Ten on "Tuesday"

Okay so it isn't Tuesday, but there is a blog I read and that does a "Ten on Tuesday" every Tuesday. I meant to do it on Tuesday, but it just didn't happen. So here is my ten on Saturday...

1. Lucy has found her feet. I know it is only a matter of time before they find her mouth.

2. She became a drooler over night. Everything goes in her mouth (hands, toys, blankets, etc..) I just figured I got lucky and had a really "clean" baby. I've never needed to use bibs - not even when she was eating. But now, it seems as if a bib will soon become a part of every outfit she wears. (I'm praying she isn't getting teeth)

3. Speaking of going in her mouth, her favorite toy is "Bob" the bee. A cute little Infantino toy that goes everywhere with us.

http://www.amazon.com/Infantino-150-746-Baby-Bugs/dp/B0002I1VJE

4. Lucy laughs, and not just a giggle or laugh here and there. She laughs hysterically, so much that I worry she isn't getting enough air! Melts my heart!

5. She's a growing. While she still fits in a lot of her 3-6 month clothes - I can no longer buy any! At her doctors appointment last week she was 14lbs. 11 oz. Some 3-6 month clothes start at 15lbs - so I've already had to by a 6-9 month sleeper for a baby that isn't even 4 months yet!

6. She isn't a roller just yet, but she is so close! She rolls onto both of her sides, but hasn't made it to her tummy!

7. I'm trying my hardest to find her a "goose" costume for Halloween. I haven't had much success yet. Stay tuned...

8. She no longer has to see her Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist for her "squeak." She went to the doctor on Friday and he said that he can barely hear it anymore and that there is no need for him to see her unless she has any problems that arise!

9. She has cried her first tear. About a week ago, we were on our way back from Peoria and she was hungry...real hungry. Normally, she is a great traveler and is pretty content as long as the car is moving but not that day. When I got home and started to take her out of her seat, I saw her first real tear.

10. She loves holding hands. Whether it is while she is in the car or when she falls asleep at night, she instantly calms down when she can hold onto someone's hand. I absolutely love it and hope she'll hold my hand for many years to come! :)

Maggie's first birthday party!

Today was Lucy's cousin Maggie's first birthday party! It was loads of fun!

Notice the small piece of Dora wrapping paper in her hand in one of the pictures below. She pretty much held onto that piece of paper the rest of the party - as long as she had Dora in her hand she was happy! She LOVES Dora!

Happy Birthday Maggie Jo!

One tired baby...

This happens quite a bit...sitting up being burped...about ready to go to bed...and bam...she's out...so cute we had to get it on video.

Decatur Celebration 2009

Last weekend Lucy and Mom went to Decatur to meet her "great" Uncle Lew and Aunt Margaret who were visiting from Dayton, Ohio. (Dad had a class all weekend).

Last November, while they were visiting, Marcus had a little run-in with their car. We won't go into details, but they said they would forgive him if we named our first born after them. We held up our end of the bargain :)

We didn't think our daughter would appreciate the first name "Lew" so the best we could do was Lucy! :) Lucy's middle name "Mae" derives from the name Margaret - so not only does Margaret have a namesake in Cousin Maggie Jo's name, but also in Lucy's.

We went to the Decatur Celebration Parade (a first for Lucy and Cousin Maggie) and also walked around the Celebration (until the heat became too much).

The theme of this year's Decatur Celebration was "Welcome Home Mr. Lincoln" as 2009 commemorates Lincoln's 200th birthday. We thought we needed a picture with Lucy and Lincoln as they were born exactly 200 years apart! Obviously, Lucy was not as excited about the picture as we were :)

This weekend is Cousin Maggie Jo's first birthday party! (I'll be sure to post pictures!) Not only is August 15th Maggie Jo's birthday but it is also the day that Marcus and I found out we were pregnant. So, obviously August 15th, 2008 will always be an extra special day for us! We are looking forward to celebrating a great year and the two perfect baby girls in our family!

Yee Haw!

The Rapp family has been busy! Lucy started going to her new sitter's house last week and it is going great! Apparently, the little girls asked their mom all weekend when Lucy was coming back to visit! When I picked her up on Tuesday they were playing with her on the floor and making her laugh. She was having a great time!




This past weekend I had the honor of standing up in my friend Michelle's wedding. Lucy went to the ceremony with Dad and was a great baby during the service! Nana and Poppy Jacoby came up and stayed with Lucy at the hotel while Marcus and I attended the reception! We had a great time at the wedding and reception, but was glad to see Lucy at the end of the night!





Grandma and Grandpa Rapp were on vacation in Cheyenne, Wyoming last week and they couldn't believe how much she changed in one week! They bought her a great pink cowgirl hat - that will be sure to be in many pictures to come! I have a feeling she is going to like country music just like her mom and Grandpa Rapp!


"Ride em' cowgirl!"






Here are a few pictures from her bath the other night. The bath towel came with the cute bath slippers so we figured we had to get one picture of her in them - before she outgrows them!

The "goose" gigglin'

Can you believe it? Two posts in two days! Lucy is getting a lot more interactive and is so much fun!

Lucy steals Schroeder's Piano

Let's hope she enjoys piano more than her mom did when she was little. This is her new favorite toy and I think it is going to provide Mom with a little extra time during the day! Best $1 garage sale find ever!

Dad is worried she is going to grow up to be addicted to the slot machines! :)