The only thing better than intently watching the same exact Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episode for the 400th time? DADDY! He's hilarious. And I have the pictures to prove it.

Lucy went to the zoo!

Last weekend there was some weird, super-early Spring here in Seattle...60-degrees and sunny. Sometimes we don't even get that in June! So, we took Lucy to Point Defiance Zoo, which also has a bunch of hiking trails, picnic areas, and is very near historic Fort Nisqually, where we also stopped so Brian and Lucy could learn about history, and I could practice sleeping while standing up. Anyway, it was a big day of firsts for Lucy...first carousel ride, first time feeding a goat, and first visit to a boring historical landmark with Daddy, who thankfully stops to read each and every sign so he can keep up informed about the big events in 1893. I kid! Sorta.

Lucy loves a good snowpocalypse...

So, for those of you not "lucky" enough to live in Seattle, we had an "Extreme Weather Event" last week. These pictures represent Snowpocalypse Part 1 - The Snow is Still Beautiful and Fun (ie: STOCK UP ON WINE - MORE IS COMING!).

The first couple days were actually really idyllic. Beautiful white snow! Walks in the snow! Making angels in the snow! Family snowball fights with giggling and pink cheeks!

And then...the forecasters started talking about the "Extreme Weather Event" bearing down from...well, I don't know where...let's blame Canada, it's cold there. In Seattle, this is basically like announcing that the Donner Party is coming to dinner. HIDE YO KIDS! HIDE YO WIFE! THE SNOW IS COMING!  And it surely did, although not to the crazy levels that were predicted - thank goodness since Brian was lucky enough to be in Las Vegas through the entire thing.  We'll have to talk some other time about why it's never ME who is out of town during emergencies/teething/"Extreme Weather Events"/etc.

Lucy did eat snow for the first time though. I warned her about the yellow snow. See, I have a heart!

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??