thanks for coming to visit us!!!

Luke is almost 2 months!

Here are a few of his favorite things:

1. Bath time! He loves looking at himself in the mirror.  

2. Friends combing his hair into a mohawk.

3. His belly

4. Strolling

6. Daddy's lap

Lucas Oliver Lowe

The first picture is after he got his hair washed.  Third time was a charm! He loved it!!  I feel like he is saying, "Check out my stylish "comb-over"!  The next one was his first day of life in the hospital.  This is a mix between ET's cousin and him waving "Hello"!

This is his first day home with his "Yoda".  My mom got her name by my cousin's son who couldn't say Lola.  Needless to say it stuck, especially when we named her grandson Luke.  What a happy duo!  I had to put the next one up because people were saying this was the reason he was a week late.  He was enjoying what was given to him!  This was just three days before he was born.  We walked to the Metro train station and rode it downtown to Olvera Street for a delicious margarita (just a few sips...I promise!) and some spicy food.  I tried EVERYTHING to get him out!

Hey, it's Matt now...can I just say that my wife is my hero?!?!  She was absolutely incredible!  They started inducing her at 9am, gave her the epidural at 1pm, she was dilated to 9.5 cm by 5pm, and Luke was born at 5:51pm on April 12, 2011!  He was 7.14 lbs and 22 inches!  Lindy gave it her best during the contractions...so much so that what usually takes a few hours took her 30 minutes!!!  I got to count and help out, and I saw the whole thing!  WHAT A MIRACLE!!!  I am totally in awe of Lindy.  Not only because of the delivery, but because of her nurturing heart.  Being new parents has it's moments of pushed patience, but all in all, we are having a blast!!!  Truly!  Words can't describe it...which is ironic since I'm blogging about it!

The Nursery!

Here is an overview of his room.  We are waiting on the white cable woven rug and a baby to make it complete!  I had so much fun picking out everything and love my dear friend Beth for her help!

We were given the chair by Matt's grandmother, Roxie.  There will be many hours spent here I am sure. It swivels and rocks and reclines.  I made the pillow out of the same fabric from the crib skirt.  I finally learned how to insert a zipper! That way, it can be washed.  The lamp shade was simply made by finding some fabric downtown and hot gluing it around a basic old shade.

The quilt is finally completed!!!!! Most of the fabric is from Heather Bailey.  I started it before I knew it was a boy.  It really ended up being a perfect addition to his room.  Thanks to Ellie for your inspiration!!

This is the back of the quilt, "L" for Lowe!

Old sconces that I sprayed yellow.  Looks great against the grey wall.

The elephant hooks were also sprayed and are on the wall to the left as you walk in his room.

This is a good storage chest for miscellaneous objects.  It is behind the door to his room.  

I did the drawing and painted an old frame the same color as I painted the changing table.

The art on the wall was found at one of my favorite places, The Rose Bowl Flea Market!  

After many hours of searching for crib bedding, I finally took matters in my own hands!  I found the fabric online, hemmed the edges, used some good ole velcro to attach the skirt to the crib, and DONE!

Thanks to my dear sweet husband for painting the changing table for me.  I love the color!  

The white frames were found on sale and the prints were bought on Etsy by Mint Parcel.  I can't wait to start putting in pictures in Ellie's photo album she made.  

He already has so many books and little toys.  He is one lucky fella!  If he only knew, maybe he would of come out by now!

An Amazing Baby Shower!

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