Quick update

Monday November 13th was a big day in our house. Actually we didn't know it until Tuesday the 14th. We woke up stunned at having slept through the night! That something like good sleep can change your outlook on life is remarkable. Lucy was refreshed and a little proud of herself.

In other news the oh-so-inconsistent Carolina Panthers are 1-0 when Lucy tailgates prior to their home games. Even more impressive, they average over 200 yards rushing and allow zero points on "D." I'm referring to the November 19th game against the St. Louis Rams, of course. Since then the Panthers lost in an embarrising effort against the Redskins. I digress.

Jamie, Maija, Kjell, Heather, Lucy and I feasted on (Bojangles) chicken and biscuits prior to the game. It's worth noting that Lucy did not actually attend the game. Dad went with Jamie. It's also worth noting that we tailgated alone in Daddy's parking deck where it was easy for the mommies and children to escape traffic prior to kickoff--and it was free.

You can't really tell, but Lucy has on a great little Panther's outfit under her sweatshirt. Obviously, Kjell in his shades was the coolest kid in the parking deck. You can click to enlarge any of these photos. I've got some good Thanksgiving photos coming soon!

Some of Lucy's firsts

Bill and Cheryl got married on October 29, 2006. This was Lucy's first wedding. She liked it. Actually this was her first dance too, come to think of it.

Lucy's first Halloween was low key. We had only a half dozen or so trick or treaters. Thanks to this outfit from Nana and Papa, Lucy was our cute little pumpkin. She didn't know exactly what to think. Here's a cute shot minus the pumpkin head.









Last weekend was Lucy's first visit with her Grampa Peter and Gram Rhoda. We all went out to eat at Mama Ricotta's, which was Lucy's first visit to a restaurant! She was a perfect angel and sat quietly the whole time. On Sunday she had her first visit with her great great aunt Lois! As luck would have it, Pam, Charles and Lee had come to visit Lois for the day, so she got to meet them as well!

Recent Happenings

Lucy went to Rural Hall to meet the Gribble clan, including her new pal Sawyer on Oct 14. Sawyer is walking and talking, but still perfecting his patter with ladies. All the same Lucy was quite taken with the older man.




The very next Saturday Lucy arrived in Mattapoisett, MA for a visit with Grandma, aunt Amy, uncle Lou Lou, cousin Eloise, uncle Dave, and Marcy.



Eloise, who celebrated her 1st birthday while we were there, enjoyed meeting her new cousin.




Lucy had lots of fun with Grandma and enjoyed sharing stories and catching up. Below Lucy describes the nursery.










How's this for alliteration? Uncle Lou Lou lulls little Lucy (left). Dave had the touch too.

Been a little while

I've gotten some heat from Lucy's admirers for not keeping them better informed. Lucy (and her parents) have had quite an eventful first 8 weeks. She's already been on quite a road trip. We hauled her to Massachusetts to see grandma last week. She even attended her first wedding last weekend in Maryland on the way back home. We have lots of photos from these events to share, but time is short at the moment to upload it all. For now know that Lucy is doing great and happy as can be. I promise to be back soon with more photos and news!