On December 15 we celebrated Grace's fourth birthday (yes, almost a month ago now, I realize, but I think Grandma might like to see the pictures). She was so happy to recieve what she has been wanting for months now - a bunny! The first name she picked out was "Bestest Friend Forever and Ever I Love You"...very sweet, but a mouthful. After suggesting a shorter name she came up with "Lulu", which is different, but at least shorter :)
In addition to the bunny, Grace recieved Anne of Green Gables and The Secret Garden audio books on CD (by Focus on the Family). They are two of her favorite movies, so to have them to listen to was very cool to her. Many days she can be found in her room playing dress up listening to them!
We went to Chuck-E-Cheese's with my side of the family, which is always crazy but worth the fun! Grace learned how to play Ski-Ball for the first time and was a riot to watch. She would be so excited when the ball would make it all the way up, even though it went in the "gutter" so to speak. We would whoop and holler when it made it - even though she didn't score any points! We had a great time, except for the fact that daddy was home sick.
On Sunday, we had the Krause bunch over for the sugar fest - that is the Candyland cake! Grace saw a version of this cake in one of her grandma's cooking magazine's this summer and asked if I would make it for her birthday. Cake decorating, however, is not a skill that was passed down to me; Although, determination was! So this mama did her best. Not that Grace cared one bit how it looked, as she was just happy to see more sugar per square inch than she ever has in her life!
It is incredibly hard to believe that it was four years ago already that I held this long-awaited, beautiful, wide eyed babe in my arms. Grace continues to bring me joy, as she did from the moment I knew she was blossoming inside of me. I am thankful for every day I have with this mostly sweet, often curious, sometimes silly, always passionate, head in a book, bright eyed girl.
And lastly, here are a few pictures of Grace's new bedroom which is pretty much done now. Many thanks to daddy and grandpas who helped us get this done in record time! Now I have to do my part and get the place a bit decorated!
Here she is in her closet where we created a cozy little reading area.
We went and and bought Grace's ballet outfit today (which she picked out all on her own). She starts her ballet/tumbling class in about a week and is getting "prepared" by practicing all her moves in her bedroom. She looks so stinkin' cute, if you ask me!
