My Favorite Pics of 2009

I had originally thought of posting a "Year in Review" blog, but that is mentally and physically exhausting, so here are my favorite pictures of the year!

More to come later this weekend! :-)

What a *cough* Week at the *sniffle* Piper House

Well, its been quite the week. First, Gracie started snifflin and sneezing and BAM! Ash and I were sick. Ash sniffles for about 5 minutes, and she is better, but Gracie and I are still sniffling! Piper still hasnt gotten sick, and hopefully he wont. He has another trip to the woods coming up.

Man. I hate being sick. I had finally gotten caught up on chores and BAM! Huge mess. So for the next 3 or 4 days, I will be catching up on orders and chores. Then, my first Thanksgiving dinner! Im so excited!!

Hope this week finds you all well, and that your thanksgiving is wonderful!!

6 Months Old

That's right, folks! Our little Gracie Pie is half a year old now!! She has her 6 month check up this week, and she is an impressive 18 lbs, 8 oz, and 27 inches long! STILL in the 90th percentile for her age. She is wearing 12 month clothes, and I'm really hoping that lasts awhile!

She is eating 3 different veggies now, and tried bananas for the first time last night. NOT a big fan yet. I know she will be tho! I am, like I've mentioned before, making my own baby food, and freezing it in ice cube trays. Each cube is about a tablespoon of food, and, right now, she is up to 2-3 cubes at a time, 3 times a day. I have been mixing it with a splash of cereal mixed with breast milk so she is getting all KINDS of good stuff in there! She is nothing short of a RAVE NOUS eater! Just like her sister was. We sure love our food in this family!!

Gracie is rolling both directions now, and starting to get up on her knees. I would guess crawling no later that mid October. But I think that is a generous estimate! She wants to chase her sister SO BADLY!! She is also sleeping in her crib now, and sharing a room with Ashy. Ash is not too impressed with her when she wakes up in the middle of the night, but thanks to Dr. Ferber and his sleep training methods, we are working on this.

Gracie is more and more beautiful everyday. And HAPPIER! She is SUCH a happy baby!! I cant wait til she develops more personality! (If that's possible!)

Speak of the devil! Guess whose up from her nap!!

5 Months!

Gracie is into her 5th month now, and I'd say this is her busiest yet! New food, new tricks...lots to share!

Gracie, as I mentioned in previous posts, has started solid (ish) foods! We began rice cereal once a day a month ago, and she hasn't looked back! Last week, we started green beans. I decided with Gracie I was going to make all her baby food, so I've been busy steaming and food-processing green beans and, for next week, yams!

Mid July, Grace rolled over for the first time! She rolled back to tummy, which I think is pretty impressive since tummy to back is typically easier. She hasn't stopped there! Now, she is trying to crawl!! Well, I don't know that she realizes she is trying to crawl, but she is! She scoots across the floor on her belly. Its adorable. Our days are defiantly numbered!

I also started weening her from her Zantac in the last few weeks. I think the solid foods have helped her reflux a great deal, because our happy girl is here to stay! QUICK! Someone knock on wood!!!!

I have a feeling months 6 and 7 are going to be even more eventful than this one! Next week will be her first trip to the lake, and I'm sure that will prove eventful too!

Gracie Rolled Over!

June 30th, 2009! Gracie rolled over (back to front) for the first time. In the same spot that her sister rolled over for the first time, no less! (Cama and Bapas living room floor) She is getting SO STRONG!! At her last check up, she weighed in at 16# 7 oz, 25.5 inches. 95th percentile all around!! ANNND they got her dose of Zantac perfected and now, she is our happy baby again! GOODBYE REFLUX!!!

3 Months Old...

Ok. ok. So she is closer to 4 months old, but come on! We are a busy family!! Ashy and I took Gracie to get her 3 months pictures done today. When Ash was 3 months old, we took her to Penney's and got the CUTEST Anne Geddes style pics done with this ADORABLE rose blanket they have. So I thought, HEY!! Lets do the same with Grace!! How CUTE to see them side by side, right? MAN was I right!! Of course, I ordered more than I intended (you're welcome, grandparents) so here's a preview...


She is getting so big, so quick!! Weighing in at 16lbs, 12oz, 26 inches long...suffering from what we believe to be reflux, but now taking Zantac twice daily to help. It seems to be helping a bit...Im hoping time will show more improvement. Dad and I get a LITTLE tired of screaming baby every evening. Still eating like crazy (although now I am more careful to keep feedings at 2-3 hour intervals so as not to upset her reflux) Im not worried about her wasting away any time soon. Although another trip to Other Mothers for some bigger (9-12 month) clothes is right around the corner...

KID UPDATE!

Gracie and Ash are both growing SO MUCH!! They will go in for their 4 year/4 month check ups the end of June, but just a little update on growth for ya...


Ashy is almost 43" tall and about 38#! She will NOT stop growing but refuses to gain an ounce! Needless to say, it is still a challenge to find pants that are long enough AND fit her tiny waist!! She is SUPER psyched (as she would say) about the summer, and anticipating her new preschool next fall. She is going to be taking swim lessons starting next week, and cannot WAIT for her 4th birthday party on June 20th. Also, she just got her first pair of real flip flops and its VERY proud that she can get around in them all by herself (Im pretty impressed too, I have to say...)

Gracie Pie, well, this kid cannot be contained! She is a wopping 16# and 22" long at 3 1/2 months old! The kid will be past 9 month clothes and probably into 12 months by July. Her thighs are HILARIOUS!!! But she is happy and healthy, showing signs of a little bit of colic and teething in the evenings. But otherwise, PERFECT!

The girls are still getting along perfectly! Ashy is an even better big sister than I'd ever imagined. She is SO proud, and cannot keep her hands off of Gracie. And Gracie has a smile that is DEFIANTLY just for Ashy!

I will update new stats after the girls check ups, and HOPEFULLY get pictures on our SMUG MUG site updated this week :-)