Friday, November 1, 2013

The Lion King & State Fair of Texas 2013

At the beginning of October we were given tickets to The Lion King at Fair Park...it was Lucy's first play and she LOVED it! She really did so good. I almost cried watching the wonder in her eyes during the opening act when all of the animals were walking in...it was magical!
After the play, we hit up The State Fair of Texas...it was Lucy's first time at the fair and she had so much fun! The two of us in front of the new Big Tex...
Eating her first Fletcher's Corny Dog...
She was all smiles before the ride started...
Fried Nutella...
She was asleep before we even got on the highway! What a fun day with our Lucy Girl!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween from Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat!

We went to The Rector's block party and had a blast with friends!
Trick-or-treating was quite the hit this year...
Even June had fun...
And I've never seen these girls run so fast in between houses! We've got candy for days at our house!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Happy 3rd Birthday Lucy Kate!


Happy 3rd birthday Lucy Kate Rives! You are our absolute joy and delight in life. What a privilege it has been to be your mama for the past 3 years. 3 years...it's hard to believe. They've gone by in a blink. I pray that we get to celebrate many, many, many more birthdays together, sweet one. This picture was taken at preschool on the day your class celebrated your birthday. And it pretty much brings me to tears. I don't think a picture has ever captured you so perfectly as this one does. Your eyes are filled with such innocence and wonder and your beautiful, little crooked smile makes my heart absolutely melt. I love you, Lucy. More than you'll ever know. Happy birthday Goose!

We had so much fun celebrating YOU on your birthday! 3 dozen PINK balloons were waiting for you in the kitchen when you woke up...
You said, "Mama, is this for my birthday?" It was so sweet!
You and June had a blast with the balloons...for days! 
Cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
You took a morning spin around the neighborhood on your new car...
We celebrated you and Leni-Kate at play group...followed by lunch at your favorite spot, Chick-fil-A!
After nap time, you woke up to your very own bounce house in your front yard...you were pumped!
And bounced your little heart out!
Our family and The Rectors came over for pizza and cupcakes...it was the perfect end to a pretty perfect 3rd birthday!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Fall at The Dallas Arboretum :: 2013

{June 14 months :: Lucy 2 weeks shy of her 3rd birthday}