Initiation

Eric and I had a very proud moment today...

After a 100+ visits over the past 2.5 years, we were finally inducted as Chipotle groupees!

We couldn't be prouder! Did I mention I LOVE CHIPOTLE!?

I work TOO hard!!!

As with most things with kids, the simplest, most routine thing can prove to create many unexpected laughs . A recent visit into Doug's office did not disappoint.

All Dressed Up

Eric wore his sport coat to church this week. It is so cute that I may have to dress him in it every day!

Please?!

We had a fantastic day in the city this past weekend with Auntie Meg, Uncle Todd, and Wyatt. After our stroll down Newbury Street, we decided to visit the Carousel in the Boston Commons with the boys. Wyatt thought it was pretty cool. And Eric was well....a bit excited.

***Note: We have been teaching Eric sign language. The sign for "please" is rubbing of your chest.***

It was tough to get a good shot, but here are a few of the boys.

Baby Lohse Number 2 ????

Yes, that's right...we are expecting another little one around May 3rd. While Eric is still oblivious to how much his life will change, Pokey has already picked up on it and is looking for her first opportunity to escape the Lohse household. But first, she must figure out how to strap that 40lb bag of dog food to her back!

Here is our first picture of what Doug is convinced is our little girl...

Nostalgia

We pulled out the infant car seat for cousin Wyatt and Eric just can't get enough of it. Looks like he isn't the only one that misses the days when he was itsy bitsy!

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween!

Year 1...Yoda.

Year 2...Farmer Eric.

We had alot of fun this year as Eric was totally into Halloween. He wasn't really sure what was going on with the outfit, the veggies in his pocket and the wheat in his back pocket, but once we got to our first party with all his friends, he was all into it.

Charlestown has a huge parade with all the kids in town around the Bunker Hill monument, including a band that leads the way and glow sticks for all the kids. Eric loved the band and thought they were pretty awesome.

We then thought we would try a little trick-or-treating and we were amazed at how quickly he picked up on it. By the 3rd house, he was running to the door with his hand already extended. Doug claims I was pimping him out to bring home the good candy...but really I was just being a good Mom trying to make sure he got the full experience!

When we got home, Eric was pretty protective of his candy. But Dad, Mom, Auntie Dena, and Uncle Matty dug in pretty quick after the little man was fast asleep in his bed. ;O)