Camping at the beach!

We love the beach and we love camping so what better thing to do than camp at the beach!!! Lucy is obsessed with everything to do with the beach. Sand, water, sand crabs, you name it she loves it(she gets that from Brad, especially the water part!) So, she did great and it was a fun trip we can't wait to repeat it again in September when Lucy's uncle Jacob will be home to go with us!

Blanket obsession

There aren't too many words needed for this picture other than I'm sorry to say she gets this obsession from me... except I don't suck on my blankets like she does:) The other picture is her cousin Kennedy... we love her very much!

Parental Guidance Suggested

So today I put Lucy down for a nap and I knew she was really tired and it was really hot in our house so I put her down in her diaper (which often occurs) and she was making noise FOREVER and would not fall asleep finally after about an hour I didn't hear any noise from her so I quietly went in and checked on her and found this...

I can't say that I blame her and it was so funny I had to get a picture! So, even though I had to change and wash all of her bedding because of course she peed everywhere it is a memory I will cherish! Oh and for those of you who haven't heard we are having a BOY!

Growing pains

Well I know its been awhile since I last posted and a lot has been going on. First things first is our family of 3 is going to be a family of 4 come October. I find out in a week and a half what we are having and I can't wait! Lucy is growing up like crazy and even though I like to think of her as a baby still she is definitely into the toddler era (yikes!) She is still loveable and loves to make people laugh but man is she one stubborn little girl who is sassy as can be. She is talking more and more saying things like: Elmo, Buzz, bubbles, yellow, bath, mom, papa, grandpa and so many more words its crazy! She will pretty much repeat everything you tell her (or at least try) and her newest thing is shaking her finger at you saying "no,no,no" it is hilarious!! She is going to start nursery on Sunday and we are all excited about that! Pretty much that what has been going on the past couple of months. I will try and post when I find out the sex of the baby, so until then...

New Years Resolutions

Okay so I know it is totally cliche to write new years resolutions but I like to think of it as a yearly "to do" list and it helps keep me focused so here it is...

1. care more about my appearance (as in take better care of myself)

2. Spend more time crafting/sewing and less time watching TV

2. read the Book of Mormon(again)

3. write in my journal more

4. Update Lucy's baby book more frequently

5. Cook dinner more (that's for you Brad)

6. Try to be a more attentive wife/mother

7. exercise more

8. Pay off credit cards

9. Save more money and learn to live on less so I can stay at home with Lucy

These are just a few and they are NOT listed in order of importance, they are all important. I would just like to put one more thing out there, new years resolutions give us that kick start to better ourselves but we can't forget to re-evaluate throughout the year an d put ourselves back on track(I often forget this last step). So to everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I hope that 2011 proves to be a good year for everyone and if sturggles find you, I pray that you will come through better than before.

Lucy's First Birthday

I can't believe my baby is already 1!!! Seriously where does the time go? Anyway, we had a "little" party on Saturday for Lucy at the park. (I say "little" because that is what it was supposed to be, but silly me I forget that brad and I come from two large families who love to get together!)It did end up being more of a production than I anticipated but was still a nice low key afternoon at the park with a little bit of cake to celebrate. I am so grateful to have such great family an d friends around to celebrate with and Lucy loved all of her gifts! She is way too spoiled. So, we are now getting into the toddler years and I am nervous and excited all at the same time. It will continue to be a learning period for all three of us but we are anticipating a crazy awesome adventure!

Lucy and her Great Grandma Cooper

Lucy and her Great Grandma Ida

Grandpa, Uncle Tommy, Grandma and baby Olivia

Halloween 2010

So, this year was Lucy's first Halloween and we dressed her up like a cute little duck.(I figure this is one of the only years she'll let me dress her) We started out with a trunk or treat at my parent's ward on Tuesday then on friday we had our ward trunk or treat and Lucy wasn't quite sure what was going on as far as the whole trick or treating goes. Saturday Brad and I, along with my cousin and her husband, went to a fun halloween party. It was definitely a nice cheap date night! On halloween we carved pumpkins at my parents and passed out candy to all the kids. I can't believe halloween has come and gone, next year we will work on Lucy actually saying "Trick or Treat!"