10 Weeks - double digits!!!

It's almost Christmas and Grace is just growing up a storm! She has officially changed over to size 2 diapers. She rolled over for the first time this week, from belly to back. We are pretty sure it was an accident as she hasn't been able to recreate it, but we were so proud! She gave her first real smile to Uncle Taylor and she was babysat for the first time! Our lives have all been blessed, we are truly lucky to have this little girl and to be able to watch her develop and grow.


Grace's shirt says "My 1st Christmas".


Grace has always been a kicker, from still inside Mommy's belly she would kick, kick, kick - but now she is really starting to enjoy the freedom of lots of leg room! She just goes to town kicking those legs and waving those arms!


Grace has always given her Daddy great big smiles! She loves to try and grab on to his beard and nose! Someone told me that maybe the contrast between Daddy's white face and dark beard makes it easier for Grace to see his facial expressions. Whatever the reason, she could watch him for HOURS!


Grace and Bean got a little closer this week! Bean was so good as she allowed Grace to pet her and feel her fur. I think it will still be a few more weeks before I feel comfortable with Athens being so close. After all, he could squish her more easily!


Grace has been adjusting to winter life. Here she is all bundled up to go out grocery shopping with Mommy!


Mommy and Daddy before their first date post Grace. Yes it was a tacky sweater party!


Mommy and Grace's Aunt Jen at the tacky sweater party.


Uncle Taylor stayed home with Grace and was her first official babysitter. We don't have any pictures of Uncle Taylor and Grace that night because she was sleeping when we left and she was sleeping when we arrived home. We know they had an awesome time though - there are videos to prove it.

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And last here is our Angel all dressed up for Christmas. Grace, even when you spit up and have really stinky poos we could not imagine our life without you! WE LOVE YOU! Happy 10 weeks.

9 weeks! My Oh My!

This week Grace had her 2 month check up. She weighed in at 10lbs, 3 oz and was 21 1/4 inches in length. She was in the 25% for all her measurements! The doctor was also very impressed with Grace's ability to lift her head and look around. She said it was advanced for 2 months! That's our girl! Of course we'd be proud of her even if she wasn't. =) Grace also did a great job with getting her first shots! She cried but was easily soothed. Mommy on the other hand had a more difficult time with it. If only I could be as brave as Grace.

Wanted to give a shout out to our pups! They have been doing such a great job with Grace. Athens and Bean both give her lots of kisses and are very curious about what she is up to. When I come home with her and let the dogs out of the kennel they always run to her car seat to make sure she is safe!
Daddy just had to take this picture! He loves how during bath time Grace props her elbow on the side of her little tub. She's just chillin' and taking it easy!
We have transformed our dinning room into a playroom. We actually love the new set up! It is so cozy in our living/dinning area. And now we have a great place for Grace to play! Hopefully in the next month or so we will have gotten new flooring! Right now it's nice just to have a space that the dogs cannot get in so we can leave toys out!

This week I wanted to give a run down of a typical day with Grace! We have started a routine using the book "Baby Wise" as a guide. The first day on our new routine was a hard one! However that one day was all it took. Grace is so much happier now that she has consistency in her day! Here is what Grace's day looks like:

7:00-7:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

7:30-8:00 Grace and Mommy play in the playroom, lots of tummy time!

8:00-10:00 Grace goes down for her morning nap.

10:00-10:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

10:30-11:15 Grace and Mommy hang out in the living room. We work on standing and grasping.

11:15-1:00 Grace goes down for her afternoon nap.

1:00-1:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

1:30-2:15 Grace and Mommy play in the play room, she loves looking out the window.

2:15-4:00 Grace goes down for her 2nd afternoon nap.

4:00-4:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

4:30-5:30 Grace, Daddy and Mommy make dinner and eat, Grace watches from her bumbo seat.

5:30-7:00 Grace goes down for her evening nap.

7:00-7:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

7:30-8:00 Daddy gives Grace a bath, then we all read a book and pray before bed.

8:00-2:00 Grace sleeps

2:00-2:30 I wake up Grace, feed and change her.

2:30-7:00 Grace sleeps again then the day starts over!

Aunt Jen still comes over each week to hang out with us and see Grace! This week she read Grace her bedtime story! We love Aunt Jen!
Grace is really starting to smile and Daddy gets all the best ones! She just loves loves loves her Daddy!
We are also really working on holding a rattle! You can see we are practicing using our fingers to wrap around small objects.


Below are two videos of Grace during the week. In the first one Grace is trying to suck on her first toy! In the second one she is practicing kicking off the ground! Work those legs girl! =)

Happy 9 weeks love. You amaze us more and more every day!

2 months 12-11-11

Here are Grace's 2 month photos! Yes I know there are 32... but we started out with over 200!

Grace, we love you so much! We could not imagine our lives without you! In just 2 months it is amazing how alert and aware you are of everything around you! It is so fun to listen to you coo and watch you begin to really smile. You make our family complete. Happy 2 months little girl!