44 Weeks Old

What a busy week we've had; can't believe this little angel is 10 months old already :)

Thursday Grace got to celebrate her 1st Valentine's Day.  Of course, the day was like any other day for her really, but she got to dress in pink and red like all of the other children at school, to celebrate the day.  She also made some Valentine gifts to bring home to mommy and daddy!  We are certainly blessed by this sweet angel and are blessed that she has such wonderful teachers at school.  She really does look forward to every day... no lie!  She is happy as can be when I drop her off and pick her up... sometimes she doesn't even want to leave :)

Also this Valentine's, our dear friends John and Courtney welcomed their beautiful girl into the world.  Haley Marie is such a doll.  It was so nice for the whole Myers family to finally make it over and see her and to see the proud and happy mommy and daddy.  Grace now has another little girlfriend to look forward to growing up with and playing with.  Congratulations Courtney and John!!

I can't believe Grace was this small at one point; wow how the time flies!

Saturday, we drove down south for Andre's big surprise 30th birthday bash that Lauren successfully pulled off! She did an incredible job planning such a wonderful birthday for him.  We all got to enjoy a Panthers hockey game together followed by a nice evening back at their home.  Mind you, this was also Grace's first hockey game.  There were friends and family of both Andre and Lauren's all there.  His face was priceless when he walked into the suite and saw everyone there to celebrate his big day.  Lauren's face was priceless too when she saw just how surprised and happy he was.  They are two of the best friends Garrett and I could ask for.  I really enjoying seeing them (and their family) when we can and only wish we got to see them more often.

Let the decorating and party hats begin!

Getting our game faces ready

SURPRISE!!!

Game starting to wind-down, and so is our little bit, but she certainly had
a great time with everyone and all the festivities going on!

Sunday, after church Grace had another play-date with her best friend Kendall.  These two just keep getting bigger and bigger and are always such a riot together.  Us moms (Monica and I) always have so much fun just hanging out and playing with our girls together.  I'm sure the boys (Garrett and Justin) enjoyed catching up as well.

Nope, did not plan to dress alike, but great minds think alike I guess :)

Monday, since it was a holiday for Grace's school, mommy got to take off to spend the day with her :)  We started our morning by going out to Nana's work and meeting some of the wonderful friends that blessed us and Grace before she was even born.  This was the first time many of them have met her in person.  After this, Grace and I drove out to have lunch with daddy at his work and meet some of his co-workers.  Finally we ended the day with some errands and play-time at home.  It was a very long and busy, but WONDERFUL day!

Shopping with mama!

And, now here is a start to another fun week (and long week)... but I always try to remember to count my blessings because I sure do know how fortunate and blessed we are.  Each week comes with another challenge and even more happy memories!!  Hope you all have a blessed week!