Sick Days...

Poor Grace has come down with something over the past few days. She's had an ongoing fever accompanied by a stuffy nose and cough. She's been wanting to sleep a lot, but still remains smiley and generally content throughout. Pray for her!!
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The Latest

Grace is soooo close to rolling over. She rocks back and forth, but just can't seem to make it all the way over. Any day now! At her 4 month appt. this week we found out that she is in the 96th percentile for height, measuring in at 26 in., but is in the 41st percentile for weight, a light 13.5 lbs. Welcome to the family, Grace!! Thanks Nana Lena for this adorable outfit!


Grace and Harley are beginning to bond these days, also. She's becoming more and more aware of his presence and likes to touch his soft fur and smiles if he licks her hands, or feet. He likes to nuzzle her and seems pleased that she's becoming more interactive with him. After all, he's just waiting for the day that she can actually throw him a ball, or rub his tummy... He's sick of this baby stuff!

Gracie's First Valentine's Day

We had lots of fun with Gracie on Valentine's Day. She certainly has stolen our hearts and looked adorable adorned in her jumper of hearts from Grandma Aldrich. Here's some shots of our Valentine's sweetheart!

Baby Blue's

Grace has turned out to have some of the most captivating blue eyes. They're now the thing that people probably comment on the most (up there with "she's so alert"). Grace has made a few developmental milestones this week: Taking out her pacifier and putting it back in, picking up her toys by herself and putting them in her mouth, and laughing at funny faces (not just when being tickled). Here's also a pic of Grace in her first pair of pink boots that her Grandma Aldrich brought back for her from Texas. Stylin'! She has become such a consistently happy baby (unless she doesn't get her naps) and will give a big grin to to just about anyone! We're such the proud parents!!

Hitting the Books

One of the things that my daughter already loves is to read. Her mom and dad read to her daily from all sorts of books, including her Baby Bible that we've read through at least 20 times to date. She's even learned how turn pages, and will turn them before you even finish the page. The last photo we thought was too cute not to post after an evening walk and dinner in the Village.