Growing Up

My Baby now stands at furniture, feeds himself, swings, crawls around like a mad man, watches everything that goes on around him and I can't get enough of him. I love my Jude. Mr. Blue eyes junior. Judealicious.

My baby is now 9 months.

Bed Hog

Deuce

We went to the SPCA to find us a pet. They gave us a Dog but she became too Naughty, we sent her back. So we thought very hard and they gave us two kittens, they were perfect, we kept them. The black one is Gracie's, her name is Gidget (2 1/2 months) and she is a pouncer and chaser! Tiger (3 1/2 months), Charlie's cat on the other hand is the EXACT opposite. He is a lazy cat, he won't bat a paw at anything to even play with you! But he LOOOOVES to beg, it is unreal! Tiger has a scratch on his nose from rubbing it on the bars of his cage. Poor boy!

Seeing 'Old' Friends

Over the 4th of July weekend we went to see some of our best friends! We had blast!!! The girls seemed as though they hadn't missed a day in seeing one another. Thank you friends for a wonderful trip, we can't wait to see you again soon!!!

Forever.

It has been too long since I've last updated this blog. Then I think what have we done worth 'blogging' about? Which leads me to just wait until a rainy day...it doesn't rain much here but it was misting this morning so I guess that'll have to do!
Now for something to write about!
I'll post pictures soon!

No Relation.

Gracie, Charlie and myself were just eating graham crackers when I remembered I had left over chocolate fondue. I thought, what would go better with a graham cracker than CHOCOLATE? So, I helped myself. I asked Gracie if she would like some. 'No, I don't want any chocolate right now.' Who's child are you and where is my girl?!
She's NUTS!

Question of the Day

At the zoo the other day Gracie asked Mom, may I have some more dried FLAMINGO?

This caught my attention. What?!

CAN I HAVE SOME MORE DRIED FLAMINGO?

Being the GREAT mother that I am deciphered the lingo...Ohhhh, dried MANGO.

Yes, dried mango.

This only happened two more times that day. Only 9 people gave me the evil eye.

Question of the Day

This is a conversation that I've had with Gracie every day this past week. The first day I was confused, now I just think it's funny.

"Mom, can I have a fruit punch?"

"A fruit punch? Fruit punch? We don't have any fruit punch."

"Can I have a punch fruit?"

"Sweetie, I have NO idea what you're talking about."

"Mom, what we bought at the store the other day, with the apples."

"Ohhhhhhhh, a GRAPEFRUIT"

"Yeahhhhh, a grapefruit."

Question of the Day

Gracie: Mom, do you know where my other Cinderella shoe is? I lost it.

My Baby

I love this shot...and his milk lips!

Okay so this isn't the best picture, but at least he's smiling. Please excuse the hair! He can't help it!

Joshua Tree

This is a Joshua Tree...tadaaa

Guess what this is??!!?? Yep, Skull Rock

And this? Bet you can't guess...a TREE!!! I like this picture, it's in Hidden Valley.

This picture is a great overall picture of what part of the park looks like.

Ahhhh, a view!!!...us West Coast GUYs!

Don't Smile (You might look cute!)

Cookies

Gracie and I made Snickerdoodles for Christmas, she rolled the dough into logs, cut the pieces-after I marked where, rolled the pieces into balls, and put the balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture!! I can't wait until she can do the clean up as well!!!!!!! I'm sorry there is not an after picture...sadly they were eaten too quickly.

Gracie Speak

I've been listening in on Jason and Gracie lately and here are a couple of conversations I've heard...#1
Gracie: What the HECK? (heck is high pitched and squeaky)
Jason: Gracie, please don't say what the heck.
Gracie: But Papa, I only say what the heck when Jude is like, What the HECK?!

#2
Jason: Gracie, you can't pick up the golf clubs because Charlie will want to pick them up too. He can't pick them up because he might hit Jude.
Gracie: Okay, when Charlie hits Jude, I will tell you.

Company!!!

My girlfriend FeeDee (whom I met in Norfolk) and her two girls visited from Maine this last week, her husband Paul had to stay home and 'work'! We had a lovely time, although her baby Maddie hardly slept a wink. It is tough traveling as a single parent! We visited the beach and saw dolphins, Sea World, and of course the zoo. Megan and Gracie met for the first time and did pretty well getting acquainted. The time flew by and I am SO greatful they were able to come! It'll be years before we see them again since they are transferring to Japan! Have fuuunnn, and thanks for visiting!!!

3 KIDS

Finally

Jude Daniel joined the family on October 9th. I'm FINALLY introducing him on the blog. I'm a terrible mother, I know. He is a month old now and is changing SO fast. He is a great sleeper and has possibly been a better baby than Gracie, and that's saying A LOT!!!

Gracie's 4th Birthday, August 31st

The first picture is of the cake I decorated, it was a last minute change from a princess cake to a Shamu cake, requested by the GIRL herself. The second picture is of Gracie talking to her Papa from the ship, an early morning surprise!!! SO AWESOME!!! She is wearing a new dress-up dress from her grandma. The third picture is Gracie and her baby Emma in matching outfits...aauuuuhhh. The fourth picture is at the bowling alley with Gracie and Makena being all GLAMOROUS!!!--the way only 4 year olds know how to be! The last is Gracie enjoying Shamu's face--also her request.

Pretend Birthday

These pictures are from the Ruthers back in July. We celebrated Gracie's 4th birthday early! A fun time had by all!!!