From Apples to Applesauce

So I don't really let Grace feed herself food that she has to eat with a spoon yet. Not because I don't want to. Mostly because I don't want to clean up the mess that she'll make (and she usually does) when she feeds herself. But the other night I let her try applesauce.

She was delighted to have free reign!

The spoon was more of a novelty really. I helped her a few times but then it was more fun to just go in with her hands.

She didn't make too much of a mess so I guess I'll let her do it more often! :)

First Apple

Someone found an apple in the fridge. She brought it to her daddy who put it on the end table. Later that day she was suddenly quiet. I went to check on her and this is what I found. She ate some bits and pieces out of it and had a good time.

When she was done, she found a very good place to keep her apple.

:)

Does anyone who blogs ever have it where their Title part sits on top of the edit posts button? I'm not sure how to get it to change. When I click on a new post I can see it for a second and then the words "title" go over top of it. hmmm...

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for:

• my MOPS group.  I am enjoying meeting these ladies and getting to know new people.
• Tuesday night Bible Study.  It gets me out of the house for some "me time" and I am learning so much about the Psalms of Ascent and getting closer to Him.
• Grace's fun exploring spirit.  She's busy and I know she's learning new things every day.

• being able to stay home with her.  I love this chance.  there are days that I'm so ready for Shane to come home but I love watching her play and learn and grow.

• And for those days when I can't wait for Shane to come home?  I'm thankful for PBS.  Grace has discovered TV.  I love it.  You can call me a bad mom, think it, or whatever, but that half hour before he comes and I'm trying to cook dinner are hard.  She wants to be WITH ME.  Like in my arms.  So PBS is saving the day.  I'll try not to abuse this privilege but let me tell you, it's great!

PS- notice that baby in her arms?  She carries it everywhere!

Curious George

She's getting more and more curious.  And also coordinated.  She can get onto and off the couch, onto and off our bed and in and out of cupboards!  She loves to play in the back of Shane's truck and she can even crawl into her carseat.

This was at Grandpa and Grandma Diane's house.  They have new cupboards and Gracie wanted to make sure that they worked ok.  She said they are to her satisfaction.

She also gave her stamp of approval on the new stools.  

The Hartman Family

We had a great time visiting with the Hartman extended family a few weeks ago!  Here are some pictures of that day.

First time on a trampoline!

Here is Gracie's first time on a trampoline!  We went to the Hartman reunion last week and we had a great time.  (I'll post a few pics of that tomorrow)

She wasn't too sure at first but she loved the bouncing!

If you could have heard her on this one you would have heard uncontrollable giggles!

Praising the Lord

So yesterday I thought I lost my blog. I deleted an email account that I never used and it was hooked to the blog and it was gone.  Gone.  I was SO SO upset.  (like crying all afternoon upset) Shane came home and tried to help me. I was ready to give up.  But he encouraged me to keep trying so I kept searching and late last night... I got it back!  The lesson?  NEVER delete anything! :) 

So here are a few pics of her in the last year... just to remember.  Also I did a few changes on the blog... a new start!  I will say though, by last night I wasn't nearly as upset. I still have all my pictures.  I still have the REAL thing playing with her baby doll and pulling out all her books right her in the living room.  I am still blessed.  But I am SO very thankful that I got the blog back. Thank you Lord!