Today, Lucy very officially made her first baby sign: Eat! I have been doing them so long, I just thought she would never catch on. We had been so busy, I think I actually was not keeping track of when I last fed her. She was playing in the music room, and I peeked around the corner at her. She smiled at me with a huge smile, then immediately signed “Eat.” I clapped for her and then she clapped for herself and did her sign again. ☺️ I guess we’ll be adding more now.

Lucy and I have been so sick lately, we have not participated in many holiday activities. I think our heads are never going to quit making snot! We really wanted to go see lights with Brie. Since we couldn’t have our Nativity Party since everyone has been sick, we decided to go to Grand Prairie Lights instead. Joe Pool Lake has had issues with flooding due to the excessive amount of rain. For that reason, our admission was discounted. What a treat. This year we only waited in line for an hour and a half. We just brought the DVD players and put in Elf. It worked out great. The lights were really good, even though there were less. Lucy LOVED them! She kept screaming out the window at them. She cracks us up! 😂   On the way.   Just about to enter the park.      Hot chocolate in Holiday Village.   The Light Tunnel One tired out little Lu.

It is so sad you cannot wait in the airport for passengers anymore. Brie didn’t get a big hurrah when she came off the plane, but we were sure glad she was home! We took a trip to the Gaylord after we picked her up to take pictures together.         Decorations were a bit disappointing from years past, but it was still so nice to have everyone together. I think Lucy was excited Brie was home too. She kept staring at her and smiling. I know she hasn’t forgotten her sister. 😊 We went to Grandma & Grandpa’s house later on. Lucy was mesmerized by Quinn’s dog. I love how she stares things down as she tries to figure them out. 

Nothing brings in the Spirit of Christmas better than giving to others during the holidays. Today, Natalie, Lucy, & I worked at Toys for Tots. This is my favorite activity of the year! I was a little worried about what I would be able to do with Lucy in tow, but she was FABULOUS! She slept until 9:30, and then made her rounds with the ladies the rest of the day. I was sad at how slow things were for most of the time, but it also shed light that maybe there is less need this year than in previous years. (That is what I am hoping at least.)  Lucy LOVED Mr. Snowman! Every time we walked where she could see him, she would start screaming to him, talking her new “alien” language, and swinging her arms and legs all over.      Lynette said Lucy would make a great mascot. 😂

 
  Lucy loved seeing Ms. Nicole. ☺️ We haven’t seen her in such a long time. Lucy thought Ms. Nicole’s sparkly red nail polish was the best. She would just stare, with her mouth wide open, then get her little fingers and try to pick at them.

Today was a very busy day! William had his holiday party at school that I was in charge of. My other room mom was out of town, so I had to do it by myself. (With Lucy of course) Jaime was so sweet to let me borrow her Baby B’Jorn for the morning. It allowed me to free my hands and still carry Lucy. Lucy was AMAZING! She didn’t cry the entire time we were at the school. She babbled to all the little girls and got passed around. I was so proud of her. It felt so good to do something for William.   Our silly attempt at a three person selfie. 😂   The kids ate snacks, painted pictures… …and ran a stocking stuffing relay race. It was great fun! I brought the boys home, then went to pick up Nate from school. He took FOREVER to come out! Lucy sleep for most of the time, but when she woke up, we had to get creative.   She sure can make some funny faces! To finish the night out, we hosted Natalie’s Girl Scout troop.    

Lucy is fascinated with our tree. She loves to play in the branches and feel the soft needles. I am so glad we decided to get a fir this year so we could allow her to do that.    

Somedays are just great for enjoying Lucy’s cuteness.      Today was one of those days. 😊

We couldn’t go to swim again today because Natalie and Alex both stayed home. They both just have colds with sinus infections. No fun, but at least it is nothing worse. I had my vet science holiday party tonight, but when I got home, Lu was sure happy to see me.  

Today was Our 19th Wedding Anniverary. It is so crazy to think it has been as long that I have been married as I have not. Time sure goes by so fast, especially the older you get. Lucy and I have really been fighting a cold. With Lu having a fever, I didn’t want to leave her with anyone. So, Sam and I took her with us when we went out for our anniversary dinner. It was better than not going at all. Lucy actually did really well. We went to The Rock. It was not all that great but it was nice to get out of the house with Sam for a bit. Lucy even got to drink out of a straw with Daddy. She was one happy girl!