Baptism

Grace was baptised on December 30, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk. She was one of four children baptised that day. She was on her best behavior and was beautiful in her christening gown. It is the same one that I wore (along with my brothers). All of my nieces wore it too! It was wonderful to have almost everyone in one place to see Grace be introduced into her new Christian family.

Tummy time

Grace is working really hard on her rolling over skills. She has got tummy to back rolls under control. She loves to be on the floor playing with her toys and goofing around.

Busy Season

The month of December is almost over. It as been very busy and full of excitement. I have not been very good about keeping everyone posted on things with the Wray's. Here is a the cliff notes version.
-We had an early Christmas with the Wray's in Raleigh.
-Grace met her great grandmother (Grinny) for the first time.
-We spent Christmas in Norfolk with the Smith's.
-Grace is getting big. She is 24 inches long and weighs 15 lbs. We only know this because she has a cold and had to go to the Doctor right after Christmas.
-We enjoyed spending lots of time with family.
-Grace was baptised today (12/30/07). We will post pictures soon!

Enjoy the pictures. I hope everyone had a great Christmas. We hope to see you all in 2008.

Santa lives in P-Town?????

On Saturday the Wray's went to Portsmouth for the day. Very few people know about Santa's little workshop in Old Town, but we were there! We also went to City Park (where we got married) and wandered around some. Grace was cranky and did not really like the swings. We were all ready for nap in the afternoon so Grace and Daddy took a snooze on the couch. What a good day.............

Random things

It is the end of a long weekend and instead of getting ready for work tomorrow I am posting pictures of Grace. Priorities!
I had a great weekend. Thanksgiving, my friend Kim Mayo's babyshower, and four days full of Grace!

Here are couple of recent pictures of the little beast. These days Grace loves her swing, bathtime, sucking her thumb and smiling and talking to Mom and Dad. She hates being hungry, taking naps during the day (she might miss something) and wearing hats.

Thanksgiving

The Smiths celebrated Thanksgiving on Friday since Matthew was at the firestation on the "real" Thanksgiving. We had a huge meal and enjoyed being around our extended family.
Here are a few things I am thankful for:
-My wonderful husband and our amazing daughter
-Matthew and Laura
-Good health
-Being wise enough to know that Thanksgiving is not a day but a way to live my life...because it is easy to get caught up and forget about the little things that make me happy

P.S Grace enjoyed being in the mix of the celebration. She had such a good time and was wiped out when we came home.

Grace goes to "school"

Last week was a major adjustment for the whole family. Sarah went back to work and Grace went to "school". This is what we call it to combat Mommy Guilt. (Kids have to go to school, right?!) Despite some tears on Monday everyone seemed to be okay. The picture of Grace sums up our feelings about getting up at 5:45 and leaving at 7:15 am.

Unfortunately, Grace caught a cold during her first week. All weekend she has been sneezing,stuffed up and spitting up her formula . She went to see Dr McPhee today who reported nothing major is wrong with her. We are a bit frustrated that she got sick right off the bat. We are supposed to get her a humidifier. Looks like we are of to Walmart again!