Happy Mother's Day!

We had lunch with my parents to celebrate Mother's Day today.

Melissa and Colton play a competitive game of Mario Kart on the Wii.  Even though Colton wasn't looking at the screen, I think he came in 12th, and Melissa came in 11th on this race.

Colton decided to put Jed's boots on.  Looks like he has some growing to do!  After he put them on he walked around telling us all, "I'm BIG!"

Finally got all the grandkids in one picture without anyone crying, or making a funny face!

Colton was pretty cooperative, considering that it was past time for his nap!

Happy Mother's Day!

Welcome home Dad!

So, Jed comes home from work, and reaches to get Jace out of his swing to play with him.  How does Jace greet him?  Well, next thing I know, Jed is headed to the bathroom to wash his hands.  Why?  I guess you could call it a FULL diaper.

It was bound to happen sooner or later!  Luckily, he was having a bath last night anyway!  Here he is, looking so sweet and innocent, awaiting bathtime.

Trying to catch a smile...

is getting a little easier.  Jace is starting to smile a little more for us.  Here's a recent attempt at catching his smile in action:

His infamous pouty lip:

He looks a lot like his dad in this picture:

There's his smile!

Jayger Bryce Luedke

Our friends, Blaine and Tarin Luedke welcomed their new baby boy on Monday.  They already have two girls, Taylea and Brynna.

Jayger Bryce Luedke

May 3, 2010

12:04 a.m.

7 lbs, 4 oz.

21 inches

(I might not have all that exactly right, but I think it's close)

Here is proud mama Tarin with baby Jayger:

A little comparison: 

Big sister Taylea, with Jace and Jayger.  Jayger has some catching up to do!  I was just excited that Jace didn't try to hit Jayger when we laid them next to each other!

A day at school...

Jace and I took a trip to the middle school today to see the students. 

Here we are with some of the 7th graders:

More 7th graders:

And the 8th graders:

More 8th graders:

If you can't tell from the pictures, Jace slept almost the entire time we were there.  It was great to see my students and the other teachers in the middle school though, they don't have much school left!

Happy Birthday Grandma Janie!

Today is Grandma Janie's (Jed's mom) Birthday.  We celebrated with her over the weekend, and I only got a few photos...someone (JACE) was a little fussy that evening!

Jena helps Janie open some gifts.

Jed and Jena spend quality time together.

Grandpa Jerry helping Jace to catch a little shut-eye.

Different swing, same position for little Jace.

A new blog!  My sister, Jennifer Luedke has started a blog to chronicle the adventures of the Luedke household!  Check it out at theluedkehouse.blogspot.com

The shirt says it all....

It has become quite a chore to get Colton to hold still for a picture.  Here are some of the failed attempts when I tried to get a picture of his "My parents are exhausted" shirt.

No Colton, you can't play in the trash can.

Have a popsicle...No Colton, you can't take it in the living room.

No Colton, you can't play with the fan, or the china cabinet.

No Colton, you can't turn the TV on and off 50 times.  By the way, where'd you put your popsicle?

Ahh!  Movie time!

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, there is tons of excitement going on.  TWO babies, both awake, neither one crying, or eating, or trying to hit each other!

And last but not least, another milestone for Jace.

First time in CAMO!