Adios and Safe travels!

We are sad to say that our dear friends Heath and Rhianon Wilhoit are departing this great country for a new adventure very soon. They will be moving to Guam with the navy for a three year term. We had many chances to spend some quality time with them while they were here in Michigan for the holidays. It was wonderful to catch up and to have them meet baby Gracie. She was with them for an evening in the belly still and was so excited to meet them that she decided to come out before they left. They visited her when she was a few days old and then she went to say bye-bye on Saturday night. We are thrilled for them as they begin a new journey but will miss them much. We love you guys and hope that Guam is as fabulous as it sounds. Enjoy your new home but never forget the old, and those of us here who love you dearly. We pray for health, happiness and safe travels. Loves bunches!

Two weeks old!

Gracie is two weeks old already! We can't believe how much she has grown. She is shocked too as the picture shows. She is still a little angel and we are counting our blessings every day. Her doctors appointment for her two week check up was today. She has grown half an inch to 20 inches long and now weighs a hefty 7lbs 5 1/2oz. What a big girl. She was supposed to weigh at least 6lb 11oz again but surpassed that by leaps and bounds. What a girl! She is also otherwise completely healthy and what our dear Dr Fawcett says is, "the perfect baby Hosford." We think so too. Next check up is not till February 27
her two month check. Pray for good health and continued happiness.
The last picture is Gracie showing off her extra pounds that she has gained. She is getting a little meat on her bones and is hoping to one day catch up with her cousin Jonah.

nine days old already

Well hello, my name is Gracelyn Rae. I would just like to take moment to say hi and also share my greatest appreciation to all of you who are keeping up with the goings on in my life. I have truly enjoyed all the love bestowed upon me, hugs, kisses, gifts and more. The visits are always fun and I really do enjoy snuggling so feel free to come on over. My parents keep saying how blessed they are and how grateful they are for all the love and support, not to mention meals and such. I have had a busy first week of life with Christmas and New Years day, but things are slowing down now. Dad goes back to work tomorrow, we will miss him dearly during the days. So if you want to visit mommy and me- please do. We will need company to keep us distracted. I would like to close with a message- I truly love all of you and am truly grateful for the unconditional love and affection. You are all so wonderful and I look forward to growing up and knowing each of you better.

Sugar and Spice!

Here she is with her normal sweet disposition, just chilling with whomever she's snuggling with at the time. Angelic to say the least.











Then there is the rare, but cute as well, moment of discontent. Her cry is hardly loud enough to irritate anyone but it is enough to get the point across, "I am hungry, feed me now!"

Mommy's little angel

Here is a pic of the proudest mommy in the world with her sweet little angel. Gracie is of course doing what she does best- snuggling up. I am just enjoying this new journey of motherhood more than I ever could have imagined. It is by far the best job that exists. We have special circumstances with Gracie being the sweetest child with the most mellow temperment, but none the less, we just love being parents.