Ocean Shores

As I write this blog, I am both looking out the window at the Pacific Ocean and watching my daughter and husband play.  Life doesn't get any better than this!  Andy's and my work schedules mean the Piper family commemorates the weekends on Thursday and Friday.  As such, this is our second weekend at Grandpa's new beach house in Ocean Shores. The house is right on the ocean and pretty equidistant for Lucy and her Seattle area cousins Reese and Henry.  So, we should have lots of cousin play dates here in the future!

Also, being as Grandpa is a retiree and likes to travel, we should get to spend lots more time on the beach with him:

Today Lucy and I took the stroller out and had a great time walking out on the beach. Meanwhile her daddy went shopping and came back with this amazing new toy. In the video, her smile is a little camouflaged by her thumb in her mouth, but I assure you she is having a great time:

Cruisin'

Today the sun was shining in Portland for the first time in weeks.  I was so exited to get Lucy and the dog Mainerd out on the road, I forgot her hat! About a block from home, I realized my faux pas and gave her mine which actually looked pretty cute on her, if I do say so myself.  Here she is all tuckered out from our adventures:

Mmmmm...Donuts...

The title says it all.  I've discovered the donut shop around the corner is delicious.  Lucy and I took a trip there this morning and picked up a donut to surprise her Daddy before work (and naturally her mama also had a donut). Here she is helping me make the big decision as to which donut to choose:

They See Me Rollin'...

Lucy had her first big milestone last Sunday; she rolled over! Best of all both Andrew and I got to see it happen.  I set Lucy up for some tummy time in the morning before Andrew left for work.  While he was getting dressed, she kept kicking herself up on her side. So, I was able to call him in to witness the big event!  I was such a proud mama, you'd think she started solving quadratic equations or something.  She hasn't rolled over since. So, it may have been an accidental feat of strength, but that doesn't diminish my pride in the least.  Here she is after her big moment!

Walking the dog

On days when Andy works, Lucy and I often get bundled up and walk the dog.  I have a baby wrap I use to "wear her" which means she's wrapped up in a little fabric pocket like a baby kangaroo and my hands are free to control our rambunctious dog, Mainerd.  Until recently, Lucy didn't quite take to being worn because her head had to be tucked into the fabric to prevent it from bobbling all over the place.  Now she has head control. So her head doesn't have to be tucked into the baby wrap and she's free to look around which she loves! It's really fun to get outside with her and enjoy the sunshine whenever we get it.  Here she is cruisin' the 'hood with Mainerd and me.

Hello Hands!

Lucy has discovered her hands can grab toys!  Here's a video of her playing that just may indicate she likes eating crab like her mama. Happy Valentines Day from our own little cherub!

Back to Work

Last week I went back to work and Andy and Lucy were on their own for 3 full days in a row.  I knew they'd have a great time but I missed them more than I thought. In the photo, Lucy is enjoying her carrier for the first time as her proud Papa is off to take her on a walk around the neighborhood.