Summer Fun

After a great day at the Aquarium, there was no other option but to continue the fun through the weekend. The next day, I packed Grace up and went to buy a new kiddie pool. I lathered her up with sunscreen, twice, tossed her a hat, and she was ready to go. I guess she takes after her Daddy in the skin pigment department and you just never can be to careful. Surprisingly enough she kept the hat on. I think she understood how precious she looked in it.



She played and splashed and walked around the pool. We tried to convince her to sit in the water by herself, but she wasn't having any of it. I think the water came up to high on her chest and it was making her nervous, but she settled for sitting in our laps. So it looks like it's going to be nice long hot summer hanging out poolside.

Hanging with the Fishes

A couple weeks ago Jared and I decided Grace needed some real fun. She'd been so sick, and every time we thought about taking her somewhere, something else always came up. She loves one particular Baby Einstein DVD, and smiles and dances to the fish song. "Hey little fishes, would you like to take a swim with me?" You'd know it if you heard it. I promise, it's burned onto my memory. Anyway, we planned a super special day at the aquarium for her. Silly Mama forgot the camera at home, so the picture quality blows isn't very good.





Grace really had a great time. She kept trying to say "fish" over and over. She pointed and smiled all day long. Although if she could tell you, I think her favorite part of the day was lunch. Not a lot of options at the aquarium, so cheese pizza it was. I swear, she ate nothing but junk that whole weekend.

Mommy's Favorite Cousin

Dearest Donna,
You win! You're my favorite cousin! This tops my Grace's Bird Bird chair, even though the Big Bird chair rocks!
Melissa



When I was little my awesome and favorite cousin Donna got me a Big Bird chair. And it is the coolest. What thanks did she get? I'm not really sure but at some point I think I peed on her. Oops. She made me a quilt when Jared and I got married. It is beautiful, but I was always so scared to use it, because I don't want to mess it up. Also because she "doesn't do repairs", her words, not mine. When I got pregnant I secretly hoped she'd make on for Grace, but I didn't want to ask. I thought it would be rude, but I was really hoping. So yesterday, imagine my surprise when an unexpected package arrives from Donna. I was still hoping. She made this amazing quilt for Grace, and it matches her room perfectly. Isn't she incredible? Thanks Donna! We love it and we love you.

Happy Mother's Day

I'm a little late but so what. While I did change my fair share of diapers on Mother's Day, that particular day I was off poopy diaper duty, and oh did Grace let Daddy have it. 3 times in a row. It was a great weekend, and not just because of the poopy free pass.

To my little Goose,
I love you with all my heart. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, and I'm so proud of how far we've both come in a year. I wished you here for so long, and now that you are, my world is infinitely more beautiful... messier, but beautiful non the less. And honestly, sometimes, I enjoy the mess. I look forward to many more Mother's Days to come with the you, my most precious gift. Thanks for making me a Mom.
love, love, love, love, love,
Mommy