In the Words of Grace

• "I very love dat!"
• "Dat not right!"
• She is always sniffing and asking, "What's dat smell like?"
• "Just a little bit?"
• She watches the "T We."
• "Momma, just be patient to Daddy."
• "Nesterday"
• A lot of her sentences end with the word "but"-"I want chocolate milk, but."
• "Carter Man"
• She wants everything in multiples of 3; chicken nuggets, cookies, minutes, grapes, books, songs, movies, etc.-"free 'cause I free"

It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

It was such a nice weekend, we decided to play outside at John's school.  First, John and Grace played a little soccer.

It was exhausting...so there were a lot of water breaks!

Carter and I watched.

Then, we headed over to the playground.

And played, and played, and played.

I think Grace could have played all day!

another great day...

Hangin' Out

There is not much going on around here.  

We are just hangin' out!

Makin' Valentine's

I saw these ideas floating around blogland and decided to make Valentine cards with Grace this year.

Grace had a lot of fun making these.  She picked out the colors of the ribbon and papers special for each recipient.  And she couldn't wait to pass out the clicks (clips) she made.  She, of course, had the most fun eating the M&M's she was supposed to be filling the bags with!  

Carter did not have as much fun making his cards, but I did.

Just A-Swingin'

Shhh!

He's in the swing and happy!

Well...maybe not happy, but at least he's not crying!!!  Woo-Hoo!

Things I ♥: Valentine Edition

getting mail

yummy breakfast

the way she can ride her bike

going on a treasure hunt

finding clues

presents

stickers

the way she loves

playing with Grace

heart shaped pizza

a "fancy" dinner

hugs (even with cards)

snuggling on the couch to watch a movie

my favorite little girl

Carter Man

and of course, my amazing husband who changes diapers, gives the kids baths, gets up for midnight feedings, and even goes to the grocery store!

love you, John!

will you be my valentine?

Happy Valentine's Day

REACH

Can you hear the giggling?

It is coming from Grace because...

she can reach the light switch!!!

She is so proud of herself!

My little girl is getting big!

Another Snow Day

It started snowing yesterday around lunch time, and Grace was wanting to play in it sooo bad!  But, John was not home yet.  The roads were terrible (just ask the Altima who found its way on the side of the road and hurting) and traffic was horrendous (just ask my Dad who had to pick John up and bring him home).  When Grace was getting in bed, she said, "Uh-oh!  We forgot to play in the snow!"

So...today we did!

Making snow angels is her new favorite thing to do in the snow.

She also loves a good snowball fight!

Let's not forget an all time classic, eating the snow.  And she doesn't even care what color it is!

Carter made a very brief appearance!  I don't think he enjoyed it as much as his sister!

And now, she's done!

Pimp My Ride

I came out of my room yesterday 

morning and found this.

Grace had swiped all the toys that were hanging on the baby swing and pimped out her bike.

One Month Old

Carter, at one month, you...

• want to be held all the time
• sleep at night in a swing in our room and take naps while I hold you or if I am really careful, in the Boppy
• eat 3 ounces every 3 hours
• wear newborn clothes
• wear newborn size diapers

ART

This girl has been spending a lot of time here.

...drawing

painting...

...glueing

scissoring...

...coloring

I hope she always enjoys being creative!