Have you seen this?

If you haven't, go rent it! Justin and I picked up ice cream at Sonic and this movie from the Red Box last night. I haven't laughed that hard in a LONG time.

Halloween

On Wednesday I took Grace to the church Trunk or Treat activity. Justin had school that night, so it was just the two of us. Grace had a good time watching all the kids run around. It was actually pretty cool that night so we didn't stay too long.

This is after I realized she had gotten a hold of my popcorn and ate the top of the paper bag. It's my fault though, I was busy talking to a friend.

This is Grace's cute friend Katherine. Grace wanted her little stuffed monkey and we couldn't get her to look at the camera for anything

On Halloween night we met up with our friends for some trick or treating and then went back to their house. Grace was trying to steal the banana out of Katherine's pocket
Trick or Treating

Our adorable duck

A little of this, and a little of that

Enjoying some scrumptious spaghetti

Trying to crawl through the end table

This is how Grace was when I left the room and ...

... this is how I found her when I came back. She's a sneaky escape artist. I have no idea how she got out of that bumbo chair because I have to peel the thing off her chubby little thighs.

This was taken a week ago on our way home from Dallas. At the time gas in our town was still $2.19, but yesterday I saw it in Gilmer for $1.98. Now if only the temperature would drop below 80 degrees life would be just about perfect.

Baby Tag

I first saw this on Dallas' blog and thought it was a neat tag, but she didn't tag me (the stinker), so when Brooke posted it on her blog and didn't tag anyone in particular I decided to do it just because I love to hear about other people's pregnancy and childbirth experiences. 1. Where were you when you first found out you when you found out you were pregnant? At home 2. Who was with you? Justin 3. What was your first reaction? Shocked and surprised. After trying for 3 1/2 years I was always hopeful for a positive test, but expected a negative. 4. What was your husband's reaction? He knew I was pregnant before I took the test because I was really moody and being mean to him for a few days prior. He kept telling me he was sure I was pregnant. 5. Who was the first person you told? My mom I think 6. Were the pregnancies planned? Yes 7. Was everyone happy for you? Yes 8. What was the sex? Girl 9. Did anyone throw a shower for you? A few of the women in my ward hosted one for me. 10. Did you get any outfits you wouldn't use? Absolutely. Some people didn't pay much attention to the sizes and bought winter clothes even though it would be the middle of summer when she would fit into them. 11. How much weight did you gain? 26lbs 12. Did you get stretch marks? Luckily I didn't get any 13. Did you crave anything crazy? I always wanted Arby's roast beef sandwiches. 14. Who or what got on your nerves the most? Trying to find maternity clothes that fit me. Most of the pants were about 3 inches too long. 15. Where were you when you went into labor? On my way to work, but I waited about an hour before going to the hospital because I wasn't sure if it was real labor. 16. Did you have any complications? Premature labor 17. Did your water break? The dr. broke my water after about 9 hours of labor and only progressing 1cm 18. Who drove you to the hospital? Justin, luckily I was working at the same place as him so I just walked into his office and told him my dr. said to get to the hospital ASAP. 19. Did you go early or late? 6 weeks early 20. Who was in the room? Justin, Dr., and 2 nurses 21. Did you video tape it? No way, but I did get a pretty good view from the reflection on the TV 22. Did you have any pain medication? Heck Yeah! I had IV meds during most of the labor and once the Dr. broke my water I got an epidural 23. Did you have a c-section or natural? Natural 24. What was your reaction to the birth? I was surprised by how easily the delivery was. I was expecting a lot of pain and a long time pushing, but it was a really quick and pain free. 25. How big was the baby? 5lbs 4oz 26. Did your husband cry? I actually don't recall. He was pretty amazed by the entire thing. 27. When is the next one coming? Don't know. Hopefully not too far off. 28. If you could would you do it all over again? Absolutely.. I wouldn't even think twice about it. I tag everyone in my "People I Stalk" list who this applies to!

10 months!

Grace is 10 months old now so I thought I would update you all on her life.

• She weighs 24 pounds and is 30 inches long
• She is crawling, everywhere
• She is pulling herself up to standing in her crib and on some of her larger toys
• She has 3 teeth and working on the 4th
• Her hair is getting long and thick. I can get it in a little ponytail on the top of her head.
• She LOVES table food. Eggo waffles and mashed potatoes are her favorite
• She loves to talk and babble all the time
• She loves to look at herself
• She crosses her ankles whenever she is sitting
• She loves to snuggle with stuffed animals
• She's a great sleeper. 11-12 hours per night and 2 good naps during the day.
• She can't get enough of her daddy right now
• She recently learned to clap and does it whenever she is happy

Grace is such a happy and well-behaved baby. We can take virtually anywhere and know that she'll be just fine. She is growing way too fast, but we love every second of it.

Here's a video of her clapping and talking jibberish.