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Peace on Earth Holiday

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I don't know about Lisa, but I'm sharing this old Christmas card from 2006 to get the free $25 gift certificate from Shutterfly...and because Little B is so darn cute. In this picture, he is almost exactly the age that Gracie is now :)

I Wonder

I wonder, why is it that other people's lives seem so fascinating, but when it comes to updating my blog - I've got nothing! Yet, it seems like I'm constantly on the go and don't have a minute to myself. Surely, I should have something to write about!

Let's see, B is as active as ever. He is loving preschool, but continues to cling to me almost every time I drop him off there. Once I leave, he is fine. Going to school has definitely had a positive effect on him. He let's us read to him now, he asks about letters and numbers, and is obeying quicker (for the most part). He is an awesome big brother and Gracie ADORES him. He loves going on nature walks with his Pops in the afternoons.

Gracie is growing like a weed and learning new things every day. I wish I could freeze her at this age for a year and enjoy her sweet baby-ness. Actually, I wish I could have frozen her a couple of months ago as she is now crawling fast and getting into things! She has such a sweet disposition and we're praying that she keeps it into her toddler, preschool, and (most importantly) TEEN years! She loves watching Brennan and squeals with delight when he talks to her and plays with her. She is already drawn to girly things (purses, jewelry, etc.). In fact, I've given her an old purse filled toys to play with and she loves it.


As you can see from the picture, we now live in a gated community. Which I've found is only effective if an unnamed 4 1/2 year old doesn't open them and let the baby escape. Ask me how I know...

Can You Guess?

I picked up B's Halloween costume yesterday. Can you guess what he will be this year?

Gracie will be wearing her big brother's hand-me-down monkey costume, I think. I haven't actually tried it on her to see if it will fit. I'll add that to today's agenda!

And since we're already playing a guessing game, can you guess what B is doing in this picture?

If you guessed "Painting a birdhouse made out of recycled materials that his Daddy built for him using a kit we picked up at Patuxent River Appreciation Days" - you'd be correct! In fact, his Daddy won a nomination from B for "Father of the Year". He had a blast with that little project. Unfortunately, if Josh is waiting on a "Husband of the Year" nomination, he'll be waiting a little longer. He set B up with this project right before he left for work. Guess who was left to supervise and clean up the mess? If you guessed the future "Wife and Mother of the Year" (aka ME), then you guessed right :)

SURPRISE!!!

I'm actually updating my blog! I was going to wait until the one-year anniversary of my last post, but I had a few extra minutes tonight after folding all of the laundry :)

We've been busy the past 11 months. I am going to try to update more frequently now. You know, for my non-Facebook friends...all two or three of you!


Brennan started preschool last month. He goes three times a week for two and a half hours. He seems to like it and we've noticed some positive changes in him. For instance, he actually lets us read to him now! He's a cool kid and he keeps us on our toes.


Gracie is the sweetest little thing on the planet. She adores her big brother and loves watching him act like a giant goof ball. She isn't crawling yet, but we're not encouraging that type of behavior. We want her to stay in one place for as long as possible! She says "Momma" now, she waves hello and goodbye, claps her hands, and has the best belly laugh.

Here are just a few, random pictures since I haven't posted in almost a year...

Princess Gracie - 8 lbs. 12 oz, 21 inches

B played soccer. He hated it, but it's a cute picture!

My sweet angels