As Lucy inches closer to her second birthday, she’s growing up (and more independent) right in front of our eyes. She’s always on the move–running, jumping, and climbing–and when we can get her to sit still for a few minutes at a time, she enjoys reading books (the “If You Give…” series is a big hit) and watching TV (she loves a Nickelodeon show called Bubble Guppies and a PBS program called Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood).

Lucy has become quite the little parrot, repeating just about everything anyone around her says, so we have to be extra careful. On the plus side, she’s learning her numbers and can sometimes count to ten on her own. She got her own frequent-flyer account this summer  as she flew back-and-forth to California and New York (a total of eight flights in two weeks), and enjoyed her time on planes, making sure everyone knew that they go “up, up, up!”

Her favorite foods are pizza, avocado, and strawberries, and she loves her unicorn backpack, tea parties, and coloring. We often find her singing and dancing, and she’s a non-stop bundle of energy.

Hanging out at the park.Goofing off with Coach and Grandma.Water table fun with Sam.First trip to the trampoline park. Tea (and milk time) with Bear.You can never have too much avocado.Lucy attempting to help organize her closet.Lucy’s 1st rainbow.Our annual Mother’s Day trip to Vollmer Farm to go strawberry picking.Lucy & Daddy at Friday Night on White in Wake Forest.First trip to Jumpin’ Jojo’s. Fun times at the Got To Be NC Festival. Big girl backpack.
Lucy & ReidVisiting Ravenscroft and Daddy’s advisory group.Hanging out with Mommy and Mimi.Water play with James.Sylvie & LucyFirst time bowling.Enjoying Jet’s Pizza.Celebrating Avery’s baptism.