Basketball has begun

Another season of college basketball is upon us. Lucas makes himself comfortable wherever he goes. Best seat in the house as far as he's concerned...

Halloween

Our little monkey really enjoy Trick-or-Treating even though it was frigid and windy. He kept asking for one more house. While he likes the candy, it was more about the routine/act of it all. 

Lea Ann hosted the group still in central Illinois and it was fun to spend the evening together. 

The crew!

Lucas the monkey ready to go!

Fall!

On Sunday, two weekends ago, we took a drive and walk on Grandview Drive...and it was beautiful! The fall colors and the warm day were a perfect combination! 

Lucas had fun playing with daddy too. 

Checking out the view 

Adorable 

Quick visit

Grandpa and Kristi came for a visit and Lucas liked showing them around. 

Lucas asking Kristi to go sit on the big inflatable chair, which was being deflated so no pic with the chair. 

Lucas "helping" take up leaves

This kid is loved! Glad you made the trip!!

4th Anniversary

We enjoyed our annual dinner at Cyd's followed by ice cream at Sweet Cece's. Sweet celebration of our life together; so blessed!

Finally, one PhD for Thomas Family

On 10/6, after years of work and anticipation, I defended my dissertation and became Dr. Thomas! The real icing on the cake was having my parents be a part of the day and Lucas greeting me with a big hug when I got out of the room. And if I couldn't get better, Nathan was able to leave his conference long enough to be there for the big moment. I'm also thankful for the friends who helped me celebrate, specifically Jill and Harriett with a cameo by Charley. 

With Drs. Renn and Otto

And Dr. Paterson, missing Dr. Troxel who was in MN. :-)

Catching Up, 3

Morton Pumpkin Parade

Weekend in Indy...playing and playing with JP and Lucas 

Outside lunch with mom while dad sat through hours of tennis training 

G&G visit