Nine years and Four months

I have been slacking lately, but we have had a few milestone days.
On the 21st Grace reached the four month mark. She is such a joy every day. I can't believe how much she has changed this month. She is a "talking" machine and we just love to hear her voice. Intermixed in her talking she has started laughing- now that is music to my ears! Her chatter and laugh just brings a smile to my face. In the last week she has also started to stick her tongue out. I feel like if I blink she'll do something new! She hasn't managed to roll over yet but I'm sure she isn't far. It already feels like she's growing up too fast so we can spread these milestones out!
While our little girl is growing before our eyes, we celebrated our ninth wedding anniversary on the 26th. I honestly don't feel old enough to be married for close to a decade! While we have had our share of trials in the early years, we have become closer and stronger than ever. As we have accomplished this milestone of nine years I look at the three of us and I love our little family.
Each day I see how blessed I am to have a wonderful supportive husband who is also a loving father. I also see my beautiful daughter who I can't imagine my life without. I look forward to all the coming milestones our family will reach together. :)

Fourth of July

I was very excited to celebrate another "first" holiday with our Grace. Even more excited to be able to bring her to Muskegon where we have celebrated the last few years. We travel up to Bear Lake with our friend Chris to visit with his mom; Nancy, stepdad; Jeff and his brothers family. It's always been a great time.
This year we not only had baby Grace in tow but it was also our first over night trip. Boy did it go better than I thought! Grace took great naps and seemed to ease into the unfamiliar territory. Best part of it all- she loved the water! It was so cute watching her kick those little legs as we drifted her through the water. It was so warm that she just relaxed and enjoyed herself. So much that she started to fall asleep as I moved her through the water! We can't wait to take her back up to visit Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Jeff again later this summer.
Having Grace has been such a huge transition for us, especially considering we have always liked to party so much. But this last holiday really opened my eyes that I am not the same person any more. I enjoyed swimming with my baby and playing with her surrounded by wonderful friends. That's all I need. :)
Looking forward to the next first holiday with our sweet girl!