Happiness is...

...this little girl learning how to SMILE.

Lucy's blessing

ISN'T SHE ADORABLE? Yesterday in our ward Lucy received a beautiful blessing from her daddy. It really was nice. The best part was that Lucy was perfectly behaved during the whole thing, and after. She really is a good baby, but I was worried that she would be fussy being held up there in the circle. She was great. (My little sisters Erika and Heidi were both blessed in this dress.)
We were glad to have both our parents and some more of my family there for the blessing. Lucy was sound asleep right before we took this picture at the church, and then we started getting together to take the picture and her eyes popped right open. She didn't want to miss out!
Lucy and her dad. I am so grateful for both of them. Johnny has such a strong spirit and testimony and Lucy is so sweet and lovable. Did I mention that this past week she slept for 8 hours two nights in a row? Happy Thanksgiving to me! But the best thing about Lucy's blessing day was that my sister Erika had her baby last night! Emmie (sp?) is here! Wahoo! We can't wait to meet her!
I will post more on Thanksgiving later.

THANKFUL...

...for:
-a healthy pregnancy and delivery (no c-section, yeah!).
-an aunt who has been miraculously sustained through her battle with cancer.
-a family who loves and supports me.
-a husband who will do anything for me. And does.
-a brother who has been kept safe in Argentina while serving his mission.
-a sister whose diabetic pregnancy has gone extremely well.
-good friends who are always there when we need them (especially Val!).
-a new house to live in that keeps us safe and warm.
-the gospel of Jesus Christ that reassures me and gives me hope.
-the Atonement that allows me to flub up and still be forgiven.
-oh, did I mention this little girl?

LOVE HER.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Daddy's girl

This little girl already has her daddy wrapped around her finger.

1 Month Check-up...

Lucy's stats at 5 weeks old:
Weight: 10lbs.- 75%
Height: 22in.- 75%
Head: 15cm. -75%

VERDICT:
Lucy is happy and healthy!
She was showing off for the Dr; smiling and cooing at him and squeezing his finger. He says she has really good muscle tone (aka she's super strong), which we already knew. She can hold up her head amazingly and she tries to stand on her feet (we don't let her). Its always fun to go to that office because all the nurses are excited to see Lucy. They always tell me how cute she is, as if I didn't already know! (Humor me, new mom here.)

At home things have been going just as well. Monday night Lucy slept for her first 5 hour stretch and last night she slept for 6! As my dad would say, "She's obviously smarter than most babies." (He says that about all his grandkids.)

We are super excited for the holidays, especially this year because my sister Erika is having her baby (Emmie?) right before Christmas! We all think she should give her the middle name Noel, but we'll see what they decide. I am a little nervous for her to have her baby because I know she'll make Lucy look huge. Oh well, for now she's the littlest one.

Lucy is such a sweet little girl. We love her to pieces! She has been so much fun and has taught us so much already. We can't wait to watch her grow.

**A week from Sunday Lucy is getting blessed. I am really excited for that.

Bath time and a restful Sabbath

One of these days I'll actually start writing on the blog again, but until then you just get pictures of
Lucy.
That should suffice.

Just saying hello!