Happy Easter

AND a fun Easter craft with Aunt Rachel:

Adoring look... Aunt Rachel is so fun!

I think they did well!  They were so cute!

on boyfriends

You were busily getting ready for the day (and I was, too).  You announced, "Well, I broke up with my pretend boyfriend."  

"Why?" I asked.

You said exactly these words (with a little bit of a Sorry Charlie attitude):  "To my knowledge, he doesn't even read his Bible."

You're so funny!

working with mama

I brought home some work the other day.  I was making these little activity folders by taping the cover onto an orange folder and putting the (laminated, and yes, I'm excited about that!) pieces into the folder.

Lucy got busily to work, and ... tadaa!  She made an activity folder, too.  She had clear plans as to how her students would use it (and it specifically stated that the girls were in charge because the boys didn't play as nice).  She put pictures of her and me.  She'd say, "Do these look like feet?"  I think we look pretty cute!

lately

Lucy, you keep me on my toes!

A warmish day--you made the most of it and played on the deck.

I love the flowers--nice touch!

This makes me so happy always---the holding hands!

Melt my heart...

I love this girl!

Lately, you've cracked me up by whispering to yourself, "Lucy, be brave."  You do this when facing such fearsome prospects as cold lotion on your back or a tight neck-opening being pulled over your head.

I realized the other night that your night-time routine consists of:
a dab of lavender behind your ears so you'll sleep well (from Uncle John)
having your feet powdered (by Pap)
a full-body rub down with good lotion (by Mama)
You've got it pretty good, girl!

You have been trying to say "a tad" (like a tad more butter), but you say "a tat" (a tat more butter, please)  It sounds so fun.

You told me that if you were my mom, you'd name me Abraham Lincoln.  Why?  "Because you both love to read."  :)

Lucy says

I get dressed to go out to dinner.  L:  "You look... casual."  (like she's trying for a compliment, but that's all she's got).

She says most things so well and usually sounds much older than she is.  So I cherish hearing "Care-loren" (Carolyn), Valenstine Day, and Eleflant.

"Guys, we need to re-think this!"

I also hear on a regular basis, in a resigned little voice, "Well, that's awkward."

Winter Happenings

 Lucy added candy to my grocery list and then put it in a special box and decorated each one with a sticker and has shared them with everyone.  Sweet girl.

She met Elsa and Ana!  Thanks Bon Bon!

Started playing with Barbies a bit...

The sweetest lunch date ever--we love Beans!

First snowfall (enough to play in) 

The invitation to "Ducky's Birthday Party"
(At which 5 adults sang Happy Birthday to Ducky :)

What are you doing?  "Craftin' it up!"

this Christmas

I simply love that this Christmas, you got to choose who opened presents first and you didn't pick yourself.
I love that when it was your turn, you wanted everyone to open the gifts you'd given them first--you anticipated giving more than getting.
I love that we visited a nursing home and you "weren't shy" in handing out cards.
I love that you wanted to write "God loves you" inside of them.
I love that you sang so loudly in your microphone.
I love that you shimmied in your sparkly dress.
I love that you sat in my lap and we binge-read new books.
I love that you laughed out loud.
I love you, LJTN.  You are a precious gift from God!