Lucy the elephant

Lucy is a human snowball.

We got some snow today - maybe an inch or so. Since I had to leave work early because of the roads being so awful, I picked up Lucy a little early and she had a chance to get out and experience snow for the very first time. It was pretty funny. To be honest, I tried to convince her the snow boots were for her own good, but really they were for my amusement. Is there anything funnier than a clumsy toddler staggering through the snow in a pair of boots one size too big?

You might think I'm cruel, but you haven't been home alone with said toddler while her dad is on a 12-day business trip. To South America. Where IT'S SUMMER RIGHT NOW. But, whatever.

Anyway, these pictures chronicle fairly accurately Lucy's first foray into the snow...complete with temper tantrum when I forced her to come inside. The pictures cannot possibly portray how cold my fingers were after 3 minutes outside in 20-degree weather trying to work the camera. Do you see how I suffer for my art??

Lucy still loves the slide.

I apologize to Lucy's loyal fans (hi MOM!) for the light posting lately. Brian is out of the country and without an extra pair of hands, I rarely find myself able to grab the camera in time to capture anything on film. I could post a picture of a glass of wine sitting on top of one of Lucy's books, which I tend to use as coasters after she goes to bed, but I don't think any of you come here for that.

Never fear though, Brian will be back next Wednesday, just in time for Thanksgiving. After I take a restorative nap, by which I mean an extended coma, the blog will be back in full swing.

In the meantime, here is a picture of Lucy doing one of her favorite activities - going down the slide. The only thing that could make it better would be if it was taller, faster, twistier, and possibly covered in cats, Lucy's newest obsession.

Lucy has no fear. Not even the healthy kind.

Lucy is absolutely, positively, most definitely not doing anything bad.

Lucy has two new teeth. Also loves eggs.

Lately, feeding Lucy has been...a challenge. We're hoping that it IS actually possible for a child to survive on nothing but eggs, macaroni and cheese, and raspberries. We have a baby book that says you shouldn't feed toddlers more than three eggs a week. Right now we're using the book as a coaster for our wine glasses, and stuffing Lucy full of eggs like she's a mini-Cool Hand Luke.

In addition to Lucy's stellar grasp of table manners, you'll notice she FINALLY sprouted her two top front teeth. The good news? Yay teeth! The bad news? The Dietz gap-tooth grin has officially met the Purcell gap-tooth grin. We're like the Hillbilly Coalition all up in here.

Lucy is a camera hog.

I honestly can't remember when these pictures were taken, or what the circumstances surrounding them were. But, one thing is for sure...Lucy knows that when the camera comes out, all attention is on her. And that's a good thing.