Memorial Day Skinny Dipping

We kicked off the first unofficial weekend of summer with quite a splash. After a late afternoon trip to Pooch Park in Claremont we had a BBQ at Gramma and Grandpa's where Gracie decided to take her first dip in the pool. She first started by dipping her toes in, and then wanted to go all in so shed her diaper and as evidenced by the photos below, she absolutely loved it. With the heat coming sooner or later, looks like we'll be spending lots of afternoons at the pool with our little guppie. She's also starting to try to crawl, so we're on borrowed time as far as that goes.

Mother's Day 2007

Gracie and I woke mom up early on Mother's Day cards in hand and bagels and juice to follow. Gracie's card was sweet. I helped her a bit with the handwriting, but she was the inspiration. Her card included the top 10 reason's why she's thankful for mom. Some of her list included... #1- For birthing me, which I know really hurt, but I hope was worth it, and #9- For marrying dad because he is the coolest, most awesome dad in the world (her words not mine!). Anyhow, we had a beautiful, sunny day, enjoyed a neat church service, then had lunch with Great Grandma Aldrich down in Irvine. Abigail amazes Gracie and I with her nuture and care. I'm so glad she's Gracie's mom!

There's Just Somethin' About Grace...

Each day she does something new that completely amazes me. I'm sure every parent feels this way about their children, especially when they're so new, but it's true! She just has this way about her... It's captivating!
Today was a hot day in SoCal. I couldn't help but think back to last summer; braving the triple digits pregnant. I remember the hours I spent sitting in her room, rocking in her rocking chair, staring at her lavendar walls, just waiting for her to come. I would dream and hope and long for the moment when I would finally get to hold her. And now, every night I sit in that same chair with her in my arms and I rock her to sleep. I smell her hair, I kiss her cheeks, I sing to her, and I pray over her life. And within a matter of minutes she drifts off to sleep. I cherish these moments knowing that they won't be forever. She's such a blessing. I'm so glad she's here!