3 months... and growing fast!!

Lucas is celebrated his third month of life this weekend. A trip to the doctor for another shot this week, revealed that Lucas now weigh 16lbs. 4 oz. To put this in perspective, Lucas has a few lady friends that are 6 and 7 months, that weigh just about the same... so he is a BIG boy and VERY strong. And more importantly, he's become a much better sleeper (5 1/2 hours last night!!)

Today, Jimmy and Lucas went to the Intrepid. They had a really good time looking at airplanes, meeting astronauts, and walking around on the ship. Lucas seems to have taken to the planes!

Back at home, he really is starting to enjoying trying to stand. If it weren't for his lack of balance, I really think he'd be standing...

We tried to weigh him at home...

Cruising around town...

Photo Shoot

I know I will get in trouble when Lucas is all grown up for posting these pictures to the web, but I really couldn't resisit. He is just too cute!!

Miami!!!!

A much needed get away. The Murphy family took a trip to Miami, FL this past weekend. Lucas had his airplane ride, first touch of the ocean, and first day outside not all bundled up... and we had a really great time. Great Aunt Eileen was a great hostess, and Lucas adored her (and her purple feather hat)...

Murphy's at the beach...

Chilly Nights with Aunt Eileen
Look... "My toes in the sand!"

Fun in the Sun!

Dad loved having his boy at the beach!

Chillin' at the pool...

"I want to come visit all the time, Aunt Eileen!!

The Murphy's enjoy dinner outside!

"Sand on the toes, I like this!!"

Cuban Style in Miami...

Happy Boy

Another Sunday with Lucas. I mentioned before that I loved Sundays once before, it just a great day to spend time with him. He was the happiest little man in the world today. We had a great time.

2 months and GROWING!!!

Lucas turned 2 months old last week (Feb 21st) and he is very healthy (and Mom's been too busy to post, so we are late on this one). He weighed in at 14lbs 9oz at his 2 month check up, and had grown to 25 inches long. I was told this was very normal, if he was 6 months old!!! Lucas is growing much faster than the average boy, but it sure is fun watching him grow. We are still in owe of how quick it all happens. A few photos of the past week:

Lucas and his cousin, Taylor...

Lucas loving his bouncing chair...

Lucas standing tall. (I swear he wants to walk already!)

Lucas chillin' in his new chair...

Lucas hanging with his girl, Emma (and mom's)

Change

I believe that I am of the correct thinking that most things in life.. are in a cycle.
Today's economic woes and the wars that seem to be raging everywhere, have us all very scared and feeling real pain.
I was thinking about what Lucas and his generation will be facing in the years to come? I believe that in his world, when it is his time to shine, there will be a new order of rules and standards by which we all live by. The behavior of "some", the false sense of entitlement that permeates everywhere today, and all of the greed will likely sound as ridiculous as segregation or woman's rights did for me and my generation(let alone the many that lived through that time and their experience)
I have learned that nothing is 100% clear, but, we do get better at working together toward a better understanding. I think it only prudent to understand that there will always be "some" that will not play in the sandbox nicely.
I was looking at my son and wondering all of this while listening to some of my Jazz buddies (Cannonball, John, Dave, and Miles) and recalled something that I recently read regarding the tough decisions and "unpleasant things" that our new President will have to face. After all, this is America. One of our founding father's said "we are a government of laws and not of men".
A renewal of America's respect for the Constitution and law would be welcome at home as well as abroad. Fear is what drove us for 7 years and we were given the chance for change in 2008 and in 2009 we implemented it.
I will tell my son the stories of the fear created by "some" and remind him that "most" prevailed and that his liberties and freedom today are a direct result of those actions. The next four, or eight, years may be a disappointment, a triumphant renewal or something in between. "Our president is inexperienced, and right now the world looks especially forbidding. President Obama is a respectful man and thoughtful man, and that is a good start."
(some quotes here are from The Economist Jan 17, 2009 edition)

Making Friends...

Lucas has made a few goods friends in a short span of time... It's great to see him interacting and getting excited about the presence of others. I think we have a friendly little man on our hands...

Lucas and his Buddy Hudson

His pal, Dylan...

Hudson and Dylan's Mom, Julie...

His girlfriend Isabelle...

He got some shared mat time with Isabelle on Sunday, it was precious...

He loved Isabelle, but like all girls, wanted to play with Lucas's toys. Lucas played along, till she stole his pacifier... which we caught on film. priceless....

I can't wait till Lucas gets to meet all his other pals and girlfriends out there...

Movie Time

Some of Lucas's best moments in video...

Snow Day...

Uh...you want to point that thing somethere else...

Lovin' Reggae...