Grace's First Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day was on Saturday this year. It proved to be a big day for us! That morning we gave Grace her Valentine's presents before going to the Raleigh area. She received a musical Valentine's book with a slot for her photo...she loves it! She also got a computer program since she loves Mommy's comuter so much! She even took my "caps lock" right off the computer once!!!!





Before heading to Ms. Rudy's for her annual Valentine's Day tea party, we met Grandmama and Grandpapa at Applebee's in Knightdale for lunch. Grace had a very special Valentine's Day gift for them. She presented a large frame entitled "Grandchildren", which contained two 5x7s of herself and two 5x7s announcing the upcoming arrival of her baby brother or sister!!!!!!! The grandparents were so mesmerized by Grace's pictures that it took a few moments to realize what was written in the remaining two photo slots! It was Grandpapa who first noticed the news! We made quite a spectacle of ourselves in the restaurant. Grandmama and Grandpapa told everyone they saw in the restaurant that they were having another grandchild. What a very exciting lunch!



After a quick trip to Target to look at what else but baby items, we went to Ms.Rudy's and Mr. David's house. They were very surprised and thrilled about our news, too!

Later that night, we went out to a very special Valentine's dinner at 2nd Empire in Raleigh. This was a birthday gift to us (well, Greg!) from Johnna's parents. We had wonderful food and a great time relaxing while we ate.





On Sunday after church we headed to Jamesville to tell Greg's family the big news. They couldn't believe the news either! Greg's mom was holding the frame so it was oriented toward her. It also took her a few moments to read the news! After her gasp, she turned the frame so that Greg's dad could see it. They were stunned, but very excited about having another grandchild.



We then went to Grandma Modlin's to share our joy! Grace enjoyed being held and playing with the singing spider. The whole town of Jamesville was aware of our announcement before nightfall!

Our little sweetheart

It's tax time again! Greg had a little help from our little tax deduction! She loved playing in the boxes and receipts!

A future accountant?? Daddy hopes so!

Opening Valentine's Day gifts from Grandmama and Grandpapa...She loved her Valentine dress, bib, and bus!




Grammy and Granddaddy chose great Valentine's presents for Grace, too. Grace loved her new clothes. She loves anything with polka dots! Uncl Chris picked out the perfect stuffed animal bear for Grace. He's so soft and cuddly!





Grace relaxing in her robe early one Saturday morning...
The real story is Grace's diaper leaked and made a yucky mess. Instead of changing her again after a bath and breakfast, we let her chill!



Grace had a great first Valentine's Day. She had several heart themed outfits that she wore leading up to V Day. Here's a glimpse at our sweetheart in the days leading up to Heart Day! Note the tutu that Greg and I made for her...she loved it!!!





Here is a picture of Grace riding in a shopping cart for the first time. She reaaly does a great job...but the sun was in her eyes.

After leaving Tarhet we took her to the park to play. This was her first time to Elm St Park. She had a ball playing and looking at the other children. This is why we had such a time geting her to look at the camera!!

Praising God for Grace

This week we had a big scare, but God provided! On Monday afternoon (just minutes before 5), my dad was changing Grace's diaper and found some blood in her urine. This is the only time we found any blood and Grace was acting great as usual. I immediately called her peditician and eventually made an appt for 5:50 at the night clinic. We were blessed with their first appt, so we didn't have to wait or be around sick folks. She weighed 18 lbs. 7 oz. (she gained 3 oz from Thursday--we had a consultation w/ the dr about eating and sleeping patterns!) and was flashing million dollar smiles---until the in/out catheter. She was so not a fan! After numerous calls to the dr's offices, we found out this afternoon that everything looked great and no cultures grew. Yeah!! We think it must've just been a broken blood vessel or something- as we do have a very busy little girl! So- this good news just makes us so thankful. We appreciate all of the many prayers on her (and our) behalf.

Here's what's been going on with Grace lately-
She enjoys snuggling with Mama (&Daddy)on her Boppy- The blanket was made for Grace by her Great Grandma Modlin.

She likes to get into the rocking chair for a minute

She wears animal print well!

Check out her cute little black patten leather shoes. I'm so thrilled that she can wear them as they are mine that I wore when I was her age! Thanks Mom for keeping them for us!

Grace is going to be such a climber---here's proof!


Will Grace love pizza when she gets older...just like Mom and Dad? She loves Elmo's pizza at least!