Lucy's Lucky Day!

 Somebody had a birthday today!

And what better way to start off this "lucky" Sunday morning than green smoothies for breakfast?

Especially when it looks like a clover in the blender.

 

After church, home teachers, and while the birthday girl napped, the decorating crew got to work.

 

Lucy got chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese, and broccoli (she loves broccoli) for her birthday dinner (since I forgot to look at my corned beef recipe until it was too late for the 5-hour cook time. Corned beef tomorrow!).

Presents!

 

 Lucy concentrated hard on opening every one. 

She loved her owl pillow from Grandma and Grandpa Duersch.

And her I *heart* Elmo legwarmers "made" by Mama.

And she was delighted with her new Radio Flyer tricycle (not as much with the new helmet).

 We don't really watch Sesame Street, but Lucy knows who Elmo is and gets excited whenever she sees him. An Elmo birthday cake seemed in order.

 

And those tricky Leprechauns! They turned the birthday cake green when we weren't looking!

Happy birthday to our sweet Lucy girl! You're still delightful as ever, and we so look forward to the many years ahead of the beautiful light you bring to our family! We love you!

Tuesday

 9:00 am:  Checking the blogs

 9:40 am: Dinner in the Crock Pot

 9:50 am: Boys' chore-empty the dishwasher

 10:12 am: Playing at the Jump Zone (on the last 2-for-1 Tuesday when Lucy is free!)

1:51 pm: Costco

 4:02 pm: A good book

 7:15 pm: Cake!

 7:44 pm: What's in Dada's pocket?

 7:46 pm: Last-minute building

 

 7:55 pm: Pajamas

9:00 pm: Leg-warmers for the baby

11:14 pm: Late night. Time for bed!

Dream Come True

 Can you guess why these kids are so happy?

'Cause they all get to ride in Dada's new truck!

Paul has been dreaming of this day for years. The time was right, and we found a good deal (with only a little hassle involved). I don't have a picture that captures Paul's boyish excitement about (finally) owing a truck, but maybe you can imagine. He's pretty happy.

It needed a good wash (as did our other vehicles)...

and a finishing touch! (Do you see it?)

Now we're getting ready to part with our faithful Accord, so let us know if you know any potential buyers!