We were so glad that Grandma and Grandpa Mac could come down for Grace's baby dedication! We know it is a long drive from Ohio, where they live, but it means so much to us that they made the trip. The baby dedication was wonderful. We got to the church at 4:40pm. We had pictures taken, listened to a talk on parenting, and got to share our hopes and dreams for Grace as she grows and matures. We invited both sets of grandparents, uncle Taylor, and our dear friend Jen and her boyfriend Seth. After the dedication we came back to the house for football and subs! Here are some pictures from the night. Of course to start off we have Uncle Taylor loving on his favorite niece!
Daddy and J-Pa after the dedication waiting to go home for dinner! =)
Mommy and her Grace before the dedication started.
The centerpiece on the table when we got there. Love how they used real pictures of Grace to fill the pot. =)
The big screen as they introduced the different families.
A shot of the room. About 13 families participated in the dedication. Each family had a table.
All the grandparents: Mimi, J-pa, Grandma Mac, Grandpa Mac
Grace and her Caleb. =) Best friends before Grace was even born. (We used to tell Caleb that I was cooking him a girlfriend and she'd be here soon!) hehe Caleb was also being dedicated.
Jen, Seth, Gabe, and Me. Grace is so lucky to have so many people in her life who love her and want the best for her. Auntie Jen has seen Grace every week since she was born! We love you Jen!
Our family.
Other exciting things that happened this week. Grace is starting to look at smaller details. At first only large bright strips interested her. This week she spent some time looking at the details in the book Hand, Hand, Finger, Thumb. It is fun to watch her eyes really study the pages. =)
She still loves a good stretch after a nap. She always seems to lift up her right arm/hand way high in the air. Also note her adorable scrunched up face which seems to say, I think I may have to poop! hehe
Here are some of those big strips I mentioned earlier. She could stare forever at those lines! The other side of this toy has a mirror on it, but the lines are way more interesting at this point. =)
Mommy loves her baby girl! We spend lots of time on the boppy like this. Grace loves snuggling right between Mommy's tummy and the boppy. Must be warm in there.
Of course Daddy doesn't need a boppy to help produce heat - Grace and Daddy make all the heat they need! It is like a heater blanket in there. Often when Mommy takes Grace off Daddy there are sweat marks left! These two are like peas in a pod.
We went to the doctors this week and got another weight/height check. Grace is now weighing in at 9lb 3oz with clothes on! Can you believe our little 5lb 14oz tiny is now over 9 lbs! She also measured 21 inches long! This means she has grown an inch and a quarter in just a week and a half! Just imagine if you were growing at that rate! It is unbelievable. We love you Grace Jacklyn. Can't wait to see how you grow in the next 6 weeks!
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