We went shopping and Gracie shopped til she dropped!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Fun in the Sun
Over the holiday weekend, the gals and I escaped the inversion with my mom and some of the Andie's and headed for sunny St. George. To say we had a great time would be an understatement! We were able to visit with family and friends- it was so good to see each and every one of them. We enjoyed some shopping, grandma spoiled the gals (and me) rotten! Thanks mom!!! (The gals LOVE their grandma- in fact the night we got home Gracie had a come apart when her grandma left. She bawled for quite awhile and woke up in the morning bawling because she wanted her grandma so I had to call my mom and see if we could meet during her lunch so Gracie could see her.) We enjoyed the sun- I had to buy Brooklyn a pair of flip-flops because all I brought us were our boots. The gals love going to the temple grounds and walking around and going through the visitor's center. We went on Sunday and it was delightful! The gals keep asking, "can we go back to St. George?" It was a fun get-away and probably my last until this new little baby joins our family. Thanks everyone for your help with the gals- they love you! Gracie has really turned into quite the funny little gal. She made a few classic comments during the trip that I don't think will die. My cousin Marlee was getting ready and Gracie looks at her and says, "you look terrible." And then awhile later she looked at her and said, "you look funny." So the rest of the trip we would look at each other and inform one other that they looked terrible. I guess I should start working on tact. :)
We went shopping and Gracie shopped til she dropped!
We went shopping and Gracie shopped til she dropped!
New Year's
(Way late post- but I am posting anyway.) We had our usual New Year's Eve party at my aunt Paula's house. We had good food, good treats, and good company! The gals had a blast and loved ringing in the New Year. Here's to a GREAT year!
At this point, Brooklyn had worn herself right out and was tired!
Garrett and Gracie loved "cheers"
At this point, Brooklyn had worn herself right out and was tired!
Garrett and Gracie loved "cheers"
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Sugar and Spice...
and everything nice. That's what little girls are made of. And don't we know that! These 2 cuties are so happy to announce that they will be having another little sister joining our family in May!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
CHRISTMAS!!
I am so sad that Christmas has come and gone already! We have enjoyed the season so much! The gals have loved all things Christmas the Nativites, lights, songs, Christmas books, talking about Jesus, anything to do with Christmas. I loved how they were as much or more excited to talk about baby Jesus as they were to talk about Santa. It is such a great time of year and it is so fun and magical with little kids. I love the innocence they bring and the joy they are to me!
For Christmas Eve, we headed out to Stone and had a great time at Sean's grandparents house. They always spoil us rotten- his grandma had gone to so much work and made a nice meal. We found out while we were there that she had fallen down the stairs outside on ice earlier on the week and was really sore and had been to the doctor and was on the verge of pneumonia. We felt so bad that she had done all she had, but also so loved that in spite of being sore and sick she still wanted her family to have a good Christmas.
We came home and the gals opened their Christmas pajamas and got a plate ready for Santa and went to bed. They were so excited in the morning- when we told them they could come in they came holding hands- it was so cute. They were so excited to see the presents they both just sat and stared at them for a minute. It was so fun watching them open them. We scaled back this year and they were as excited as if they would have had a ton of presents to open. Brooklyn kept saying over and over, "Thank you Santa! Thank you so much Santa!" And so then Gracie started saying it to. It was so cute and made me happy that they were so grateful for the things they were getting. Christmas day was crazy busy, but fun. After we were done opening presents we went down the Ric and Paula's and had a yummy breakfast. We came home from breakfast and loaded up and headed to Smithfield to Sean's parents house. We had another yummy meal, opened some more presents, and headed to Newton. All my siblings arrived and the Andie's came and we had another delicious meal. (I think that I have eaten more this year than any other year.) We opened more presents and headed home to bed. Sunday was busy again going to my parents and Sean's so it has been so nice the past 3 days to do nothing!! The gals have enjoyed playing with their toys, we may or may not have gotten out of our jammies, I have looked at the million things that I should be getting done and not doing them, but we have just enjoyed the time together! This Christmas season has been so wonderful!
