Too Funny

The painting is done in Grace's room...the mattress remains on the living room floor. Why? It's different, kind of fun, Grace thinks it's a blast to sleep out there and well, less vacuuming. So, here's the kind of cute thing that happened the other night....

Grace...dead asleep on her 'bed'.
Emerson...crashed on the couch(yes, right on the edge, but she was sooo out..I swear). Before putting her to bed, I left the room for a minute or two at most and left her on the couch...



Come back...(bet you know what's coming)...she had rolled off the couch, on to Grace...Grace's little biscuits served as Emerson's pillow...both girls were sawing logs as if nothing had happened.




Bad parenting...maybe...
Darn cute...you bet!

Should I Be Concerned?

Grace is kissing boys now...

First, on a couple of park play dates w/ Tanner, Grace informed me that she 'attacked' Tanner w/ a hug and kiss. Tanner said..'Yeah, yeah, I love you, too.' Hmmmm..

Then, caught red-handed at her party, hugging and kissing...JACK!! We almost got it caught on film, but what is up with this? Seriously...why is my daughter attacking the boys? Kind of gives me the willies.

It's Good To Be Five

I think Grace had a good birthday....

Balloons and streamers surprised her upon waking...



A special doughnut breakfast...


Popscicle treats at school...


Party at the Pizza Machine that night...

Her friend Jack and the t-shirt all the party guests signed...


Having a blast playing w/ her friends...




Tanner and his mom Angie...


Pizza and cake!!


Cool gifts...


Make a wish...


One of the guests just couldn't keep up...


A spin of the birthday wheel resulted in 1000 tickets...useful for picking out junky toys at the prize counter...every 5 yr old's dream...


The whole gang...

(Very back row: Josie(my niece); Back row: Clara(our neighbor), Grace, Madison, Ashlyn, Tanner(THE Tanner); Front row: Jack and Whitney)

Can she have steak?

We have a tiny, tiny Boo.



Emerson had her 9 month check up today and she weighs 14lbs 12.5oz....this means she gained a little more than a pound in 3 months...I gain that much in a day!!! Yikes! That puts her in the .87%...less than 1%, folks, less than 1. She is falling off the charts.

So.....she's supposed to eat more. Okay. Add formula to her cereal...ok, I can do that...she won't eat it, but I can add it. Hmmm....

Good news is that she continues to grow in height and head size(26.25in=8% and 45.5cm=84%).

I can honestly say that I never thought I would have a child that would have difficulty gaining weight.:)

The Birthday Bug

Five years ago, one of the greatest miracles of my life was born...Grace Melissa. These last five years have gone by in a blink, but every minute with her has been(and continues to be) a gift.

Happy Birthday, Bug!! I Love You more than you will ever, ever know!!

Happy Birthday, Jay AND Kate!

Happy Birthday to my brother, Jay! :) It was the 24th, but hope it was wonderful!! It's so great to be able to call you my friend. :) Love You!!

AND....a very belated Happy Birthday to Kate!!! This one is very late, but again, we love you and hope it was a good one!! So glad you are in our lives! :)

And I Quote...

Grace: "Mommy, want to play?"
Mommy: "Maybe in a little bit...I'm kind of tired right now."
Grace: "Yeah, I'm tired, too, but I'm going to save my tired for later."

Sleeping Arrangements

G's current sleeping set up..as her room is being painted..on her mattress, surrounded by toys on the living room floor.

The girls think it's a non-stop slumber party around here! ;)