6 Month Magroober

March 15th, 2009

You cut your first tooth today! You have been chomping on your first 2 fingers the last couple days, and spitting up a lot more than usual. Today, I reached in... and there's a TOOTH! You're growing up too fast. Pretty soon, we'll be putting that same tooth under your pillow so the tooth fairy can bring you a surprise! ...and after that, you'll grow a new one in the same spot...and that one will probably need braces... and maybe a filling... okay okay. I'll stop with the lifeline of a TOOTH. We are so excited that you finally have cut a tooth. Hopefully you can relax more and not be in so much pain.
We had Sunday dinner at Grandma's today with all the Fagan family. You were an ANGEL at church today. Hopefully next week we can have a repeat! Daddy took you for the majority of church. You took a nice long nap with him.
You are a big 6 month old now. In just 6 more months, we can have a big party for your birthday!
Here are some of the latest:

• You now weigh 18.8 lbs and are 28" tall.
  
• You sit up
• Your hair is FINALLY starting to lay down a little
• You do the FUNNIEST cheesy smile lately. Your whole face squints up and you inhale really hard, and then let out a loud squeal. It's hard to describe, but I've got to get it on camera!
• I call you "punkin-eater" but sometimes I pronounce it punkinator... just like the "terminator". You'll probably never know what I'm talking about. That movie will never have a remake.
  
• You reach for me when you want me. It has to be my favorite thing EVER.
  
• You are eating solids
• You are just getting to the point where you notice other babies. Play-dates are getting fun!
• Your favorite friend at church is Henry James.
  

You continue to make me smile. Every day is complete when I see my happy little punkinator. Always remember how much your Dad and I love you. Each night before we go to bed, your Daddy and I talk about our day together. We both get so exited when we bring you up. We laugh at the funny things you do. It usually ends with us both saying, "I yuv that little guy."
It's true. We do. You are the BEST.

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

sad, sick baby...

February 17th, 2009

You have now had your first fever and head cold. You had Daddy and I worried. You didn't sleep AT ALL for 2 nights in a row. Daddy would take the first half of the night, and I took the last half. We just held you while you whimpered so pathetically. :( I found out how hard it is to work and plan a talk while taking care of a sick 5 month old. All I wanted to do was hold you all day and all night. You are feeling better now, and to make up for the lost sleep, you slept 12 hours!! What a treat for me! My talk was done, and for the first time in five months, I got to sleep in until 9am! WOW. That felt great! Thanks, Magoo!
I'm glad to have you back to your cheery little self.

You are eating solids now and you LOVE it. It took a while, but you are now interested in solids. You like bananas, rice cereal, peaches, and most of all, sweet potatoes. You also drink from a sippy cup like a pro!

Daddy taught you to roll over. The first 2 times you did it, you were 3 months old. (Belly to Back) Now you roll from back to belly. It seems like every time we put you down, there you go... rolling over. You are so fun to play with. You also sit up on your own. We keep pillows around you, but you are doing very well!

We love to watch you grow! I just wish it wouldn't happen so FAST!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Sunday Best

January 18th, 2009

Well, Magoo- You caused quite the hectic morning for us! Last night you were up quite a bit. You made Mommy VERY tired. We slept in and had to rush to get ready for church. I hurried and got you dressed, placed you in your bouncy toy after which, I ran to get myself dressed.

I had purse in hand, shoes on, scriptures, carseat ready, only to pick you up and find... POOP. EVERYWHERE. You went Poo through all your nice dress clothes. This has happened before, but never while in such a rush. (You pooped through your clothes last night, too!) Back in the tub you went for your THIRD bath within 14 hours. The house SMELLS. We were late for church, but we made it.

We have also been preparing to leave town again for Grandma's Funeral. I was caught up on laundry until you created yet ANOTHER mess! Last night, it got all over the rug in the bathroom, 2 towels and through your clothes. Today, I have to wash the changing table cover. I love you anyways and I plan on cleaning up many more messes to come~

YUCK.

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

"mister magoo"

January 6th, 2009

Your latest nickname has been Mister Magoo. Your Dad started it. Sometimes he calls you just "Magoo" or "Magroober." He also calls you "Sir kicks-a-lot," because you like to kick your legs! You are such a wonderful baby. In church, you just lay on your blanket and play with your toys. You also flirt with the ladies in Relief Society. You have started to kiss me! I love it. Sometimes you get a little carried away and suck my chin. (which is really kind of gross, but because it's you, it's CUTE!)

We had a great Christmas and took lots of pictures of you. "Santa" got you a bouncy chair that you love to play in. You have really started to talk. You get so excited and scream! You are really ticklish. I love to tickle you and make you giggle. You have been sleeping through the night, which makes me SO happy.
Thanks for being such a cute, blue-eyed, handsome, totally cool, fantastic "mister magoo!"

