I am starting to plan Gracie's first birthday party already. I know it's early, but I don't want to do it last-minute, since that is already a stressful time of year. One thing that I would really like to do (it's a surprise =P) involves a bunch of very large cardboard boxes. If you happen to buy a new refrigerator, dishwasher, any other large appliance, or anything else that involves a large cardboard box, please save it for us. Call to let me know that you have one and I will come get it from you. This will be a really neat and fun project for Gracie and will be a great activity for the childre at her birthday party.
One thing I will tell you is that the theme of her birthday party will be Western! I wanted to have a bubble party, but since her birthday is in December, I thought the weather would not be suitable for that. We will have everyone dress up as a Cowboy/Cowgirl, and have a great time celebrating Gracie's 1st birthday, Texas-style! If you have any neat, cheap ideas for decorations, games, food, etc, please share them with us!
Remember to keep your eyes out for some big boxes over the next few months! Thanks!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
We're baaack!
Well, we made it back! We had a great time, just relaxing on our vacation. Enjoy some pictures!
Visiting Great-Grandpa at the hospital
Playing with Daddy at Great Grandpa and Great Grandma's house
Visiting Great-Grandpa at the hospital
This steakhouse is great!
Such a big girl in the highchair!
Playing with the Red Raider mascot from Great-Grandpa
Driving to San Antonio
Sweet sleeping baby... too bad that didn't last...
Shopping in Fredericksburg
Trying to get a good picture with the sign
Dinner that night on the Riverwalk
Playing on the big bed
Rivercenter Mall
The Alamo
Goofing around at the hotel pool
Climbing on Mommy
Best nachos on the Riverwalk
Gracie slept through them
A canal boat tour
Lazy morning
Trying tortilla pieces for the first time at Mi Tierra
Strolling around Market Plaza
Dinner at Tony Roma's! YES! =)
Last evening on the Riverwalk
We love this car... over 400 miles on this tank and gas light still hasn't come on!
Friday, July 11, 2008
7 month pictures
We had Gracie's pictures taken at Studio One to One today. Go here to see the album of our favorites: http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?myphotos?a=527930&b=26
Last-minute vacation!
David put in for a week of vacation a few weeks ago, but it was looking more and more like it wouldn't be approved due to some project scheduling difficulties at work. Then, as my co-workers and I were working on our work schedule for the next couple of months, I realized that the week of July 14th-18th was the only chance that I would get to take a few days off, as the other girls are taking their vacations in the coming weeks and then start back to school in August. David and I threw some ideas around for some possible vacations, and decided that we wanted to pretty much just get out of town, park the car, and relax for a few days. I spent some time in San Antonio a few summers ago, and realized that the Riverwalk would be a great place for a family vacation! We are also excited to finally get the perfect opportunity to drive to Abilene to visit my step-grandparents, Gerald and Mary, who have never met David or their Great-Granddaughter Gracie!
We couldn't set our plans in stone until David was able to get it cleared with his work, but the approval came through yesterday and we are off to Abilene Tuesday afternoon! We will stay the night there Tuesday night, and then set out for San Antonio on Wednesday afternoon. Then we will spend Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights at the Riverwalk Plaza hotel (I found a GREAT deal on Travelocity) right on the Riverwalk! Then we will come home Saturday afternoon and have one more day to relax at home before getting back to the grind on Monday.
We are SO excited, but I think more relieved than anything. We really really need this time, as a couple and as a family, to get away from the daily routines and demands and just spend several days bonding as a family and appreciating each other. We are parking the car at the hotel when we get there and not driving it again until we leave for home! Walking everywhere, seeing the historical sights of San Antonio, sleeping in every morning, and of course... TONY ROMA'S one night! =) You know I have to have my ribs fix...hehe. We are excited to take Gracie on her first vacation as well! She has proven to do very well during long stretches of time in the car, so we are confident that she is ready for such a drive. We will take it slow, we know, and make plenty of stops, but that will just mean more time to enjoy each other's company. The route from Abilene to San Antonio is not as busy as I-35, so there will be more things to see along the way!
When we get to San Antonio, we are turning off our phones. We'll check for voicemails at night, but if you can't get ahold of us during the day, now you know why. We really want to relax as much as we possibly can, and feel this is something we need to to do accomplish that. We will turn them back on maybe Sunday evening, after we've had a chance to get settled back in at home.
