Birthdays
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Happy 7th Birthday, Bean!
Last Wednesday, Bean turned seven years old. SEVEN. As in, the number between six and eight. As in, WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN?! On his birthday, we sprung him out of school and went…
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Gracie’s 5th Birthday Recap
Happy Easter, friends! A better blogger would have scheduled an Easter recap on Easter Sunday instead of a birthday recap. But… half-assed. So instead, let me just tell you that we had a…
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Happy 5th Birthday, Gracie Girl!
We have been counting down for this birthday since the day after she turned four. Tomorrow, Gracie Girl turns five years old! “A WHOLE HAND!” as she has reminded us for at least…
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Happy 4th Birthday, Gracie!
Happiest of birthdays to the girl who brings sunshine to my heart, laughter to our home, and joy to our lives. We love you from the top of your crazy head to the…
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A Pampered Princess Party
This weekend, we had Gracie’s fourth birthday party. And, it might have been my favorite party we’ve thrown yet. We sent out invitations to just ten of Gracie’s girlfriends from school, and asked…
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I Knew She’d Be My Girl
When I found out I was having a baby girl, I pictured Gracie. Before I knew her name. Before I saw my first ultrasound. Before I heard her speak. I pictured Gracie. I…
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Pre-Gaming for Princesses
Gracie’s birthday is coming up. Oh, you didn’t know? Then you must not have heard her the first 3,623 times she has reminded the entire world that her birthday is coming soon. She…
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Celebrating a Five Year Old in Style!
Michael turned FIVE last SUNDAY, people. FIVE YEARS OLD! How did this HAPPEN!?!? My womb is saddened by this news. She feels old and useless. And old. And empty. But mostly old. We…
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The Festival of Gracie
The term “birthday” is so misleading. “Birthday” (singluar) would seem to imply that the celebration lasts a single day. Our family is either doing them so right or totally wrong because birthday celebrations…
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Happy Birthday, Gracie!
Happy third birthday to our sassy, spirited, spitfire, Gracie Girl! What a gift you are in our lives, Gracie! You fill each day with excitement and laughter and joy. What more could a…
