Sunday, September 5, 2010

Gracie Turns 4!!


Our little Gracie turned four Friday!  She has grown into such a cute young lady.  She makes us laugh everyday.  We are always surprised at the things she does and says, and love to soak up every minute we spend with her.

I remember the day she was born.  Joey, at age 18 months, woke me up to let me know I was in labor.  He just got up in the middle of the night, and sat there and stared at us.  That had never happened before.  I mean, he had been up in the middle of the night before, but this time it was for no reason, and he was completely calm.  And it hasn't happened since.  He wasn't upset, he wasn't tired.  He just knew she was on her way.  Those two have always had a special connection.  So I got up, and started having contractions.  Grandpa Jerry came over to sit with Joey, who still wouldn't go back to bed.  Three hours later, Gracie was born!  It was my easiest labor.  We were so greatful she was okay, because she had her cord around her neck.  But she was just fine, and was the sweetest little baby!  Joey would hold her for hours at a time.  He would hold her and stare at her.  And touch her tiny little head.  I never want to forget that!

Click here to see Gracie through the years.

We celebrated Grace's birthday a little bit Friday, but had the party yesterday. Friday her brothers woke her up, saying "Grace, happy birthday!"  She then proceeded to ask me if she was in charge for the day.  Not so much, I told her.  But she did wear a crown, chose what we had for breakfast, went to lunch with Daddy, and helped make her birthday cake.



Her party was graciously attended by her siblings, Mom and Dad, Grandpa Jerry (Grandma Jane is in Utah), Grandpa Fred and Grandma Nan, Jill, Hiram, Micah, and Great-Grandma Bertha.  We ate bbq chicken, salad, and cake and ice cream.

Grace got a lot of really nice things.  Aunt Jill got her an apron, oven mits, and a Tinkerbell plate.  Grandma Nan got her a new dress and a Hello Kitty purse.  Grandma Bertha gave her a card and $20.  Her brothers and sisters got her a Hello Kitty wallet.  Mom and Dad got her Tinkerbell dolls.  Grandpa Jerry and Grandma Jane got her Buzz Lightyear sheets and a blanket, and (my personal favorite) a real, red vacuum!  It's just her size.  Her brothers like it, also.  There has been much vacuuming in my house today.  I'm okay with that!

Here are a few of Gracie's favorites:

toy: Clifford

show: Clifford

movie: Avatar, the Last Airbender (the TV show discs)

food: cake

person: Joey

place to go: McKenzie's House

color: red

thing: cake

thing to do: Ride my bike

place to go eat: Chinese Food

song: I am a Child of God

book: Clifford

animal: tiger

Happy Birthday, little Missus!  We're so excited for you to be 4!  It will be a fun year!