Lucy Update | 4 years

I can't even deal with the fact that I just wrote: "Lucy update - FOUR YEARS".
How is this child 4?
4 just seems so old! It's officially out of toddler stage and right into "little girl" stage.
I cannot deal with that.

At 4 years old Lucy is an absolute treasure! This baby girl of mine has grown into such a sweet little lady. She loves make believe, princesses, dresses and purses! She loves to be silly and will do anything to make you laugh! Lucy is sensitive and hates when others are sad. She is quick to run to someone's aid. Lucy loves Elsa, Moana and her best friend Elsie. She longs to have long hair so she can have an Elsa braid and she has a drawer full of shorts and pants that have yet to be worn since she will always choose a dress above all else! Lucy loves to swim, play outside, fly kites, swing on swings, go on rides, play with friends and play hide and go seek. Lucy has been a firecracker since she was a baby and she shows no signs of slowing down! She is learning so much now that she is older - she can recite 18 questions in her catechism, she learned how to swing on her own, she is riding a bike with training wheels and a scooter. She is recognizing more letters and loves to pretend to read! :) Lucy remembers things like no other! She will always say "remember when..." and proceed to remind us of some obscure event forever ago. This year Lucy took dance class and rode a horse for the first time! She has fallen in love with both... which leaves mom wondering how I will afford all this girl's hobbies! ha

Lucy is also very sensitive and gets embarrassed easily. She loves to put on shows but never wants to upset anyone or make them mad. She can be shy and distant at times. She plays well by herself, but prefers to have people with her. If she could share a room with mom, dad and Charlie she would. She doesn't want to be left alone. Despite having a mom that takes pictures regularly she has not mastered the skill of posing. 9 out of 10 times she is the one not looking or making a face in pictures - it's just all part of her goofy personality!

Lucy-isms:
"last night" - this is used for any event in the past no matter how long ago in the past it occurred.
 Bathroom humor... who teaches kids this humor? Lucy just finds it hilarious to say words like: "toot", "buttcrack", "booty", "poopy", etc. Ugh it's so gross!


One of my favorite quotes from her 4th year of life:
We were in Arkansas visiting our friends Gretchen and Clayton and their kids Jack and Elsie. Clayton had been away in Poland for the week we were there. He returned on Saturday night. Sunday morning the first time Lucy saw him was at church. Upon seeing him she asked: "What is Uncle Clayton doing here? She was told: "He works here." She looked confused, looked around and proceeded to ask: "Is this Poland!?"

This little girl is one of a kind and we are so thankful she is in our life!

For her 4th Birthday she requested her favorite people in the world be in attendance: Elsa and Anna. We obliged with a very-themed Frozen birthday party! We had so much fun! :)

Our house is quite small, but somehow we managed to fit everyone inside of it! Thankful for the dear friends and family that made it out to celebrate sweet Lucy!

 She loved having friends there to play with and loved all the generous and wonderful presents she received. What a joyful afternoon for this sweet girl!

Between blowing out the candles and opening gifts... at a kid's birthday party, it truly takes a Village! ;) 

Enjoy some photos from our Frozen Themed Birthday for Lucy's 4th!

 Greg's Birthday falls just a few days after Lucy's. So we also like to be sure to celebrate him as well! I am thankful for my dear friend Steph and her husband Bill who made Greg's favorite: homemade strawberry shortcake! It was delicious! We love this guy and his silliness! :)

And now, a look back at this last year with Lucy. The transition from 3 to 4 is quite dramatic. She has truly grown from a toddler to a little girl right before our eyes! 

Dearest Lucy,

 My sweet little baby girl. I look back on these 4 years and cannot believe how fast they have gone. It seems only a moment ago you were my sweet, chubby, giggly little baby girl. I look at you now and you are growing into an independent, caring, sensitive, silly and fun-loving young lady! I love to watch you play make believe. Your imagination is so big! I love to dance with you in the kitchen. I love to give you raspberry kisses at night. I love your smile and laugh. I love how you care for your little brother and love on him! I love to see you make friends without even thinking. I love to see your heart for others. You are strong, courageous and determined. You have a heart that desires to honor others. You are obedient, respectful and teachable. I love to hear you pretend to read the Bible. I love to hear you sing of Jesus' love. I love to hear you speak truth through your catechism. My heart swells to think of all God will do through you. Your personality is larger than life and bursting with joy and celebration! I pray God would be King of your heart! I pray your sweet spirit will be used for His kingdom and in the service of others. I pray you would Love the Lord your God with all of your heart, your soul and your mind. Lucy you are so smart and so talented! You do so many things with such passion! You use words in such creative ways! Oh, my little girl, how God has gifted you! May you pour those gifts back as an offering to your maker! I love you my sweet, precious girl! I do not want to watch you grow up only because I don't want to let go of these sweet moments with you little. But I am eager to see how God will continue to shape and mold you as you mature. Happy 4th Birthday, Lucy! Love, Mommy.