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April 2008 It’s April 1, 2008 and we have been Grace’s parents for 72 days. It’s hard to imagine life now without her. We are happily settling into life with a toddler at home. Grace continues to be a sweetheart, and she brings lots of smiles to our faces everyday. We have enjoyed seeing Grace’s little personality grow, and people are amazed when we tell them that we were told Grace was ‘timid and introverted’. This month, Grace’s attachment to us clicked. Although she typically will let anyone hold her, she more recently watches to make sure that we are nearby- and will even give a little lip pout for us to take her back. Grace also gives hugs now and tries to make a little kissing noise. March was a very busy month for us. Grammy Lowell came to visit and meet Grace for the first time. We had some great weather and took Grace to the park for her first time in a swing (which she loved). We also got her little buggie out and took her for a little ride in the neighborhood. It’s now become a daily routine as long as the weather is decent. Christian had his big annual conference in Nashville again, so Grace and I tagged along for a week at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. It was a great little vacation for us. We were able to spend some time with our good friends Loch & Tina and their 2 boys. Grace had her first swim in the pool at the hotel, and loved it. She kicked and splashed and didn’t even flinch when I dunked her completely under the water. Looks like we have a little fish! Grace also had her first trip to the zoo in Nashville. Mommy had some excitement too, she was able to go to the Grand Ole Opry with Tina, and even got to see Carrie Underwood! After Nashville, we drove to Atlanta for a few days to visit with family and friends over Easter weekend. Grace was able to meet some of our great friends as well as her Aunt Kate and Uncle Christopher. We all ended up with colds, Daddy’s turned into a 2 week long flu, bronchitis and a sinus infection. Needless to say, we were all very happy to come home! Grace has made some amazing developments. It’s hard for us to remember the first few days with our ‘wet noodle’ that couldn’t sit up or hold a toy. She is standing confidently, taking a few assisted steps and still working on the crawling thing. She gets around really well by just rolling all over the place. She is almost 30 inches and up to 20 lbs, she gained 3 pounds the first month we were home! About an hour before I sat down to write this update, Grace amazed us and actually ate food from a spoon! It was like all of a sudden, she figured out how to do it, and happily opened her mouth for each spoonful. Let’s hope it continues!

Our beautiful girl A visit from Grammy Lowell Happy Easter! Having fun with Parker and Matthew

Happy girl


Grace loved the pool


Getting to know Josh, Grace and Johmmie


Our sweet girl


Egg hunt with my Atlanta friends


Look at me standing!


Grace and Samantha at the Cherry Blossoms on a cold day


Success with the spoon!

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