Grace Elizabeth

This is Grace when she was one. I took this picture of Grace when I was still using sheets for backdrops and lamps without shades for lighting. A lot has changed. Grace will be turning 2 later this week. The terrible 2s have hit. I was joking with my sister this morning about how to correct the hitting and throwing problems we have now. We were tossing out some ideas. I was totally loving my idea of applying the same principles of dodgeball to Grace. Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. Too bad Sam was not using these techniques earlier today when Grace winged a Leapster at his head. His head painfully hurts. Ahh 2 what a glorious age!

She can be sweet and innocent as demonstrated in the picture above. Well, that was until Alexis tried to take a picture and Grace flattened her. I am telling you the 5 D's of dodgeball is what we need to start practicing around here. I don't think I can use wrenches to whip them into shape though!

All kidding aside, I love Grace. I love spending time with her. I love snuggling with her. I love watching her grow up. I would not trade these memories for anything! Happy Early Birthday Grace! I love you!