...I love you!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Baby Jesus

December 14th, 2008

Lucas, you continue to light up my life. For this year's Christmas party at church, they asked you to be Baby Jesus. You were the most perfect little Jesus. I was so proud to be your Mommy. Everyone said how sweet you were.
I'm watching you fall to sleep right now. It has been cold at night, so you are bundled up really well. (and of course you have your favorite green blanket pulled right up to your face.)

Over the weekend, you swam for the first time at your cousin Gavin's Birthday party. I think you liked it. It also snowed for the first time yesterday. I haven't taken you out in it though - you are just too little. We have been getting ready for Christmas. Your Daddy and I took you to see Santa last week. You love to look at the Christmas lights on the tree. You also try and watch TV with Dad. (mostly football) you are starting to use your voice. Today, you were sitting in your high chair watching us eat dinner, and it sounded like you said, "hi dad." You were looking right at him, too!


You bring so much joy to us. We love watching you grow. Every little thing you do amazes us.

Some important events going on in the world:

• George W Bush is President of the US
• Barak Obama will be our next president (1st African American President ever)
• Our country is at war in Iraq
• The economy is in a recession (large companies are going bankrupt)
• Apostle Joseph B Wirthlin passed away
• The Prophet is Thomas S. Monson

Heavenly Father saved you for these latter days. You have a mission here on earth he has sent you to complete. The world is scary right now - but with the knowledge we have and if we choose the right, we need not fear. :)

I love you, Sweet Lucas!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

...busy...

November 4th, 2008

I haven't written in a while because I have been so busy playing with YOU! You are such a fun baby. You have reached 13 pounds. Since you have been here, you have been such a momma's boy. I am the only one who knows just what you need. However, for the past 2 days, the only person you want is your DAD. He comes home from school and your face lights up! He tries to put you down so he can eat dinner and you cry! You guys are best pals. He always calls you "dude." Grandpa and you get along pretty well, too. He calls you "lump lump." (right now you're a little on the chubby side.) We love you so much! I always catch Grandma Fagan staring at you and smiling. She thinks you are so precious. We all do. Uncle Joe always wants to hold you and he never puts you down. He thinks you're a stud.

You were a giraffe for Halloween. You looked SO adorable. Mason, Ethan and Chloe came over to see you. They were a Robot, i-phone and wii. (all electronics) We are planning a trip to go meet your Great Grandparents before Thanksgiving. They live in Blackfoot, ID. This will be your first road trip. We will also visit your cousins in Coeur 'd Alene. They can't wait to see you again. They were here a few weeks ago for your blessing. Your Dad gave you the most beautiful blessing. You have been promised many blessings if you choose the right. Always remember that. I love you, little man!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

Lucas Maxwell Miller

August 25th, 2008

I don't know what your Dad or I have ever done to deserve such a perfect baby boy. Welcome to the world, Lucas Maxwell! You are fresh out of Heaven and we are so blessed to have you in our family! This has been one of the best days of my life.

Today is a Monday, and it started out as usual - at work. I felt great, but had been having contractions for the last 3 days, 3-5 minutes apart. I decided after working half a day that I should go home. (I didn't want you to come while I was at work!) I got home and still felt great. The contractions were painless. I didn't think you were going to come yet, so your Dad and Joe took me and Emily to get pedicures! After my toes were done, we went home and felt like it was time to go to the hospital. Before we headed out, your Dad gave me a beautiful blessing, telling me that Heavenly Father loved me and that I would be strong enough to endure labor.

The whole way to the hospital, I kept thinking, "they're just going to send me home". When we got there, the nurse checked to see if you were ready to come. She said an hour long walk would help get things started. After the walk, sure enough... you were ready to come! They checked me right into the hospital at 4pm. The Dr. Broke my water at 5pm and you were here by 7:40pm. Dr Webb helped your Daddy deliver you and cut the cord. She let him do most of the work! We were surprised to see lots of brown hair and blue eyes! They say your eyes might get darker. We'll see. Lots of family were here in the hallway waiting for you to come. (Grandma Miller, Grandma Fagan, Grandpa Fagan, Aunt Tammy, Uncle James, Mason, Ethan, Chloe, Uncle Joe, Aunt Emily, Aunt Alisa, Uncle Pete, Anjelina, Kassie and Uncle Jeramy)

Heavenly Father loves you and has sent you to a family that loves the gospel and lives by it's teachings. I hope that we can be good examples to you throughout your life. Always know how much we love you and how blessed we are to have you. You are a precious child of God. Thank you for joining our family. I love you with all my heart little Lucas!

hugs & kisses,
"mommy"

On the way to the hospital (Empty Carseat)

Home from the Hospital (FULL Carseat!)First Smile