Monday, March 23, 2009

Growing...


Our little Luci went in for her six month appointment recently (yes, she is 7 1/2 months old) and we discovered what we already suspected. We have a normal, healthy, beautiful girl.

Of course, by being normal, she is quite exceptional for our family.


Because these have never existed in our family before. And by these I mean chubby, rolly, fat, plump... well, in reality, anything but bony little stick legs!




She is now 16 1/2 lbs (50%) and 28 in (90%). She has slimmed down from the 95% in weight after gaining the gift of mobility. This gift, along with causing anxiety attacks for most of the family, has recently entitled her to crash many a tea party and train construction site, sample a floor of left overs while mommy is busy, and enjoying a whole bowl of cat food.




Watch out world, here she comes!




Some of Luci's other recent accomplishments are eating 23 different kinds of food, of which Peter and Isabelle are keeping a close count, and as with all their close counting, the list must be restated every time they realize her little hands have helped themselves to something new. I didn't bother informing them of all the things sampled while she and I were on retreat last weekend. I think avoiding the debate over mashed potatoes being consumed after the carrots or before the peas a wise option right now.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

A Day at the Gardens

Recently we enjoyed a beautiful day at the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens, a place well worth the visit.


"The Line Up" (minus the two nursers)




Peek-A-Boo
(There is nothing like a man made hollow log when immersed in nature. I realized we need to get out more when Peter's declared this to be his favorite part of the day.)


And what day would be complete without a little sibling competition?

On your Mark.



Get Set.




Go!



Go!



Go!


After all the racing, we decided to relax by the perfectly picturesque park.

Peter had hopes of an early dinner.



Daniel, having discovered Peter's game, rummaged for his own fishing rod.




But he came up a little short, and we were forced to go home without any of the giant goldfish.




I can't say that any of us were disappointed.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Favorite Parent??


So tonight during an unusually strenuous prayer time with Daniel, it was his turn to pray for people. Normally he prays for Gia and Momma. But tonight, right after a serious reprimand and correction from his Dadda, this is what followed:

Dadda: "Daniel, who do you want to pray for?"

Daniel: "Gia and Momma....not chuuuu!"


I am sure I will be in good favor again soon.