Cereal Update--Nature's Own

Gracie continues to do well with her cereal if......it's made to her liking. I've tried a couple of new things since I dislike pumping so much. I've tried cereal with water, which was met with disinterest. But the worst, was when I mixed cereal with formula. The girl actually cried after the first bite! So, it's back to nature's own...mommy's milk. I just remind myself that this is for a season, and it will be gone all to soon. And anyway, I sure wouldn't want to eat my Lucky Charms (on sale for $2.99 for a huge box, Becky! You gotta get Josh to pick some up at Kroger! :) with water, or formula either.

My Sweet Pea and a New Baby

Bundled up for the cold weather. My new favorite picture of Grace. I love these tummy pics because not that long ago, all the kids in the nursery were lined up on a mat on their tummies for a picture, and Gracie was face down in the mat while all the other kids held their heads proudly for the camera. Now my girl can do it too!

Sitting pretty. Introducing Reese Abigail Ramsey! Little Reese was 7 pounds 2 ounces, 18 1/2 inches long, and had a head full of dark hair, much like another baby I know!

Layla did so well and looked fabulous! Here are all the kiddos. Gracie looks huge compared to little Reese! We are so glad Reese is here and that mom and baby are doing well. Can't wait to get to know this little one better!

Eating, Part 2

Here is another video of Gracie's first try at cereal. Wish the video quality was better.

First Bites

Gracie had her first taste of cereal on Sunday. She did pretty well!

My Growing Girl and her Third Wedding

My friend of 18 years, Jill, was married to the love of her life (Brett, not pictured anywhere here--oops!) over the weekend. Here we are at her rehearsal dinner at Aydelotte's in North Little Rock. My college roomie, Laura, was here for the week helping Jill and her mom. She was my date at the rehearsal dinner. :)How beautiful! Jill made her own veil. So pretty!

Jill was so gracious and wanted to hold Gracie before the wedding. I was nervous though...Gracie had just eaten. Thankfully it all stayed in her tummy!Auntie Laura had fun with Gracie, too. Love you, girl!For the full effect....Me and Sara. I didn't get any other pictures of the house party. If anyone has any, please e-mail them to me and I'll post them! Good to see you Sara!

Family pic Three generations of beautiful girlies! Bye guys! Come over for dinner when you return! The guys got them good....saran wrap around the doors and balloons all inside the vehicle. Poor Brett. Oh, and Brett is pictured here--hooray!

I've decided that Gracie has to give a millions smiles a day because she does it all the time!

And now, drumroll please......My girl sits up on her own!!!!

I think it happened over night--she's growing so fast I want to smile and cry at the same time! I love you Gracie!

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Cute Pictures

Sorry, Gary, about your head!

Love the fall colors!

Where did that dog go?

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This is my Father's World

This is my Father's world. O let me ne'er forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father's world: why should my heart be sad? The Lord is King; let the heavens ring! God reigns; let the earth be glad!

Text: Maltbie D. Babcock Music: Trad. English melody; adapt. by Franklin L. Sheppard Tune: TERRA BEATA, Meter: SMD

"I Voted!"

"These nice people witth the letters ACORN on their shirts said I could vote. Yipee!"

I am assuming ACORN thought the young vote would go for Obama, but I am pretty sure Gracie voted for McCain. She didn't tell us though--secret ballot of course.