Wednesday, July 29, 2009

A New Game



Lucy and Chris discover a new game to play while Sarah, on the phone with her Mom, narrates the action.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Talking


Lucy, on the heels of walking, says "Mama".

Walking



Lucy, with the help of a baby-walker from Michael & Tracy, takes her first steps! Sarah, Lee, and Steve celebrate.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Today Is Our Independence Day

We had a great Fourth of July today. We went over to Birdy's house (well, Steph & Bob's, too) and hung out with Daphne (aaaaaaaaand Andrew, I guess).


Who knew that kids like watermelon this much? Perhaps I was the exception to the rule, I can accept that. But geez, they were putting that giant fruit away.



Yes, that's Lucy standing up by herself. She's been doing it for a few days now, but today was the first time Poppa was quick enough with the camera to capture it.

Yes, her foot is caught in the Whole Foods bag.

Yes, she quickly was back on her buns.







Lucy and Birdy share some books. They're good like that.

Happy 4th, from the Tall-nards!

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Summertime and the livin' is easy...








I think Southern California is a nice place to be a kid.

June was so cool and lover-ly which means a lot to us folks who live in the Valley were it's usually pretty dang hot by this time of year. So, we've had some great outdoor time--going to a park most days (LA has got a million of 'em) for the swings (Lucy's fave) and going on hikes on a trail near our apartment (she loves riding in the baby carrier on my back). It's a pretty nice place to be a mom and a dad too, I guess. We're feeling very lucky.

A few days ago, Lucy stood by herself for a few seconds. We looked over and she was just sort of...standing there. She's done it a couple times since so we're just excited for the walking! She seems ready to get goin'. She also high fived me again in the car today like she'd be doing it all her life. Pretty cool. She's still saying "Poppa" to Chris and "bye-bye" sometimes. Stay tuned.