Cute clothes and a bow!

We're always amazed at how cute baby clothes are! But, of course, we think Grace looks precious in everything!! Yesterday she wore an outfit that Greg's Uncle Everett, Aunt Gayle, and Amy (his cousin) gave her. She really did look cute in the aqua leggings, white skirt (with a belt--a first for Grace!) and aqua/white/pink striped shirt.


Add a bow to the ensemble to get this grown-up look:

Mommy thought she'd wear a skirt to be like Grace, but the striped shirt just happened! Now all Mommy needs is a great pair of leggings and a bow!

She's gotta have jeans!

One day I told Greg that Grace was in desperate need of a pair of blue jeans. It just struck him as being hilarious that our 4 month old just HAD to have some jeans! So, we found them at Gymboree and she wore them for the first time last night. Isn't she precious in them??!!!!

However, what you didn't see was the struggle to get the jeans on. It was a bit tough to get them over her hips!! You see, she already had to lay down so it would be easier to get them on! A trick every woman has had to use, right?!!!!

It's Cereal Time!!!!!!!!

Grace had her 4 month well child visit and 2 shots (they were out of the 3rd one, so we'll get that one next time!) She stopped crying before we even had a chance to get her dressed! She's ready for cereal...we started it tonight as Greg wanted to be here when we started the solids!
READY!


SET!


GO!


AND I DON'T KNOW IF I LIKE IT!


BUT IT SURE IS MESSY!



Grace continues to grow...she is in the 50th %tile for weight as she weighs 13 lbs. 14 oz. She apparently has gotten VERY LONG!!! She is currently taking after Daddy in the Tall department...she is 25.5 inches long! That puts her in the 75th to almost 90th percentile! This totally surprised me! She can still wear some 0-3 month pants due to the length. So, we've concluded that she has shorter legs, but a long torso (just like Mommy!) Here's a picture of Grace with her Bugs Bunny bandaids covering up her wounds. Well, in the first picture we were trying to get Grace's bandaids, but she was moving, of course! Take Two at least showed one bandaid!!



Grace was such a trooper today and even felt like cuddling up with Mommy to read some great books!

More Fun from Grove Park Inn

We are having a great time and Grace continues to be a trooper! She really seems to enjoy being on the go! Here's a family photo with the Grove Park Inn as a backdrop. Yesterday we took her for her first visit to the playground. Who had more fun...Mommy, Daddy, or Grace?


See how curious Grace can be!!

She can also just sit back in her special chair and relax by watching tv!
Here are some views from our room. Pictures really don't do it justice!

Vacation at the Grove Park Inn

Yesterday we left Greenville at 10:30am and arrived at Grove Park in Asheville at 8:30pm! We didn't hurry, but took our time so that Grace could have lots of time out of the carseat during our stops. She did an awesome job and only needed me to ride with her for a small portion of the trip. This was Grace's first night in a hotel, and she slept well and didn't seem to miss a beat! She has enjoyed resort style accomodations. It's all downhill from here! We don't usually stay at 5 star resorts but her Daddy has a conference here every fall. This is my 6th time coming with Greg and the best by far as I have a little buddy to keep me company! Tomorrow, I'm heading to the spa for a much-loved pedicure. I hadn't planned on getting a spa treatment this year, but Greg surprised me by calling a few weeks ago and booked it for me. He said it was a present from Grace and that she would've scheduled it herself, but she couldn't get her words right!!! How sweet!

Here's Grace in one of her new fall outfits and new shoes...just relaxing on a leather sofa! We know her shoes are a little big right now...but she just had to wear them!!!!! I couldn't resist.

Grace's Special Day (for 2 reasons!!)

Today we had Grace's Baby Dedication service at church. It was such a great time and a beautiful service. We appreciate all of the loved ones that attended. Grace did such a good job and smiled so much while standing in front of the church. The preacher presented a great sermon on family values and all of the music was perfect for the occassion. Notice her outfit...Grandmama smocked her bonnet and dress and made her silk booties and her purse! Grace really loved the purse! Grammy and Granddaddy gave Grace her pretty gold necklace with a heart charm on it. She looked so pretty...take a look for yourself! After Grace's part of the service was over, she went fast asleep. What a dollbaby!




After lunch Grandmama was feeding Grace a bottle and looked in her mouth and found teeth! Yes...that's right...not a tooth, but teeth! She has 2 bottom teeth (while one of them is through further than the other) and 2 of her top teeth are seen under the skin. Look out food, here comes Grace!!

Stuck in the Sun!

Today we were out running our Saturday errands and confirming lunch plans for Grace's dedication. When we came out of the restaurant, my truck wouldn't start...wouldn't even budge! UGH!! So, in the blazing hot sun we stood. Originally there were cars parked on each side of us which would make jumping the car next to impossible. However, God was looking out for us, as one of the cars beside us left. Then, we hurled ourselves into the vacant spot so that when our friend Rob arrived, he could park in that spot.
While we were outside, Grace was looking cute in her shades. Evidently the sun wasn't too bad, because she'd rather play with her sunglasses than wear them!!

Our car hero (a.k.a. Rob) arrived to save the day!!!!! This is only about the millionth time he's helped us or Greg's brother, Chris, out of a car emergency! Luckily, the truck cranked quickly and we had no problems driving to the store to get a new one put in. If we had to have car trouble, we're so glad that it happened when and where it did!