Friday, April 24, 2009

Update- sorry it's been a while:)

We had a fantastic time on vacation. We loved having Gramma Wendy with us BUT missed daddy WAY TO MUCH! Next time he's coming with no matter what. The girls had some colds and were a little under the weather but being outside and sunshine and swimming seemed to make it quite a bit better. Yay Gulf Shores- see you next year.

Next BIG news in our life is our big girl Gracie. She has officially been deemed a big girl at home. She threw her "pat" (pacifier) into the rogue river off the bridge downtown, she is potty trained and wears big girl undies all the time now, and she has her big girl bed which she slept in for the first time last night. She is really enjoying being so big and shows us more and more independence daily. Scary since she isn't even 2 1/2 yet. Some days being big gets a little out of hand and she likes to play "mommy" to mommy. That gets nixed right away:) We are so proud of what a transition she has made in the last two weeks. What a star!

Livvy is the HAPPIEST baby in the world. She has some lungs and can let you know when she's not but there is usually a darn good reason and then she's smiling again minutes later. She LOVES to have her picture taken. Her smile is super contagious too, so beware if you are around her. You WILL be smiling too. She is so big now. Cruising around all over the house. Standing up everywhere, eating "real" food all the time. She is growing up way too fast. We are truly enjoying her to the fullest. What a spunky, tough little girl she is. And note the cute little bow in her hair. It is just long enough for a sprout.


Our beautiful girls are the light of our life. We love to be with them and spend time together as a family. What a blessed life we lead.



5 comments:

Aubrey said...

I reiterate: cutest girls in the world! I can't wait to come home and play Auntie Aubrey! Miss you, Trace. See you in a couple of months!

Unknown said...

These are such great pictures! What dolls.
Gracie new big girl bed is SO COOL! I think I need to hop on over and give it an up close inspection sometimes.

Love you 4.

- Lea

Jill,Drew, Ella too... said...

Wow - way to go Gracie - we are following right behind - Ella has started the "potty Training" process...Praise the Lord for m&m's!

Family Brooks said...

wow! what beautiful girls you have! i've been behind on blogger and haven't seen your updates in a while. i can't believe how BIG the girls are! hope you're having a fun summer so far!

Rhianon and Heath said...

Wow! I am in tears...how wonderful to watch these little beauties grow! I love to see the joy and blessings your family has!

Do you think Gracie can help me figure out what I need to throw into the Rouge River... wow, what a big step... I love it!

See you soon!