Friday, November 30, 2007

Picasso

Perhaps Lily did get some of my mother's artistic ability after all (it certainly skipped over me!). Noah and I were shocked to find her bathroom artwork (OK, so I admit that we did turn our backs for a few minutes while she splashed away in the tub unattended...probably not the best parenting move, but if memory serves the doorbell and phone rang at the same time).

Check out the face she drew on the tiles with her crayon soap. Not bad for a toddler!

Monday, November 26, 2007

Thankful

In between our three Thanksgiving celebrations, playdates, SOS calls to a plumber, and a Black Friday shopping trip to Toys R Us (thankfully NOT when they opened at 5 a.m.), we did find time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. This year, in particular, there really is a great deal to for which to give thanks.

Lily is an amazing three year old who stuns us day in and day out. From her many declarations of "What the HECK!" and "Mom, you're killing me!!" to her new-found wit and practical jokes, she's something to behold.

The pregnancy, now in week 19, is progressing well. I go back for the next ultrasound on Wednesday, December 5th. We'll confirm the gender at that appointment. Then the official "search for the perfect name" will begin. Until then she's been dubbed Goldilocks by Lily (who claims that there are only two options -- Goldilocks and Cinderella and she's taking Cinderella herself).

There's a ton more for which Noah and I are grateful; too much to list.

We did ask Lily, and her friend Jackson, what they were thankful for this season. I wish I'd been taping their responses.

Lily -- "I'm thankful for my mommy and my daddy and doggie." (Truman's new name, according to the almighty herself.)

Jackson -- "I'm thankful for Lily."

I mean....don't you just want to eat them alive?

Hope you have much to be thankful for as well!

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Sugar and Spice

After a bit of a scare over the weekend (thankfully, everything is fine), I went in for an ultrasound yesterday morning. And while we weren't expecting to find out the gender of the baby until early December, we were happily surprised to get the news early.

It's a GIRL!

Lily was a bit disappointed that there's no "baby broddah" in my belly, but I think that she's going to love growing up with a sister. And I'm going to love the fact that I can recycle all of Lily's fabulous clothes!!

I have yet another ultrasound scheduled for December 5th (the one that I thought we'd find out the gender at), so hopefully we'll get some good photos to scan in for the blog. Until then, use your imagination!

Due date is still April 20th (and counting...already).

Friday, November 9, 2007

Inspired

While the purpose of this blog really is to document "life with Lily," she's not the only one who provides us with excitement and adventure. Noah has been on a personal journey of weight-loss (35 pounds to date, I'm pretty sure!) that's being filmed by his college friend, Steve, in an amazing new documentary -- INSPIRED: The Movie (http://www.inspiredthemovie.com/). The film is now in the production and fundraising phase, and Steve just sent out the latest trailer. It's pretty amazing and very motivational. Check it out (there's even a pretty remarkable before and after shot of Noah...hint, he's shirtless and wearing black shorts).

Monday, November 5, 2007

Three

It's hard to believe -- and while cliche, it really does seem like just yesterday that she was born -- but Lily is officially three. She's been counting down to "b-day" for more than a month, and she barely slept a wink Thursday night in anticipation. In addition to the big day, last week was a momentous one for Lily -- Wednesday was Halloween (in all it's insanity), Thursday was her first official day as a Huckleberry, Friday was her actual birthday (with, of course, a party at school), and Saturday was her party (with a small army invited). Sunday we rested...

The party was a great success. If I had to chose one word to describe it, I'd chose "MESSY" (but in three year old speak that translates to "Oh my god I'm in heaven!") We hired Abrakadoodle to do an art party. Kids left with paint in their hair, on their faces...lord only knows the places that paint made it on to (I did include a disclaimer on the invitations). For those of you who came to the party...thank you (so sorry about YOUR clothing...it didn't occur to me to warn parents to wear paint-friendly clothes!). Apologies that I didn't have time to actually visit with the adults....next year we're planning a party where I won't have to lift a finger!

Noah and Pat were up until 12:30 a.m. Friday night/Saturday morning putting the cake together. Lily nearly lost her marbles when she saw the castle at the party...just what every Cinderella devotee needs for her birthday! For anyone in the DC-area reading this, if you want some cake there is....well...um....plenty of leftovers (just come on by!).

Here are a few highlights. Click on this link to access more photos -- http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8IbMWLluzas90&emid=sharview&linkid=link4



Thursday, November 1, 2007

BOO!

Halloween #3 was a HUGE hit! Lily was delighted by the fact that she could knock on a stranger's door and get candy in exchange. I fear that she'll expect this each time she goes to someone's house now. Luckily we've got her birthday tomorrow...and party on Saturday...or else I would never hear the end of Halloween.


The day started with trick or treating downtown/school Halloween party...



A "quiet" moment with Hank (AKA Bob the Builder), showing off her goodie bag!


Noah took her out in our neighborhood.


They brought home quite a haul. There is more candy than Lily will EVER be able to eat...

...and some "nut candy" that we'll gladly eat since she can't!

Lily did a good job of protecting her stash from a candy-hungry daddy!!

 
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