Toddler's Best Friend

Grace officially has a new love!! The dogs! Cassie is much more tolerate of Grace's tail pulling, bear hugs, and kisses that often come out as licks from Grace. We don't have the "keep your mouth shut" part down yet. Kylie just kind of gets up and walks away. That's okay. They are so good around her and just put up with everything. I know one day they will have so much fun and I can't imagine the day that they go to doggie heaven b/c Grace will have grown up with them all her life!!! Dogs really are healers and every time she sees a dog now, she goes crazy and says "woof woof" with all her might. it's so funny. She's getting really good at other animal sounds as well. We have cows and horses down really well- thanks to Pops and Honey. Whenever we listen to our Wiggly Music CD in the car, those are her favorite animal sounds. She's starting to get down birds, chickens, and there's even a mosquito on there!! just a little buzz sound but it's cute to hear her try and do it. My goal is to keep my eyes on the road b/c I want to turn around so much and just laugh with her...That's where the awesome rear view mirrors I bought at Babies r us come into play. we'll see how well they pan out. In the meantime, we'll keep mooing and nahing along!!!

Cabo bound

We are very excited about Cabo this week!! Little Grace will not be coming with us as this will be our first dreamtrip to go on. so we wanted to be able to have the freedom that being childless provides!! there are 1000 people going on this Dreamtrip that our team created with the awesome travel experts at Rovia so we are very excited to see what's in store. One of the nights in funny hat or wig night (pics will come for that for sure!) and then we have an all white night where we will be taking the group photo!!  we are so grateful to Honey and Pops and Grams for taking over for the week. We truly appreciate it. We will come back well rested and ready to go on our next vacation WITH Grace! 

balloon watching!!! LOVES ballons

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!