As you can see, the colors were amazing! We took a short hike where Tim found the perfect walking sticks. Handles and everything. He truely is the man who can find anything! We stopped at Sundance Resort (no sign of Bob) where Gracie took her first chair-lift ride. The name of the chair was "Ray's Chair", what are the odds! It was a beautiful although interminable ride. We also learned that Gracie has a tendency toward motion sickness just like her Daddy. Luckily, we didn't have anyone blow chunks off the lift. There was an awfull lot of spitting though. Thanks Daddy! After the ride we went into the resort for an ice-cream cone and a hot chocolate. Or as Gracie said, "It's a latte mamma!" 
It was such a great Saturday! Hopefully, I won't be posting snow day pictures anytime soon! Love to you all! Say Goodnight Gracie...
What a great teacher she has too! Mrs. Petersen. The first time I met her, I was reminded of something Maya Angelou had said once. I am paraphrasing so forgive me. But, she said that when our children walk into the room, our (parent, teacher) eyes should light up and they should feel as they are the most important person in the world. The first time Gracie and I met Mrs. Petersen, as we both walked into the room, Mrs. Petersen did just what Maya Angelou describes to Gracie (i was ushered to a table int the corner). I knew at that momemt that Gracie was lucky to have a great teacher! 
One of the first days the class baked a big gingerbread man. When they went to the oven to get him out, he had run away! A few days later after the kids had left him a note to come back (really a trap) and when he did, they ate him! What a fun and clever activity! So, this year should be a good one! We are all excited and will keep you all posted of progress, events, even trials and tribulations! Love to all! Say Goodnight Gracie!
Her two bottom front teeth have been loose for a week or so. But, as of Monday evening, one of them wasn't just loose. But, ready to come out. With a little help from Daddy. Twisting and tugging, the tooth finally came out! There was a little blood and a few tears. But, the excitement far outwayed any pain or discomfort.
Gracie was so excited that she had finally lost a tooth. The tooth fairy visited her that night too! Setting the bar a little too high, there was a new, crisp, pixie-dusted five dollar bill under her pillow in the morning! She is taking her new 'grown-up' status quite seriously! She has returned to her big girl bed in her own room and is attempting to sleep all night in panties instead of pull-ups! When she decides to be a 'big girl' she pulls out all the stops!
Another milestone, Gracie had her ears pierced! How times have changed! I had to wait until I was thirteen years old before I was able to have my ears pierced. The other day we had a house full of girls. Most of Gracie's friends-Little Rachael, Big Rachel, Annika and Shalissa. They were all talking about and looking at their earrings. Gracie was the only one of the bunch without. I know, I may have set a dangerous precedence. "But Mamma, All my friends have their ears prieced." So, hopefully I haven't shot myself in the foot for the next time when all of her firends want to get a tatoo or jump off a cliff! Whish me luck! The actual piercing went off with out a hitch! We had the girls at the shop 'tag team' her (good advice from a few friends) so their was only a split second where there was any pain. She was so brave! Her eyes filled up with tears. But, they never spilled over!
Our next milestone will be here soon enough. Gracie starts kindergarten in a couple of weeks. We are excited and nervous! Will keep you all posted as we get closer as well as let you in on any new events.
So, until next time.
Say Goodnight Gracie!
Checked my email this morning and Tim had sent some pictures from Tahoe. Lucky guy huh? He's there playing golf with some clients and colleagues. Hope it's not raining for them. He says it is remarkably beautiful there and one day he wants to take Gracie and me. Hope he has fun and plays well. Or just has fun!!! But, not as much fun as he had on his trip to California. The day before he came home he emailed me pictures of the Card Girls from a fight he had attended. No, I wont be posting them here (too racy for the 'family' blog)! The next time I hear from him, the flight home has been diverted to Vegas and he is being taken by ambulance to the hospital to be treated for severe dehydration and heat exhaustion. So, I ask you...was he really sick or did those lovely (and I use the term loosely, a word more appropriate) ladies (again) need a chapperone back to Vegas? I guess it is true. "What happens in Vegas....." Really, he was very sick and we were so worried. He was able to come home the next morning and is on the mend. So remember to drink lots of fluids!!!
Gracie is so very excited to start Kindergarten in a little over a month. Her school is being built and they are fast tracking it to complete by September. We need to begin school shopping soon. Luckily (at least Mom is happy) she will be wearing a uniform, so they shopping should be pretty simple. She is most excited about the backpack she has chosen. Purple of course! And her lunch box. Again, purple. She is going to do the full day kindergarten. Hopefully, I will handle it as well as she does! Her best friend "Lil' Rachael" started school this morning and Gracie was a little blue! But, these two have had a great time together this summer! Evidence in the picture of our little Pop Stars! She also has had many adventures with Jackson, "Big Rachel", Sammy, Annika, Bekah, Ruthie and Elizebeth! Enjoy some of the pictures of the summer we've had so far!
Mamma has had a busy summer as well. I have been donating some time to Channing Hall (Gracie's new school). I am working as a liason between the Channing Board of Directors and the Construction Co. and Architect. So, some of my previous professional skills haven't gone completely out the door since I have been home growing Gracie. We have also made a few trips to the pool, the zoo, park and of course lots of bike riding! And, Mamma is getting older! Her 20 year reunion is this weekend. Yikes! Actually, it will be a great time to catch up with some of the friends that I haven't seen in awhile and those I don't see often enough!
Enjoy the pics and I will try to post sooner than later!!!
