Spring has sprung!

And we are soaking it up.  We were off to an interesting start with temperatures near 100 one day and then plunging to about 40 over the next few followed by rain, rain and more rain...  Storms have blown through town though we have been very fortunate not to get the brunt of it.  But finally - as of mid-May it - feels like spring and we are taking advantage of the blue skies and sunshine!  Walking downtown, strolling farmers market, sitting on the front porch and eating on the deck are just a few of our favorite activities; happy baby included. 

Hanging on the front porch with Dad.

Hanging on the deck with Dad.

Sleepy, sweaty baby.

Cheese!

First time in Grandma and Grandpa Buhler's pool!

It was fun!

A stroller ride to great-grandma and great-grandpa's house does the trick!

I know it is blurry, but she was bouncing on my knees and it was making her giggle like crazy, so this seemed to capture it perfectly.

Holiday Hoopla Recap

EASTER  We started the day at Paul's Aunt Becky's house and Lucy got to meet everyone on Teresa's side of the family that she had not before, and those she already knew got to spend some time oogling over her and the other cute kiddos running around.  Unfortunately, we didn't have the camera out there, but it was a sunny and beautiful Easter morning.  Next we were off to the Groene's for the afternoon where it appears (see documentation below) that the only guest at the party was Lucy; these pictures don't tell the full story, just OUR version of the story.  And I should mention that it warms my heart that Lucy will grow up with my grandparents, her GREAT-grandparents just down the street.  She's got six, count 'em SIX, great-grandparents within a 30 mile radius.  Lucky her, and them. 

CINCO DE MAYO  We ended up at 23rd Street Brewery because we had not anticipated the wait at our favorite Mexican joint being over an hour long (Really!?  Didn't see that coming???).  Although we opted for ales over margaritas, we still had the best dressed baby in the place, courtesy of a dress my parents brought Lucy home from Mexico.

MOTHER'S DAY  Sunday afternoon I returned home from a ridiculously fun girls weekend in Austin, Texas for the wedding of our friends Pat and Kirsten.  The weekend was perfect; it was a stunning wedding and I had a great time with my friends, lots of stories are still making me laugh out loud.  It also helps to have a great husband and dad that makes a weekend away from a six month old possible; he supported the trip whole-heartedly.  But the best part was coming home to celebrate my first REAL (people keep telling me last year counted because I was pregnant, but to me this feels much more legitimate) Mother's Day with this adorable little chunk of love we call Lucy.  I feel so lucky to be your Momma, Lucy Loo!  I love you! 

Six Months!

May 2, 2011 signaled six months of Lucy!  And a big sixth month it was - she is officially rolling over, sitting up by herself and chowing down solids regularly.

And as you can see, we used to be in control of these photo shoots.  Of course we used to be in control of lots of things.  :)