Just before the new year Alex, Luca and I finally took our first trip to the world famous Indianapolis Children's Museum. Luca had a blast and despite the crowd we had a really fun time. We ended up buying a membership and I have been back once with just Luca...much less crowded and more relaxing. Our personal favorite was the merry-go-round and of course the Playscape. I can't wait to go back soon! I heard that there is going to be a big improvement to the Playscape in the future, so we're looking forward to that... On a different note, it was challenging to take good photos considering the indoor light...but anyway, you get the idea...=)

We are having such a great weekend here! Courtney surprised me with a visit for my birthday weekend...Alex surprised me with a new pair of amazing Vokyl Kenja Skiis and the whole setup and now the sun is shining in Indiana! What a great weekend!

Our little man is tearing the house up these days, almost walking...it takes a lot of muscle strength to carry around 30lbs! He's gettin' there though, soon enough and on his own time=)

Here is a slide show with some pics from Luca's 1st bday party. We had the BFF's over of course...Scarlett, Gavin and Wyatt!

From the last month...

I can't believe my little boy is almost a year old! It's been a wonderful year, with lots of great memories made. Now we're gearing up to head out west to Vegas and then on to good ole' Mammoth! Alex and I can't wait to hit the powder. Luca will be in daycare at the mountain...I was told he was too young for ski school...next year maybe=) (although I did see a few youtube videos of 1yr old's snowboarding, no kidding.) I'm not going to lie, the thought has crossed my mind=) He's not walking yet though...makes it a little hard...

11 months old...my Luca

I can't believe my big boy is almost a year old! He's is pointing and really picking up on the communication. I think he'll be walking soon too, but we'll see. I'm in no hurry! He's definitely more work now than every before, but more fun too. We've been busy going to library babies, the Children's Museum, La Leche League and visiting Grandma and Grandpa (although we miss Grandpa and Grandpa Franken, we were spoiled with them being here for the holidays!).

I'm proud that we're almost at a year and he is still breastfed...there is no end in sight either, which is fine for me because I like the bonding and the endless additional benefits that come with breastfeeding. Food is still complimentary for the most part, but let me tell you, this boy is starting to really enjoy eating! And besides a fleeting nap, Luca's meal times are about the only down time I get so no complaints on my end either. Overall...life is good=)

Here are some shots from month 11...more to come soon.