July 17, 2017, 11:48 AM ET

The Best Lydia McLaughlin Moments in #RHOC History

Lydia's back! It's time to reminisce and remember why we love her so much with a compilation of her best Housewife moments.

By Gillian Horn

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The RHOC 'Wives React to Lydia's Return

Do the happy dance because Lydia McLaughlin is back for season 12 of the Real Housewives of Orange County. The last time we watched this spunky mama was four years ago in season 8. That was the season when Heather Dubrow and Terry decided to build again and Tamra Judge went on her bachelorette trip. In honor of Lydia's return, we're throwing it back to some of our favorite Lydia moments from her first round as a 'Wife.

1. Every time she did the Lydia dance

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The Lydia Dance

"It's like an exclamation point."

2. When her mom channeled her inner Tinkerbell

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Extra Hippie Mom

Judy is Lydia's literal fairy (god)mother.

3. The moments when her mom admitted to being a stoner

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Lydia's First Memory of Her Mom

[/video_clip_guid]Judy used to think she was a tree...

4. When Lydia did some damage while shopping and used a ploy to get her mom to spend more

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Lydia's Very Interesting Mom

Does paying in cash count as "wasting paper" too?

5. When she hesitantly accepted Alexis's dinner invite...and rightfully so

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Alexis Invites Lydia to Tamra's Party

Her reaction was priceless.

6. When she stood up for women everywhere

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Lydia Stands Up to Slade

When Slade made a comment about not only Lydia's appearance, but also Vicki's, it was time for Lydia to put her foot down and stand up for her fellow females.