The Lee Family Blog: Gracie's Golden Birthday!

I know it may seem I have forgotten about my oldest child, but I haven't.

So on October 3rd Gracie had her 3rd Birthday. We had a wonderful day! We took her to see Toy Story 3D in the movie theater. It was her first movie in the theater and she thought it was the best thing. She didn't want to keep her 3D glasses on, but it really didn't matter anyway. She is really into Toy Story right now so it was perfect that it was in the movies. After that we ate lunch, went home for a nap, and the had our family for dinner, cake and rock band. Gracie had a blast. She loves having people over at her house, and she loves to sing to rock band. It was a low key day, but was just perfect for her special day.

Well Miss Gracie is just growing fast before our very eyes. It seems like Dan and I are always saying, "look how big she is". As our first born we just can't believe that she is our little girl, and is turning into such a big girl so quickly. Everyday we realize that she is not going to be little for long, and we just savor the moments.

Gracie has learned so much in the last year. She knows countless words, knows all her shapes, colors, and letters. And now thanks to preschool she is learning the sounds of the letters. She walks around the house saying, "Mama, pa pa p for popcorn, and ba ba b for baby."

She is also learning to pray, and her teachers tell me she says, "Dear God, thank you for MY baby Hannah." Just melts my heart. She prays all the time for us at home, before each meal. We usually can't understand what she is saying because she usually mumbles it, but God hears every word.

Gracie is so fun because she is so girly right now. She loves putting on Mama's lip gloss, wearing her princess slippers, having her nails painted, wearing pretty clothes and shoes, and she freaks out when she see's any type of insect. The other day she cried because she saw a cricket in the bathroom. She very much a girl, however does not play with dolls or stuffed animals, and could really give or take the Disney princess'. I'm not really too surprised, I never was into dolls either. She is really starting to show her athleticism too. She can throw a ball insanely well and far, and she can hit a ball with a bat well too, which is so fun. She loves to run and jump, and most of all she loves to play with her sister. The way she has embraced her little sister bring pure joy to my hear. I could not have asked for a better older sister for Hannah. Gracie is loving, kind and so gentle with her. She really loves her. She is also a huge help in taking care of Hannah. I really could go on and on about her. She really is my pride and joy. I really don't deserve such an awesome kid. I am so grateful that God has blessed our lives with her.

At her 3 year Dr. check Gracie weighs 31.6 lbs (50th percentile) and is 361/2 inches (45th percentile). Almost tall enough to go on more rides at Disneyland.

Enjoy the pics.

Newborn baby Gracie