Happy 7 months (and 1 day) Miss Grace!

Cannot believe 7 months have passed us by! Grace continues to grow bigger, stronger and sassier by the day. We're still attending physical therapy once a week for torticollis, but things are continuing to move in the right direction. Grace was recently cleared by our doctor at Children's Memorial and won't be needing a helmet, and was evaluated by an occupational therapist that also felt home therapy would be most beneficial for her reflux and odd gymnastics-like arching :) Her favorite phrases these days are "Da Da" and "ny.. ny..ny", which sounds a bit like nine... nine... nine. Very cute when said while holding her tiny baby cell phone! She's quite the roly poly right now and super mobile. Crawling looks like its right around the corner with the amount she's moving. Sitting on her own is still a work in progress, but something we know will come when she's ready. Again, life is good. So much to be thankful for.

Meeting Bunny Foo Foo

Happy belated Easter 2012! Grace had a jam-packed holiday as usual. We started our morning with some oatmeal, bobo, tummy time and a long nap. We then rushed around frantically to get ready and were late to mass (as usual.. haha). Mom goofed and forgot Grace's bottle for church, so Grandpa Tom was kind enough to walk around with her in the back! We then met the Livingston fam and a few of the Pavela's at St. Charles Country Club for brunch. The food was delicious as always and decor amazing. Grace got to meet the REAL Easter bunny himself, as well as take part in the petting zoo provided for the kids! We decided we might want to convince Zach that our family needs a a bunny foo foo going forward - so cute.

After brunch we headed to the Ullrich home to catch the end of an intense Easter egg hunt and enjoy dessert. Grace really got in the Easter spirt by sporting some adorable bunny ears the remainder of the day thanks to Grandma Jodi :) We finished our holiday with a long mother/daughter nap that was desperately needed. All in all, a successful first Easter for my baby girl! 

Kingston is HILARIOUS

The morning after we got home from vacation Grace started noticing Kingston.... and by noticing I mean, pulling his hair, his whiskers, his tail and laughing hysterically at his every move. As we prepare and stress over our quickly approaching move to Michigan, its moments like these that allow me to breathe and take in how much our baby is growing and changing every moment. Enjoy :)

Go Lewis Flyers!

Check out Aunt Kelsey's biggest fan - Miss Grace! This babe sports more team apparel than anyone else I've ever met... haha We are so proud of you Kels, and so happy we've been able to support you for a few games. Keep up the hard work lady! 

The whole cheer crew! Grandparents and Great Grandparents with Gracie.

This doesn't feel like the beach Mom and Dad... 

Lots of love from the grandparents!

Grace sporting her Lewis onesie from her studly Auntie Kels!

Wonderful Great Grandparents hanging out at our house after the game!

Uncle Brock and Carolyn 

Last Ullrich family grill out at the Forest Home

Kisses from Grandma Jodi

King wouldn't leave Rolly's side :)

Beach babe

It's been a few weeks since our amazing, sunshine-filled trip to Naples, but I wouldn't feel right continuing my blog, or updating everyone with the craziness in our lives since this time, without sharing a few pictures from our relaxing vacay! Grace and I flew out the beginning of March for two whole weeks of Livingston family bonding time. My parents rented a beautiful home steps from the beach for the entire month of March. Although we couldn't all make it down to overlap vacations perfectly, Grace and I were fortunate to get to spend time with everyone in the family at some point (even Zach who surprised us for a quick, but wonderful, weekend!) Again, I apologize for the mass number of photos below. I TRIED to choose a few of my favorites, but choosing among hundreds of fabulous memories proved to be a tough task. Also, please disregard my lack of editing. My computer needs a check-up from the Apple doctor ASAP. Nevertheless, enjoy! Hope Grace's bare tootsies and cute outfits make you as excited for summer as they make me.

All prepped out for our plane ride to Naples!

First time in a bathing suit, and so excited for the beach!

First time seeing the ocean! Not so sure about this bright sun. Thank goodness for big, floppy hats.

Still figuring out this "solids" thing.. haha

Sporting my cute and comfy romper from Auntie Jess! Thanks again - she wore this almost every day!

Auntie Dizzle and Gracie Mack

My punkin'

Loving the bright pink flowers on the back patio :)

Only had a day with this lady, but a wonderful day indeed!

Grandma and Grandpa loving on G-mack

Kisses for my baby girl

Singing "You are my sunshine" to Grace.. so sweet!

Grandpa was not happy with Mom making him walk A MILE to 5th for frozen yogurt.. haha

Camp Gracie 

The first of many falls for Grandma on this trip... oh geez :) 

Still got it :)

Yummy meal at Yabba with the Jackson ladies!

Love you Nancy! Such a fun night!

Annual tradition :)

Such a squish right now!

Auntie Tooks and (fellow fair skin friend) arrives! SPF 60 - here we come :) 

Just another typical day at Camp Grace.

Precious.

Grace officially started saying "Dada" on this trip! She obviously missed him lots. Good thing he surprised us and booked a flight last minute! :)

Happy family.

Pooped out princess.

Last day with Dada :(

Chillin' with Sofie.

Checkin' out the waves with Mom.

My little chunk! Getting so big!

Dana and Jeff arrive! So happy we got to see you and introduce Grace :)

Quite impressive sister... haha

So sweet.

Amazing sunset to top off an amazing trip!

We missed you Lauren!

Beautiful girls.

Oh, happiness :)

Cheers to an amazing trip! And cheers to hopefully making this an annual Livingston tradition :)
Thanks again for everything Grandma and Grandpa - too much fun.