Grace coming down the stairs the morning of her birthday...getting ready to see her...
New big girl bike!!! Happy 4th Birthday Grace!
My birthday cake creation...what do you think?
One of the many times Grace had held her little brother...but this time I got smiles from both of them!
March of Dimes walk 2010. Walking, of course, for Grace born 6 weeks early, for Owen, Grace's friend here in Lexington, who was born 8 weeks early and for my best bud's baby Callie Grace who was also born premature and passed away 5 weeks after her birthday. We love you Craig and Katie and I was honored to wear Callie's shirt!
Grace's 1st time on her bike on 4/25! She did fabulous...
Grace's first time on her skates, also on 4/25. They were a gift from Mimi and Poppy after Grandmere suggested buying them for Grace (because she had her first pair of skates at the age of 4).
Another great Grace and Holtz photo...I just can't get enough!
Look at that push-up...and perfect smile...OK, well, too much has happened since my last post so I'll try to note the highlights! I'm trying to do the blog differently too b/c the way I was doing it before was taking too much time (one of the reasons I haven't updated it in so long). So, I'm going to put larger pictures with captions- there are lots of pics in this blog since it's been so long since I've updated it!
Here are some of Holtz's accomplishments! He started smiling on 2/25 and cooing on 3/18. I feel like I've waited my whole life to see his smile- he's such a happy baby! He held his head up by himself for the first time on 4/5. Holtz did a mini push up on 4/24 and rolled over from his stomach to his back on 4/25- again...so exciting! Here's some good news...he's a growing boy! He is 3 1/2 months old and weighs just over 14 lbs. and is 25 inches long! Holy moly! He is in the 73rd percentile for length...means he is larger than 73% of other boys his age...and he's in the 54th percentile for weight...so right on track. His weight is average and his length...well, he's a long boy! For comparison's sake, Grace didn't weigh 14 lbs. until she was 6 months old...and at her 6 month appt., she was only 24 inches long! Grace, just turned 4 and she weighs 31 1/2 lbs (19th percentile) and is 38 1/2 inches (21st percentile). What a petite little girl! We finally moved Holtz into his own room on 4/19 and he slept through the night for the first time on the 20th. It's great- mommy and daddy are much happier these days...
Grace's 4th birthday was great...we had a little party here at home with her friends and several members of our family. She got a big girl bike, roller skates and ballet lessons!!!
We spent almost 2 weeks in Florida with Bob and Sharon and had a super duper vacation! We visited with Darlene quite a bit and even met up with Uncle Andy for a day...went to several Polo matches with him at The International Polo Club in Palm Beach. On our way home from FL, we met Uncle Mikey at Disney World. It poured down rain but was a blast!!! Easter was extra fun this year for Grace- she loved all of the candy! She ate so much she got a belly ache! Ha!
One more story before the pictures. Last week I slept in until 8am. When I woke up I asked Evan if Holtz was ok b/c he didn't wake at 6am for his feeding. He went in Holtz's room and there was Grace. She pulled her stool in his room from her bathroom. She had unswaddled him, undone his pajamas, and taken off his diaper. she said that his diaper was wet and so she was changing his diaper- such a little mommy! She's still a great big sister...really no jealousy still. She is absolutely incredible and the light of my life! Enjoy the pictures!
This is Grace's first time feeding Holtz (in Florida) on 3/4. She feeds him frequently now!
Mimi and Poppy bought Grace a kite so this was her first time flying it. We've attempted to fly a kite several times here at home with no success so this was technically her first time!
Building a sand castle with Daddy at the beach in Florida! Grace loved the sand and the ocean!
Ev, Mikey and I getting soaked at Disney World. The picture doesn't do it justice- we had a blast and Grace was surprisingly a trooper! It was Grace and Holtz's first time at Disney World on 3/11.
Grace and Uncle Mikey in front of the magic kingdom!
The Beauchamp Family on the ride It's a Small World.
Daddy, Uncle Mikey and Grace on the carousel!
Grace is taking swim lessons with her buddy Dylan...aren't they so adorable!
Our little technology wiz...she's playing brick breaker on Evan's phone...ha-
One of the things we did for Easter this year...chocolate covered bananas and strawberries- yum yum!
Easter egg hunt at our house...
Grace and Mommy colored Easter eggs this year!
Our big boy with a huge smile!
And another one...
Grace chillin like a villain in her new Barbie sunglasses and water bottle!
This is Grace, Dylan and Kate playing in her little itty bitty sandbox. That's all changing b/c we just bought an amazing cedar swing set that we are going to put a sandbox around- it's going to be a blast!In closing, I must mention the passing of Bob and Verna Margaret Beauchamp. Bob passed away on 3/15 and Verna Margaret just 11 days later on 3/26. We miss them! I always admired the love that they had for each other- I am thankful though that they got to spend a lot of time with Grace and were able to meet Holtz! Hope you enjoyed the long update! We miss everyone!
