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Grace recvd a new outfit from Nana Linda for her birthday- and she really likes it. She is in to posing lately- maybe this is from picture day at school?? Not sure- she usually won't let us take her picture!

MMMMMMM...... Cupcakes

Yesterday was my little girls 3rd birthday. Its hard to believe she is already 3 and so darn smart and independant. Just about everyone we invited was able to attend and the weather was great. We've lucked out 3 years in a row with nice weather on her day. Burrito bar for lunch and New York Cupcakes for dessert. These are Grace's favorite cupcakes. They have the most delicious buttercream frosting.

Grace was so happy and lucky to get so many wonderful presents. She loves every one of them and was very much into it being her day. She kept telling people that she wanted to go and get a present and open it. Suprisingly she ate a good lunch and was very patient until it was present time.

She picked a pink tickertape cupcake with a gummy bear and sprinkles!

Thanks to everyone for coming and sharing Grace's special day!

A Room Fit for a Princess- OUR Princess

Since Grace is turning 3 on Sunday, Scott and I thought that she should move into the front bedroom where its bigger so she could have the furniture we bought for her a year ago. Who new we would be afraid to put her in a taller bed. She slept in her toddler bed for a year and we thought it was time. So we moved the guest bedroom upstairs- so anyone coming to visit you'll have an entire guest suite with newly remodelled bathroom (thanks to Scott's brother Ray). My craft area came down to her old room along with my home office from the dining room. Scott and I moved furniture and things around for 5 hours to get it done before she gets home. My back is killing me- but its worth it. I can't wait to see her face!

Last Monday I had a thought that since her room is going to be bigger and so nice that she needed a chandelier- one with pink shades and crystals. So I started my search on craigslist and came across one for $20. It was not by any means the prettiest thing I had ever seen. But the detailing on it was amazing and my brain started to go on overload. A can on white spray paint later and it looked like an entirely different light. I went to Michael's crafts and bought the beads on strings and just added hooks- and bought teardrop crystals on ebay to match. Pink silk shades from the lighting store- and BAM! we have a princess chandelier. When I was at the lighting store I did see some of the ones they had- can you say expensive?? They had one on sale for $159- but it wasn't even as nice as the one I have. So yes, I am pretty proud of it.

I also decided to cover a lamp shade with Grossgrain ribbon and pibnk flowers- just to jazz it up a bit. I only burn myself 4 times- not too bad for me and glue guns!

Grace in her Uniform

My little girl wears a uniform to school and we finally got the shirts. She is so cute and loves to wear pigtails when she goes to school. I was suprised that she doesn't put up a fuss thats its an everyday thing and there is no variety. Friday is the one day she can wear her own clothes. So far so good!

So cute

My mother emailed me 2 pictures for Grace's school that she needed for a project. The one of her and Papa Don is so adorable. He was readig to her and did all of the sound effects. She really loves her Papa Don!

First Day of School

Today was Grace's first day of Pre-school at her new school. I think I was a more nervous than she was. We got there a little before 8 because I wanted to make sure she was OK and was not upset. Well in fabulous Grace fashion she struts into the school says good morning to Mrs. Sue the principal and had no issue walking right to her new room. They have breakfast from 8-9 and she was surprisingly the first one there. She sat down and asked for some muffin and fruit and started chowing away. She was so at ease and happy- I was so proud of our girl!

Mrs. Sue was sitting with her when I left and I got a big kiss and an "I love you mommy".

UGH! I wanted to cry! My baby is growing up and doesn't need me as much anymore.

But I do hope the trend continues and she thrives and loves her new school.

FINALLY.......

After 2 years of procrastination we finally had the paperwork done to adopt Grace in the State of Washington. Although it was a formality- she is already ours, we needed to in order to get her a US birth certificate. It makes it easier for her as she gets older to have this. My mother and er husband came from Boston to be here and help us celebrate. It also marks the END of all ofthe legal crud and paperwork. Big sigh!