Grace helping mommy make banana waffles.

Today we drove to St. Louis to surprise Andrea and Andrew. With some sneaking around we learned that they were going to be at the zoo so we headed that way. Grace loved feeding the ducks and brushing the goats. She also had fun rekindling her friendship with Ellie! We miss you guys!

Grace and Kyndal swinging with Mama B and Papa Bu

This is how I found Grace and Glenn napping a few days ago. How do they sleep like this???

We finally got Grace's pictures taken by a "real" photographer. Melanie does such a great job!

Easter Afternoon- hanging out in momma B's garden

Grace loves her little hat. Red does not share her enthusiasm.

Grace is growing up so fast. She told us today that she's found a place of her own and will be moving out soon. It does have a lovely view!

Dance, Dance, Dance... and I'm spent!

"Mommy- I'm trying to talk on the phone here! Geez!"

Another mini photo shoot.

Christmas Day

For the first time since leaving home for college we woke up on Christmas morning in our own house! It was very special to us and Grace had a ball. After opening presents at our house we went to see Kyndal at Aaron and Courtney's house and played with her new toys. We ended up at Mamma B's and Papa Buford's house for dinner and one more present opening session. Merry Christmas!!

Getting ready for Christmas!

We struggled and struggled with our halloween costumes this year and then Jenny came up with this crazy idea to paint ourselves as Smurfs! We got the whole family involved and it was a hit! (Too bad I chose to do these pics in black and white!)

Today the Thome family took a day trip to the Pumpkin Patch in Paris, MO. It was our first time and we had so much fun! Grace was MUCH more interested in the animals than in the gourds. I suppose she'll be an animal lover.

These are a few shots from my first attempt in a "real" photo studio with a white backdrop. I can't figure out what to do about shadows!!

Lazy summer days...

Thank you so much Andrea and Andrew for the new stacking cups! Grace played with them on and off all day!

1st Birthday

Happy 1st Birthday Sweetie! We have had the best year of our lives watching you grow. We love you so much!