Summer Fun

We are back from Wisconsin and full into summer mode... which means right when we got back, Lucy started showing off for, well, me. Figures. Lucy did amazingly well on the road, and despite a tiny virus, was a perfect angel with the relatives. Now we are well into our daily routine of walking (mom taking on walks, she's not even crawling for real), reading, playing, and hanging out with friends. I love summer!
Happy to be starting the long car ride to Wisconsin!


Roadside parks are fun.
Playing peek-a-book with my bunny book from Grandma.
Swimming scares me, despite having my invincible Elmo suit.Playing with a block at The Building for Kids in Appleton - definitely a cool place, just not quite young enough for Lucy to enjoy (or us to get our $10 worth).
Just your average, random goat on a roof.

Daddy and Lucy in Door County.
Enjoying a sun break with Sabrina.

Daddy and Lucy in *cold* Lake Michigan.

Vacation is most definitely playtime!
On a cow a Simon's Cheese Factory.
I found her standing at the bookshelf Monday morning (the day after we got back). Show off.
But, her acrobatic skills didn't help her get stuck in a toy bin. She's practicing her diving here.

Being silly with a spoon.

At the farm with a new baby goat... look at the difference one year makes here.Lucy loves animals, and I am fully convinced she will be a veterinarian when she grows up. She was overwhelmed with baby goats, Patches the farm dog, tons of baby kittens, chickens, cows, etc.
Here she is telling Grandma Charlotte all about it... with awesome new sunglasses, too (thanks, Grandma!).


Lucy's other new talent is singing. Watch out, Miley.

On the Road Again

I'm all ready to go to Wisconsin!




This is the best package ever!

Pray for us... roadtripping from Texas to Wisconsin with a 13 month old and her father, who acts like a 13 month old. Happy thoughts, people, happy thoughts!

I know, I know, I am a bad blogger!

Happy Memorial Day from the Klement Family! May 31, 2010 Klement Farm


May... what to say about May....

May is the craziest time of year for me, being as it is the end of the school year. It was "extra special" (*note sarcasm) this year due to the fact that I didn't have to go through it the year before (I was done at Easter thanks to the birth of somebody I know). So, I have been up to my eyeballs in exams, projects, junior high activity day (complete with a, dare I say AMAZING "Amazing Race" scavengar hunt designed by yours truly), junior high dance, and then life itself - Lucy-style. Thank the Lord, summer is finally here, and things can slow down a bit.

Yeah, right

We are taking a week long trip to Wisconsin. That, it and of itself, will be an adventure.

Then there is Vacation Bible School, workshops, and various other social occasions that will keep us busy until school resumes August 23 (16th for inservice if you want to get technical).

Sidebar - I get Lucy's birthday off next year. It's flippin' Good Friday. Easter is late!

Lucy is getting into anything and everything now. Still not walking, but pulling up and making progress. She is also extremely good at waving/patty cake. Working on tooth number 6 and drooling all over the place to prove it. She loves our dog Gus more than anyone else - well, second to Sid the Science Kid. She really likes "Bad Boy Gerald" more than Sid, but Daddy won't allow that to happen.

Here are some pictures from Memorial Day out at the Klement Farm. Enjoy!

Emma, Grandma Charlotte, and Lucy in the prayer grotto.

Daddy, Mommy and Lucy after Lucy's first tractor ride. She loved every minute of it!

"Daddy, can I drive puh-lease?"

This was Lucy's celestial tractor moment.
Four wheelers are fun - especially when Daddy drives fast down the lane and Mommy has a heart attack.
Goin' 4-wheelin'
Grandma, Faith Greene (family friends) and Lucy outside for a picnic.

Lucy 'reading' her mail from Aunt Julie, Uncle Chris, Sammy, and Sabrina. (Thanks for the new toy favorite!)
Yes, I get into everything!
Spying on Luke, Emma, and Grandma.
I'm a big girl now!

My first tractor ride was a success!

One is Fun!

The Birthday Cupcake Herself!


Wow! How that first year went by quickly! Well, everything after the first 6 weeks... the first 6 weeks were wonderful misery, but extremely long... I am just amazed more and more every day at the vast amount of knowledge Lucy is attaining. Her vocabulary is enormous. Today she said both 'please' and 'thank you', in addition to 'all done' and 'Gus' (our dog). At least, we think that is what she is saying - and I am sticking to it. What she lacks in motor, she definitely makes up for in verbal. We celebrated her birthday over the weekend with our family and friends. Thank you to all who helped commemorate her special day... and an extreme gift of graciousness is bestowed upon both Grandmas, Aunt Julie, and Aunt Stacie who helped clean (I love you all even more now!). Here are some pictures from the party. Enjoy, and cheers to what is ahead!


Ice cream b-day treat at The Center


After our one-year well visit (and shots, yuck!), we had to play in the bluebonnets.

The princess on her new throne, courtesy of Grandpa Dale and Grandma Charlotte.



The homemade sweets (more cakes and pies were added to this table later - enough to make your sweet tooth ache in agony!).


She loves this table from Grandpa Tom and Grandma Jackie. Definitely a winner!

Cousins!


Pre-party stretch


Having her cake, and eating it, too!


"Driving" home from Church with Daddy. Love the dress, Father Ken!

Another Present Strikes Again

Uncle Mark outdid himself, yet again. I can't wait for her to grow into this....

Your little ladybug loves you, Uncle Mark!

Almost 1!

Lucy is fast approaching her first birthday - must to my disbelief. I am sure this week will be filled with memories of last year at this time. Cody keeps mentioning the wonderful food he ate while I suffered at the hospital - so much for his memories. Anyway, Lucy has a big thank you for Uncle Mark, who sent Lucy her very first birthday present. Lucybug loves her Uncle Mark!


I love my ladybug pillow!
new car seat... she looks so grownup!
Helping Mommy fold laundry - although I think she is more interested in her cheerios.

Happy Chinese Easter Gelato!

Lucy exploring her Easter basket from Grandma Jackie and Grandpa Tom. She got 3 baskets all together! Spoiled?



We have been busy over the past few weeks, and it doesn't look like life is going to slow down any time soon. Many firsts happened, so we decided to share them with you! Enjoy the barrage of pictures. From Daddy's birthday chinese feast, to sharing Italian icecream over a beautiful holiday weekend, Lucy has had an eventful time.


Daddy was tired, so he decided to take a nap
...but Lucy didn't want him to nap alone.
Lucy enjoying her first fortune cookie during Daddy's birthday dinner. I have never seen a man salivating so profusely for Chinese.

Daddy actually sharing his gelato. He must love his daughter because he never shares any with me!

Lucy's beautiful Easter dress.
Happy Easter from the Klement family!