Pictures pictures pictures!!

SAT, APR 19TH

Back To Work

Well, I went back to work yesterday. Part-time this week. Full-time next week. Ugh! I actually dreaded it more than I thought I would.

I actually had an okay day. It went fairly smoothly--lots of typing to do!!

Luke & Emy both did great for Nanny. She said they ate well and even took naps for her!! Yay Emy! Yay Luke!

We'll see if Luke does as well today, knowing that I left him yesterday. But, oh my goodness, what a reception when I got there to pick them up. Hugs all around--lots of smiles from my babies!!

Later y'all.

Golf

For those who are interested--the golf we played was VERY reasonable! It costed me $13.00 for 9 holes and my mama $10.00. (she is considered senior--ha!). Golf cart rental is $5-9, depending on how many holes you play. We played at Knight's Play in Apex, NC. Here is the website if y'all want it!! I had way more fun than I thought I would!

Like I said before it is a Par 3 course, so even I did well. That was the first time I had ever played golf! I thought it would drag on and on and on--but we played speed ball--where everyone tees off at the same time--whoever comes closest to the hole, that is where EVERYONE putts from. . interestingly enough, I was the closest twice!! Yay me!!

http://www.knightsplay.com/

We had a ball--ha--get it??? If you decide to go, have a great time--we sure did!

More golf pics!

Ma

Greg
Pa
The Boys
The birthday girl!
So after 9 holes of golf (at a par 3 course) we went to Cracker Barrel for a wonderful meal and then on to Toys R US!! What fun!! You should've seen Luke & Emy. . it was their first trip there!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGIE PANGIE!!

For those of you who don't know us--Angie is my sister and TODAY SHE TURNED 40!! YAHOOOOOOO!! THE BIG 4-0. . . HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGIE PANGIE!! Emy has called her Angie Pangie since she could talk and the name just stuck!!

Angie wanted to play golf so the whole family (minus Darrell-he had to work) packed up today at noon and went golfing!! What fun. Enjoy the pics!!

Cristian (above)
Josh
Emy
Angie Pangie
Yep, me too!!

Emy with curls. . .

Emy with curls--don't you love them? She did. I know I will spend lots of time with curlers now!! It looked REALLY cute up in a ponytail today!! Unfortunately, I didn't get her pic. . .maybe next time!!

I LOVE TAKING PICTURES OF THESE TWO!!

EMY WANTS CURLY HAIR---SO HERE WE GO!!

BIG SISTER HELPING LITTLE BROTHER
LUKE PULLS EMY IN THE WAGON!
SUNSET!
MY MONKEY WITH CURLERS!

Getting caught up posting pictures.

My smiling, handsome prince.

Emy licks the bowl after helping me mix a cake--she likes to pretend she is a baby--see the bib?? and the booster seat??
Luke "driving" the golf cart.
Emy posing on the rocks--what beautiful weather we have been having.
Luke would rather push the stroller than ride in it.

More pics.

Emy LOVES to carry Luke around--sometimes he actually likes it!

Emy & her new friend, Victoria.
Emy & her swimming friend, Maci.

A few pics from the weekend!!

Darrell getting Luke's hugs!!

Taking a walk one evening. . . we walked alot last weekend.
And Darrell wonders why his seat is never in the same place--HA!!
Emy is really good at being a monkey!
Slip sliding away!

Luke's video time!!

Emy is so full of life that she takes over during videos. She is full of action and all Luke can do is basically watch her soooooo. . . Emy went to youth group tonight and I took advantage and filmed Luke showing off his cuteness!! Let me know what you think..notice he has his braces on his sweet feet!!

Luke's new shoes

Luke got his inserts for his shoes today (orthotic braces) and he is NOT a big fan yet! They really straighten his feet out though. He walks a little off balance with them on and wants them off quickly. We are starting off slowly at 2 hours a day, working our way up to 6 hours a day until at least October when we go back to UNC for follow up. See picture of the braces above!! Emy the Great picked out all the colors for the braces!! SUPER JOB EMY!!

P.S. Luke just came to me and wanted his braces on--so that is a GOOD thing!! I will let him wear them some this evening. . . talk with y'all later!!

Last trip to the beach--for a while anyway!

We are at the beach (it has been a beautiful day for bike riding, walking and playing at the playground). Recently we made the decision to pull the camper back home. Unfortunately it mainly has to do with too many expenses and not enough income at the moment. The good thing is that we feel good about this decision, as we also want to visit other places. That is impossible when the camper is set up permanently at the coast! However, if you ever want your camper or RV set up permanently at the beach, Topsail Sound RV Park is the absolute BEST place you could ever go. Check them out at http://www.topsailsoundrvpark.com/ if you want to visit a top notch RV park in NC! It's one of our favorite places to visit!! You can visit them for weekends too, as they have some temporary sites too. They have park models for sale--they are beautiful--maybe one day, huh???