Don't freak out, everyone (although that plea is pointless because I know you will), but I am getting my first tattoo in San Antonio! I'm not divulging any more details, but I just wanted to let you all know in advance, since I learned the hard way that surprising my family with big news is not as pleasant or easy as I thought (i.e., breaking news in early May of 2007). So there is your warning, and no, you can't talk me out of it.
Have a great weekend!
We couldn't set our plans in stone until David was able to get it cleared with his work, but the approval came through yesterday and we are off to Abilene Tuesday afternoon! We will stay the night there Tuesday night, and then set out for San Antonio on Wednesday afternoon. Then we will spend Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights at the Riverwalk Plaza hotel (I found a GREAT deal on Travelocity) right on the Riverwalk! Then we will come home Saturday afternoon and have one more day to relax at home before getting back to the grind on Monday.
We are SO excited, but I think more relieved than anything. We really really need this time, as a couple and as a family, to get away from the daily routines and demands and just spend several days bonding as a family and appreciating each other. We are parking the car at the hotel when we get there and not driving it again until we leave for home! Walking everywhere, seeing the historical sights of San Antonio, sleeping in every morning, and of course... TONY ROMA'S one night! =) You know I have to have my ribs fix...hehe. We are excited to take Gracie on her first vacation as well! She has proven to do very well during long stretches of time in the car, so we are confident that she is ready for such a drive. We will take it slow, we know, and make plenty of stops, but that will just mean more time to enjoy each other's company. The route from Abilene to San Antonio is not as busy as I-35, so there will be more things to see along the way!
When we get to San Antonio, we are turning off our phones. We'll check for voicemails at night, but if you can't get ahold of us during the day, now you know why. We really want to relax as much as we possibly can, and feel this is something we need to to do accomplish that. We will turn them back on maybe Sunday evening, after we've had a chance to get settled back in at home.
Don't freak out, everyone (although that plea is pointless because I know you will), but I am getting my first tattoo in San Antonio! I'm not divulging any more details, but I just wanted to let you all know in advance, since I learned the hard way that surprising my family with big news is not as pleasant or easy as I thought (i.e., breaking news in early May of 2007). So there is your warning, and no, you can't talk me out of it.
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Gracie's doctor appointment
She's had a very croup-y cough for the last couple of months, so we bought her a humidifier a month ago. It hasn't seemed to help, and in the last few days she started running frequent low-grade fevers, so I decided to make her an appointment. Dr. Len examined her today and diagnosed a sinus infection. She gets to take Amoxicillin twice a day for the next ten days. If she hasn't gotten any better in the next week, I'm supposed to call him and let him know so we can try something else. She is still eating well, breathing just fine, and although her sleeping pattern has been irregular lately, that is most likely due to her aggressive teething and a growth spurt she is going through. So we will keep an eye on her, but she seems to be okay.
She weighs 19 lbs and 8.5 oz! Can you believe it?! A whole pound in less than one month! Goodness... Dr. Len is still not concerned however, because she is 27 and 3/4 inches, which perfectly balances it out, as usual. He was impressed with the strength in her legs, and in the fact that she is pulling up so strongly. He said her lungs and heart and eyes and just everything are absolutely perfect! He is standing by his earlier opinion that she will be a tall girl, just like her Mommy! =)
I will keep everyone update on her sinus infection. Thanks for all your prayers!
She weighs 19 lbs and 8.5 oz! Can you believe it?! A whole pound in less than one month! Goodness... Dr. Len is still not concerned however, because she is 27 and 3/4 inches, which perfectly balances it out, as usual. He was impressed with the strength in her legs, and in the fact that she is pulling up so strongly. He said her lungs and heart and eyes and just everything are absolutely perfect! He is standing by his earlier opinion that she will be a tall girl, just like her Mommy! =)
I will keep everyone update on her sinus infection. Thanks for all your prayers!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Gracie's First July 4th!
We had a great time, visiting with family today. We hung out at Gran's and then watched the Lewisville fireworks on our way home (Gracie slept through them this time!). All in all, a fun day, and we are looking forward to the rest of a relaxing three-day weekend!
Kisses from her "uncle" Dash (=P)
Sacked out with Daddy after a huge lunch
A very vocal Gracie, lol
Kisses from her "uncle" Dash (=P)
Sacked out with Daddy after a huge lunch
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