our trip

We had a great trip to Michigan City...  outlets, casino, lake Michigan, dunes, lighthouse...  it was fun!  Even in the dreary rain, we had a great time!

at the top of the dunes

view from the lighthouse

getting ready to run down

Thankful Thursday

I'm thankful for:

• Gracie's smile each morning.  She wakes up so happy.  She usually plays in her crib for a while.  Today when I went to get her up from her nap, she was sitting in there, blowing on her arm making noises and laughing
• Summer reading. I've read some great books this summer!  Water for Elephants, Still Alice, The Glass Castle, are a few...  check them out!

• the chance to spend so much time with Grace.  I love watching her learn new things every day. I love that she's curious, and full of energy.  (not loving the new little tantrums, but most everything else!)

• a great husband.  He took me away for my birthday this week.  It was wonderful.  We had so much fun, laughed a lot, and ate some great food.  It was a wonderful birthday

A lady and her purse

A lady never leaves the house without her purse.  Looks like we have a little lady on our hands.

Our little musician...

Monday

We are here!  We're doing great.  Gracie has added a few words...  thank you, milk, (and have I said that she says no? :)  )

We had a great afternoon last week visiting Grandma Diane.  Gracie loved playing in the sand and water.  She didn't love sinking up to her ankles...  but she had a great time!

Here is my little ham.  She will see a camera and say "cheese" even if it's not out or on.  I love that!

She is a busy little thing...  Our house is a constant wreck!  

No, I didn't let her eat this, but I did think it was picture-worthy!

There are too many

there are too many cute ones to pick a favorite...  but here are a few....  If you live near me or the Goshen area and want a great photographer for your kids (or she does weddings and families) let me know!!!!

14 Months

Grace is 14 months old!  At 14 months she:

• says NO!  What's funny to me is that she already uses it at the right times. Like "Grace do you want some green beans?" and she shakes her head and says "no".  :)
• is taking great naps.  She sleeps about 90 minutes in the morning and afternoon.  I love that!
• is a cook in the making.  When we are in the kitchen she is literally at our feet, wanting up.  I am seeing lots of baking and cooking together in our future
• is my shadow.  She likes to be wherever I am.
• climbed into the bathroom cupboard yesterday!  I took video and as soon as I learn how to transfer from the video camera to here, I'll post it
• had her one year pictures taken last week.  They are GREAT!  The one above is a sample.  As soon as I look through them I'll post more.