Funny Faces

We love our expressive little chicken.

Her first word will be "Bo Schembechler"

Mark and Allie are big Michigan fans, although noone knows why. This is one of TWO outfits that feature the blue and gold. I think she is watching the 1997 Rose Bowl on ESPN Classic.

Return of the Couch Photo Shoot

Whoa, whoa, whoa, we doing this again? Man, I can't wait to crawl!


Showing a little range.


America's Next Top Model? Pshaw! I got more talent in my 4 month old finger than you sticks will ever have!

Left Leg, Blue

Fun with Closeups (taken from pictures on the blog)

Too Cute.

Sassy.

Angelic.

Cheeks, A Closeup

Lucy looked like a teeny little bird for the first month of her life. Large eyes sometimes covered by large lids brought you in, and a small, red, button mouth made you coo right along with her. Then the cheeks happened...

J and the Chicken

I love my seat!


She got the same haircut as me!

Guess who won the staring contest.

We told Lucy it might be sunny, but she wanted to check it out for herself

Sometimes when I workout, my hair gets in my eyes.

"Check out the shirt. Any questions? Didn't think so."

--Lucy

Skittish

Name that expression (in the comments).

Wary

Name that expression (in the comments).

Incredulous

Name that expression (in the comments).

Where are my cheeks?

Backpack!

A serious student needs a serious pack!

Bunting in June?

It's 95 degrees everywhere but in Seattle. Lucy goes outside in a crocheted bodysuit, the bunting. Made by GrammLeenie, of course! What can't she do?

The picture is better than the poem

This picture is what the month was all about!

The Amazing GrammLeenie has Left...

Sadness has descended upon the Van Smithstrand house, as the amazing one has departed after 41 amazingly awesome days. We are forever in her debt, and offer the following poem (to be sung to Lucy) as thanks:

The amazing GrammLeenie,
Took charge from the start,
At times, she was GrammCleanie
kept the house from falling apart,

Lucy fell in love,
With smiles every day,
Reaching for the sky,
When "Sooo Big!" was in play,

The weather wasn't great,
But the leenster never* frowned,
Through rain or snow or fog or wind,
Or onesies lightly browned,

So we bid adieu,
To the one they call Amazing,
With memories and helpful hints,
Our chicken we will be raising.

*"never" may be replaced with "often"

Pics to come...

Grandpa Jim (as told by Lucy)

I love my Grandpa!

An ode to Rowan and Martin.

Holding court in the backyard.

Aren't they cute!

Lucy and Papa

4 months, visually

3 days old


4 months old

The Amazing GrammLeenie!

GrammLeenie has been here since May 1, and Lucy adores her. I mean, why else would she wear a poopie onesie as a hat? More to come, including Grandpa Jim, (Great) Uncle Jere, and many more pics of Lucy and the Leenie.

Grandpa Reeve Was Here (as told by Lucy)

Isn't this a great picture of us? I like how our haircuts are mirror images.

Grandparents, Mom, and Me!

I love the composition! Not sure how secure I am here, but methinks I didn't fall. Then again, how would I remember? BTW, my clothing is a sack. with arms. Would it kill Dolce and/or Gabbana to come up with something a bit more form fitting?

Woo Hoo, we are outside! Isn't mom's smile spectacular!

What's up Papa, more pictures? Can't a baby hang with her Grandpa in peace? You sure do put the papa in paparazzi!