Dear December,

Dear December,

Thank you for all you blessed us with this year.   There were so many special occasions to celebrate.  There was a worry that each would not get their due, simply because of the busyness of this time of year.  But you did not disappoint.   I believe in spite of all the occasions, well, somehow you helped us to honor and enjoy each of them in their own special way.   And Lucy....well, suffice it to say I think she was happy (and maybe a bit spoiled) for all of your 31 days....So, thank  you.  We will not forget you-dear last month of 2013-and all the special moments that you allowed us to share with friends and family.

Good bye for now...see you in 11 months!

To the mall to celebrate our Forever Family Day.  We met Lucy exactly 4 years ago today, December 6th.

She requested her favorite:  Auntie Annes.   If only we were all so easily pleased....

Lucy's pre-school play/ recital.

Lucy--in the back row--as one of the angels.

Santa came to school to visit!

Our annual trip to Irons Fruit Farm, with friends,  to make gingerbread houses.

Off to Aronoff Center (downtown) to see The Nutcracker.

Lunch with two of the 'stars' of The Nutcracker, my friend Molly's kids Abby and Charlie. (Charlie was Fritz!)

To Carmel to be with family for Christmas.  (Lindsay and her boyfriend Lukeeeee...Lucy loves him!)

Lots of love and attention from cousin Lindsay...Thank you Lindsay Lou!

Cousins Maddie, Lindsay and Lucy on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve with Aunt Lisa

awhhh...Papa and Lindsay

Cousins Josh, Lindsay and Lucy with their Papa.

Carrying on Mom's tradition of new pj's on Christmas eve.  Thanks Aunt Lisa!

Cousins Lindsay, Lucy and Vincent

There was a place at the table on Christmas day for Mom.

Lucy's 5th Birthday--- morning before the party.

Cousins here to celebrate on Lucy's special day.

In case you didn't notice, Lucy chose a Cowgirl theme for her birthday party!

We all tried to get into the spirit!

loove this pic!

Dad busy on his new i-phone!

Lucy and her friend Abby, at her bithrday party.

Our dear friends, Howie, Tammy and Abby, helping to honor Lucy's special day.

More partying!  New Year's Eve at our house with college friends and family.  (Ross and Johanna)

New Year's eve (Ella and Abby).  We went outside and banged our pots and pans at midnight again!  Anyone else?

Good Bye to 2013!  Hello to 2014!   It has already been quite a wintry season so far.   We are hoping the trend slows down a bit!   Happy New Year to all!!!

Lucy helping to dig our way out of the house.