Grace's 2 Year Pictures

The day of Grace's actual birthday, it was pretty nice out, and it wasn't daylight savings time yet, so we wanted to try to sneak in her two year pictures after her nap.  She was definitely a bit more herself compared to when we tried to take our family pictures as it was hard to get her to stay in one spot!  But I think we still got a few cute ones. :)

Grace is TWO!

Grace turned two years old on October 17!  I can't believe she is already two!  At her check-up, she weighed 22 lbs 9 oz, and was 33" long, she is tall and thin for sure!  Grace usually goes to be about 9:00 and gets up between 7 and 8.  She will sometimes wake up in the night still and then come in bed with us.  She hasn't switched to her "big girl" bed yet, but we are going to do that soon!  She has 16 teeth, just waiting for her two year molars to come in.  She has never had a pacifier and still doesn't use one to this day.  She doesn't really have a "lovie" or anything special she sleeps with either.  She has a pink waffle blanket she usually sleeps with, but it's not like the end of the world if she doesn't have it. :)  She does like to snuggle though and goes to sleep by mommy holding her and walking around, then putting her in her bed when she's asleep. :)

Grace is still a snuggle bug.  She loves to snuggle with you or have you hold her.  Her personality is coming out so much and I know I always say this, but she is not going to be left behind.  She loves to get right in and play with her brother and sister.  When they take something away from her, she gets mad and screams.  She loves to be silly and run around the house, especially if someone is chasing her or if they are going to "get me", as she says. :)  Grace enjoys music, she likes to dance to music and also knows several lyrics to Frozen's "let it go".  Swinging is still another favorite activity, Grace could swing outside for hours if you would let her.  She also loves to try things on.  She will wear multiple pairs of shoes (her own and others) all throughout the day.  She also loves different hats, dress up shoes, and random outfits.  Grace enjoys helping out too, she always wants to help with the dishwasher and loves "cleaning" around the house.  Babies are also a favorite toy for Grace.  It is so cute to watch her rock, "shush", bounce and take care of her baby.

Miss Grace,
We love your spunky little personality, you always make us laugh doing something silly.  You also have such a kind heart and want to make sure everyone is "okay?" (as you say).  You are no longer a baby, but a little girl.  We love you very much!  Happy 2nd Birthday!

TWO years old!

Helping Kyler bring his trucks across the yard

Her favorite thing!

Trying on Grandma's witch hat

Love her!

Cheese!

Riding on the mower with dad is a favorite thing!

Goofy face :)

When did she get so big?!

AHHH!

Never a dull moment :)

 

Grace's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Grace's 2nd birthday on Friday, the day before her actual birthday.  Between everyone's crazy fall schedules, this was the day that worked out the best!  We had a Minnie Mouse-themed party as she always gets really excited when she sees Minnie and says "Minnie!". :)  Everyone started to arrive about 5:30.  We waited until everyone came and then we ate dinner.  We decided to have homemade lasagna, as Grace loves everything noodles. :)  We also enjoyed fruit salad, relishes, and bread.  After everyone had finished with dinner, we visited for a while before opening presents.  Grace did a great job opening presents and knew exactly what to do.  After presents we enjoyed cake and ice cream.  We then spent some more time chatting before everyone headed home.  It was a great evening celebrating Grace turning two and having our first birthday party in our new home!

Her Minnie Cake

Miss Grace with her cake :)

The birthday girl!

Minnie decor

Dinner time

Love our big table!

Other table in family room

Opening presents

Pulling out her fleece blanket from Geneva

More presents….

She wanted to break to play with everything so we had to move her along :)

Her BIG present form Grandma Deb and Grandpa Craig (a roller coaster)

Her purple chair from Grandma Nadene and Grandpa Gary

Time to sing!

Trying to tell her how to blow out the candles

Had to have a little help form Norah and Kyler :)

Grace's actual birthday was the next day, Saturday.  We didn't do a whole lot, as we had just had her party the night before.  After she got up from her nap, we went out and snapped a few two year old pictures (so we could do them outside before it got too cold!),  enjoyed a dinner of homemade pizza, (one of her favorites) and then let her open her presents from us.  Happy Birthday Miss Grace!

Opening a present in her new chair

Erik trying to convince her to keep opening :)

Got going again...

Checking out her bath for baby Stella

Her own backpack!

Grace is 23 Months!

Miss Grace is just one month shy of her 2nd birthday, I can't believe it!  Her personality is really starting to shine and she looks so much more like a little girl than a baby.  She loves to try on different things and it is funny to see what she comes around the corner wearing.  Her vocabulary continues to grow and change daily and I'm always amazed with what comes out of her mouth. :)  She is definitely not going to be left behind and she needs to be doing whatever her big brother and sister are doing. :)  Here are some pictures from the past month!

23 Months Old!

Cheese!

Why not stand on the table?!

Found some goggles…..(this is what happen when you're trying to organize stuff after moving!) :)

Hi Mom!

Selfie with mom :)

And this is what happens when your dad is the operations guy….

She needed her swimsuit on…..

And this day too!  Apparently boots and swimsuits are in style :)

22 Months Old!

Grace turned 22 months old on August 17, I can't believe she will be two in just two quick months!  She adjusted so well to the move, probably because she still sleeps in a pack n play, so her bed just moves around with her and looks the same. :)  We were waiting until we moved to put her into a "big girl" bed.  I can't believe how old she looks in her pictures, she is definitely starting to look more like a little girl than a baby!  Her vocabulary continues to grow all the time and she always surprises me with what she says. :)  She loves to be outside and likes to dig in the sand under the swing set.  Here are a few pictures from the past month!  

  

All smiles for 22 months old!

"Cheese!"

Her curly pony tail :)

She decided to lay in the middle of the kitchen after church one day

Enjoying coloring on the back porch

All ready for the sand!

All "cozy" in Kyler's blanket

Hi Mom!