Beautiful Gracie Jo!

My baby girl is all grown up. Heidi took these pictures when Gracie spent the night on her birthday. Thanks for all the wonderful pictures Heidi! Most of the adorable pictures I have of the girls were taken by her. Thank goodness because I am terrible at photography.

I am amazed at the new things Gracie does each day! She called Lindsey "sweetheart" a couple days ago. So precious! She always says "sorry mommy" and she keeps surprising me with the songs that she knows. She counts things really well other than forgetting to always start with one and when we ask her how old she is sometimes she'll say "two" and other times she'll continue counting from there "three, four, five!" We've been sitting with the same family at church and they have a little boy just a couple months younger than Gracie and last Sunday she kept holding his hand and giving him hugs. I'm not sure when potty training will happen. She always hides by or under a table when she has to go but when I ask her if she needs to go potty she says "No No!" I bought some pull-ups so one of these days when Tim is home I'll have to really focus on potty training. When I'm taking care of Lindsey too it just seems easier to just let her use her diaper but I need to stop making excuses. We'll see how it goes.

Lindsey had a doctor's appointment yesterday and she weighs 19 lbs 15 oz and is 27 1/2 inches! She is also getting her first tooth on her bottom left. Today is her 6 month birthday!

I love my girls!!!

Gracie's Birthday!!

Happy Birthday My Love!!! I can't believe how fast two years has gone. What a sweet girl who is so loved by so many and brings joy to all. I am so glad that she is part of our family! I thank Heavenly Father for her every night. We love her sassy spirit! She is so smart too! I love watching her interact with Lindsey and can tell she will be a good big sister. Every day she does something to make me smile and I especially love hearing her say "Love You!" I'm sorry that I am not always as patient with her as I should be and that I already expect so much out of her. I hope she knows how much I love her and forgives me for my shortcomings as a mom. We love you cutie!

For Gracie's birthday we had a party at Grandma and Grandpa's house! Everything turned out well and everyone spoiled her rotten! Thanks everyone for the gifts and the love you have always shown Gracie! Thanks for all the times you have been there for her. Someone is always there to "come" when she grabs a hand to take her somewhere. Thanks for letting her spend the night Aunt Heidi! I know she loves being with you and she needed a break from her mean mom! Happy Birthday Gracie Jo!

Pigtails!!!

I can't believe my baby can wear pigtails!!! She's not even six months old yet! Gracie was so bald and Lindsey has so much hair! Gracie got some curl though and Lindsey didn't. Isn't she the cutest little thing you ever saw!?!

I love the bald spot don't you? It seems like all babies rub that same spot in the back. I had to laugh at it.

I finally took some pictures of the girls in the hats Aunt Elizabeth made them! They are so cute! She also made the adorable sweater in the bottom two of Lindsey in yellow! So Sweet!!!

Blog Changes

Thanks to my friend Rachel I have finally changed my blog a bit. I got the cute Age Trackers for the girls from her blog as well as the new background template. Thanks Rachel! Thanks too for the playdates with London!

Christmas

As you can see I have a problem selecting just a few photos. I always like too many and can't decide which ones I like best so I end up posting a ton. This happens when I attempt to print pictures also. There are just too many cute ones so every time I work on photos it takes way longer than it should. Here are a bunch from Christmas . . .

Lindsey met her Great Grandma Christensen for the first time!

Thanks for the Bumbo seat Heidi! It was meant for Lindsey but Gracie had to try it out!

Taking a nap with her Aunt Sarah! There is nothing more peaceful than a sleeping baby!

She loves being able to sit up and look around at everyone!

Anytime anyone or anything comes near Lindsey this is her first reaction. Dad calls it the baby bird response! FOOD!!!

Cute hat from Aunt Cheryl!!! Further down are some pictures of Lindsey with hers! They also got some cute hats from Aunt Elizabeth but I haven't taken any pics yet. Don't worry Elizabeth, I will get them on here too!

"My First Christmas" pajamas from Grandma Cosgray! Thanks Grandma, they fit her perfectly!

Lindsey is always watching her big sis!

Finally a smile instead of a scowl after about 15 photos!

Gracie has been really good with Lindsey lately! Here she is reading her a story. She also brings her toys when she's crying and has recently started calling her "Squeakers". I always call Lindsey that and one day I finally realized that was what Gracie was calling her. It was so cute! Gracie always smiles excitedly at Lindsey and runs to her crib when she wakes up.

Thanks for the hats Aunt Cheryl! They are adorable!

So cute sleeping with her Daddy!

Beautiful girls in their Christmas dresses! Thanks everyone for everything! It was a great Christmas and our first one with our new little addition!