Update on the girls...

Lucy got a very special package in the mail last week! It was a package of goodies from her cousin Lizzie! There were several frilly dresses and a great mix of books and toys. We spent all afternoon ooooh-ing and ahhh-ing over the items. This dress was Lucy's favorite. She stood in front of the mirror and twirled for the better part of the afternoon. She is just the best!

She is getting quite the vocabulary. She will tell you what she wants and expects immediate gratification. Her latest words have been: "I know, I know" (when I tell her to be careful), and "MINE!!" The last word could have waited a few more months, but she picked up on that one right away.

Mallory is continuing to grow and grow. She is making herself known by more powerful kicks and punches. It still amazes me that there is another life inside of me. We have an appointment on Wednesday, and I'm eager to hear her little heart beat again and get a definite due date! According to my last ultrasound, I am around 20 weeks, and she'll be here around Christmas!

i'm back!

My USB thingy and memory card have been lost ALL week, so I have not been able to take pictures or upload anything! What a long week! A big thanks to my mom for sending the tools to get this job done! :) 

Jon has been gone all week. Lucy and I have been busy being crafty! We made valentine votive candles, and finger painted valentines to send to our loves near and far. I've also been sewing a lot this week. 

It seems like Lucy grew a lot in the last couple weeks. Her top teeth are coming down and it's changing her whole face! She looks like such a big girl! I was being a mama-razzi during lunch and snapped quite a few pictures. Her hands look so big in this one! They are like toddler hands!!! 

An update

I saw another tooth poke through Lucy's gums this morning! She has two teeth on the bottom and one of her top lateral incisors. Her two front teeth are not far behind. The poor girl's gums are so swollen. Hopefully they will pop soon. She has been so cranky and her sleeping habits are back to being horrible. We've tried a cold washcloth, baby orajel, tylenol, teething rings, etc. The only thing that would help at this point is for those dang teeth to pop through!

On a happier note, she is getting close to walking! She walks behind her push toy like a pro, but has not been brave enough to go it alone.  She is getting into everything as it is now, so I can't imagine how crazy it's going to be when she's completely mobile. 

Tomorrow I am signing her up for Toddler story time at a nearby library. Hard to believe she's old enough for that already! I can't wait for it. It just seems like yesterday I was counting down the days until she was born and now she's in a TODDLER story time! 

And because no post is complete without a picture, he's one I snapped today. She loves to play with my scarves. You can see her normally smiley face is not so smiley... darn teeth!

so big!

Yesterday Lucy was all about this hat. I tried to fit it over that big melon of hers, but it didn't quite work. Here's a comparison shot of Lucy's first day here and present. She's so big! I miss being able to swaddle her up tightly and that sweet little newborn smell... ahh, memories. 

party in the high chair

I guess we should start strapping her in now.

cute new addition

We added a cute new element to our wardrobe today.... HAIRCLIPS! This momma is more than happy about it! :) 

7th month celebration

Today Lucy turned 7 months. I can hardly believe those words are being said today. I hate to be so cliche, but it really does seem like yesterday we were holding her for the first time...

We took Lucy to the Concord Zoo today. It consisted of a bunch of farm animals eagerly following us around hoping we had food from the little vending machine. It was cute.