A Sure Sign of Summer

Sun hats!  The Moller kids are so ready for warm days!  For now, they will just have to sport their new sun hats indoors.

Meeting in the Playroom

Today we met up with the K brothers at a cute, new place called the Itty Bitty Playroom.  Kristin and I were a little intimidated when we arrived to find a "Moms with Multiples" playgroup there.  There were SO many kids, they all looked the same, they were CRAZY, and it is called "Itty Bitty" for a reason - it's tiny.  We decided to go for it though since there was no way Matty and Carter were leaving without joining the craziness.  It was a lot of fun.  Matty is really into pretend play now, so this was the perfect place for him.  There was a playhouse with a cool kitchen, a grocery store, a boutique, a hospital, boat, etc...  Gracie had a lot of fun too.  She mostly hung out with the baby dolls and in the germ pit, I mean ball pit (yuck!).

Matty went grocery shopping and Gracie put that play onion in her mouth along with everything else in the place...yuck.

Sweet Baby Trevor

Carter was really into diapering the babies.

Gracie just loves Baby Trevor

Gracie just sitting in the boat with a bunch of babies!

Gracie got so mad when Matty entered her ball pit.

Dr. Matty working on the babies

"It's Springtime!" (Almost)

Today was the prettiest, warmest day of the year so far.  And I love that my boy recognizes a nice day when he sees it.  With temps in the mid-70s, we spent as much time outdoors today as we could.  When we walked outside, Matty said, "It's a nice day, right mommy?"  I agreed and he said very enthusiatically, "It's sunny!  It's Springtime!"  We have been talking up Spring for months.  We are so excited for warm, long, sunny days!

The crew at our little neighborhood park

One pretty purple flower amongst all the old leaves and branches on the ground at the park.

St. Patty's Day with the O'Moller's

We had a great St. Patty's Day!  The temperature was in the mid 60s, the sun was shining, and Daddy took the afternoon off!  I tried to snap a couple pictures, but it just wasn't a good picture day.  So here is what we got...

Matty with his new obsession - his bucket o'tools

The weather is really getting nice around here.  I know we still have some cold days ahead of us, but I think it is pretty safe to say that we won't be seeing snow again for a while (I hope!).   So we have been spending a lot more time outdoors which has really been fun for the kids!  Gracie is on the verge of walking but is still a little scared to let go.  Here are a couple of shots of her practicing her walking skills...

Matty and I played an impromtu game of baseball the other day which unfortunately ended in tears after I whacked a ball right into Matty's forehead :(  I felt really, really bad...

My boy sure loves his tools.

Playtime with Grandma!

I snagged some pictures from Grandma's camera today ... here's what I got!  Looks like Matty and Gracie have a lot of fun with Grandma!

Gracie's 12 Month Appointment

Gracie had her 12 month doctor appointment today, and I got the best news that any mom can get.  She is "perfect" and healthy!  She weighed in at 21 lbs, 4 ozs (50%), and she is 28.5 (50%) inches long!  She was so serious and cooperative while getting her exam.  Poor baby girl got three shots and didn't even shed a tear!  Next visit is at 15 months!

And because no post is complete without pictures...

Happy First Birthday Gracie!

A year ago today, at 9:55 am, our our little lady was born and made our perfect little family complete! 

I can't say that the past year has been the easiest year ever, but it most certainly has been our happiest year ever!  Gracie and Matty together have brought so much joy to us. 

Gracie is such a sweet little girl and so much fun!  One of her favorite things to do now is dance!  Matty plays the "drums" for her and sings, "Shake That Booty," and Gracie sticks her little butt out and smiles while bopping up and down.  She also LOVES to talk on the phone.  She puts just about anything up to her ear and says, "hello," then babbles on about all kinds of things.  She also still loves to play with Matty trucks, cars and planes.  She makes "vroom" noises now while driving his cars and when flying his planes through the air.

Gracie has four teeth - two on top and two on the bottom!  She has also started eating a lot of table foods now and has quite an appetite.  Mealtime has become extremely busy around our house, and Brady just adds to the chaos.  Gracie and Brady have become good buds since she has started eating on her own.  She loves to share her food with her furry big brother!

Gracie Girl is still the best sleeper ever!!  She sleeps about 12 hours per night, falls asleep on her own, and lays in her crib and entertains herself until I can get to her in the morning.  She's also an awesome napper.  I just love how independent she is with sleeping!

Matty and Gracie are the best of friends and have such a good time together.  They love to play babies and cars and just make a bunch of noise and trouble.  Gracie and Matty also love going to storytime together at our library and sit like little angels on my lap!

Gracie is funny and happy and entertaining and smart, but she is also a handful.  She is a girl who knows what she wants and when she wants it. 

We love you so much, Gracie Girl!  Happy Birthday!