It's winter.. again!

That's my girl...

We aren't really prepared for the winter. This is all we could find to keep Lucy warm while we did some yard work the other day.

I can't even put in words how much fun Lucy is getting. We love her. We spend a lot of our free time just watching her and all the funny things she is doing. Recently she likes to throw her head back to look straight up or all the way back if you are holding her. We have been trying to teach her "all done" the sign and she has just figured it out. It is hillarious because she will move her wrists back in forth and watch as she does it, as if to say,... "wo, i just did that!" She is into EVERYTHING! I am just waiting for the day she figures out how to open cupboards and drawers. It is coming soon. Lucy is now banned from the bathroom with out supervision. You can guess why. We had a wonderful fun filled Halloween, but I do not have one picture to show for it. I will get some from my mom and post later. We are happy and healthy and excited for winter. Yes, I just said that... you know why??? IT'S MY LAST WINTER IN PROVO!! I will never be COLD again! I have pretty much threatened James that we will be living somewhere warm the rest of our life. Cold is not for me. We are enjoying our ward and living in a big home. We spend way more time cleaning and doing yardwork than we ever did before, but it is all worth it. We love the space and don't mind weekends indoors because we have so much space. James sent in his applications for grad school this week! We are excited to find out where we will be next fall. We don't have internet at home and Lucy is getting anxious so we better go, but I just wanted to check in and let you all know we are doing well and loving life.

Family Pictures 2011

Camie was so nice to shoot some family pictures for us. They turned out so great, and we haven't even seen all of them yet. If you want to check out the preview go to blinkpictures.blogspot.com. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH CAMIE!!! We owe you!

Our backyard visitor

Yesterday, I got off work early and had decided I was going to devote all my time to Lucy. I was not going to try and accomplish anything. We had sooooo much fun. (and don't tell her, but in all our fun we accomplished a few things too). We went and visited a friend from our old ward and Lucy got to play with all of their toys, while we chatted. Then we took a trip to the grocery store. Lucy loves riding in the cart like a big girl, so shopping always makes for a fun outing. Then we came home and played in the backyard. It was so fun because an orange cat came and played with us. Lucy loved the kitty. She followed her everywhere, and the kitty was very friendly and would let Lucy tease and pull her tail. Lucy giggled whenever her furr brushed against her skin. I swore I would never ever be a pet owner of any kind. But this experience gave a glimmer of possiblity in the future. (I think we will stick to playing with other people's pets, and stray cats apparantly. The nice ones anyway.)
I love this little girl so much. I can't ever get enough of her. She is getting such a personality and learning so much so quickly. In the beginning, I remember trying to help her along with developmental milestones, but now I can't even keep up with her as fast as she is catching on to things that she figures out miraculously on her own with out any help from me. I love when she grabs my cheeks and puts her forhead against mine. (This is her favorite pooping position, but I pretend it is out of love). I do know she loves James and me. She gives us clues about that daily. We couldn't be happier and more blessed.

Remember when Lucy was small and immobile?

Remember when Lucy could stand up to that little ledge we have in our living room?? That was two minutes ago and now she can stand up to anything and get into anything that is with in her reach. Not to mention, she can climb the stairs... oh man are we in trouble.

Here she is mocking me.

We had no idea she could do this.

Pestering Dad, while he is trying to get some homework done.

Another Video Update: Lucy Talks.... a lot!

Lucy has always been pretty loud, but she started some really good babbling the other day with some excellent consonance sounds. It's pretty hilarious when she gets going.

Video Update Lucy Crawling

Lucy has been crawling for awhile now, but we caught it on camera. And yes, since the last post she has figured out how to climb up the ledge to the kitchen and on the stairs. We have to keep a much closer eye on her these days because down is a different story.

Lucy's New Trick and a few other treasures

Lucy LOVES this new trick! She stands up to anything and everything she can reach. She thinks she is so cool when she does it too. She has been trying so hard to climb up this ledge but her legs just aren't quite long enough. She will get there very soon.
I found this outfit in the closet- hiding. I love it when that happens. It's my new favorite. Thank you Sweet Pea, for stocking our closet with such fun treasures.
Our matching hot pink.

Lucy decided she wanted to be a duck for Halloween. We couldn't wait to try it on. Today she likes it. On Halloween it may be a screaming picture of her in the duck costume.