Happy Birthday (a month late!) Gracie!!!

Our Gracie-girl turned six years old on July 3rd! Where did the time go??? It seems just like yesterday, Bart and I were bringing her home from the hospital and sitting on the couch crying - looking at our beautiful baby and not knowing what in the world to do with her! Gracie is such a special girl and we are so blessed to be her parents. She has always been mature beyond her years and the most observant little girl. Her mind is running and planning from sun up to sun down. She works on her projects - whether it be writing a book, decorating her playroom, making birthday cards, etc. - with such diligence that I cannot wait to see what she becomes when she grows up. We love you Gra-Gra!!!

We celebrated at home on her actual birthday and had her party on July 5th at the Country Club pool. She had so much fun swimming with her friends. Bart and I both commented that we think she had more fun at this party than any one of her previous shindigs. She really seemed to enjoy herself and just being with all her buddies. And her "mermaid" birthday cake was too cute! It looked exactly like her invitation and tasted great too.

Here are some pictures from her party. Check out Miss Beckley Manning going off the diving board - only a few of the older kids went off the diving board, but Beckley already has it mastered at age 2! Do you think she could be Keyla's daughter?!? Happy Birthday Gracie!

Here are some pics of Gracie from birthdays past . . .

1st Birthday . . . (Bart and I look like babies too - guess 3 kids have aged us!)

2nd Birthday . . .
3rd Birthday . . .

4th Birthday . . .
5th Birthday . . .