We will miss everyone at TSRVP though. Just to name a few:

Sonya, Chris & twins--you guys will always have a special place in our hearts. We want to keep up with you and watch the twins grow. We will be keeping in touch!! We will miss you all so much!! We watched you go from childless to having twins and we think you make wonderful parents! We love each of you like family! We will email you often and will visit a few times during the year I'm sure!! We will call you when we get there so we can get together with the kids.. .

Edna & Dean--you have always made us feel welcome, since day one at the park and we appreciate it so much. You have always made our Emy feel special and for that we are thankful. We will be keeping in touch with you, don't worry--and we will visit some this summer!! We love y'all. I will be emailing you lots Edna!

Gail & family (Emy will especially miss Sarah & Amber--please keep up up to date through email), Deb & Craig, Angela & Mike, Macy and her family, Riley and her family, Logan and her family (hope you get our lot--I know you guys are interested in it), Mike & Cindy, Dale & Carolyn, Dale & Sandie, and our friends from Sanford--y'all have been so good to us and we appreciate every prayer you have prayed, every cent you have given to our Luke fund and every kind word you ever spoke to our Princess Emy & Prince Luke!! It means alot to parents when others are kind to the kids. . .

See ya next time we come down the beach--Darrell will be back and forth for the next couple of weekends to finish taking the deck down, hauling it home, same with the storage building. Stop in and say hello to him.

Love all of y'all. Have fun this summer!!

Darrell, Cindy, Emy & Luke O.
email us at: emyluke@yahoo.com

Emy & Luke -- Short video this morning!!

This is video that I captured this morning!! Emy & Luke LOVE to flip and play. As you can see, Emy is hardly ever still. She is constantly on the move and Luke just takes it all in. I think she helps him ALOT with every aspect of being here.

He wants to keep up with her and is moving quite a bit faster than he was when he first came home.

You can tell Emy has allergies by her "stuffy nose" sound in the video. Mine too.

Enjoy!!

A few more pictures.

One of Luke's favorite places to sit!
Our very own Hannah Montana!!
Jumping with Daddy!
It's bed time!!
Goodnight!!

A few pictures.

Luke's Assessment

Well, Luke did great at his assessment for speech therapy and OT services. PT will come later. He actually scored 2 points low for his age on all categories (what consistency) and we will have him re-tested in 6 months. He will know more English then and hopefully can communicate better with those nice ladies!! He didn't shy away from them, he just wanted me there with him and that is understandable!!

Luke & Emy stayed with "Nanny" Marie at daycare for 2 whole hours without me on Friday. I thought that was AWESOME! Neither one cried when I left them (I wonder if that is because I kind of snuck out)?. Awesome just the same to ME! And what a reception when I went to pick them up--it was lots of hugs and smiles for mama then!! Emy raced to me first with a great big hug. Then Luke saw me and whooped for joy and just loved on me and hugged me too!! I am officially wrapped around both of their little fingers for LIFE!! (Don't tell them--it's a secret!)

Two more weeks people and then, for me, it is back to work part time for two weeks and then back to work full time--I dread working again in a way because I really worry about Mr. Luke. I KNOW Emy will do great--she always does. . . he is a little bit attached to me at the hip these days. Oh well, we shall see!!

Will post new pictures soon--

Later y'all...

Cindy

Emy's soccer game Saturday, Apr 5th

HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. Sorry everyone, but I'm kinda glad--it's pouring down rain here!! Praise God for the RAIN and for washing away all that BAD POLLEN!!

Her next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 19th from 9:30-10:30am at Hillcrest Park!!

See y'all later. . .
Cindy

A few good pics.

Wrestling--I walked in with my camera and said "Hey!" and this is the picture I got!!
Yep, she DOES have shorts on underneath the Winter coat!! and hopefully socks with the boots!
Luke trying out Emy's new soccer cleats -- Thanks Pa for the shoes--they both love them!

Quick note

Just a note to let everyone know that we are still here. Just not alot of pictures this week. Luke & Emy have had really bad allergies and asthma (Luke especially) and I have just been really busy!!

Emy is up for her 2nd soccer game on Saturday and Luke goes for speech, OT & PT assessment on this Friday!! So our week gets busier as we go. . .

I will try to post some new pictures tomorrow!!

Later taters,

Cindy