Christmas Lights

Today we took Grace out for a stroll around the neighborhood to see the Christmas lights! We had a great time...and noticed a lot of people driving around to view the lights. I sang carols and Grace joined me with her own chorus. Her dad took pictures of houses. He did nab a photo of mother and daughter. So here's Grace and me, all decked out for the cold, feeling the Christmas spirit.

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. I have the fondest childhood memories of this time of year. I am grateful for my parents for making this time of year so special. I hope Pat and I are able to create meaningful and memorable traditions with Gracie.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Having Fun!

We took this picture a couple days ago! This is Grace at 11 months old, having fun riding in a box as her dad and I pushed her around the room! Who needs Disney's teacup ride when you have parents to spin you around in a box!

All I Want for Christmas...

Here's Gracie showing off her two bottom teeth! This was taken about a month ago. She now has one tooth on top...now she just needs the other front tooth! I always loved her smile...but it is even cuter with her little nubby teeth! The only problem now is she enjoys grinding her teeth together! I hope she soon gets over the novelty of the sound and gives up the grinding! Not a good habit!

Long Overdue

My apologies for the delay in posting this photo, but here is Grace in her big girl bath! As you can see, she loves it! Bath time is her favorite time! We sing a "naked baby" song and dance our way to the warm bath. She splashes and plays with toys happily as we scrub her down! Mom wraps her in a towel afterwards (to her chagrin)...and we continue the rest of the bedtime routine! We all love bath nights...it's quite a family event!

October fun

Grace and her cousins, Jasper and Rose, had a chance to party it up in NYC! Jim, Gretel, Jasper, and Rose came to Brooklyn in October for a visit. Grace showed her cousins around Brooklyn. Here's Gracie happy to be with her cousin Jasper! Shortly after this photo was taken, we all headed to the MTA Transit Museum. Though the visit was cut short (the museum closed unexpectedly early), fun was had by all!

Gracie can't wait for the next visit!