True Colors

You with the sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Oh I realize
Its hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can lose sight of it all
And the darkness inside you
Can make you feel so small

But I see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Show me a smile then,
Don't be unhappy, can't remember
When I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

(When I last saw you laughing)
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
You call me up
Because you know I'll be there

And I'll see your true colors
Shining through
I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors
True colors
True colors
Shining through

I see your true colors
And that's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors
True colors are beautiful,
Like a rainbow

Picnic in the Park :-)

This time last year, Lucia was 3 months. Now she is an eating, talking, playful and lovely little lady. And what better way to spend a Thursday evening doing all if those things than at a concert in the park. It was nice to enjoy the warm weather and also hang out with 4 other families. Sadly I didn't get their photos but it was a perfect evening nonetheless!

Mac & Cheese

Lucia loves her Mac & Cheese, and her independence eating too. Not just with a spoon but with a fork as well :-)

15 Month Appointment

Lucia had her 15 month appointment and she rocked it!  75% for height and weight, and 91% for head size. And the doctor said that she is really advanced for her communication (both verbal and with ASL), physical ability, and problem solving skills.  Let me tell you, Lucia was really showing off ;-)  The doctor was impressed that she is sleeping through the night, weaned from binki and bottle, and is so advanced too.   There aren't many times where you just feel so proud, at least not for me.  But today, I was completely in my glory. But, along with Lucia's abilities, comes the next stage....toddlerhood.  And that means tantrums galore, pushing the limits, and just being down right ornery.  She tested Rafa and I yesterday like we have never seen.  So I guess this means that now comes the time outs, being really firm, and not tolerating dangerous or aggressive behavior.  She thinks hitting is funny.  Rascal.  


We are really proud at where Lucia is at, but now comes the real test for Rafa and I.  We have to be firm and consistent.  Wish us luck.  By the way, how can a face so sweet cover up so much mischief???

Night Out!

So last night was our first overnight without Lucia.  Let me tell you, it was a real treat.  We headed out to Bonneville Hot Springs where we lounged by the pool for the afternoon, and then dressed up for dinner at Skamania Lodge.  We had leisure meals and talks, no rush, no where to be.  It was so nice.  We love Lucia, but having some time on our own was so deserved.  And since we don't have family in town, we are incredibly thankful for our dear friend Cori, who left her own family, to come care for ours.  We have no desire to leave Lucia for long, for we feel that she is a part of our family and should be with us.  But to have a night every now again would be just perfect.  BTW, we definitely got a little silly :)

And check out these photos, current and then in 2007!  Just a little fuller and I am no longer blonde, but not bad!

Freedom....

May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!  ~Daniel Webster


What a lovely 4th of July!

Another Monday Morning

A nice long walk at the water front, some stair climbing practice, some flower smelling, and of course some time spent with Bella.