GET TO BED!

This past week, we've been trying to get Gracie to go to sleep on her own. Before, we were idiots and laid with her until she fell asleep, which could last from 5 to 60 minutes. Now, we are just laying her in her bed and telling her "Good Night". The trouble is that Gracie won't stay in her bed when we put her in there and this picture is the sight we see in the living room as she peeks her head around the corner. It is still taking a long time and many trips back into the bedroom, but hopefully one day Gracie will fall asleep on her own and in her own bed. Right?

Cheeeeeeeeesssse!

On Sunday, March 15th, we all took a drive up to Wahoo to go to Bomgaars. Mom told me about the little chicks and ducks that they had in Columbus so I thought it would be fun to take Gracie up there to see them. Of course, when we got there they had none. So then we went to their local elementry school where we played on the equiptment. Gracie liked chasing the corn husks around in the wind the best. This is titled "cheese" because Gracie has started saying cheese when you take her picture. Its really funny.

And Then There Was Four!

Yes, this is the official blog announcement that we are going to have another baby! Are you surprised cause we were. It all started with feeling hungry in the mornings when I got up to go to work. I'm never hungry at this time. Secondly, I couldn't get my butt out of the bed in the mornings. Thirdly, I started getting up in the middle of the night to pee. Forthy, I began noticing all the pregnancy commercials on tv. And lastly, a positive pregnancy test was the official sign that I was going to have another baby. This pregnancy, so far, has been pretty different than Gracies. I am slightly nauseated with this one, but not bad. Probably the biggest change is that I am really LAZY! All I want to do is lay on the couch and nap. I do get up to feed Gracie, change her pants, and play with her here and there, but everything else has been put on the back burner. That is until this week. I'm starting to regain some energy and my house was finally kinda clean since 2 months ago. And I'm getting back on the internet (sorry for the absence of blog entries). We were hoping for maybe another year between siblings, but of course we feel blessed to have another addition to this family. By the way, baby #2 will be arriving around September 19th and as of right now, we are not going to find out the sex of the baby. So, here's to another pregnant summer!

Is it Spring Yet?

Gracie just couldn't get enough of her wagon ride. We had to go on two walks and take a break sitting in the wagon at home. We sure made the most of the day and I am very ready for spring.

What a Beautiful Day!

It was a beautiful day today. Gracie turned 15 months today and we had her 15 month check up at the doctors. Everything checked out great; almost 25 lbs and 32 inches tall! When we got home we just had to go out side and play. In the one picture she was slipping on ice and ended up on her bottom. By the end of 45 minutes, this little patch of snow was all foot printed up. She was not happy when we came inside. I am definitely ready for spring and so is Gracie.

Brusha Brusha Brusha those teethers.

New Year's 2009

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Morgan's Birthday Party!

We were invited to Morgans 2nd birthday party. Nancy was brave enough to have 5 little kids running around with chocolate cake on their faces. The kids all seemed to have a lot of fun and Gracie especially liked the balloons and Morgans new carebear. Sorry Morgan. Hope you had a fun birthday!

Christmas 2008

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Congrats Colleen!

Colleen graduated Friday the 19th with her Masters in Accountancy. She was very ready for this to be over and I'm very happy for her. I also attended her graduation party Saturday night after a long day at work. I hope you like your new job Colleen and enjoy your nights without any more homework. Whoo hoo!

Our New Nephew Kade!

Clint and Amanda had there second little boy today. They named him Kade Warren and he was 7lb 11oz., 20 inches long. They said he looked a lot like Lane only with a little darker hair. I am happy that everything went well and he is healthy. Can't wait to meet you little guy!

Kitties are funny!

Babies, Babies, Babies

Well we had a wonderful and filling Thanksgiving with two big meals in one day. Even Gracie enjoyed the food. We have been having fun watching Gracie become such a little person; even now she's noticed her picture is on the computer and is repeating "dadie, dadie" She loves herself. What can I say, I love her to. Since the last post, we have moved Gracie into a big girl bed (top part of mattress on the floor) and she has been sleeping way better. We think she may have have been rolling into the sides of the crib and waking herself up. We are still getting used to her getting herself up and it always gives us a chuckle to see her stroll out into the living room or our bedroom. Her latest kick is babies. She just loves them and can't get enough. She carries one or all three at once all around the house. She pats their back, gives them rides on her scooter, gives them rides on her horsie, whatever she can think of. Dad teases her and takes them from her and boy does she get mad. He's such a meanie and gets yelled at my me for doing it, but he says, "She needs to learn how to share." Whatever.

We had a great Halloween. Even I got a treat because I was supposed to work on Halloween and they switched me to a different day. We went to Genoa on Wed. 29th to surprise Papa and Gramma Jo. It was a little early, but they really enjoyed seeing Gracie. Great Grandma Lund did too. On Halloween, Hoff and I carved pumpkins(as you can see) and we tried to enjoy the beautiful weather. We didn't go to too many places; just the neighbors and Grandma and Grandpa Hoffy. We didn't have as many trick or treaters this year; 37 compared to last years 65. Everyone thought Gracie was sooo cute. Personally, I liked her stinger the best.

Happy 1st Birthday Miss Gracie!

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