From the Lucy files...

Lucy has been practicing her ballet lately. She even had me put her hair up into a bun like a ballerina for practice. She so much fun to watch.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from her birthday. She looks so tough here when I asked her how old she was. She's growing up so fast. The crown is from a card that Grandma and Grandpa Beyer gave her that morning.

I love this one of Isabel dunking her chocolate chip cookie in pink lemonade at the tea party. She had such a good time.

And Lucy in all her party glory. It took her days to come down off that birthday high. I think she had a great birthday and we all made lots of good memories.

And a shot of one of Julia's first smiles. She's a cutie. I think we'll keep her.

X.O.

Trying to catch up...

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Well I got the announcements ordered yesterday. Very cute. I can't believe she's already a month old! So who do you think she looks like?

I'll try to get pictures from Lucy's fifth birthday party up later today. Isabel is sick, sick, sick so I'm not making any promises.

X.O.

Introducing Julia Annette!

Nana introducing the cutest little munchkin to be born on 12-23-2008 ever...

The OB is letting me hide, I mean stay, at the hospital for one more day before I have to go home and face 3 kids under 5. Eek!

Welcome Julia Annette Beyer!

Julia arrived safely this afternoon around 2pm. She weighed in at 7 lb and 9 oz and measured 18 inches making her our biggest bundle of joy yet. She's quiet a chunky money and you should see her cheeks. We'll be at the hospital until Friday and I'll work on getting some pictures posted tomorrow. What an incredible Christmas present!!! Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes.

--Todd and Erica

Ballerinas and bags

Lucy started ballet lessons this month. She has an afternoon class with two of her friends, and then we have a pizza night with them afterwards. Lots of pink everywhere.

And here's a photo of my latest sewing project, Julia's diaper bag. It's reversible and has six pockets inside. It was a super easy project so send me a yard each of two fabrics you like and I'll make you a custom tote!

And Isabel's request to take a picture of her.

And finally...peace. She's just fallen asleep while I was formatting all these pictures. I better take advantage of the down time. I'm cooking and freezing casseroles this month for Julia's imminent arrival. Please send me any easy, freezable recipes that will appeal to the whole family. Thanks.

Just 5 more weeks...

Boo!

Sorry for the delay, but here's Princess Fiona. Lucy had a long day of Halloween celebration and candy binging that started at 8 am at school. They had a parade and then treated us to a muscial performance in the auditorium. Very cute.

Isabel refused to wear her costume but decided the candy was alright. What a long day! Now I know why Halloween only happens once a year.

Happy Birthday Auntie!!!

We hope you have a fabulous weekend! The girls adore the ground you walk on and wish you a happy, happy birthday!