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. 

time flies

wow. 

 may is here.  

last month of kindergarten. 

first month of spring after a never ending winter. 

the days are long but the years are short.  

(i think i'm finally understanding this now.)

little lu has grown so much.  i love spending so much time with her.  just this week, she began reaching, pulling, and pushing to get her hands on anything in sight.  gone are the days of simply sitting on my lap and snuggling.  she has finally learned how to roll over.  this happens the most in her crib.  she has no idea what to do when she flips to her tummy.  it's the cutest thing.  i love the new adventures each day brings for her.  

will is getting bigger, and more mature every single day.  he has the best sense of humor.  he can always make us giggle.  he loves playing.  playing. and more playing.  the kid can play hours on end.  i love the surprise 'smoochies,' snuggles and kisses i get.  i can't believe he will be a first grader soon.  it just doesn't even seem possible. 

I Love Lucy

Lucy is here!  She joined our family on Sunday, October 14th at 9:44 pm weighing 8 pounds, 10.9 ounces and 22 inches long.  We are so in love.  We are still in awe that she's here, she's ours, and she is absolutely perfect in every way. 

I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.

1 Samuel 1:27