He's a Baby magnet

I'd like to put a shout out to Paul Ford. He came to Seattle for the Holidays and it was great to see him. Grace took to him from the minute he walked in the door. At one point she reached up and asked him to pick her up. Then as they sat together in a chair she proceeded to fall asleep. I have never seen Grace do this before and it was priceless. Paul- you are such a baby magnet!

Christmas 2007

Grace had a great Christmas. She has learned how to open up gifts- one piece at a time. I swear she takes after my Dad as the world's slowest gift opener! He always did it just to get a rise out of us. Among the many toys- all but one makes noise (thanks guys) and clothes, she is again set on fun, learning and fashion for a long time.

I am sure as the years go on she will enjoy opening gifts and actually understanding what she got. For now, paper and boxes are just so much fun.

Scott's family all got together at Shaun and Karianne's. There was a lot of food and Grace again was drawn to potatoes and cranberry Jezebel sauce. Take a look at the pictures- she really has taken to everyone.

Grace's First Holiday Party

Each year my local branch manager Tom and I plan and put on our annual holiday party and it was this past saturday night. I think everyone had a great time and those who had not met Grace finally got to see her. The outfit I had her in was one I had purchased about a year and half ago- yes that long ago. I guess I somehow knew we had to have a little girl someday to put this on. Thankfully it fit. Cashmere is definately her yarn of choice!

Scott was able to get a picture of her in her carseat right before they left. She looks excited to be all dressed up. Yes, you do see a furry leopard print coat in the picture. She looks adorable in it. Every little girl needs a leopard print coat.