Sharing words and a snack

Lucia is Dottie's new best friend.

Just don't judge us after watching this...

10 Months

Lucia has become a "Little Miss Chatterbox". She absolutely loves to talk. Even pretending to talk on her "phone". She also said her first word ever this month: "Dottie". Of course the dog is her favorite household member. Followed closely by "Daddy" and later by "Dolly". "Mommy" isn't in the vocabulary yet. Mom is a little sad. She is also using sign language to say "more", "all done", "milk", "eat", "drink", and "bye-bye/night-night".

The next time you call the house, we'll have Lucia answer the phone...

Happy New Year!

Santa!

Apparently Santa lives right down the alley! He came by for a special visit before Lucia went to Chicago for Christmas.

A little holiday shopping

Lucia had some leftover milk money and decided to check out the shops with Mom and Dad.

First she headed to Baby Gap to check out the latest trend in Minnesotan winter wear. Not too impressed--kind of dorky.

Later, she decided to see what they had at Macy's toy department. Ponies and Dinosaurs? Too much maintenence.

A little more shopping and Lucia was beat. Probably frustrated that she couldn't find anything to fit her budget. What could she afford? This cardboard box. A hard lesson on today's economics...

9 Months

Lucia celebrated 9 months. We notice that she usually looks pretty solemn in these photos. We wonder if she is quietly reflecting on the months that seem to pass by so quickly.

Or perhaps she is planing her escape from yet another photo in that yellow chair...

Thanksgiving

Just a couple shots of Thanksgiving weekend spent in Chicago. It was a little rough. Lucia was teething and crabby. Later, Dad developed the stomach flu. Two babies, one tired Mom. Long drive home. Despite all, it was still a good visit.

Obaby! 8 Months!

Lucia turned 8 months old the day before election day. By wearing her "vote." t-shirt, she was able to remind her daycare pals that some polititians are like diapers...if they're full of crap, CHANGE 'EM! She hopes you all voted!

Halloween Party

Greetings from Sarah "Maverick" Palin, Waldo, and a Lucky Ladybug.

Watch out for those scary lobsters!!

Autumn in Chicago

Lucia and Mom spent a long weekend in Illinois. Both spent quality time with friends and family. Here are some photos that Papi John took on a walk to a nearby park.