Luca is 16 weeks!

Happy 16th week of life our sweet boy! 

         

We were certainly correct on you going through a growth spurt last week. I think it's safe to say Mama's belly doubled in size! Wowzers! Big Brother and Backes have really noticed their Luca growing in there too (who couldn't?! :)) Backes loves laying his head on you and "pawing" around! Big Brother gives you kisses ALL the time and "olds" (holds) you! It might be the most adorable thing in the world. 

Earlier this week, as we were going to bed, Big Brother picked out a book to read to you, it was 'A Baby Is Born'. He's so smart and the best big brother to you...and he also knows how to turn his parents into a ball of waterworks. 

(So, some of you might be looking at our family picture above and thinking, "Man, Rachel is really letting herself go. Can't the girl just try to shave her legs...at least for a picture!" If you weren't, I bet you are now. Haha! It's actually Jeff's legs in the perfect most awkward position. I couldn't crop it out because I thought it was so funny. :) I laugh every time I look at it. I think I'll frame it and hang it on the mantle.)

Our family attended the Beckham wedding! Jamie and Laurel are two of our dearest friends and we couldn't be more excited for them. (Aren't they adorable?!) 

We had so much fun seeing old friends and having you meet everyone! 

Your favorite part though?

Eating.

Check out Luca's awesome photo booth glasses! He's a natural model, just like Big Brother. 

 Ms. Shannon and Ms. Tracie with Luca!

   

You were thought about near the Ocean this week baby boy! Coolest picture ever! :)

(Thank you Cindy and family for such a beautiful picture and AMAZING idea! 

I love that our little boy got to visit the ocean in Perdido Key, Fl. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you)

If anyone is taking a trip or following us from afar, and feels like sharing that moment with Luca, we would LOVE to have the pictures for his memory book. <3

Mommy and Daddy had THE BEST idea for your 16th week of life celebration...to go Go-Carting of course. 

(Get it?...16...driving? Eh, we thought we were clever.)

UNTIL...we thought about how terrible of an idea it was! What pregnant woman should be in a go cart? Certainly not this clumsy one. Sheesh, pregnancy brain. Sorry buddy. 

Instead...we came up with an actual BEST IDEA! 

Your very own car :)

It's yellow. Its personalized. It has a lion paw print. It has Daddy's, Declan's, and your jersey number on it...and its just your size! We hope you love it! <3

Happy 16th Week of your precious life, Luca!

Love you to the moon and back baby bear,

Mommy and Daddy