Photos taken by Lukas at Cadillac Ranch Restaurant

As I've said previously, Lukas likes taking photos. Here are some he took after the ICE exhibit at Lunch

Cousin Sheridan


Cousin Kira


Grandpa, Aunt Becca and Mama


Grandma and Mama


Aunt Deb and Mama


Cousin Chris


Aunt Becca


I managed to get the camera for a few shots of my own..


Cousin Cheyenne, Lukas, and Cousins Erik and Chris


Cousin Cheyenne and Lukas

Outing with friends and family at Gaylord on the Potomac

What better activity between Christmas and New Year's than to make a family outing to the ICE Exhibit at the Gaylord on the Potomac grounds in National Harbor, Maryland. The hotel isn't quite as spectacular as the one in Nashville or Dallas but still impressive. The ICE exhibit was quite impressive as you can somewhat see by the photos below. They don't quite do it justice. Our tour time was right smack in the middle of Lukas' normal naptime which is apparent in some of the photos. I made it a point to give him a morning nap but he was still tired in the afternoon. He had a great time with his cousins and Aunt Debbie.

View of the big lobby window overlooking the potomac


Aunt Deb and Lukas waiting in line to enter the exhibit


Right before you enter the exhibit they provide everyone with Parkas to wear over your personal coat. They keep the exhibit at 5-9 (f) degrees. Some opted to make do with their own down coats. Lukas shedded his half way through the exhibit but I had him bundled up in his snow suit so he was ok. Here we all are before entering all bundled up.


Aunt Deb and Lukas on Ice Sled


As I said, Lukas was a little tired.


Where's Lukas?


There he is having a meltdown among the penguins...




Uncle Rob


Ok, I'm better, let's hit the ice slides.


Mama's turn




Some more photos of the exhibit...

A very special family gift for Christmas

For those of you who have been following along on our blog during our travels you may remember that we purchased some fabric at the bazaar to have a quilt made. My best friend and one of Lukas' godmothers did a spectacular job! It will be a keepsake to treasure for a lifetime. See for yourself.


The front, with the US represented on the left and Kazakhstan on the right


The back..

The day after Christmas the fun continues...

We started out with lunch and gifts at "grandma" Rosina's house to celebrate with the Mason family. Mama has been doing this since she was in High School!


"Aunt" Ro showing Lukas how to use his bow and arrow set...outside of course!


Then it was a quick stop home to feed the dogs and let them out and then on to Grandma and Grandpa Robey's for yet more Christmas.

How cool is this toy chest?!


Aunt Cheryl knows her little buddy is all about the cars!


These should keep him warm in the winter when he kicks off the covers!


It wasn't enough to open his own presents...he had to help everyone else as well.


Helping MeeMaw open gifts


And more video of the Christmas excitement!

MERRY 1st CHRISTMAS...christmas morning at the Robey's

The proof is in the pictures...some video as well.

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS...

THEN LUKAS WAS UP....


NEW ORNAMENTS FOR THE TREE...
Kazakh Dress

Yurt

Lukas' first ornament from grandma and grandpa Robey

Our official Robey Family ornament

Family Christmas ornament from grandma Cowell (still need to put our photo in it)

OUTSIDE TO TEST RIDE THE NEW BIKE (and, yes, we were the only ones outside at 8:30 in the morning)


WE NEED TO GROW JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE TO MAKE THIS THING REALLY WORK

A LITTLE HELP FROM MAMA

My apologies upfront for the lighting in the first part of this video but if you turn your volume up the audio gives you a clear picture of what was taking place. The video is in 4 parts since blogger is tempermental with length of video.

ENJOY as we did!