Boy! How They Have Grown!

Seth
 3 days old

2 years old

At two years old, Seth is full of joy and expression. He laughs easily and loves to make us laugh. Lately, he has started using potty humor, such as making himself toot or burp, to make others laugh. He thinks it is hilarious!
 His best friend is Grace, he'll follow her to the ends of the Earth and back! Grace can also be his greatest foe and he's not afraid to fight (or growl) back. He is strong, and won't be taken advantage of just because he is younger.
Seth can be very aggressive or the sweetest little baby. He loves to cuddle, the closer the better. He is also a night owl! He has the hardest time going to bed at night, he would stay up all night long if we let him.
He's all things boy! Cars, mischief, and more! But he isn't above playing with Grace and her girlie toys. Yes, he's been known to wear a skirt and fingernail polish as he dances about the house, but his athletic way and boyish spirit shine brighter.
I am amazed at Seth's ability to master his body. He is athletic and physically mature, something we thought he would struggle with, he has never had a problem in that area.
Seth's smile touches my heart in a way I never knew a smile could! I am blessed to have this fun-loving, happy spirit in my home, I hope he never changes!

Grace

2 weeks old

4 years old

Grace is a joy! She is sociable! Grace would be in heaven if only we lived with about 30 other people. She is filled with excitement at just the prospect of having visitors or going away for the weekend to be around other family and friends, the more the better.
Grace truly acts to smart for her age, many people think she's much older than she is. She has a great vocabulary, I am often surprised at the words she knows and uses correctly. She has a great desire to learn and obtains knowledge and understanding quicker than I ever did. Learning her letters, numbers, and all things new excites her. I hope she will always have a love for learning.
Grace loves girlie things! Girls night, fingernail polish, dresses, shoes, jewelry, make-up, and hair accessories bring joy to her heart. She can't wait to start her dance class in January.
Grace is sassy, she talks as though she is a teenager, much to my dismay! But she is also a sweetheart. She has a desire to help those in need, to please others, to do the right thing. She gave her first prayer in church two weeks ago, I was awestruck by her words and maturity. She never ceases to amaze me, I am often in wonder at what an amazing and beautiful little girl she is becoming. I can't wait to see what kind of woman she becomes.

I Can't say that I miss my little new born babies,  I love the little people they have become and are becoming. Both Grace and Seth have such fun and unique personalities, they are my joy, my greatest accomplishments!

Grace's 4th! August 18 2012

Hard to believe she's 4 years old! Grace wanted to have her grandparents over for a birthday dinner for her special day, so that's what she got.

Her day started early with a birthday cake breakfast before daddy was off to work.

 Then later the grandparents showed up for one of the most random dinners. The menu: Mac and cheese, Baked Parmesan Tilapia, tomato soup, candied carrots, watermelon, and peanut butter celery. Pretty random, but it was all her favorites.
I showed Grace a few pictures of cakes and let her choose what she wanted. She chose a strawberry angel cake. It was the first angel cake I ever made, I even had to buy the special pan! It turned out pretty good. She also insisted we had a tea party while we ate the cake. So we had hot carmel apple cider, and did I mention it was a super hot day! The cider didn't make it any cooler.

What a sweet little birthday girl!

2nd Birthday! June 28th

Yes, I know. This post is almost 3 months after little Seth's birthday, but at least I'm finally getting to it!

Seth's birthday was so much fun! I was at girls camp that week, but I came home for the day to celebrate my baby turning two. They say at two, a child is no longer a baby, but rather a toddler, Seth is very much still my little baby boy, and probably will be for a very, very long time. Yes, I may still be rocking him when he's twelve (like another mom and baby boy I know...).

So the celebration included a family lunch and cake at Chick-fil-a with Grandma Barrett who was staying with my family while I was at girls camp.

 The birthday boy!

 Dive in!

 Presents! Of course Grace just had to get in on that present action.

 First tool box! He's thrilled! Thanks Grandma Barrett!

 Off to home we went so Seth could set up his new toy and play for an hour before I was off to girls camp again.

 He's so much like his father, he sees a problem and just fixes it. He doesn't ask for help, he knows he'll figure it out. Such a cute 2 year old! I love him!