Working Out

The Little Guy was not allowed to be 'piggro' while on vacation!  Every day, we have taken turns coaching his workouts in 'the gym.'

After all, Zia Nei-nei will be inspecting him when he gets back to Italy!

With Uncle Bob

With Grandpa

Sing It, Luke!

Luke's accompaniment to 'It's Now or Never.'  Yup, he's an Elvis fan!

Self Affirmation Parenting

After Luke's momentous first time in the wading pool, Mommy practiced the new-style self-affirmation praise parenting technique taught to her by Aunt Jenny. 

Nothing Runs Like a Deere

Luke's family from the Midwest sent him head-to-toe John Deere apparel straight from the heartland which we immediately busted out for a stroll.

Later he skyped with everyone to show off his outfit.  

We can't decide what we liked the most -- the floppy hat, the 'Dirt Makes me Cuter' t-shirt or his overalls (not pictured due to size).

Luke, however, is really excited about the socks.  He still hasn't learned...
http://thenewlittleguy.blogspot.com/2011/07/two-guys-and-their-socks.html

Luke Goes In the Wading Pool!

Kind of like his bath, only bigger and more colorful.

A little hesitant at first...

Warmed up with some kicking action...

Then totally impressed Mommy by splashing on command!

Yet another adorable bath picture

Yes, it is an old theme...but this time with a doggie towel!  Gets us every time!

Learning Musical Sounds with Grandpa

Grandpa has been working to expand Luke's musical vocabulary by trying out musical sounds.

What you can't see from this picture is that Luke likes the woodblock sound the best.