late summer pics

So, a friend graciously reminded me that it has been 2 months since my last post...bummer. So, here are some late summer pics.

Oh, and one more funny Grace story...today she told me she wanted to be a Daddy. When I told her that wasn't what God wanted her to be, she told me she didn't want to be a Mommy. I decided to ask why. She told me she didn't want to go up and down the stairs. Ha

Grace-isms

Grace is three, so it's been so fun to hear the stuff that's come out of her mouth....here are a few "grace-isms" from the day.

We were out on a family bike ride (the kids ride in a stroller thing pulled by Nate). My tire went completely flat, so he went home with the kids to get the van while I walked my bike until he got me. She said, "Mama, I can fix your bike."
Me: "Oh, really. How would you fix it?"
Grace: With tape.

She was also telling me that she made a friend at the play area...though I can't remember who she is talking about...
Me: Was she nice to you?
Grace: Yes. She knew I was precious.

Then, Nate and I were in the van, headed to the mall, where she told be that she would get married.
Grace: When I get married, he will be white.
Me: Maybe. He could also be brown, black, or any other color. Just make sure he loves Jesus (Great teachable moment...)
Grace: He will be brown.
Me: What makes you say that?
Grace: I like your brown necklace.

Happy B-day Rebekah

Usually, Grace is ready to belt out the birthday song, but she was a little tentative here...anyway, Happy Birthday, Rebekah. We miss you and love you very much.

Pics from Florida

We went to Florida in order to spend time with a few college students that are at a training program in Jacksonville. We got to go to the beach, water park, and plus hang out with college students a lot! After that, we went to Nate's parents and spent time with cousin Hannah, which was a highlight for Grace. Here are a few pics!

Downtown with the Grandparents.

So, here are some photos of when my parents were down for Memorial Day. I love the pic of Sam with Jopie (the dog). He doesn't prefer her too much. Grace is a different story. She loves that dog to pieces. Anyway, I love this pic of Grace's hair on the slide.

Favorite Color.

So, Grace's conversation starter has been "What is your favorite color?" Although it comes out like "What your color is?"

She is fine with all responses except two. If someone answers pink, she says, "No, that's my color." If someone answers blue, she says, "No, that's Sam's color." Well, two nights ago, she asked her friend David, and he of course, answered blue. She corrected him saying, "No, that's Sam's color, but you can share pink with me." So, pink is now officially open to others :-)

We love Cousin Danny

Here are my kiddos with their cousin Danny. He comes to hang out with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays. My kids (especially Sam) can't get enough of him. Danny is going to be a tough boy because of the amount of "love" he receives from these two.