How to Give a Hug (Luca-Style)

Step 1: identify your target

Step 2: initiate contact

Step 3: grip firmly and lean in

Step 4: trap target in arms

Step 5: tip head to side and increase momentum

Step 6: tighten hold and brace for impact

Step 7: roll to one side, sigh loudly

Step 8: ensure the "Hugged" is appreciative

Congratulations! You've accomplished your first Luca-Hug!

(special thanks to contributor, Isaiah Robert)

Happy Birthday Princess Bean!

Luca Florence “Bean” Reinhard turned one year old on August 24th (yep, I am THAT far behind). She celebrated with family at her new home in Lincoln, Nebraska. A nap, dinner, presents and the all important flaming dessert (a cheesecake topped brownie with a pink candle) rounded out the afternoon. The most exciting things in her opinion were Isaiah & Miya, the cheesecake and the tissue paper.

We cannot believe how quickly this year has gone and how much we love this little girl. Thank you Lord for this precious gift!

First Presents

Determination

Our Family

Singing The Song

Tasting...

Yep, she likes it!

The family audience

Ahhhhhhh!!!!! Sugar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy first birthday darling baby, we love you SO much!!!!

Insomnia? We think Not.

The many sleeping positions of a baby bean: