Scrapbooking

In this process of blogging over the years, I have come to realize that my goals and motivation for this space, and why I post here, have continued to change.  The reason I began seems obvious, and doesn't really need explanation.  But as I have continued to come to this place, and take the time to write and edit and upload pictures, I often think about why am I doing it.  There are many reasons. But there is one that I keep revisiting that I think constitutes the main one:  I want Lucy to have something that she can look back on;  a history-if you will-told in pictures and stories and narrative, so that she can remember her childhood.  My Mom did a scrapbook for me as a child.  To this day, I treasure knowing it is there, and that I can go back and read stories, or look at pictures, or read about my family and my life as a child.   I guess because my Mom did it for me, I value this-- and want to do it for Lucy.

So I thank all of you that are here on this journey with our family. Thank you for reading and offering support or encouragement or funny comments.  Thank you for taking the time to show an interest in Lucy and her little life.  It means a lot to me.  You make this process of my modern day scrapbooking all the more worthwhile. 

And now, onto my photo dump... it has been awhile since I have posted pictures!

Memorial Day Parade...

It was cold.

 

 

 

S'mores night again!

Brian found these gigantic marshmellows at the store.

Is that look on her face not priceless?

Sports Camp...Lucy had a blast!

Each day a different sport:  Soccer, Lacrosse, Flag Football/Cheerleading, Basketball and Track and Field.

The weather was practically perfect all week.

Lucy and the new BFF's she made throughout the week.

hilarious...right?

Lucy's first blowout! (at Aunt Bridgie's spa)

A brief--but treasured--visit with cousin Maddie, Uncle Ray and Auntie Jessica.

Our annual trip to the Butterfly Show at Krohn's Conservatory

The butterflies were more beautiful and vibrant than ever.

My Hanover friends and I...having a weekend get together.

Brian and Ross enjoying one of Brian's dad's last home brews (a hearty stout).

Karaoke is always a must when this crew gets together.

 

This expression on Lucy's face just about sums up the weekend.

Ever since we attended a recent wedding, Lucy has been wanting to play bride a lot!

She keeps saying she wants Brian to be her husband... Freud would love it!

Still loving playing the piano!

Superhero Birthday Party

The 4th of July parade spent mostly in the car--until the last moment--due to rain.

God Bless America.

Digging for worms....again!

A new habit---chewing her tongue ---just like her Daddy.

After days of rain, we were looking for any excuse to get--and stay-- outside.   Pasta party on the driveway.

 

Lucy likes to pretend like Brian is her horse...and being the good Daddy he is, Brian complies.

We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer!!!