Happy 5th Birthday Grace!!

WOW! 5!!!!!! I'm having such a hard time believing it, but I suppose its true huh?
5 years ago today I woke up to strong contractions and about 3 hours later, was holding you and nursing you for the first time, then back up in my bed and asleep I went. I loved the homebirth experience, and cling to the fact that I got to experience it once, rather than spend my time wishing I'd been able to do it again. It was such a magical time, and I loved every second of it.
We love you stinker-bell! Hope your 5th birthday is one to remember!

10 Days of Grace day 10

She's a cuddler. As the kids have gotten older, cuddling with mom is no longer 'cool'
Grace still loves to cuddle. With me, with Aaron, with grandparents, etc. She loves to be held and to give and receive hugs.

10 Days of Grace day 9

She's thankful. Little things are HUGE to her. And she's thankful for them all.

10 Days of Grace day 8

She loves to eat. She's not a picky eater and I can't express how thankful I am for that fact!

10 Days of Grace day 7

She loves being a sister. Big sister, little sister- doesn't matter to her. She just loves her siblings.

10 days of Grace day 6

She loves to sleep. And yes, I love that about her. That means, I still get a nap in the afternoon if I need it. Even if she doesn't fall asleep she loves to cuddle up next to me while we watch a movie. And she's almost always one of the first kids to fall asleep at night- shortly after 7pm.

10 Days of Grace days 1-5

So I'm a bad mom. I totally spaced and forgot to get these posted. So in one big post here are 5 flashback pics.
So 5 reasons I love Grace:

*She's a spitfire. She stands up for herself and then some! She's never the first one to back down. This is completely opposite of me, as I will usually back down even when I'm right just to avoid confrontation. I admire that about her.

*She's the "class clown" She's always looking for a laugh, and more often than not- she gets it!

*She doesn't fit into the 'mold' She defies all labels- she's not a tomboy, but she's not a girly girl either- she is just....Grace.

*Those eyes- we receive so many comments on them when we go out- and I have to admit- I love them too. I hope they stay that color. Simply breathtaking.

*Her love. She loves people. She takes an interest in people, even strangers. I'm always asked- "whats their name?" , "Is she sad?" etc. She notices people, and takes a great interest in them.
Reminds me to slow down sometimes and be more observant of those around me.

Gracie

Miss Scarecrow. :0)

Girls Room Part 1

New bow hangers



New curtains :) Paint on the walls. I'll take pics of the rest tomorrow after we put Grace's bed together. I'm really excited about it. It all came together great- all the colors blend together so well, and its really looking "fun" :)

Sisters

Involuntary Haircut

So Grace got gum in her hair. I mean, really really stuck in there. Sooooo....I had to cut her gorgeous blonde hair. I have to say- it does look cute, but her hair was getting so long. However it looks so much better . Her hair is so thin it was looking stringy.

Future Mr & Mrs.

We were informed that Grace and Randall are going to marry each other when "they ares olders" :0) Jaime and I are going to hold them to it. We know for sure we'd love the in-laws.

Filling a Request

It was requested that I post a picture of my two little ones in their matching outfits. :) This wasn't taken yesterday, but a few weeks ago. I struck gold with these outfits I tell ya- I got them at a consignment shop- what are the odds that I would find matching brother/sister outfits in the right sizes at a consignment shop! LOL I just had to get them. :) Matthew has almost outgrown his already though :( He's growing so fast. I'm afraid his 6-9 months stuff will be to small on him this fall! ACK! And I thought I was ahead of the game ;)

Dr Appt

We had Matthew's 2 month and Grace's 3 year check ups today. Miss Grace got three shots- and weighed in at 25lbs and 35 1/2 inches. So petite!

Matthew on the other hand weighed 13.2lbs and was 23inches long. :) He's a porker. That baby fat is so cute though!

However- we are concerned that there might be something wrong with his vision. He doesn't fix and stare like a baby his age should. So Dr C referred us to a pediatric opthomologist. I have to drive to Tyler to see him. His appt is Monday at 8:30 so keep us in your prayers!

The Flies Have it

Wanna know something gross? My kids love flies. Yeah- those annoying litle fruit flies! They catch them, and name them. *sigh* Most of the time its either Dora or Josh.
Sadie doesn't enjoy them nearly as much as Connor and Grace, and I know that I am certainly hoping that now its summer, and I won't have my windows open, the appearance of these critters will diminish significantly.