The usual playing in the snow. The gals had a blast and Gracie LOVED eating the snow. Brooklyn had to take it easy and couldn't go on the sleigh because earlier she and Sean were playing and she hit her head on the corner of a chair and cut it open. Luckily, she didn't need stitches- it was a really close call. But she had fun riding around in the Ranger with her daddy and her sissy.
Every time we leave Sean's grandparents house I am always so sad that I didn't get a picture of us with them. It was a priority for me to get one. I even got a cute one of the two of them together. They are so cute and call each other 'babe' which is what Sean and I call each other. I love hearing them say that to each other.
Brooklyn got Santa a nice plate ready.
They got to open their Christmas jammies and their presents from each other before they went to bed. They were so excited and loved both things!
Christmas morning is the best! That was the best picture I could get of them coming in together.
I love the top left picture- Brooklyn had asked for a DS and was THRILLED when she opened it and even more excited that it was pink! And the bottom left she was so excited that the family got Kinectimals for the Kinect.
Gracie loved opening her presents to. Of everything she got, her favorite thing is the Color Wonder light up paint set. She is painting non-stop.
Brooklyn also wanted an American Girl doll. (I found this great set from Target with the doll and 5 outfits for less than what an American Girl doll costs.) Grandma and Pops gave it to her and she was in awe when she opened it. She didn't say anything for a minute and just stared at it and then she squealed with delight! Uncle B put Gracie in the box and she was the present. It was so funny. And she got a new baby to replace the one she has loved and worn out. Nat gave her the dress-up outfit and she was strutting her stuff it was so FUNNY!! She would put her hand on her hip and stick it out and then walk and do the same thing over again. She had us all laughing so hard!
We pulled out the Easy Bake Oven grandma and grandpa Harris had given Brooklyn and made some yummy smores.
For Christmas Eve, we headed out to Stone and had a great time at Sean's grandparents house. They always spoil us rotten- his grandma had gone to so much work and made a nice meal. We found out while we were there that she had fallen down the stairs outside on ice earlier on the week and was really sore and had been to the doctor and was on the verge of pneumonia. We felt so bad that she had done all she had, but also so loved that in spite of being sore and sick she still wanted her family to have a good Christmas.
We came home and the gals opened their Christmas pajamas and got a plate ready for Santa and went to bed. They were so excited in the morning- when we told them they could come in they came holding hands- it was so cute. They were so excited to see the presents they both just sat and stared at them for a minute. It was so fun watching them open them. We scaled back this year and they were as excited as if they would have had a ton of presents to open. Brooklyn kept saying over and over, "Thank you Santa! Thank you so much Santa!" And so then Gracie started saying it to. It was so cute and made me happy that they were so grateful for the things they were getting. Christmas day was crazy busy, but fun. After we were done opening presents we went down the Ric and Paula's and had a yummy breakfast. We came home from breakfast and loaded up and headed to Smithfield to Sean's parents house. We had another yummy meal, opened some more presents, and headed to Newton. All my siblings arrived and the Andie's came and we had another delicious meal. (I think that I have eaten more this year than any other year.) We opened more presents and headed home to bed. Sunday was busy again going to my parents and Sean's so it has been so nice the past 3 days to do nothing!! The gals have enjoyed playing with their toys, we may or may not have gotten out of our jammies, I have looked at the million things that I should be getting done and not doing them, but we have just enjoyed the time together! This Christmas season has been so wonderful!
The usual playing in the snow. The gals had a blast and Gracie LOVED eating the snow. Brooklyn had to take it easy and couldn't go on the sleigh because earlier she and Sean were playing and she hit her head on the corner of a chair and cut it open. Luckily, she didn't need stitches- it was a really close call. But she had fun riding around in the Ranger with her daddy and her sissy.
Every time we leave Sean's grandparents house I am always so sad that I didn't get a picture of us with them. It was a priority for me to get one. I even got a cute one of the two of them together. They are so cute and call each other 'babe' which is what Sean and I call each other. I love hearing them say that to each other.
