You have no idea...

You have no idea how many times I have stopped and started to write a blog in the last week and half. The only reason why I am doing it now is because I refuse to not do it! :) Well, we have been incredibly busy with the Holiday's and trying to move. We are super excited to move into the new house, but I am sad to see this one go. This was Gracie's 1st home. We have had so many new and wonderful memories in this house. I am going to have to go and take some pictures so that Gracie will have some pictures of her first home. Being in the military we knew that we wouldn't be here but a couple of years, but it is bittersweet.

Gracie is doing well. She is still only taking a few steps here and there but I think it is just because she knows that she can do it and she just doesn't care. Ha ha! She is pretty much off of formula. We are just finishing up the little bit we have left. She is also doing well on her sippy cup although she gets a kick out of spitting whatever it is back out. She is just too much! There are things that I wish people would of told me before having a child. I am sure there are some that probably told me but I obviously didn't listen. Anyway, here are the top five things I wish I would have realized:

1. You will be the most organized person while still being disorganized...yeah I know, figure that one out.

2. No matter how low you try to keep your expectations when it comes keeping things nice in the baby's room, the crib is still going to get teeth marks on it.

3. When you think that a diaper could not get any worse then the last one you changed, there will be one that is 20 times worse and the cycle keeps going until nothing surprises you anymore.

4. Just because you were able to do something with a baby at one point in time doesn't mean that they will be an angel the next time around. For example, taking them to a movie.

5. Even when you think your heart is full of love for them and you don't think your heart can get any bigger, they flash you a smile, giggle at something funny, or give you a surprise kiss and your heart grows that much more with love.

Well, I finally got Gracie's one year pictures back so I will post them. The one's in her Christmas dress are my favorite! Have a good week and Merry Christmas to all!!!!

Playing in her story chair...it's her favorite right now!

Smiley Girl

So sweet

She stuck her tounge out so many times!

I still can't believe she is 1!!!!

Not my favorite of me but great of Matt & Gracie