what Lucy's up to

You are so fun, Lucy Joy!

You are so into coloring now.  You even color in bed :)

You found this long skirt.  You put it on and proclaimed yourself "a young lady." 

Balancing at the park.  Fall weather is the best.

Playing with friends on the patio.

Hanging out with John and Rachel on the patio.  Are they cute, or what?

You're making so many things!  You made bracelets for days.  This one had several little pictures cut out and glued on it.  It is way to small for anyone to wear, but it is so precious!

Lucy Joy, you've been a busy girl.  And your mama things you're pretty great!

fun in the courtyard

Our neighbors are the best.  I had a courtyard full of sweet girls today!

but something was missing

kissing kangaroos

She was full of thoughts tonight.  She put on a sweet white dress and announced that she and her husband (a stuffed kangaroo) were going on a date.  She told me that I wouldn't want to be there because "there would be kissing involved."

Then they went to a movie.  Here were the titles of their choices:
'Kiss a Girl on her Wedding Day'
'Why is your Mom Acting so Weird'
'Your Mom is Adopting the Child of your Life'

double wedding

driving

She drives!  She was nervous to drive until Uncle John coached her on her bike.  She got back from a bike ride with him and declared, "Why was I scared to drive my car?"  With a squeal of the tires and a tune in her heart, she took off and hasn't looked back.

Wait until you see her in action!  (You'll have to tilt your head, sorry.  And yes, she does get distracted by an airplane mid-drive, but the ending makes up for it.)

Posing

This is you, right now, Lucy.  All pure joy, and wild, beautiful hair, and unnecessary band aids. and confidence.  I love you so.