Quarters, Please!

Gracyn didn't know about the riding toys outside of stores for the longest time. Once she noticed them, we let her get up there and pretend to ride. She was quite content just to get to sit up there. But, one day Mimi put a quarter in and her life changed in an instant! She had no idea they could actually move!! Check out that excitement on her face! So now....I need to stock up on quarters--because the little girl needs a ride every now and then! :)

Sleeping Beauty

We never know where we will find Gracyn when we go in and check on her at night. It gives me a scare at first when we walk in and I see an empty bed. But, then I hear her breathing and start to look around. Even asleep this little girl keeps us laughing AND on our toes! Oh, how we love her!!

Her Minnie & Blankey are usually always with her. I don't know why she wanted to be crammed next to her bed & the wall.

Here's a close up--I love how her paci is just dangling out of her mouth!She was actually still in her bed this time, but still cracked us up with her position. It looks like she's ready to do a jumping jack!

And this one is my all time favorite! Silly girl!

Winnie the Pooh Movie

I took Gracyn to see the new Winnie the Pooh movie--and she L.O.V.E.D it!! Drew had taken her a few weeks ago to see Cars 2--her first movie. But, it was over her head and she lost interest pretty quickly. They didn't even stay for the whole thing. Once she got her foot stuck in a chair (at the end of the aisle where they were sitting) and started yelling, "HELP!", Drew decided it was time to go. Gracyn didn't move an inch during this movie. (Well, except to tell me that she needed to go potty.-good girl!) She munched on her kids snack pack of popcorn, a drink, and fruit snacks. She even shared with me--but insisted on holding all of it herself. She keeps asking me when we can go back and see it again. I'd say it was a success!

I could barely get her to look at me! (Don't worry, I snapped these pictures before the movie actually started.) :)

Such a BIG girl!!

D.O.N.E

This little guy is only drinking milk now. Woo-Hoo!! I'm done nursing and suprisingly, I've been a little sad about it. I thought I'd be elated that I'm finally free, but truth be told, I'm sad that this stage is over. Maybe it's because he started walking and I've weaned him all at once, but my baby is growing up TOO FAST!! For the past 4 years, I've either been pregnant or nursing. Now, I finally have my body back to myself--although it will never be like it was before these bundles of joy. :) I wouldn't trade it for the world! I feel so blessed that I have been able to carry my babies and nurse them both for the first year of their life. What a sweet time it's been. I'm so thankful for the all blessings that God continues to pour down on our family.

And...He's Off!

It's official--we've got a walker!! Hudson is now walking all over the place! Once he realized that he could do it, he's just taken off! He's still pretty wobbly, but does best when he has something in his hands to help him keep his balance. When he wants to get somewhere really quick though, he'll resort back to crawling. And of course, Sissy is there to "help" him! :)

Yay Hudson!! We're SO proud of you!!

The Hippo

I got this hippo pool toy for Gracyn last year and she refused to use it in the pool. She found it again in the garage and it has been the new hit toy in the house. Hudson LOVES to sit in it. He'll just sit there and suck his thumb. Little cutie! Gracyn isn't too fond of Hudson using it though and we went on a hunt for Hudson to have his own toy--no luck! So, we're going to try and keep sharing this one! :)

"It's an Unbella!"

The other day Gracyn was pretending that it was raining. She went and put on her rain boots and then she started looking for the broom. I had no idea what she was going to do with that. Once she found it, she put her blankey on top of it. Then, she started walking around trying to put her head underneath it.
When I asked her what she was doing, she simply replied, "It's an unbella, Mommy." Now, why didn't I think of that? Duh? :)

I sure do love this funny little girl!

(By the way, if you're wondering why she's wearing the plastic panties--it's because she been going pee-pee in her panties while she's been playing, RIGHT NEXT TO A BATHROOM!! So, I thought I'd put her in those to try and curtail it. But, it backfired, because when I put them on her she said, "Oh WOW Mommy, what are these?!" (With a BIG smile on her face!) Sheesh!)

Pop's Little Helper

My dad came over to help put together some chairs that I got for the dining room. Hudson was right in the middle of everything! He couldn't just sit and watch--he climbed his way into Pop's lap to help him with things. My dad would hand him a bolt, and he'd show him where to put it and watch him screw it in. It was too cute! Maybe he'll turn into my little handy man!

"The Gulls"

Gracyn's sweet little friends across the street moved away last week and she misses them dearly. "The Gulls" (girls) were her favorite playmates and she made herself right at home at their house. She's having a hard time understanding the fact that they've moved away and won't be coming back. She's still asking to play with them even though she knows they have a new house in Dallas. So sad! :( Gracyn sure does love Claire & Grace!

Ready for Rain!

***I'm a little late at posting this.*** We had a thunderstorm come through over night a few weeks ago and then the next day was cloudy and there was still a chance for more rain. So, Gracyn wanted to be ready in case there were any puddles to jump in when we went out to run errands. Unfortunately, she was ready for nothing, because it didn't rain again at all. :( It's really so sad because she loves all of her rain gear so much and we rarely get to use it. We are so needing a good rain--you better believe that this little girl will be ready when it does!

All set to jump in a puddle!

Picnic Anyone?

Hudson got this picnic table from Grandmom and Grandad for his birthday--and both kids just LOVE it! It's the perfect place to eat popsicles! :) It's now in the backyard and I'm looking forward to cooler weather when we can play outside a little longer!

The Broom

Hudson's favorite toy these days is this broom. He'll crawl around with it in his hand off and on all day. He really just likes anything stick-like that he can hold while crawling. This is how I found him the other day--just hanging out holding the broom. Here's what happens when Gracyn tries to take it away...he puts up a good fight these days!

Daddy!!

These two sure do love their Daddy!