Lucy is Two!

Happy Birthday Miss Lucy Orabelle! TWO years of life has brought us so much joy, laughter, tears, adventures, sass, dancing, singing and snuggles. You are loved to the moon and back! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! These pictures are from the whole weekend. We enjoyed some family time, fire trucks, parades, art fest and of course some red/white/blue outfits! Happy birthday America!

 

 

 
 

 

night time prayers

 

I am super far behind posting much to this blog but for the past few nights Lucy has blown me away with her night time prayer requests. She prays for Jesus, the baby growing Auntie Carrie's belly and ice cream. Lucy loves reading her Bible at night and praying for Jesus is so sweet. She talks about him and often goes in her room on her own to read the Bible (or look at the pictures).  She is very aware of babies, usually we pray for all of the babies in the world...now just the baby in Aunties tummy. We also pray for ice cream. I tell God I'm thankful for ice cream because it has been our reward for pooping on the potty. And Lucy LOVES ice cream. It is her go to anytime you ask her what she wants to eat. And sometimes when she eats her toes, she claims the taste like ice cream. Yum!

 

We're on a BOAT!

We are going cruising! 

 

From Africa for a visit!

Grandpa and Grandma Otten were here for a short visit this past month. Lucy was delighted having these two around and giving her all the attention she needed. She loved dancing for them, loving on them and showing them how big she is getting. It was a busy time for Dave but we managed a few family dinners and Lucy had quite a few bedtimes with grandpa and grandma. 

Airport greeting

 

 

 

Lucy Lucy Lucy

Here is a camera/phone dump of Lucy pictures. She is an incredible, special, wonderful little human. She is particular yet spontaneous. She is strong willed yet loving and sweet. She has compassion and makes me smile everyday. This little girl has an amazing mind. Now I just need to keep up and help her keep learning and growing. We have continued sign language and she loves it and amazing me with her comprehension. I feel blessed to raise Lucy and know she will be my baby forever. 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

Phoenix 2015

Cousin fun!!

Dave, Lucy and I traveled to Phoenix for a week of sunshine, Spring Training baseball, cousins, family, fun and sports tourneys. The weather was amazing. Sunny and 80 degrees! 

 

Lucy LOVED her cousins and their backyard. Lu called it the park and requested to go play at 6 am. But it was so nice to open the back door and let her go play. The backyard had a swing set, mini trampoline, water table, pool (with a fence), grass, garden veggies and two awesome cousins!

Dave and I went to one baseball game. I guess priorities change with kids. 

 While we were there, the Bemis family found out that a baby BOY(!!!!) would be joining them in July! We are ecstatic to welcome another cousin!

Here are a few pics from the trip. 

Water table fun!

 
 Finger painting 

Zoo!

 
 Duck pond adventure 
 

 Thank you Carrie, Joe, Carlie, and Tessa for a wonderful week!  We love you all!
 
 

mount sanitas

Dave had the morning free to we hiked mount sanitas in Boulder. Beautiful day! Lucy was a rock star in the backpack. It was a great day with these two! And Lucy didn't smile in any pictures but I promise she had a great time! We saw lots of dogs, birds, airplanes and people!

 

 

 

 
 
 

70 degrees in January

The title sums up how awesome colorado is and how awesome of a day Lucy and I had. 

Started with the botanic gardens. 

 

 This was my view of lucy playing for a good 20 minutes. 

Sunshine is amazing!

We also spend two hours at the park!  I asked lucy to grab her hat... And she put it on all by herself (backwards). 

 
I'm so grateful to spend so much time with Lucy. She is such a light and beautiful soul. 
 
 

 

Lucy's loves babies!

Woke up from a nap, needed her momma and 3 (!) babies! My arms were full!