I caught Grace singing one day on the back deck. I had to start taking a video of her as it was just so cute. She caught me right after I started, but she kept on going. Love this video - it is just so Grace!
And another video that was rehearsed. Love her version!
Grace has been going to a wonderful daycare center for the past two years. As she turned 4 it meant her moving up to the pre-kindergarten class. I wanted to start a new tradition of taking her photo everyday in front of our house each year - here's hoping I remember to each year. Here she is on her first official day of pre-kindergarten.
We took the kids to see the Chicago Cubs play the Colorado Rockies - Jack's first Cub's game and baseball game. We had fun. Jack was definitely antsy since he was just starting to crawl then, but we survived and had a nice family outing.
Jack's 9 month photo.
And 10 months - this is one of my favorite photos of him.
And finally, Jack with his girlfriend Brynn - so sweet.
It's hard to believe that my baby is 4. Grace is such a loving, sassy, sweet, smart and funny girl. Grace decided she wanted a simple pool party at home again. It was so much fun to have her friends from school this year come over along with our family friends. Grace was so spoiled and loved. It was such a perfect day.
Grace got a bike from Grandma Gina and she was very excited.
The day of her birthday was a school day so she wore her birthday girl shirt and brought a treat to school. She loved sharing a special treat with her friends.
Finally, here is a little questionnaire I had Grace do. I hope to remember to do this each year with both children to see how their tastes grow and change.
Grace Marie – Age 4 – July 15, 2013
1. What is your favorite color? pink, purple & yellow
2. What is your favorite toy? Barbies
3. What is your favorite fruit? Blueberries
4. What is your favorite TV show? Caliou
5.
What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Spaghetti
6.
What is your favorite outfit? The dress I’m wearing
today.
7.
What is your favorite game? Candyland
8.
What is your favorite snack? Fruit
9.
What is your favorite animal? Lovie
10.
What is your favorite song? ABCD
11.
What is your favorite book? Laurie Berkner Feelings
book
12.
Who is your best friend? Jillian
13.
What is your favorite cereal? Crunch
14. What is your favorite thing to do
outside? Play on my playground.
15.
What is your favorite drink? Milk
16.
What is your favorite holiday? Valentine’s Day
17.
What do you like to take to bed with you at night? Lovie & Mimi
18.
What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal
19.
What do you want for dinner on your birthday? Old McDonald’s
20.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Just Grace
Happy Birthday Grace Marie! We love you so much and are so blessed to have you in our lives.
We had a low key July 4th this year with just our little family. It was perfect. We went and enjoyed the annual neighborhood parade and had a little BBQ at our house. Brian stopped and got some sparklers for Grace to try. She loved them! And I on the other hand couldn't stop worrying - like I always tend to do. But I loved them as a kid too and I know that with us around we will keep her safe.
It's only been a short 7 months since I've posted. I would like to promise I will get better at it, but I might not. I somehow need to link Facebook to the blog - really that is our blog of late. I am reminded that I still need to update our header too, since clearly Grace & Jackson make 4!
So, I will try and start updating this from the last few months...first, here are some great photos we had taken to mark Grace's 4th birthday and Jack being almost 9 months. They are done by the incredible Sara Lazio. Enjoy!
This blog is meant to update our family and friends about the most precious people in our lives - Grace & Jackson. You might hear a bit about mom and dad too. Enjoy!
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