Something New

So I've noticed how a lot of my friends have used their blog as a journal for their children and I think it's so cute! I have so many stories to tell about Lucia and I don't keep a journal for her. So, thanks to my friends I thought: "why not jot it down on the family blog for later printing?" That way Lucia can look back and have fun with all the things she came up with growing up. Hmm... I already have a hard time keeping up with the blog now. But I will commit to doing this for our little girl and so that one night Chauncey and I can sit back, drink hot cocoa and laugh at these cute, precious moments with our little princess. So this post marks the beginning of many fun ones... promise! Because all I have are fun stories of Lucia :) Until later my friends!!! And by later I mean soon!

American West Heritage Center

About 2-3 weeks ago, we took Lucia to the AWHC. We rode on the train, pet the goat, walked through a mini-maze, etc :PDaddy and Lucia petting the baby goat

Pao petting the goat

Lucia being cornered by the goats

Amazed to see a carriage with horses :) I love her little exploring/thinking face.

She like to push her stroller... It's pretty useless to have one at this time in her life because she won't sit on it!

My cutie!

Did I mention that.....

...I left Lucia alone with daddy for 30 mins, and when I came back, I found Lucia's fingernails painted RED?!?! By her awesome daddy of course... I freaked out!

...my little princess loves to hug?

... we tried swaddling Lucia for fun again?? Didn't work as well as when she was 3 months old :D

...Lucia's favorite food is pasta?

...Lucia's most favorite thing to do is dance?

Ma Petite Artiste

A few months ago I bought Lucia a drawing pad and some markers (non-toxic and washable if you must know) and decided to let her go ALL OUT (literally)!

"Here I go mommy..."

(don't mind the SUPER FULL diaper)tadaaaaaaaaaaa!!! the work of art... with mommy's help :D

Lucia's 12 month photo shoot

NOTE: I will ALWAYS be behind on my posts :D These pictures were taken almost 2.5 months ago. Lucia is now 14.5 months old :)


I love my happy little girl!!!

Summer Fun

This summer we were able to do quite a few fun stuff! My family (Pao's) was able to come out and visit. My sister came for almost 3 weeks!!! And as a lot of you may already know.... it was awesome for me since Chauncey is gone ALL day and I had some company!!! It was fun, but this summer went by waaaaaay too fast... Now all that's left to do is take in as much sunlight as possible to get ready for the cold, and look forward to Lucia and my 1 month stay in Miami, Florida.... where the sun shines year-round! yay!

At the fair with daddy (titi, Chauncey, and I were able to go to the rodeo that night... fun stuff)

Chauncey wake-boarding

Lucia didn't like the wind blowing on her face.

After a boat ride!

at the park with tia Titi

The Birthday Party!!

Lucia turned 1 on August 12. That means she has blessed our life for a year now (13 months now... just a late post). She has brought a lot of fun laughs and sweet moments to our little family. We REALLY love her. We always talk about how 'in love' we are with our baby girl. She has a mind of her own... and I have to admit... a bit of a controlling personality! She is extremely social! She absolutely loves other kids! And if you're a grown-up and pay just a bit of attention to her... she's all yours too!!! She's a dancer, a singer, and a climber! Absolutely loves music! I don't know if to blame the love of dance to my Hispanic background or to the Tucker's love for dances! I think it's a tie :P

Anyway here are some of Lucia's birthday pics:

With Abuela

Blowing out the candle (well... we had to do it for her)

The group of kiddos

The cake made my my mom and my aunt Claudia (who drove all the way from Vegas to be with us this day!!! Thank you!!)

Licking the candle

Trying to have her dig in... but she's too gentle :P

Yummy!!!