Celebrity Morph by MyHeritage

Dave and I were out to eat with some friends this past weekend and as we were walking to the car my friend yelled out,"THAT'S IT! You look like Sally Fields!" I have had many people tell me that throughout the years. Well here it is, you be the judge.

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Happy Birthday Grace!

Sweet little Grace turned 1 and we had a great time celebrating. I made her a little bath tub cake knowing this was probably the last time I would have the opportunity to do so. Next year she will want a barbie cake or something a little more girly. Here are just a few pics from the party.



We had my brother Tyler and his family and Dave's mom over to help us celebrate. The weather was perfect and we sat outside and barbequed and played little kiddie games. I couldn't ask for a better night.









Pin the tail on the donkey was so much fun to watch. Grace's little cousin Ella whose also a year old won the prize, the blue bouncy ball. Isn't she just the cutest!! Notice Jaren standing next to her with his arms folded, he was so mad that he didn't win. He tried all night to convince me that he should get the ball and when Ella would drop it Jaren would pick it up and tell me that he found it laying on the ground and so he should just have it.
I don't think so buddy!!
Would you believe that he has about 50 of those balls in his room and they never get played with?



I always let my kids dig in to the cake when they turn one. Grace was a little hesitant until she licked her finger for the first time and then she dug in. Carlee made this little birthday hat for Grace and she wore it the whole time she was eating her cake. It was so cute!



These next two pictures show a little skin. Grace opened her presents with only a diaper on since Dave decided to hose her off after eating cake. Fortunately she loves water and thought it was great. She absolutely loves her presents, especially the ones that make noise. :)








Here are a few more pics of Grace doing some of her favorite things. I promise this blog is not just about Grace. Enjoy!

Playing Dress up and House with the kids!!



Bubble Baths and Swimming!



Listening to Dad play and Climbing Stairs!

Messy! Messy! Messy!

Where's the Dog??

When the four older kids were little we had a dog, Sadie. I need her back so that she can be my vacuum. If we were to drop a piece of food she would be there to catch it before it hit the floor. I'm not quite sure how to handle all of the food Grace leaves for me to clean up every time she eats. I feel like I have to sweep and mop after every meal. YUCK! I find myself wanting a dog again each time I have to clean the floor and for those of you that know me, you know that I don't want a dog! I do however love the stage she is in. I love hearing her talk, seeing her walk around, and going up and down the stairs and having her eat mostly table food is pretty nice too. I just Love Her - Love Her - Love Her and so I will continue to remind myself that this phase of being completely covered from head to toe with food will pass.

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Grace insists on feeding herself. She holds a spoon in one hand and uses her fingers with the other.

Can you say BATH!

She loves those too so I guess she is the all around winner!

Still cute with spaghetti all over.