Grace at 6 Months

Our little Grace is 6 months old - we can't believe it! These days she is weighing 15lbs 7oz, and is 25 1/4 inches tall. According to the charts, she hasn't inherited any tall genes yet, heh heh. She is very close to being able to sit up by herself - she can for a minute, then topples over. No rolling over yet, but she seems to be working on that. Grace is enjoying oatmeal, sweet potatoes & bananas these days. More exciting foods to come in the next few weeks! We can't believe how fast time has flown, so we are trying to savor every minute of it! Here are some recent pictures. Enjoy!

She actually fell asleep with her leg up in the air...do babies do that??Saying "hi!" on Thanksgiving. Gobble Gobble

Getting ready for some yummy baby oatmeal...Her favorite past time....We can't believe how little she was just a few months ago!

Keep in mind, I am wearing a big white fluffy bathrobe - so I'm pretty sure she is laughing at what a large snowball I look like!

Fall Adventures Pt. 2

At the prompting of my sister Janelle, she insisted we take a trip to this funny little shop named Carpertbagger Collectibles that she had been to with her friends while in the mountains. So me, my Mom, Julie, Janelle & Grace piled in the car to head up to Newport, PA in hopes of striking gold. We did! Wow - what a cool store. If you are into vintage/cottage/country furniture & home decor at rock bottom prices - you must visit this place!

God's glorious creation - our scenic drive home.

A statuette of liberty?Quick trip down to Bethesda...Grace with her Great-Grandpa

4 Generations
Getting BIG love from Aunt Mary - does a body good.

Fall "Adventures" Pt. 1

Kitchen Kettle Village trip with dear friends Jill & AnnikaBeautiful Lancaster County countryside! Good ole' New Holland Fair.
One of my oldest and closest friends - Jeane` Miller trekked along the streets of N.H. with her double stroller brimming with two cuties (Christopher & Annie), and 3 week old precious little Mackenzie bundled close to her chest. I was so impressed! Not a whole lot of the fair was open yet, but it was so nice to just be on our old stomping grounds together walking, talking, eating & laughing. What we do best!

Not a prize winner, but I thought this hydrangea was a looker!
Probably eyeing a funnel cake stand like her Mommy....

Amazing Grace!

Little Grace is 5 months old. Her hobbies include eating her toes, kicking her legs frantically, and grabbing anything dangled in front of her and putting it in her mouth. She is also an avid thumb sucker. She is very smiley, but only gives us occasional belly laughs (usually by tickling her or lifting her up in the air). We are having a ton of fun with her and love her so much!

Over-stimulated much?

This is what she's been doing everyday when James comes home from work and walks around with her. It's like she's so exhausted from her long and tiring day....

Toe sucking...yum

She loves being out and about in the stroller. "I'm freeeeee!"
More to come....

Down The Shore

We had a blast spending the week at Cape May, NJ with our family a few weeks ago. Aunts, Grandmas & Grandpa provided plenty of babysitting enabling James & I to have a very relaxing vacation. Thank you so much! Cape May is one of our favorite little towns, as it's quaint, cozy & located at the beach of course! Here are some pictures from our week...Lunch at our favorite lunch spot - Henry's on the BeachOur morning walk around townA few of my many favorite houses in Cape May

A 4th Anniversary surprise from James!

My Goofy Family

When summer gathers up her robes of glory,

And, like a dream, glides away.~ Sarah Helen Whitman

Steelers Country

Well, the season has started. I've officially become a football widow....

A Simple Summer...to Cherish

As summer is nearing it's end - too quickly like it always does, I've been desperately trying to squeeze in some fun summer activities before the coolness of fall sets in. The past 3 months have gone by like a flash, and I feel like we've hardly taken advantage of the warm weather. So anyway, every week (IN MY MIND) I plan picnics in the park, day trips to the beach, a dinner drive down to the Maryland bay....Uh, let's just say my summer activities itinerary has extended to include the occasional evening walk around the block, and handing James a plate of chicken to grill for dinner. Woo-hoo how festive! So, although we haven't had any exotic vacations, badminton tournaments, or thrown a luai for our friends - we have savored simple










little things this summer. Lots of precious family get togethers, visits with dear old friends, cheering for the USA in the Olympics, and of course lots of evenings just on the couch basking in the smiles & squeals from our little Gracie.

We thank you Lord for contenting us with the simple things in life!

So...to conclude. We were actually spontaneous today and decided while driving home from an errand, to make a stop at Marsh Creek State Park. We had a blanket in the backseat, Grace was sleeping, how could we go wrong? Well...a few minutes after taking her out of the carseat and snapping some pictures, she realized "I don't want to be here", and let us know quite vocally. Let's just say our little stop by the lake was a quick one.

"Mom, Dad - Take me home. Now. You have T-Minus 5 seconds before I start crying." We are starting to recognize this look....