3 Years Come and GONE

Today is my anniversary and I am filled with complete happiness and love for this man.

It seems like yesterday I was doing this.....

And then this....

And then this bundle of joy entered our lives.....

And last BUT certainly not least, little Gracie was a true blessing from our Heavenly Father.

The pieces of our little puzzle are complete!

Mike, thank you for being the incredible man you are. Grace is so lucky to have you as her example, best friend, and daddy. WE LOVE YOU!

Pool Fun

Yep, we love the pool and sprinklers, and the slide in the pool and the ball that sprays water and even the watering can when mom is trying to hydrate the flowers BUT funny thing is: Grace just started NOT liking the bath??!! I don't get it either.

All we have to say is "CHEESEY FACE" and this is what we get.

And yes...no need for applause...I planted the flowers you see. Well, ok ok ok my mother in law may have paid for them and told me where to place the exact flowers so they look perfect but I'm the one who got her fingers dirty!! We have people knock on the door and tell my in-laws how incredible their landscaping is but don't worry..I pat myself on the back for it! :)

The zoo with my pal

We purchased a season pass for the Hogle Zoo this year. Grace enjoys watching the other kids probably more than the animals so I'm not sure if its more fun for me or her!

This is McKenna, Gracie, and Mike looking for some baby tigers. I think Kenna found one!

"Hellllooooo baby leaopard!" Grace was fascinated by the leopard who was lounging against the glass.

Welcome to the world Baby Zuri...by far the cutest baby elephant I have ever seen. Zuri is especially cute when she plays with her big ball and jumps in and out of her water/mud pit.

CHEESE!!

This was a great zoo day with fabulous friends!

18 months old

I can never get enough of this adorable toddler. Bella Blu Photography (aka the beautiful and talented Denise) is remarkable with her camera ALTHOUGH I have a very uncooperative little girl when it comes to getting her portrait taken. I just wish I had a picture with her sweet smile and maybe even some teeth to show off. Maybe next time Denise!! AND seriously you MUST check out Denise's photography blog. This past weekend she shot a wedding and her pictures are literally breathtaking. If anyone needs their family photo updated or anything else...CALL HER!

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This picture was edited so nicely. I love the antique look.

And again...the "closed mouth" tactic!! Although I love love those little pigtails. :)
I love how sweet this picture is.
OH YES! Finally a smiling picture....but not at the camera.
And last but not least - a wardrobe change. I loved this little outfit but unfortunately Grace was DONE and not having anymore pictures. So this was the best we could do. BUMMER!

Loving the sun...and the slide!

Grace is always on the go-go-go! She is still not talking much but she sure has a lot to say - I just wish they were things I could understand. I would love to know what she is thinking. Most moms are cursing me b/c they are complaining that their kid won't shut up...I, on the other hand, can't wait for this little one to start talking in FULL sentences or maybe even a few words other than uh oh and DOG! :)

Grace goes down this slide over and over and over and over...get the idea??! The other day she did it for 35 minutes straight. I was getting so dizzy just watching her.

My Easter Dress

I fell in love with this Easter dress for Gracie. Doesn't she look precious??! These pictures are for you mom and dad. We miss you and love you!

Easter Egg Hunt

For some reason Grace enjoyed throwing her eggs like they were balls rather than checking for a sweet surprise inside. Needless to say we didn't come home with very many "sweet surprises" - thanks heavens!! Easter was spent at my sisters home. We enjoyed dinner, the egg hunt and two puppies snarling and fighting with one another....actually it was just my puppy doing the snarling.

I found one!

Here is Easton looking for the eggs that Uncle Mike "hid just for him."

Growing Like a Weed

The sun is finally out (well depending on the day) so we are taking advantage of it! Gracie is now 16 months old. She loves going outside, green beans, dancing to Yo Gabba Gabba, saying "dog", her dad (& mom too BUT mostly her dad), talking on any telephone, did I mention dancing??!!, and all kinds of berries!!

Our first attempt at pigtails and it just barely worked.

Best buddies! Grace is now at the age where she loves to play with our dog. Throwing the ball, tugging on a sock and chase are their favorite games!

BUBBLES!!

We love our shoppin' cart!!