Thumb suckers

I have caught Kady quite a few times now with her thumb in her mouth....how precious. She already wants to be just like her big sister! (sorry I can't figure out how to turn that picture)

The Fourth

Neither one of the girls wanted their picture taken in their fourth of july outfits! and no....for those who think 2 year olds can get zits (people have asked), the mosquitos feast on Lucy, even with bug spray on!--poor girl

After an hour and a half parade.....Lucy finally said her favorite part was when they "throw canny"

The four of us at the Cascade parade

Silly Lucy at Grandma and Grandpa Cochran's



almost 8 weeks old


Carrie......5 weeks left!!


Getting ready to watch the fireworks. Lucy hid behind her blankie the whole time. She was pushing the blanket so hard into her eyes she was shaking! She said she liked them after they were over! (her mother's daughter....)--that comparison is for those who have ever been lucky enough to ride a roller coaster with me!

Summer, summer, summertime

We made strawberry jam with Grandma "Cwoc-in" last week! Lucy was such a big helper when it came time to wash all of the strawberries! We have been to Gun lake quite a few times, enjoyed our pool outback, and enjoyed all the fresh fruits and veggies! I love Michigan summers! Lucy would be outside all day if she could, and Kady seems to love it too! Jim and I have been taking walks almost everynight with the girls right before bedtime. You have to take advantage of the beautiful weather while it lasts! We are preparing for a busy month, Jim is in two weddings, we have a week long vacation with the Koops family, and then I will be back to work already........how time flies!

chunky monkey

check out those cheeks

Our little chunky monkey is filling right out! I love all of her rolls and dimples! She is so alert now, and loves to coo and smile!

check-mate

Lucy enjoyed the new game that daddy taught her today. She was so interested in all the pieces....maybe daddy will have a chess partner after all!

Focus

Every day Lucy amazes me with something new she has picked up, by what she does, or what she says. Putting together her puzzles is one of her favorite things to do. It takes her one or two times before she has perfected putting them together. Monday she sat for a long time : "watch me momma" she says. She tells me each finger, the color, the number. Then she tells me that the thumb is "taking the finger's pot (spot)" as she purposely puts the thumb in the wrong spot........."woocy being siwwy (silly) momma" she says with a big smile!

Happy Father's Day

Lucy and Reagen sharing pretzels and watching mommy smoke Uncle Ben and Grandpa in ladder golf (or whatever it is called)!!!

The 2 sides of our princess...

Daddy and his girls, and then Aunt Jodie's turn with the two of them

What can I say! We had an amazing day at the Koops house. Mom went above and beyond with 2 meals for the day. We celebrated with our immediate family for lunch, then spent the afternoon resting, hanging out, and watching golf. At night the whole Tucker side came over for more of the same. I am surrounded by amazing men, fathers, and grandfathers who are quite an example to us all. Lucy and Kady are the luckiest girls on the earth. Jim is the best father, husband, and friend. I Love you Jim!