Birthday Party

Lucia's first birthday party was a great success, thanks to all the great friends who helped us celebrate. (click on images to enlarge)
Here she is wearing the 1-sie auntie Cora made for her

blowing out candles
eating her cake

opening presents

We love Marisha!

She really completes the family quite nicely.

Mama and Me

And she's off...

Visiting with Angela

I thought I'd include one of Lucia having a good cry. Most of the blog just shows her smiling away and, well, this happens too.

Swinging in Style

Here is Lucia at the playground sporting her very first pair of shoes. I still can't get her to put a hat on her head (hence the squint) but she has finally given in to the shoe thing. Which is nice because she just started walking! Hopefully we'll get a video of that up here next.

Beach Vacation

Angelita arrives at the mighty pacific!!

Giraffe Vs. Octopus

Picnic Time!

Saying I love you with a hug 'round the knee.

Looking through the toybox only to find the perfect plaything in a common lens cap.

Welcome!

This is what one might see if they come over for a visit. Since I'm usually the one taking the pictures, it's hard to ever get any of the two of us. But Lucia's godfather Michael was good enough to document every moment of a typical visit to our house the other day. More of this series to come...

Lunch with Manny

The fishhook again!
P.S. Manny, Thanks for the good advice. You are always right.

Flora

My friend Jen, who is a professional photographer took these lovely shots of Lucia at brunch a few weeks ago.

And here our friend Eric gets the ol' fishhook yet again.

Latest Trick - The Freestand

In line with Lucia's history of cluster achievements she has progressed to standing unsupported and taking a few steps on her own. She will surely be walking by months end.