9 months

really?  9 months?  how does this happen?

i can't even take it!  i'm trying my best to enjoy every stage, but they seem to be flying by.  here's what 

lu bear

lucy goosie

lulu

juicy lucy

has been up to...

lots of smiling.  and when she smiles she scrunches up her little nose.  cutest thing ever.  

crawling.  everywhere!  and everyday she seems to be getting faster and faster.

loves to swim.  we can sit in the public pool for hours and she is content as a a little fish.

her brother.  will always makes her smile and giggle.

changing expressions.  she's kinda nosy.  always wondering what's going on at home.

an early riser.  and she still likes a little visit in the middle of the night too.  

we just love our little sweetness. 

recap

 summer is flying by. 

 it's the middle of july and the long, hot days are flying by. 

the weather has been great.

we've been busy.  

maybe our second family picture...ever?

fun at the lake.  lucy loves the water and enjoys the pontoon rides.  

she can kick back and relax pretty easily.

 how can you not relax with a view like this?

joe and me over the weekend of the 4th.

 trying to get lucy to sit still, look and smile is a challenge these days!

we have been loving the lake.  time with family and friends.

the beautiful weather.  and all things summer.