Being Green?

I think I have the gist of this being green. Recycle your packaging, don't throw trash out the window and be kind to plants and animals; well how is my father bring home a tree bring green. Even worst he took the tree off the car and pulled it into the house. Now is the corner where I formally was able to draw, there is this monster of a tree which has been decorator from top to bottom. I wasn't born yesterday, so I know one day my mother will get sick of this tree and tell my dad to drag it outside to be disposed of.

So how is this Christmas Tree thing being green? Seems like a terrible waste of a perfectly good tree, though it is beautiful.

LTN

Cornholio

Little did I know the can of worms I was opening when I casually pulled my shirt over my head. No sooner did my father witness this event, then he to had his shirt pulledover his head. We has also chanting something about "Don Cornholio" and talking about "TP" for his "Bunghole". The older I get, the more I realize how strange my father is.

Halloween 09

Halloween '09 took on a different vibe that '08. Not only have I gotten the gist of this whole Halloween thing, but I also have been able to extend my bed time thanks to being another year older. After trick and treating, the neighbors all got together, lite a fire pit and ate a mini-feast. I don't know what was better, the delivered pizza or the unlimited supplies of s'mores.

I can't wait until Halloween '10, it will have a lot to live up to.

LTN

Best Friend

I recently had the opportunity to visit my best friend in Cincinnati. My friend recently moved into a lavish house will all the trimmings: multiple bathrooms, huge downstairs playroom and of course the necessary big kid bed to bounce on. We had an amazing time doing crafts, chasing one another, going on wagon rides and playing outdoors on the extra long driveway. It was a pleasant time and I can't wait to go back for another visit.

Luke

Oktoberfest

You know the best part about being 50% German, besides being genetically linked to the best engineered cars in the world? It is Oktoberfest. This is the time of year where people gather into large tents, listen to rockin' polka music, wear funny hats, eat spicy sausages and yes consume mass quantity of beers.

You know the worst part about being 50% German. They won't serve a 2 year old beer. So all I can do is sit back, watch everyone else have a great time and bide my time until 19 years from today when I can officially participate.

Die Lukas Nehring

Tough Week? Top This!

Next time you are thinking about having a hard week, just keep this one in mind... we will work backwards.

1. I get a military style haircut from my father that takes me from adorable little boy to cancer victim with the passing of the clippers.
2. I have to go back to school, so my summer break is officially over.
3. I get sick with a 102 degree temperature.
4. Finally, I go into surgery to have my circumcision fixed. That is right and repeat of the most horrible procedure a man can go through.

So, next time you are bummed out about a couple of stresses at work, just try to keep it in context.

LTN

Aquaphobia

Have you seen these mass expansions of water around the world? It is unnatural I tell you. It is an absolute orgy of H20 that separates man from his brother into so called continents. A little water, such as a bath is quite a pleasant experience. But these, Oceans, Seas and Lakes are a completely different story all together. And it is for this reason that I have refused to even dip my toe into the water for the past couple of years and hence developed a slight case of Aquaphobia.

This summer that all changed. See I discovered that not all large bodeis of water are bitter cold like Lake Michigan. Some, like those in beautiful South Carolina are actually quite warm, if a bit murky but you can't have everything. So, with caution to the wind, I have plunged myself into a warm delightful Lake and earned the nickname from my mother as a "water baby".

So it is with great pride that I officially announce that my Aquaphobia is cured.

(By the way, I now have a new phobia. After watching my parents run in terror from tiny creatures, I have decided that I too now have an arch nemesis which should be feared. So, now I do a little dance and scream every time I see a flying bug, spider or even ant. Good-bye Aquaphobia and hello Entomophobia)

LTN

God Parents ROCK!

So, I recently had a birthday as most of you know. The best part about a birthday is that presents randomly show up. One of the "hottest of the hot" this year was a present from my godparents, Heather and Marc. This was a great device that produces bubbles while mowing the lawn. It is not only a hit with me, but a number of the neighbor kids have taken a liking to it as well.

There is one problem though, it doesn't cut the grass very well.

LTN

Happy Birthday

Well today was officially my last day at school for the summer. Instead of attending school, I will be hanging with my mother over the next 10 weeks. To celebrate I wore my Sunday's best and enjoyed hanging with all my friends before saying good-bye for a bit of a holiday (as they say in the UK).

Little did I know that my world was getting ready to be rocked. It was not only my last day at school, but also a celebration of my birth. What was the most shocking was when my mom came to picked me up she has another person with her. Then I noticed it was my Dadda, what the heck is going on here. Before I knew it there were both my parents snuggling me, getting pictures, putting a crown on my head, serving birthday brownies and having what they called a "Baby Party".

Given this change of events from my normal schedule you will have to forgive me if I was a little out of sorts. Some will say that I got emotional. I would like to believe that a little crumb of brownie got in my eye. You may watch the video and be the judge.



Luke Thomas (since I am 2 I should use my full name)

Botanic Gardens

We took a journey up north to visit the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Is is a beautiful area with amazing flowers everywhere and lush green prairie lands. I highly recommend a visit in the morning when the crowds haven't come out yet to play. By noon the place fills up pretty nicely.

LT

Little Man Big World

My father tells me this is his favorite photo of me. I have no idea why, all you can see is the back of my head. From this angle you get none of my dashing good looks or cute baby smile.

He tells me this photo is a metaphor for my future. He continues to mumble on about how this image conveys my place in the world, something he calls "little man big world". He states that there is a range of opportunities awaiting me as I grow and this images captures my scale against the diverse background of the world. He continues to state that the image of me walking away foretells the day when I will leave home to make my own life.

Of all the images over the past two years that have been taken of me, this is the only one that can move my father to the occasional tear. For that reason alone it is also my favorite. (Even if I am still to young to fully understand its meaning)

Luke Thomas Nehring

This is my domain

Now that the weather is breaking I have discovered my domain, the local playgrounds. I am luckily enough to be live around three, that is right count them, three playgrounds. This allows me to strut my stuff and dominate in my domain. This includes climbing through over sized gerbil tubes and going down slides that are easily way to big for my size. However, I love it and it gives me a chance to stretch my legs.

LT

Death of Diva

It is true what they say.  As soon as you get a little fame, people everyone conspire against you to knock you down.  I expected this from the local poperatsie but certainly not from my own family.  

I knew something was up when my father gently lead me into the bathroom and closed the door so my mother couldn't come in.  Only a few moments later I could hear a new sound, a soothing buzz coming from behind my head.  Next thing I knew I could see my golden locks lying next to me on the floor.  Well you can imagine my reaction; this picture doesn't do it justice.  

Thank you mother for the lollypop, it was the only joy I had this day.

L (I am dropping the T since my identity has been stripped from me)

The next Perez Hilton?

In today's world those in the know are on the web. That is why yours truly started his website two years ago, to be part of the "New Media" elite. Now I am not going to say that power of blogging is going to my head, but I do have aspirations of being the next Perez Hilton - only in a bite size snack. That is right, get ready for the next Internet Diva.

Cheers,

Luke (all celebrities are known by only their first name)

It has been too long

It has been way too long since my last post. So much has happened. I spent New Years with my folks, had my friend Avery come over to play, experienced not one but two snow storms, watched playoff games with my dad including the Super bowl and graduated to the big boy room in daycare. My new favorite thing to do is have my parents sing songs to me. I especially enjoy the songs with hand motions where I can mimic my parents movements.

My father has promised me more computer time in order to keep up with my blog, so be sure to stay tuned.

See you very soon,

LT.