Lucy McLean's Cradle

My dad made Lucy McLean this beautiful cradle. As if him building it wasn't special enough, there is a story behind it. The wood that was used to build this cradle, came from a tree that was cut down in my hometown, around the time that I was born. When my dad and his friend were planing the wood, they found a civil war bullet in the lumber. There was also a nail in it. My dad kept both the nail and bullet to show "future generations". The walnut plugs and pins came from logs from the house I grew up in. How awesome is that?! Lucy McLean loves her cradle. What a special gift from a special grandpa! Now we just need a bumper for it. Let us know if you have any ideas.

-Erin

Thank you Grandpa for my cradle! Thank you also for coming up to see me. I had a great time with you loving on me, spoiling me, singing to me and everything else. YOU ARE AWESOME. I LOVE YOU!!!

- Lucy McLean

Aunt Moo Moo's shower

Aunt Moo Moo and Baby Monk had their first shower on Saturday. We had a lot of fun. The key to looking good at your showers, is to have them 3 months before the baby comes! Little late for me now! Megan looks great and we can't wait to love on Baby Monk :)!!!

The "Shades"

On Saturday morning, Lucy McLean got to meet Kristin and Adam Shade for the first time. Of course, they had to buy her some cutie patootie shades! Thank you! LM couldn't keep her eyes off of Adam. We miss you guys and can't wait to see you again soon!

4 Months and Counting!

Lucy McLean is officially (well, as of 8:00 tonight) 1/3 of a year old! I can't believe it. It seems like yesterday that we were meeting her for the first time. Here are some pictures of our fun loving little girl! We went for her check-up this morning. Stats are:
Weight- 14. 4= 75%
Height- 25 3/4= 95% (we are thinking she gets that from her dad)
Head- 16.75= 90% (we think she gets her big brain from her mama)

Favorite things:
Rolling over
Having EVERYONE'S attention
chewing on everything
walking
sleeping (9 hours a night... THANK YOU LORD)
Snoop
Grandparents

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and support over the last 4 months. We feel truly blessed!

Love,

Ryan, Erin, Lucy McLean and Snoop

Cheap vacation ideas needed

So, Ryan and I are thinking, last minute, that we would like to go on a vacation. Our ideal vacation would be laying around and loving on LM with nothin on our to do list! There are only two catches...

1. I have been on maternity leave for 4 months = NO MOOLAH!!!

2. We would like to go like Aug. 9th ish, which is like tomorrow.



Any ideas? Bring them our way.



And even better... if you know how to get us here cheap, call ASAP!

Blogstalking Pays off..

Lucy McLean and I are so excited about what we just got Ryan for his birthday! Through a little addiction of mine, blogstalking, we found the best ever birthday present. Best part is... Daddy has to wonder what it is until August 2nd!!!

Look how big I am?