feeding ducks at the park

Getting back in the swing!

Ok, after being inspired by my friend Monda on her fabulous blog, I have initiated my blogging once again! It's such a great way to keep in touch with everyone, family and friends. so here we go...round three is it? I noticed I hadn't posted on here since Feb or May, something like that so since there is so much that has been going on since then, I'll start with the most important! 

Miss Grace is now 18 mos old. I can't believe it. she is walking, running, talking and having so much fun. We went to Toddler time at the library the other day and she just had a ball. Favorite new things are Dora the Explorer and Diego. the Backyardigans come in for a close 2nd. But in an attempt to limit TV time, we only watch these in the morning or evening, usually not both. I will admit, if I can get a moment of couch time, I will take it these days! She is loving new fruits and veggies that I introduce to her. Grace loves going to Whole Foods and the produce section. (we eat the samples that are out and she always gets a banana when we go ;)) Now that she is down to one nap a day, our daily activities are a bit more planned. Toddler time Mon's and Wed's, Mall play areas, pool at Lifetime, playground with the dogs, gym play area while mom works on those last 10 pounds!! UGH! and the usual errands during the day. 

All this to be said we leave for CABO next week and we are going to have a blast. Our traveling has definitely increased and will be increasing in the near future. we cannot wait to show Grace and future children the 7 wonders of the world! Why learn about our world in a textbook when we can learn from the real thing. our goal with our children and family has always been to create a wonderful life for our kids and give them our TIME. Because that's really all our kids ever want. toys and stuff are great, but they really just want YOU! We are not raising kids, but instead we are raising adults to go out into the world in 18 years and be successful contributors to our society. To say "our parents taught us how to dream, how to love life, how to have courage, believe in ourselves, and give more than we receive" would be the best gift to us. 

Not to mention, we are having so much fun that we are going to start trying for a 2nd! Stay tuned and God bless until next time!.....here's hoping it's not next year! 

Celebrating Grace's Great Grandmother's Birthday!

Gammy is 88 years old and it's so great to be able to spend time and get a snapshot of 4 generations! 

Go fish!

Grace loved going to the fish store this week. Want to get out of the house but not spend a lot of money? go to the fish store or a pet store, although I prefer to stay away from those these days with all the puppy mill controversy! 

Go Fish or as Grace says "go Ish!"

Living large at the Grocery Store!

Grace loves the grocery store! she helps me pick out all the fruit and veggies, well actually helps me grab the fruits and veggies. she loves riding in the cart and playing with everything. she also gets a lot of attention there! I feel like everyone at Central market is our friend!

I am proud to announce that everyone is back to normal! Grace is back to her naps and happy as a clam! she is definitely her old self again! We are all cleared out of infections. We were given an antibiotic for her ear, but we went the chiropractic route and it all cleared up. So the pink stuff is still sitting in the fridge. Grace is eating pretty independently at this point. we discovered she loves PB & J at central market yesterday and ate the whole thing! So needless to say we picked up some natural peanut butter (no sugar) and jelly and bread for her to make some this week. Hope mine are just as good as CM's!

Richard is on quite the workout binge lately! Be careful what you ask for- it just may come true....in spades! he's been known to be at the gym for 3 hrs. playing basketball with a group of guys there. I'm getting back into the workout swing myself and enjoying it. 

That's probably it for now. Everything still going well. Richard and I are looking forward to our trip to Vegas in April. I'm so ready for the weather!

Trapped at Home!

Well the Bonds have been a little sick this winter season. I think everything is starting to clear up and we should get back on this more regularly.  Grace is growing like a weed and getting more and more vocal everyday! She points at everything and says "GE!" We think it means Get! This doesn't go too well when we are at Target!!

NO walking yet! still crawling like a speeding champ. she stands well, but then drops and crawls when she wants to go. 

We are all doing better and hope to be back and "breathing" soon! 

Colds are bummers!