I’m cute!

This past weekend I had a garage sale with my friends Dan and Lisa. Grace thought she would help clear some of the stuff out of the garage.

she’s getting so big!

Grace has started using a spoon to eat her breakfast cereal. Granted, most of the time she simply chews on the spoon and picks up the cereal with her hands, but it’s a start!

Even Katie was impressed.

On Monday we met our friends Madison and Erin to walk and then play in the park. The girls had a lot of fun playing in the sands and on the play set. Grace took a little while to warm up but then she enjoyed herself walking up and down the ramp. And up and down. And up and down!

Picture Heavy Post

We had a great time in Hilton Head Island with my family. It’s the first time in many years that all of us could be there (minus Jeremy who had to work) and it was a great week. Grace initially was a little timid in the sand and water but quickly got over her fear and loved sitting in her chair in the water (and then later on she enjoyed my chair even more).

All in all we ate a lot food, got a lot of sun, and relaxed. The perfect vacation!

“turn off the lights and I’ll glow”

I was diagnosed with Grave’s disease this past spring. This week I’ve undergone treatment for this with radioactive iodine. The whole process has been fairly painless, other than a sore throat and a little upset stomach I’ve felt pretty good. The bad part is I’ve been quarantined to my house and Grace has been with Grandma and Grandpa all week. I haven’t seen her since Monday afternoon and I’m going crazy! I’m counting down until Sunday when I can see her again.

I found some pictures on my camera that I hadn’t downloaded. The first are from when Aunt Carli came to visit. Molly and Katie were looking out the front door and Grace had to see what the fuss was about.

2 weeks ago Aunt Kelsie was down visiting while my cousin Mark was in the hospital (he is still there but is slowly getting better). We took Grace swimming in the back yard since it was hot.

(because ever little girl needs their own beach chair complete with attached umbrella!) Also, I think it’s time to retire that swimsuit and move on up a size! We had a lot of belly shots!

Blog slacker

I’ve been slacking on posting here. Grace and I had my friends Dan and Lisa over for a BBQ and then some swimming (well at least Grace), then we went to my parents for the 4th. Since then we’ve been hanging out and I’ve been working. *On a personal note* I won’t go into detail, but Todd and my divorce was final this past Thursday. Everything went smoothly thankfully. Thanks for all the prayers.

Big Week!

We had a busy week this week.  Mom and Dad came back from Spain and so we drove up for a day to go see them. Mom said she couldn’t resist buying Grace’s Halloween costume a little early…

And yes, it comes with a matching Spanish fan and castanets! (I will admit it’s pretty cute!)  All in all it was good to see them even if the trip was a short one.

Then on Tuesday, Lori came to Columbus to visit. Grace napped a little early so we were able to head to Easton for the afternoon.  Grace did wonderful. She wanted to walk most of Easton. She even helped push the stroller. I’m not sure who was more tired at the end of the day, me or her!  Here we are on a little snack break. Who can resist graham crackers!

Then today we met Erin and Madison at COSI for the morning.  The girls loved playing in the water table and climbing in the tree house.

This evening Grace and I were playing in the family room and I thought I heard Katie whining. I realized it had been awhile since she had been around so Grace and I went looking for her. We looked everywhere and couldn’t find her.  Until we went into the bathroom and found this

I have no idea HOW or WHY she was in the bathtub but she was stuck. Grace thought it was great and laughed a lot at Katie. What a silly dog….and little girl!  Have a happy 4th of July weekend everyone!