1.31.2009

What's New with Grace

Grace has been talking up a storm lately, although we are not really sure what she is saying most of the time, it is fun to listen to her babble. 

Her favorite word to say is "no" and she usually says it even when she means "yes." She hasn't learned to actually say "yes" yet, but she shakes her head "yes" all the time. 

She says "dough" for "dog"...or anything that has four legs and walks. Grace is an animal lover, luckily mostly everyone in our family and all our friends own dogs that she can visit.

Her new word this past week was "ball" (which was Brooks' first word). She loves playing with her soccer ball, so we may have the next Mia Hamm on our hands.

She says, "Uh Oh" ever time something falls, which I just think is too cute! 

Her favorite song to sing is the "Itsy Bitsy Spider." She will walk up to me and move her little hands like the spider to tell me she wants to hear it. Although after singing it 10 times a day for the past couple weeks, I think she may be getting sick of it. 

She has recently started playing with her dolls. She loves to undress them and give them hugs and kisses. This picture was taken right before her bath - Grace loves to run around the house in her diaper for a little while before getting in the tub. 

1.26.2009

Weekend Visitors

Nathan and Neyland came down for a visit from Columbia this weekend. Grace really enjoyed their company and loved having a playmate to chase around. The two girls played well together and even gave each other a few hugs. 
Daddy and Neyland

Friday Night Pajama Party

On Saturday, we headed to James Island County Park 
for Trey's 30th b-day party. 
The girls had fun taking turns riding around in the car.

1.20.2009

Snow Flurries

It isn't often that we get to see snow in Charleston, so of course I had to take some pictures. When I took Grace outside I kept repeating snow, snow, snow...but she just kept saying her favorite word - no, no, no!

1.19.2009

Benjamin's Barnyard Bash

We went to Benjamin's 2nd birthday party on Saturday. Grace really had a lot of fun playing with all her friends. She wouldn't eat any cake (she is such a picky eater), but she loved the ice cream!
Moo!
Grace had lots of fun looking for prizes.


Taylor and Benjamin watching the Bubbles

Nana and Grace

Happy Birthday Benjamin!

A Visit From Nana

My mom flew in on Friday to visit us for the long weekend (even though a plane landed in the Hudson River the day before.) Nothing could stop her from coming to see Grace! Grace enjoyed the special attention and misses her already.

1.13.2009

Who Needs a Rubber Duckie?

Grace has recently discovered socks and loves to take them off her feet. She thinks it is hilarious when someone smells her stinky socks, but her favorite thing to do is take them in the bath with her. She is too funny! 

1.11.2009

Grace's New Cousin

We are happy to announce the birth of our niece, 
Laura Elizabeth Rogers.
She arrived on January 8th and weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. 
She is just beautiful!!! Congratulations Clark and Kelly!
We were able to go to Columbia this week and meet her - she is just so sweet. Grace has an ear infection so she had to stay far away from her new cousin. We look forward to the two of them meeting and playing together in the future.
"Ellie"
We were amazed at how much Ellie and Grace look alike - 
especially in this picture.
Christy - I hope you don't mind me stealing this picture from your blog.

Mommy and Ellie

Ellie and Mimi

1.02.2009

First Sight of Snow

Grace got to see her first snowfall on the day we were leaving to come back to Charleston. It came just in time for me to take a few quick pictures before leaving for the airport. Of course our plane ended up being delayed and we spent a couple hours in the airport. Grace wouldn't take a nap with all there is to see at the airport and was very overtired by the time we boarded the plane....so this was the first time that she screamed (luckily most people were understanding). She ended up falling asleep and slept most of the trip.





Fun with Family

Grace had a great time hanging out with her cousins in NY. They helped feed her, give her a bath and played with her a lot. She misses them already!
Aunt Ta Ta 

Aunt Jen

Uncle Mike and Aunt Danielle

The City

While in NY we took Grace to the city for the first time. She went on her first train ride and her first bus ride also. I think she really had a great time looking around at all there is to see in the city. The only time she slept was on our walk to the park, so she didn't miss out on too much.

Grace and her cousins at the train station


Time Square



We thought of poor daddy at work when we saw this...

Grace even got to see Elmo!

All the grandkids with Nana and Papa


Central Park




The Annual Whitehouse X-Mas Party

While in NY, Grace and I went to a party where I was able to catch up with some friends from high school. This also gave Grace a chance to play with her New York friends.
The Girls

Gregory

Noah, Lauren and Francis

Gregory and Jack

Lauren and Keira

The Whole Gang