Another one bites the dust...

This is the week of the stomach bug at our house. I got it Monday morning, Lucy got in Monday evening and this morning (Wednesday) Thom woke up with it. Fun Times.

Monday, while I was sick, Thom took Lucy with Him when He took Carl on a walk. When Carl would stop at mailboxes and lightposts Lucy would say, "Come on, Let's Go! Let's Go! Vamos!" Thom said He asked her if she just said "Vamos". Lucy's reply was, "yep".
She is at the sweetest stage right now. She keeps us in stitches all the time. This stage and her big personality are not without a few trials though :) Some days are tough, but it's all worth it!

We've been spending some extra cuddling time since we've been sick. Lot's of Dora and pedialyte :) We're hoping things are all back to normal VERY soon...I can't handle much more laundry.

Music Class

Yesterday, this little cute had her first music class of the semester. We went to music class last year, but missed the summer and fall semesters. We decided to do music classes as Lucy's big Christmas present this year. Her birthday and Christmas are so close together and she was in toy overload. We thought this would be a great alternative to getting her toys that she would be done with in a few months. Plus, she loves the class and interactions with the kids her age!

We are in the toddlers class that meets on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. We had a tough time getting things together to head to class yesterday. Lucy got too excited and wouldn't eat her breakfast. She kept following me around asking, "You ready Mommy? You ready?" We finally got her dressed, then she got something in her eye. We were a mess. I made her peanut butter and jelly, wrapped it up in a whole wheat tortilla and let her eat in the car on the way there. (I knew that if she didn't eat breakfast she would be a bear during class) Of course the PB dropped on her shirt in the car and we were a couple minutes late. Thankfully Ms. Elizabeth (her teacher) hadn't started yet, and we both had a wonderful time.

Lucy loved playing the hand drums and dancing with the scarves. She was precious. I hope that we can continue to do music class for several years. She didn't want to leave and when we got in the car she said, "Fun!" We talked about it all day yesterday and can't wait to go back next week!

New Years Goals

I told myself I'd document more about our everyday life this year. We are nearing the end of January so I should probably get started on my New Years Goals!
Along with documenting more of our lives, another New Year goal of mine (ours) is to lose weight. Thom and I have been eating a lot healthier lately. We don't always eat perfectly but, we eat really healthy more often than we don't and that's what really matters.
Here is a list of my other 2012 goals

1. Run another 5K
2. Be more intentional as a wife. Plan special things for Thom to show Him that I appreciate all that He does. Make sure I compliment Him and show that I have respect for Him. That sort of thing.
3. Spend atleast 45 minutes each day where Lucy gets "all of me". I am a stay at home mom. Some may think that this would be easy but, some days it's really hard to not get distracted. I play with her often, but she doesn't always have my full attention.
4. Read the Bible through.
5. Continue having a regular quiet time in the morning.
6. Be more intentional with our money and communicate with Thom about the budget more.

I would also LOVE to do a complete round of P90X, start a couples/family ministry at church (along with Thom), stick to a cleaning schedule, and sew 3 outfits for Lucy.

I've gotten a pretty good start on most of these goals. And hopefully I can use this post as a reminder of where I'm at in completing them throughout the year.

life as we know it...

I love fall. The smell of cinnamon and apples, pumpkins, the leaves, the clothes, boots (yahoo! I finally got a pair) Summer used to be a time of relaxation. School was out, I didn't have to wake up until noon. Erm..I mean until I was so hungry that I had to go eat enormous amounts of breakfast foods. And I had no schedule, whatsoever.

Fastforward a few years and I'm married to a full time youth pastor and I have a baby on my hip. Gone are the days of no schedules. Summer is jam packed with camps, youth activities, VBS, and dare I say we even try to squeeze in a week of "vacation"!? By the time mid-August rolls around I find myself craving routine and organization. So in steps

Just a few ramblings

Yesterday, we were busy out running around. Today has been a busy day at home. I've had lots of straightening to do and today I FINALLY got registered for my classes. I'm pretty excited about classes starting... I should go back and read this when I start complaining, huh? I love those days when I feel like everything is under control and organized. Too bad it doesn't always stay like that for long.



I also have some GREAT news! Last night, Lucy slept for 7 straight hours!! I have not slept 7 straight hours since she was born. It was wonderful! I woke up and realized I felt more awake than usual ( usually it's all I can do to stay awake while she eats in the middle of the night). I checked the clock and it was after 6! I was SO shocked and proud of my little girl. Lucy has never been a (consistent) great sleeper and hopefully this is the turning of a new page. I would love to get that kind of sleep every night. Did I mention that it was wonderful! Ha!



We've already had supper tonight. I cooked fish and fries. It was a nice, welcomed change. I've never really liked fish but about a week ago we ate at Thom's parents and I REALLY liked it. We bought some yesterday when we were grocery shopping. I plan on doing the dishes and then relaxing with my little sweetie. Thom has a deacon's meeting tonight so we may have A LOT of mommy/daughter time (: I thought about taking a girls trip to Kohl's to pick out Lucy a few new outfits, but I think I'll save that as a post checkup/shots treat on Thursday. I ordered Lucy some new headbands last night and I can't wait for them to come in! I bought some crochet ones. I thought they would be cute for spring/summer.





On a completely different note....

Last night when we went to Walmart I got the Conair 2/1 straightener/curler. I LOVE IT! Since my hair is already a bit wavy I just let it air dry and then picked a few strands to touch up with the curler. It is SO much easier and looks better than curling your hair with a regular curling iron. I'm happy with my purchase and HIGHLY recommend it! THANKS mom and dad for the b-day present (:



That's all I have for now! Have a good evening :)



OH! Of course I need to post a picture of my little sweetie! Here she is before our outing to Walmart last night...I thought she looked so cute

Our summer has been crazy. Between camps, VBS and visits to here and there, we haven't been home very much. Today was our first day getting back into the swing of things.

This morning after breakfast, Lucy and I headed out to the park in our subdivision. We played on the slides and swings. We got inside the little car and pretended to drive. She was just perfect. She loves for me to climb around on the playset with her, and one time she went down the curvy slide first. When I slid down after her, she had her hands out,waiting for me at the bottom saying, "careful, careful" Except the way she says it, it sounds like "tearpull, tearpull". She tickles me so much. She has the biggest personality and we see more of it each day.

We pretended to be airplanes and birds, and we walked back home. I cooked ramen noodles and green beans for lunch (we desperately needed some groceries) and Lucy ate so well. After she ate, we cuddled in a chair and read a couple books. She really loves "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" right now. We finished up with reading from her little Bible and she fell asleep while I was reading to her.

I laid her down in her bed and was able to put up several loads of laundry and get our room all cleaned up.

I often get bored with routine but today, I was so thankful for the extra time with my sweet girl (:

Lucy Can...

Lucy can....
say "hi"
say "bye"
say"careful" but it sounds like "tearpull"...it's my favorite thing she says right now
say "apple juice"
....bubby, mommy, daddy, nee nee for nana, mimi for grammy, ashey,