Back to Louisville

Last weekend, Lewis and I headed back to Louisville to see my sister (otherwise known as Aunt Beth) who was visiting from Illinois. Beth and Lewis spent a lot of time reading together. Lewis' new favorite book is called Toes, Ears and Nose! They read that one several hundred times, or so it seemed.
















Lewis and Grandpa Norm got more aquainted while the rest of us went to the Kentucky State Fair for a free Switchfoot concert. It was really entertaining despite the high temperatures, and the strange aromas coming from the livestock pavilion.

At one point, there was a downpour of rain which Lewis took special interest in, since we have not had any at our house in so long!! Lewis stood at the window and watched for the duration.





















Then he taught the rest of us how to rhythmically beat on the table. He had great fun watching us follow his lead.
















Lewis tried his first bagel at Panera Bread before coming back home. He was not impressed. The rest of us were happy to finish it for him.

weekend travels

Last weekend we headed to Louisville for cousin Mallory's 4th birthday! She had a fun Ariel theme. Notice the cake below.
















Lewis munched on a carrot while Mallory posed for pictures.

















Aunt Ellen helped Lewis splash his feet in the pool after Mallory opened her presents. We had a good time seeing my parents, and my step-sister Leah and her family.

















After the party we stopped in to see the other grandparents (Shepherd side). Lewis got into quite a conversation with his Grandma.

















We caught the convo on film too!

week's highlights

A catch up of the week in pictures. Lewis has been learning to brush his own teeth, which is especially important since he's getting two more on the bottom! He's been rather cranky as a result.


















Tuesday was a busy day because his grandparents came to visit.

















Lewis and my dad had fun playing the "go through Grandpa's legs" game. Both seemed to thoroughly enjoy that one! Here's before:





















and after:





















That evening we celebrated our friend, Jo Ellen's, birthday. She turned 25! Here's Jo blowing out the candles.
















and a close-up of the DQ ice cream cake, yum!
















Last, but not least, our beloved kitty, Sumatra, has been recovering from yet another surgery. She is now clawless, but it doesn't seem to be getting her down. She's as feisty as ever, but much less harmful!

vacation photos

Justin kind of took over the blog for a week or so with his fun videos, so we never got around to posting the rest of our vacation photos. I posted them on facebook however, so if you'd like to take a look CLICK HERE to view this album.

A couple of highlights--Justin and I in Paducah.

We went to Paducah to catch up with my old roommate, Sarah W. Here she is with Lewis:

Back at the lake, Lewis poses with his aunties Monica and Jeanne.

Lewis trying to get some attention from Grandpa.

Another video!

What'd'ya know, I'm back again... this time with the first improvisational movie project by Lewis and his pal Corrie. A guy named Roy directed it... hope you like!

—Justin

Lewis Walks...

I don't check in here too often. But I decided to give y'all a lil' taste of L.C.'s smooth moves. Watch it below. — Justin

lost at sea

We just got back from Kentucky Lake, where we forgot about our normal day to day stress, and just enjoyed some rest and relaxation with family. Lewis especially enjoyed sleeping on the water. Here's a couple of photos of just that.........we'll be back with more soon!

Lewis getting aquainted with Big Bertha
















Lewis having some fun with Shari (check out the great view from our cabin!)
















Lewis checking out the water from the side of the boat.






















Sleep hit about 10 minutes into that first ride.