Around the house Grace is learning new things and finding new trouble every day! We have had our first real "bruise" on our head, her left side, then the next day she got a matching bruise on her right side. We thought maybe she was growing horns?? hehe. Luckily all signs of falls are gone... for now. We are sure they will be back. She has now made several trips walking with the aid of a push walker but no Mommy or Daddy helping. She can also now get herself to a sitting position from crawling. Each day there seems to be new things she can do. She gives "fives" which is her version of a high five, and she can even do it with both hands! "DOUBLE FIVE!!!" Daddy loves to do that one with Grace, because he taught her to scream each time they do it. Interesting at a restaurant... all I have to say. hehe
We tried a new game this week that Grace loved. I would get out the stickers and put one on each arm and leg. She would spend the next 5-10 minutes working to get them off. Her brain is amazing, the way it already puts things together. It is also amazing practice for those fine motor skills. We are really noticing the difference at meal times. Almost all the food makes it into her mouth now! Much better for clean up.
Then we headed to the BEACH! Mimi, J-pa, Uncle Taylor, Daddy, Mommy and Grace will be staying at Kure Beach for a whole week! Grace loved her first couple days out by the water. She plays a lot with her toys under the shade. Mommy is a little freaky about Grace going to far into the water, that current is ROUGH, and playing on the edge of the water... not as safe here as the lake. But we did manage to bring a small baby pool with us today so that Grace had some gentle water to play in while we were by the water. This worked MUCH better! We go out in the morning so Grace has her 2nd bottle ocean side. It is a nice break in the playing. She gulps it down! So much work being little and playing hard.
Daddy and Mommy celebrated their 5 year anniversary! We went out to dinner and recounted some of our favorite memories of the first 5 years. Some of the tops were our move to Morganton, NC. Our yard and caring for it there, various vacations, but mostly being together in the quiet times, sitting on our porch when it rains, dancing at night when it is past our bedtime, playing hide in the seek in the dark, yes Grace, Mommy and Daddy have always had a lot of fun. Oh and of course the best decision we ever made, deciding it was time to meet you our sweet first born. It was also fun to think where we will be 5 years from now, on June 24, 2017. Do you think you will have a brother or sister by then? We hope so! (but no rush...)
Early Morning RUNS! Each morning we have gone for a run on the beach. It is so nice to run without shoes on! This morning exhausted you sweet girl, you slept on the way back. Its tough work going for an early run! But we are so glad you were there with us.
Other random pictures from this week. Notice we spend a lot of time playing with our sweet girl, but we also have been playing games, deveining shrimp (J-pa and Uncle Taylor), chatting, reading books, and of course napping when Grace does!!!
This week you started waving Grace! J-pa got the first several waves, but you have now waved at everyone and thing (including the fan on the ceiling) It is so amazing to interact with YOU. You have always been fun to watch, admire, and snuggle with, but getting to know you is really an amazing thing. You have a smile that lights up the room, and you laugh so often. I love hearing your laugh. Most nights Daddy and I have trouble leaving your room because you are just laughing, laughing, laughing. I pray you always keep your carefree, loving life attitude. You are so loved sweet girl. I love you all the fish in the ocean times all the specks of sand. May you always know how loved you are.
xoxo
Mommy & Daddy