Brooklyn got Santa a nice plate ready.
They got to open their Christmas jammies and their presents from each other before they went to bed. They were so excited and loved both things!
Christmas morning is the best! That was the best picture I could get of them coming in together.
I love the top left picture- Brooklyn had asked for a DS and was THRILLED when she opened it and even more excited that it was pink! And the bottom left she was so excited that the family got Kinectimals for the Kinect.
Gracie loved opening her presents to. Of everything she got, her favorite thing is the Color Wonder light up paint set. She is painting non-stop.
Brooklyn also wanted an American Girl doll. (I found this great set from Target with the doll and 5 outfits for less than what an American Girl doll costs.) Grandma and Pops gave it to her and she was in awe when she opened it. She didn't say anything for a minute and just stared at it and then she squealed with delight! Uncle B put Gracie in the box and she was the present. It was so funny. And she got a new baby to replace the one she has loved and worn out. Nat gave her the dress-up outfit and she was strutting her stuff it was so FUNNY!! She would put her hand on her hip and stick it out and then walk and do the same thing over again. She had us all laughing so hard!
We pulled out the Easy Bake Oven grandma and grandpa Harris had given Brooklyn and made some yummy smores.
Monday, December 27, 2010
December Happenings
Before I do my Christmas post, I need to get caught up on the rest of December. This year we had our Petersen Christmas party at Logan Lanes. (My cousin's husband owns it- so we had the hook-up.) It was a great time and the gals had a blast! They looked so cute in their little bowling shoes. Brett and Chels went to an ugly sweater party after- they looked great! Brooklyn also had her Sing-A-Long at school. She had a part and was able to memorize it and nailed it. She had been sick the whole week before and missed the whole week of school. She ran a fever for 5 straight days. I took her to the doctor and they tested her for strep, influenza, checked her oxygen levels and then determined it was a virus. She was one sick girl. I was worried Gracie was going to get it just in time for her birthday and Christmas, but she didn't get it. The gals had their annual Christmas dresses- my sister and I were able to get matching ones for my gals and Abby. I love getting my gals Christmas dresses- it is such a fun tradition for me. We also took them to see Santa. Brooklyn was all business and enjoyed her time sitting on Santa's lap. Gracie on the other hand- wanted NOTHING to do with it! She wouldn't even go up with Sean or I. So the only picture I got of her was the pouty one. :) Up next- my Christmas post!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Happy Birthday Gracie Girl!
On Monday, we celebrated Gracie's 3rd Birthday!! I can't believe that my baby is 3. Ever since we had Brooklyn's Birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese (in April), Gracie has been talking about her birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese with a pink cake. She got both and we had a great time!
Gracie 3 Years Old
We had a blast playing games- Gracie even got into this time.
I love the top left picture- she was so excited for her pink cake (THANKS Paula)! She also loved the pink cupcake and got nice and messy from eating it.
She got to party with Chuck-E (she didn't want to get to close).
Sean went into the ticket blaster and scored 500 tickets. (It was classic watching him in there.)
Gracie was so excited for her presents. The top left picture is her when she first woke up and saw her presents. She tried to hold up 3 fingers, but couldn't do it. Brooklyn was just about as excited as she was to open a present.
Gracie 3 Years Old
We had a blast playing games- Gracie even got into this time.
I love the top left picture- she was so excited for her pink cake (THANKS Paula)! She also loved the pink cupcake and got nice and messy from eating it.
She got to party with Chuck-E (she didn't want to get to close).
Sean went into the ticket blaster and scored 500 tickets. (It was classic watching him in there.)
Gracie was so excited for her presents. The top left picture is her when she first woke up and saw her presents. She tried to hold up 3 fingers, but couldn't do it. Brooklyn was just about as excited as she was to open a present.
Gracie is such a joy to have in our family. She is so low-key and mellow. Her big brown eyes and her dimples melt my heart. She loves to play with her sister. They currently are loving to play Tangled. I feel so blessed that she is part of our family. I love you Gracie!!
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