The Newest Ole Miss Fan…

As the Ole Miss baseball team played in the SEC tournament this weekend brad thought it was the perfect time to break out Grace’s Ole Miss gear.  Don’t they look cute?

Grace is ready for swimsuit season…

Grace’s Aunt Lyndsey gave her a brand new bathing suit and Grace loved it instantly.  She posed in the pictures all by herself…

Grace’s Beauty Pics This Week…

Grace’s First Nap In Big Girl Crib

Doesn’t she look so tiny?  She did enjoy her first nap…momma did not like it that much as we still need to purchase a montior.  Funny thing was that when I went in to check on her Stella was sitting beside the crib whining because she couldn’t see her.  When I took her out of the crib and sat down Stella came running over and sniffed her down to make sure she was okay.  Stella may act like she doen’t care but she does!

So this is what happen when Brad dresses Grace….

This Gangsta G.  She just wants everyone to know that this is her house now and nobody messes with her in her house!  After drinkin 40 oz’s of breast milk she likes to chill out in her stroller. If you see her on the street ridin holla out “Whats popin Gangsta G” 

Grace’s First Week Home

We were finally able to take Grace home on May 3, 2008 and have been loving every minute of being new parents and enjoying our new family.  Brad was able to take the whole week off to spend with Grace and has already proven to be a natural dad.  Brad’s mom, grandmother, sister, and nephew Gavin came for a visit along with my parents and sisters as well.  Everyone seems to have fallen in love with Grace as much as we have.  I find myself thinking often about just how lucky Brad and I are to have such great family and friends and we truly value all the love and support everyone has given us.   Grace went to the doctor on Tuesday and had gained 8 ounces in four days!!!  She is almost back to her birth weight and eating like crazy!!!

Grace’s Time in the NICU

For the first nine days of her life Grace was confined to the NICU for having immature lungs and jaundice.  Daddy Brad went back to work so he could save his days off and Mommy Laura spent every waking moment by Grace’s bedside.  We have to thank Laura’s Mom (aka LaLa) for being so great with helping with transportation for Laura to the hospital (since with a c-section you can’t drive for two weeks), cleaning up our house, and going grocery shopping.  Also, my mom did put up with my hormonal meltdowns that came up after growing very very tired of not being able to hold my daughter when I pleased.  The experience of having your child in the NICU and leaving the hospital without our precious girl is one that I would not wish on my worst enemy.  After nine days we finally got to take her HOME where she belongs.