WE HAVE A THREE YEAR OLD!

Oh sweet Lucy, how much you have changed in the past year. Little by little I've seen worries and fears, that I've had since you worn born, fade away. Your 3 year old check-up last week was the first one we've been to where everything was perfect! Nothing was growing too big, nothing was too little, and there were no developmental delays still showing. Your percentages in height and weight are COMPLETELY average, right under 50%! Mommy has been crying all week. I've been thinking about the day you were born. I've been thinking about ringing the bell to get to see you everyday, and then scrubbing in, and then walking to your bedside. I missed you so much, and just wanted you home with us. I still sometimes get so sad when I think about you not being in our home for almost 8 weeks. I never realized what all I missed out on until I had Ella and got to cuddle and snuggle with her all day long. I love that you snuggle with me every night now. I love that you ask me to rock you. I love that you can just sit still and be with me now. I love that you can talk. I love that you can eat food. I love that you love make-up ( even if you continue to sneak in and ruin mine). I love how you say things are gorgeous and beautiful. I love your voice. I love your soft hair. I love your long little fingers. You are getting such a personality! You love to make up jokes, and the answer is always ' Because he ate baby food'. You are so cute. You are so smart. You love to mimic Landon word for word just about EVERYTHING he says or sings. You love to dance with mommy. You love to play with your babies and animals in your bed. I love how you line them up on your crib rail and make-believe with them. I don't know how you actually fit into your bed because you have so many animals in there! Right now, you love to have your Ariel blanket draped over your bed as a tent. I love getting it ready every nap and bed time. You are an amazing baby girl. You are my baby girl. I am forever grateful for you. I am forever grateful for everyone who loved on us and prayed for you after you were born. I'm so thankful you get to be a big sister. You love Ella so much. You are starting to have friends, and love to play with them. You love to give hugs. I love to watch your eyes light up when you get excited. I love the crazy face you make when you scrunch up one side of your nose and squint that one eye. You make us laugh. You are so sneaky, even when we are watching you, you pretend that we can't see you. You currently are going to marry Holden {at the Y} and Lincoln {at our farm}. We will figure that one out later ;) I love you. More than you will know. You have taught us so many things in the past 3 years. You are amazing. I'm trying my best, and will continue to get better at being your mommy. I will keep trying to see the good, and forget about any bad that we've been through. I will continue to give thanks for answers to the prayers I said over and over before I laid you in bed every night. I have never felt so strongly as I do about never wanting anything bad to ever happen to you. I will do everything I can to protect you. I'm so proud of you. You are becoming an incredible little lady ( but when I call you little lady, you state I AM NOT LITTLE LADY,  I AM LUCY!) You love to help. I can't wait to see how you will bless others as you grow. I know you will do great things! You are so sweet. You make my heart happy. I am so in love with you. I don't know what I would do without you. You are truly a miracle. Please stay little, and don't grow up too quickly.

I love you, Emmy Loo!

 

 

 

Marching for Babies

It's that time again!!! March for Babies is coming up in just 2 months! April 21st at Centennial Park in Nashville, Tennessee is the march we will be participating in. If you are our friends or family, PLEASE come join our team and come walk with us! We want to have a large team and show our support to the March of Dimes, the preemies who are there,the babies still fighting in the NICU, and the ones who didn't make it. Team Lucy Loo's page can be viewed by clicking the team name. You can also click on the badge below to make a donation or to join our team.

If your local company or business would like to sponsor our family team, let me know! Your company will have advertising on a banner or sign at the walk. It's a tax deductible donation , starting at $100, and I can get the form to you.

Also,Keep this little preemie in your prayers: Chase's blog

Mommy was a great friend in college, my ball teammate, and my twin.

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After 3 weeks of trying to get it set up, we finally have Internet again! I will hopefully get back to this more often. I'm still trying to make a quilt for Lucy to match Ella's decor, get clothes entered and tagged for a consignment sale, unpack the last few boxes, oh and watch 3 kids!
While I'm sharing friends' baby blogs, check this one out!
http://lubiensadoption.wordpress.com/2013/01/31/nursery-reveal-plus-bonus-footage-wink/
I meant to post it a few weeks ago, but of course we didn't have Internet yet. And I'm not a fan of posting from the IPhone or IPAD.

A few pictures:
Of course, continuing with the same chalkboard that marked my weekly belly. I'm trying to keep up with her monthly progress on it.

IT SNOWED!!! It lasted about 45 minutes ;) And knowing that it was forecasted to rain later in the day and reach 45 degrees, we let the kids play for a few minutes before heading out.

We had a great little Valentine's day with the kids. They woke up to their balloons and small gifts. They are each still playing with their balloon today! I will upload the pictures of the girls' dedication later. Right now, all 3 are in their beds or are asleep, and I'm going to finally take advantage and close my eyes......but now Ella is stirring......story of my life!