Correction

I wrote down the website for Bella Blu Photography wrong and I can't figure out how to edit my post....LOL

www.bellabluphotographyblog.blogspot.com

Our beauty at 5 months old

Gracie got her pictures done by the incredible Bell Blu Photography (check out Denise's blog http://www.bellbluphotographyblog.blogspot.com/). The pictures turned out amazing and I am having a very hard time choosing my favorites. Grace looks like such a little lady and I love these pictures because it truly shows her cute personality.

UPDATE!!

Grace is rolling all by herself! Mike placed her on her tummy Saturday evening to get some dreaded "tummy time" in for the day and to his surprise she got some gusto and rolled onto her back. He got all excited and yelled for me to come and see. We placed her on her tummy again and then she showed mommy what a big girl she is!! And then we did it again....yep she did it!! The really cute thing is that after she rolls, she gets the biggest smile on her face cause she knows how excited mom and dad are.

I guess leaving the baby on the bed alone isn't such a good idea anymore....

Like I promised....

"Dare me?? I'll do it!"

Sooo close!!

"Mom, could ya put the camera down and help me out??"

TA-DAH!!

Ok ok ok I know..it has been a long time. I am back to work so the days and weeks just seem to fly by. I am a little mad at myself because I haven't been photographing Grace like I should. The world needs to see her adorable face at least once a week, right??? So you say, "come on Sue!! Blog more!" I am going to try very hard to update you more often! I have pictures that I will upload tonight.

Being back to work brings mixed emotions. Generally, I am so busy that I don't have much time to get emotional but there are those moments when I sigh a little. Everyday I get out of here by 4:30pm so I can rush to kiss some little baby cheeks. I truly never knew motherhood could bring so much. I mean I thought a puppy brought me joy but being Grace's mom doesn't even compare to being Ace's mom. Ya I know, Ace and Grace, its funny blah blah blah. LOL

Grace is still a very happy baby. She laughs and smiles constantly. She is so close to rolling over but not quite there yet. Her daddy loves to be with her all morning, he has finally gotten the chance to really bond with her and its so cute to see that she is starting to become a little daddy's girl. There is nothing sweeter than hearing your husband talk "baby talk".

I hope you enjoyed this update....stay tuned for pictures to follow.

I'm a big girl!

Grace finally fits in her jumper and she is loving it. I don't feel like she is my infant anymore. Right now she laughs, blows bubbles and is constantly babbling about anything and everything. She loves to talk.

And to answer the question I get asked THE MOST. Yes, Grace's hair pretty much does that by itself. When she gets out of the bath I just comb it up and then it stays completely in place. :) There is no baby product in her hair!!

She wore herself out!

Happy 50th Auntie Linda!!!

Yep thats right....this gorgeous brunette is 50!!!! I can't believe it myself. I want to see her birth certificate.

It is always a party when Uncle Scotty and Aunt Linda (Mike's brother and sister-in-law) come into town from Seattle. We love them and miss them so much!! They got to meet Grace and Crystal for the first time so it was really special to be able to capture their first moments together.

Oh man the sun kinda ruined the picture!!

Grandma Redington with her two babies.

This is Shannon and Scott wrestling around during the Super Bowl.

You Tell us??

Who does Grace look like??

Sue

Mike

Just loungin' around

Being a stay at home mom has been so fun. I am taking advantage of the time I have been home because it won't last too much longer...BOOOOO!!! Here are a few pics of Gracie, she is getting so big.


Ace did you stick your paw in a light socket???

Grace opens her eyes so big when you talk to her. Check out her big brown eyes! (Mike is secretly hoping they turn green like mine).

This is Ace's favorite squeaky toy. We play fetch with him every night. Last night Ace ran onto the bed in anticipation of Mike grabbing his toy and throwing it. This is what Mike saw when he walked into the bedroom. We laughed so hard.

OH YUCK!! Puppy kisses!!!
P.S. This happened right when I snapped the pic. Trust me, I didn't stage this picture.

That darn dog!

My First Christmas........

Was pretty special.

I slept most of the day but my mom and dad helped me open all of my presents.

I layed on my new pillow pet "yellow duckie"

Ace seemed to like it too.

And I played with my cousin Crystal, she likes to pet my hair and touch my face.


All in all, I am a pretty lucky girl!

Two Peas in a Pod

We introduced McKenna and Grace to eachother for the first time on Saturday. McKenna is Jill and Preston's baby (some of our best friends here.) Mike and Preston refer to eachother as "cousins".

McKenna was born exactly one week before Grace. We are excited to see these two girls grow up together. We love you Cousin McKenna!!





Don't you love the comb-over look Grace has going.