Countrygirl - Ride 'em cowgirl

Another busy couple have weeks have kept me from updating the blog, which is bad because so much has been happening. We were able to enjoy some time at the farm the past weekend. Adam and I were busy painting while Gracie had some great visitors to keep her busy. The first visitor was my Aunt Nancy from Oklahoma. Gracie sure loved to wave at her and hear her laugh. Here is a great photo of them together. Sadly I forgot to bring in the wonderful books she gave Gracie as a gift, the Gossie & Gertie books. Love them! Our family friend also came to entertain Gracie, which she loved.


The next day we were able to spend some time with the Sandersons as well. Our goddaughter Abigail decided that she liked playing and helping Gracie. Ian, her brother who is only 6 months older then Gracie, is a whole different ballgame when you are playing. Every day it amazes me how much Gracie is changing. She loves to play now with other kids, wants to be around other kids, and especially loves older kids about 3 - 4. Abigail was a wonderful friend teaching her how to play with this toy. At the pool this week Mom was chopped liver and the 3 year old in the baby pool was so entertaining for 30+ mins. Now that Gracie can move around easier she is seeing so much more. One of her favorite items is a doll I got in S. Korea years ago for Great Grandma Peters. Grandma Jeanne thought an official doll would be a great gift and she was right. Here is Gracie looking a lot like her dolly that she loves to give kisses to.

This week Gracie has also started testing the waters everywhere, literally as well as figuratively. The 3rd she started to climb the stairs at the house and got up 3+ stairs before we started working on going down them correctly. Tuesday we got her out of bed to find her standing in her crib. TV components and Brandy's water bowl are her favorite "No" areas to test daily. She wants to keep trying to see if we will let her play with them or if she can sneak some play time past us. We have been learning to have eyes in the back of our heads. Here she is trying new locations for play.

Brandy is the best dog "horse" in the world. They both are starting to enjoy playing together or at least being around each other. Brandy sure isn't a fan of the baby gates and their ability to keep her away from us. Now she is even closer to us while Gracie is around so she can make sure she is on the right side of the gate.

This weekend we are looking forward to some fun as a family with our friends. Some great news for our family is the move of Papa J to Denver. Gracie's only living great-grandparent will now be in Denver. We look forward to seeing their relationship grow over the years. Until next week.