Lucy has been busy.

I know, I know...posting has been a little...light lately. A round of the stomach flu, then the holidays, then Brian had back surgery. It's been pretty crazy around here. But, never fear, Lucy has still been very busy. Despite the iffy Seattle winter weather, she's been getting out and about as much as possible. And...well...there have been arts and crafts. A LOT of arts and crafts. Full contact arts and crafts, if you will. Thanks for the fingerpaints Grandma Mary Lou. Mommy TOTALLY appreciates it. No really.

Lucy knows the true meaning of Christmas

And that is...the boxes are WAY better than the presents. Brian has already suggested that Santa's next stop be the produce section at the local supermarket for some empty boxes and raspberries...Lucy's perfect Christmas.

Lucy knows how to plan an escape.

Step 1: Put on your big girl candy corn socks. Step 2: Climb out of bed. Step 3: Try not to fall asleep while climbing out of bed.

Lucy knows how to eat a bagel.

Lucy has a really unique of handling pretty much all bread products. It's sort of an inside-out, burrow from the center type of thing. Much like her mother, Lucy SERIOUSLY loves her bagels, which I think these pictures fairly accurately portray. If we try to cut the bagel or make it in any way more manageable to eat, Lucy usually wails "PUT IT BACK TOGETHER!" and then refuses to eat it. She will, however, be happy to cut it herself if you'll just go ahead and hand over a knife. And while you're at it, how about a lighter and the circular saw??

Lucy is fierce.

Lucy took Brian and I to the Wildlife Images Rehabilitation Center in Grants Pass when we were there a couple weeks ago. We had to keep her on a leash because the bears and bobcats are still recuperating and may not be fully able to fend off the Wild Lucy Badger.

Lucy is concerned about your safety.

Brian and I took Lucy to the Everett Children's Museum this weekend and she had a GREAT time in the "Safety Room". There's a fire truck, fire hats, a place to "stop, drop and roll", and little telephones to practice calling 9-1-1. Good thing for the other kids that Lucy is an expert, having called 9-1-1 on Brian's phone a number of times already. BABY GENIUS!

Lucy is a superstar!

Wait. Do I have something on my face?