First Snow!

Yesterday a snowstorm dropped LOTS of snow in our area - we probably got around 18 inches. This was the first time Lucy has experienced any snow of interest. She had a great time watching the snow fall, accumulate and get shoveled by her dad! Today we took her out in the snow for the first time. Here are some pictures of the snowy fun:

Here is Lucy in her snowsuit.

She is NOT happy about wearing it!

Once we got outside, Lucy was much happier to be in her warm suit! Here she is using a snow bank to prop her up...

Here we are in front of our house

Lucy is thigh deep in snow and she loves it!

Daddy pulled Lucy in a sled.

Just look at these two...

Here is our house with snow in front of it, the bright sun melted all the snow from the rooftop.

Sitting with Kenzie and looking around to take it all in...

Spoon Feeding

Lucy is feeding herself with a spoon. Here she is eating some oatmeal with fruit puree. Although she has gotten quite a bit of cereal all over herself, I must say, she is really a very neat eater. Any cereal that didn't make it to her mouth is on her or the high chair, but no where else. We went straight to the tub after this meal!

Right on Track

Lucy had her 12 month doctor appointment a little over a week ago. I am happy to again report that Lucy is very healthy. Dr. Olivieri again said she was just perfect - what every parent hopes to hear! Lucy is just shy of 21 lbs, putting her in the 48th percentile for weight for her age. She is 29 inches tall! This puts her in the 46th percentile for height for her age. Lucy is developing right on track. She is doing all the right things for her age too! Lucy had to get 3 immunizations during her visit, and we are proud to report that she was a real champ - she only cried for a quick minute and then was her normal happy self.

Birthday Party for a One Year Old!

On December 5th, the day after Lucy's first birthday, we hosted a party for her at our house. It was a snowy day, but we still had lots of guests. Lucy's Nana, Aunt Jo, Aunt Amy, Uncle Paul and cousins Zoe and Ella all joined us. We were also lucky enough to have some wonderful friends join us - Chris, Heather, Brian, Alex and Isabel. Brian, Kenzie and I were there too - of course! Lucy did much better with opening her gifts, she is getting the hang of it! And she enjoyed seeing everyone - she played and hung out with all! Here are a few pictures:

The Birthday Girl is all dressed and ready to party!

Playing tea party with Aunt Jo!

Kenzie is helping Lucy with her gift...

Sometimes the wrapping is the best part!

Here Lucy is playing with her new puzzle

along with Alex and Isabel.

Happy Birthday Lucy!

I can't believe that our baby girl is already one year old today! This year really went by quickly. Our little Lucy girl has brought so much joy into our home and lives. She is so much fun, has such a cheery smile, which she shares freely, and she has a good sense of humor. Lucy is really an amazing little person - she is laid back and almost always seems to be able to go with the flow, she laughs so often and she frequently squeals with delight at the simplest things (and quite loudly I might add!)

Lucy has learned a lot during her first year and I am amazed by all the things she can do. Here are just a few that are on the top of my head that I think are funny or cute... Lucy understands if you ask her if she'd like you to read her book. She will go over to the books and choose one for you. Usually it is her Happy Baby Colors book, so that one must be her favorite. When she is doing something she isn't supposed to do, or doesn't think she is, she gives the funniest look and kind of laughs even while you are telling her no - testing the limits already! She gets so excited when she thinks she is getting away with something. She will "climb" up into my lap and put her arms around my neck to hug me - so sweet! When I am rocking her, sometimes she will take my hand and open it, then place it on her cheek and just lean in... Lucy can, and does, put all of her tub toys back into the colander that we have in the tub to hold them. She is quite proud of herself when she gets them in there too. That is probably enough to share for now.

Happy Happy Birthday to our sweet baby girl! We love you!

Birthday Bash in Erie!

Lucy is a lucky little girl this year - she will get to celebrate her first birthday more than once! Her first celebration was during our trip to Erie. Nana Jean hosted a great family get together to wish Lucy a Happy Birthday! Lucy loved all the attention, enjoyed the icing on her cupcake and was excited by her new toys and other gifts, especially the gift bag from her Aunt Julie! Here are some pictures to commemorate the occasion:

Lucy's morning began with some lazy lounging in the big soft hotel bed - isn't she such an angel?

We got together for a group shot with Nana, Poppa, Aunt Rachael, Uncle Mark, Collin, Lauren and the four of us! What a crew...

Lauren watches on with interest...

There's that little finger reaching into the gift bag - Lucy checks everything out with her index finger first.

Here is Lucy with the bag from Aunt Julie that she didn't want to give up while Lauren is in the background working on Lucy's present from Aunt Marilyn.

Cupcake Time! Lucy approached her cupcake slowly working on the icing first...

Here she is focusing on the little crumbs, rather than the big chunks. As you can see, she was quite neat with her cupcake...

Hurrah! I'm the birthday girl!

Okay - I'm done with my cupcake, so get this bib off of me!

First Trip to Erie is Full of Celebrations!

Lucy visited Erie for the first time this past weekend. It was a fun family-filled weekend for her as well as the rest of us. Lucy got to celebrate Thanksgiving TWO times and she had a birthday party just one week shy of her first birthday. Lucy also did a great job during the long car ride, especially on the way home. What a trip! Here are some of the Thanksgiving Day highlights we were able to capture (I'll post birthday pictures separately):

Lucy is enjoying Thanksgiving at Rich and Stacy's house, here she is with Stacy:

Julie and Lucy havin' fun!

Some cuddle time with Aunt Marilyn

Here Lucy is enjoying her new tea set, a birthday gift from Stacy, Rich & Brandon.
She loved it right away!
We celebrated Thanksgiving with Kay & Poppa too. Here Lucy is showing her excitement about the stairs she is hoping to climb! Isn't her dress adorable?
Lauren gets in on the stair climbing action. Those two girls just LOVE the stairs, much to their parent's dismay!