My Blessing Day 12/30/07

My Daddy blessed me. It was a very special time shared with lots of people who love me.

I Met My Sisters!

My Christmas was finally complete when my sisters, Hailey and Melia came to visit me from New York!

My Teeny-Tiny Apron!

Grandma Sampson made an apron for all the girls in my family. I think I will use mine for my dollies when I grow-up!

Daddy Got A Shotgun For Christmas!

But Mommy likes to use it!

I Met Some More Cousins!

Yeah for more cousins!

Thanks Mertens!

Look at how cute I am in the scarf and hat from Mertens!

Bed-head

Wow can I get some great looking hair or what? This is even without product!

The Stahrs Came to Visit!

My Mom has told me about a very special family that she grew-up with, the Stahr Family. I was so excited to meet some of them when they came to stay with us last week. My Mom says she really can't wait for me to meet the one named Rebecca!

I Met My Cousins!

Well, this isn't all of them but between nursing me and visiting with family, this is who my Mom was able to catch on film!

Clayton was showing my Dad how big (or was that small?) I am.


This is Claire, she gives me all her pretty clothes-I will be so styling when I grow-up. Thanks Aunt Karen!

Cameron wasn't quite sure what to think of me, but I think we will be good friends very soon (that is Uncle Jason and Aunt Holly in the background).

Merry Christmas from the Steeds!

It's True!

I have often heard mothers say, "Babies grow up too fast." I never realized how true that statement was until I saw a 4 day old baby the other day and I realized my little Lucy was actually older looking than her. WOW! Treasure the moments before they pass.

How Can I Resist?

No major event, just a precious picture of our Little Lucy.

Great Grandpa Semyour

I just came from a wonderful place where I lived with my Heavenly Father. My Great Grandpa Seymour was there once too, but it was over 80 years ago when he came down to live with his earthly family like I did just 1 month ago. On Tuesday, Great Grandpa returned to live with his Father in Heaven. We will miss him.

Some of Mom's Favorite Shots . . .

My Mom says I'm so cute she could eat me, but I think she's the one who is good to eat!

Silly Dad spent all this time getting me propped up and happy so he could work on the computer. I thought his efforts were nice so I gave him a good 30 seconds before I started to cry.

This is one of Mom's favorites toys, she calls it her sling. She thinks I look really tiny when I am in it.

One Month

Dear Lucy-

You're one month old now. It's hard for me to believe that it's already been four weeks since you joined us folks on the outside. I thought I would be the family expert, as Mom is the youngest in her family and I'm the oldest, so I was around babies a lot more. I also thought that my experience with Hailey and Melia would be helpful.

Well, I am a boy. Mom is a girl, and girls in general have more baby experience than boys. Also, it's been more than 12 years since I was so involved with babies. So, I've learned this month that I've forgotten (or never had) the experience I thought would immediately come to mind.

Here are ten things I've (re)learned this last month with you:

10) You know who has the milk.
9) I need to thank MY mother for all she did for me.
8) Love reaches new depths when you entered our home.
7) Your Mom will move mountains for you.
6) Onesies have too many snaps. One is sufficient.
5) I can never change the diaper fast enough when you're hungry.
4) You love your hair brushed, from Day One.
3) You get junk mail.
2) When you burp, I feel better.
1) I love when you fall asleep in my arms.

Love, Dad

What I've learned as a Mommy of 1 month . . .

10. You don't have to run all your errands in one session.
9. An electric pump equals freedom.
8. We truly do learn love through serving others.
7. My dishes may not always get cleaned, but my baby always gets rocked.
6. Time frames and newborns don't mix.
5. Lulling a baby to sleep is an incredible accomplishment.
4. My husband is the most patient, loving, and giving man I know.
3. Once the baby is asleep-focus on the basics: eat, sleep, bathroom . . . EVERYTHING else is just gravy.
2. No matter how young or old we are, our Mother's calming voice and loving touch can comfort us.
1. My Mother has possessed a love for me for the past 31 years I had no idea existed.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...

Aunt Jayna found this cool website and shared it with us last night: A virtual snowflake designer! Unlike some sites, you can preview your flake, then sign your name. When you're finished, you can move your mouse over the snowflakes falling in the background and zoom in on the snowflakes that others have created.

Now, if only Lucy can get Dad Mom off the site...

Red is Lucy's Color

I am getting into the Holiday spirit with my lovely red dress. I'm not sure who that guy is next to me, but Dad tells me some day I am really going to like him.

9:30pm-5:10am!!!

Mommy and Daddy said I have been a good sleeper lately. I try to go to bed before 11pm and then I sleep until about 5am, eat a little snack and go back to bed until about 8:30am. Well, I decided I really wanted to impress them last night and I went to bed at 9:30pm and Mom said she got a little nervous when I was still asleep at 5:10am (that is 7 hours and 40 minutes) so she got me up and fed me. Mom said next time she will just let me sleep. I went back to sleep and didn't get up until 8am!