The Lee Family Blog: November 2008

Well now that November is almost over, and that baby Lee #2 is about to make her appearance, I thought I better blog to catch you up what we've been up to. October just flew by starting with Gracie's 2nd Birthday. For her BDay we went to Riley's Farm. We picked strawberries, and apples. It was so fun. Gracie loved picking the fresh strawberries, but got a little scared of the the big orange tractor driving around.
Then on the 18th we had her birthday party, which was a huge success. We rented a bounce house, had all her friends and our friends and family there at a nearby park. I cant even explain how happy I was seeing her enjoying herself. She was in the bounce house the entire time and had a blast. I was so worried she was going to be clingy and shy because of all the people there, but with lots of prayer, she was totally fine and outgoing, and just so happy. I was so relieved. The day just went perfect.
Then we went to go meet Gracie's new baby cousin Connor who was born 9/28, and he is sooooooo cute, and Gracie was so good with him. She even held him and have him his binky.
And then..Halloween came. We went up to my Aunt and Uncle's house up in Toluca Lake and was that an experience. SOOOOO many kids I could not believe my eyes. The street was crazy! The houses were all totally decorated. Gracie was wonder woman, and had a blast. She loved trick or treating, and then got tired of that and then loved handing out the candy, and then loved eating the candy. I think that day ruined her for good because she wakes up every morning asking for candy. Oh well it was bound to happen at some point I guess. We had a really fun Halloween this year.

As for November, not quite as exciting. I went on maternity leave on the 11th, which was fabulous!! It is nice to be on a normal sleeping and eating schedule. My body actually feels normal for once, besides being 9 moths pregnant. Since I have been off I decided to take a stab at potty training miss Gracie. I really have no idea what I am doing, but started anyway. And I know she will probably regress when the baby comes, but we will deal with that when that comes. A couple weeks into it I was ready to give up, because she kept having accidents, and I just thought she wasn't ready. But this last week she has been doing so good, even going on her own, both #1 and #2!!! So I would say at home she is pretty much potty trained, its just going out places, she wears her pull up, and usually is having fun and doesn't want to take the time to go to the potty. I am not worried, she will get it.

Ok, I think that's it, enjoy some pics from our fall.

Riley's Farm

That darn tractor...

Enjoying her birthday cupcake!

Birthday Party!!

Gracie and her friend Isabel.

Gracie loving the pinata!

Loving the candy even more!

And lots of cool presents!

Since October was boiling hot, we went to the beach one last time.Gracie loves her new baby cousin Connor!Yes, this is how my little princess wakes up in the morning. =) Gracie and I at the Pumpkin Patch with our Mommy and Me class.
The night before Halloween getting use to the costume and singing some sing star with Mommy.Halloween in Toluca Lake with Oma and Pop!Wonder woman trick or treating. Check out that candy!!!