Daddy/Daughter Dance 2010

Gracie and her Daddy went to their very first Daddy/Daughter Dance this weekend. They went on a quadruple date with Gracie's BFF's and their Daddies. They had such a great time. They had an evening filled with lots of special memories. After the dance they all went out to dinner. Gracie is already planning for next year! I think her Daddy is too! Talk about one proud Papa!

Our Little Ballerina

Here she is....our little ballerina. Gracie began taking dance lessons yesterday. It was a joyful day in her little life and mine too! She and I have been long awaiting this day. She had the best time picking out leotards, tights, ballet and tap shoes. She could not wait to get home and model all of her dance get-up for her Daddy and brothers! It was so sweet to watch.... Jason and the boys too, smiled from ear to ear. They were all so proud of that little girl! She had the best time in class and can't wait for next week! She's had so much fun! And I did too! Oh the joys of being a mommy!

Tiny Dancers

Gracie, Katie and Lilly....Such Sweet, Sweet Little Girls!

Such a Sad Girl....

This is the first day of school. Gracie was so sad that Jase and Jackson had to go to school. No matter what she says, she really loves her brothers.

Sweet Little Girls

This is Gracie and Molly. Gracie had her very first sleep over this summer with Molly. Molly came and stayed at our house and Gracie went and stayed at Molly's. Gracie had the BEST time ever! Our little girl is growing up way too fast!

Gracie's First Bike

For her birthday, Jason's parents sent Gracie a gift card for her first bike. We took her to pick out one and of course she chose a Princess bike. She loves her big girl bike! On the way home from Wal-Mart she was already asking to take the "little wheels" off of her bike. Her Daddy told her that she had to wait just a little longer before we could do that. She just wants to be like her brothers. I am sure her bike will provide her with many hours of fun this summer!

Gracie @ Girly Girl

Today Gracie went to Girly Girl (in Keller Town Square)and had her very first manicure and pedicure! She loved it! Did you hear me? She LOVED it! She said, "Momma, I love this place!". She has thanked me so many times for taking her to the "girl place". She really enjoyed herself!

Gracie turns four!

Yesterday our little Gracie turned four years old. I can hardly believe that is even possible. She had a great birthday. She decided around bedtime on Saturday night that she could not wait another minute to open her presents. Jason and I were pleasantly surprised how patient she had been waiting to open gifts until her actual birthday. So Saturday night she opened her gifts. Then Sunday after church we had cake and ice cream. Then she spent all of Sunday afternoon playing with her new toys. Since she did not have a "party", tomorrow she is going to Girly Girl for her very first manicure and pedicure! I will be sure to post some pictures. Thanks for all of the Birthday Wishes!

Gracie's Birthday Party @ Home

Gracie's Easter Basket

Gracie loved everything that she got from "Easter". She has been waiting on "Easter" to bring her some surprises for weeks. All she really wanted was a Barbie. She did get a Barbie, Barbie clothes, Barbie sunglasses and of course....some candy. Gracie named her Barbie Katrina.

Gracie and Bella

Here's Gracie and her new playmate - Bella. These two have the most fun each day. I actually feel sorry for Bella, Gracie drives her crazy. The other day, I heard lots of barking going on in the living room and so I go in there to find Bella trapped in the crate and Gracie was barking. She said that she was talking to Bella. She always says "that Bella is too shy to talk - so she just sparks". Gracie has learned to "spark" and sounds just like Bella. She's so cute! Because Gracie watched Jason and I follow Bella around the house constantly when we were house training her - she feels that she has to do the same. Then very loudly from somewhere else in the house - Gracie will yell "Bella's snipping!". That means that Bella is sniffing and she might need to go outside now. Needless to say, Gracie thinks that she is the _ _ _ trainer in the family. I have to spell out _ _ _, because Bella doesn't realize that she is a _ _ _! Shhh! Don't tell her any different! She thinks that she is the youngest of the Tatum children!

The little girls - Miss Gracie and Miss Bella. These girls are gonna have lots of fun together while the "brudders" are at school. Shhh...don't tell!

Yummy Chocolate "Cudding"

Can you guess what Gracie's new favorite food is? You're right - it's chocolate pudding. According to Gracie it's "cudding" - not pudding. I was checking my e-mail this afternoon and noticed that Gracie was really quiet. I went into the kitchen to find her eating one pudding cup after another. The proof was all over her little face! Thank goodness she had only eaten two cups! I guess just one cup too many!

Sleeping Beauty

Shhh... Sleeping Beauty is dreaming! Daytime naps are such a rarity around our house. Naps are so rare, I thought I would grab some snapshots of what taking a nap actually looks like. Ha! Ha! I guess Gracie is "resting up" for when Jase and Jackson get home from school.

Look at Gracie's little hiney in the air. She still sleeps just like she did as an infant. As I wipe away tears - I can whole-heartedly say that I miss those days. Where has time gone?

Daddy's Little Princess

Please let me introduce to you to our Little Princess! This year for Halloween all she really cared about was being a princess. She LOVES all of the princess, but as of late Snow White is her very favorite! Instead of having 7 dwarfs that care for her, she has 2 brothers and a Daddy that adore her.