New Washing Machine!

So, about a year ago, this nice guy in Kyle's parent's ward saw us carrying our laundry bags out of their house (we didn't like paying for the machines, so we'd bring our laundry up on the weekends and do it at Ken and Debbie's). Anyway, he came over and offered to let us have their old washer and dryer! So nice!

We couldn't use them until we moved here, because we didn't have washer and dryer hook-ups. But come to find out, the washer leaks. In a major kind of way. Kyle tried everything, but it kept leaking. Finally we decided to go look for a new washer (the dryer works great). We found one for an incredible price at Home Depot, and got an extra $150 off because of the appliance discount! Yay! I love it!

So does Lucy. It's right on eye level.

Photo Shoot

The other day, Lucy and I went out and had a photo shoot. It was exciting. We explored our new neighborhood and found some good spots. Then Lucy posed for some pictures. They turned out so cute! Love them!

I've already posted these on the photography blog, so if you've already seen that then you can disregard this. (:

Lucy is so tiny-only 16 lb. 1 oz. at 9 months, which puts her in the 8th percentile. People are always surprised when they see her standing and walking, she looks too little. I think it's so cute!

La La's cute little habits

Lucy is a very passionate little person. She either really loves something, or really hates it. And she's happy to let you know what she thinks, just in case you were wondering.

Lucy loves to sing. She sings all day every day. She'll copy what I'm singing, right on key. It's so cute! When she's singing, she usually sings "la"s. Because of that, we've started calling her "La La". It fits her.

Lucy also loves the bike she got from Grandma and Grandpa Johnson for Christmas. She takes it with her all over the place. Sometimes she pushes it or rides it, but usually she just drags it along behind her.

Lucy does not like getting into her coat. But she does like posing for the camera. The posing outweighs the discomfort.

Walking and curlers

I totally predicted it. I was guessing that as soon as we moved away from the Johnson's, Lucy would learn to walk, since she wouldn't have someone there to hold her all the time. We've now lived in our NEW CONDO (I'll post about it later) for 1 week. And Lucy's walking. She's taking about 5-10 steps at a time, but she's getting really good! She's very impressive.

We've also been thinking Lucy has some curl in her hair. Kyle and I both have a little. So I used a little water and some gel and voila! She sure does! For church, we tried curlers this morning too. Don't they look cute on her?

Here is a video of her walking. It's not her best, but it's the idea that counts.

Today's lunch.

Look what we had for lunch today. Can you tell it's Lucy's very most favorite food?

Needless to say, we definitely had a bath when we were done.

What we've been up to

I feel like posting something, so I was trying to think what we've done recently. We've actually been quite busy! Kyle's loving his job. He really enjoys all the things he gets to do. He even recently (and very randomly) got to design a sippy cup for someone. (:

I got a new car! I love it! It's an Isuzu Trooper, it have four doors (getting Lucy in and out it so easy now!), it's really fun to drive, and it's nice to just have a vehicle. I don't feel like such a mooch anymore, begging everyone for rides.

I've also been busy busy with my photography, which we're so grateful for! You can see some of my recent work on my photography blog.

Lucy's personality comes out more every day. She's so funny. She can be such a charmer, she has the cutest little smile when she wants something or is happy to see you, but she also has such a temper! How do you teach an almost-10 month old that it's not okay to throw herself on the floor and bawl when it's time to get dressed? Oh brother. She's definitely a drama queen. She's also busy as can be. She gets into everything. I always find her yanking stuff out of drawers or climbing up the stairs to go visit her friends. Silly girl.

Also, my good friend Steve got home from his mission last week. He is like a brother to me, and he's Lucy's self proclaimed Godfather. It was so fun to see him again, and it has made me so excited for my Marky to come home in April!!

Christmas 2009

I am aware that I'm slow in getting pictures up from Christmas. Oh well. It was the most not-break-ish break I've ever had. Kyle still had to work, I had tons of shoots. Anyway, I'm just getting around to it. (:

So, Christmas Adam (the day before Christmas Eve) we went to the extended Stout family party. So fun! Lucy was the baby Jesus for the Nativity, and it was so cute-she let her cousin hold her like a baby the whole time!

Narrators Emily and Megan
Singing angels.

Lucy being the baby Jesus. Cute!

Two shepherds. (:

Corbin, Conner, Lucy and John

Lucy and her cousin being little nuts with the Christmas presents.

My uncle, aunt, and cousin have beautiful voices. I love listening to them sing!

Then on Christmas Eve went went to my Grandma and Grandpa Austin's for their party. It was a blast!

The Nativity. (little Miss Lillie is being a princess. How funny!)

The angels (and the princess.)

Pretty sure we had like ten narrators this year. (:

Megan leading, and some of the other narrators.

Then, we spent the night at my parent's house (just for John), which was so fun! We woke up and opened presents, then came back to Kyle's parents for more presents!

John got an orange!

Lucy got an orange!

Ready to come see our presents!
Getting anxious...

Megan sees her new puppy Kevyn, for the first time!

She's such a cute little Kevyn!

Lucy gets abandoned on the floor in all the excitement. (:

Dad and Kyle. Go cougars!
Lucy got some pretties. Yay!

My cute Mark called from Germany in the early afternoon, we had an early dinner with the Johnson's, then played some more. Needless to say, it was a very busy day. Lucy was exhausted. It was a wonderful Christmas though!