A Walk in the Park

Today was 70 and sunny: perfect park weather. Gracie and I met Lauren/Caroline, Hallie/Ethan and Shannon/Jake. Although it was a perfect day, taking care of Grace wasn't exactly a walk in the park until she took a nap!

Beautiful Day

Grace loves when Daddy has early meetings in NYC because then she gets a little quality time with him in the morning! We were out a lot today - we shopped for summer clothes at Lester's, we met up with Brody at Gymboree and we took an early evening walk around the hood. Grace was definitely feeling better today than yesterday. Another reason for Grace's good mood might be due to the fact that her new friend, Frankie, was born. Welcome to the world, little guy!!

4 Months Old

Today Grace weighed in at 15 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 24 1/2 inches. That's 75th and 50th percentile respectively. She got her second round of shots, and was really tough in the doctor's office and for the walk home. When she woke up from her nap, though, she was so upset! Poor baby. Because she was feeling so bad, I let her do one of her favorite things: sit on the couch, watch TV and play with the remote.

Y Tu Tutu Tambien

Grace donned her tutu from the Barnetts this morning. She loved it...and desperately tried to eat it, which is her agenda with everything she can touch these days. This afternoon we went to Hallie's house and hung out with some of Grace's friends, and then we took a walk to Central Park. Grace was fine in her stroller for a little while, and then she got pissed and insisted on being carried home. And she's not exactly light as a feather these days.

Heading Home

We hit the road after brunch, and on the way home we met Mom-mom and Grandpa at Sage Diner. Gracie loves seeing her grandparents!

17 Weeks Old

Laura, Andrew, Alex and I took Gracie to The Mall. We saw the Washington Monument, the beautiful Cherry Blossoms and the Jefferson Memorial. We strolled around the Tidal Basin, too; it was such a nice day! Week 17 Album.

Tonight we went to Meredith and Daniel's wedding.

Gracie Goes To Washington

Road trip! Today we came down to DC for Meredith and Daniel's wedding. Here she is looking cute in her outfit from the Cinaders. Grace was so good in the car, and once we got to the hotel, she knew exactly what to do - from lounging on the bed to unwinding in the bath. Apparently the little lady already loves to travel.

Crisp, Cold Thursday

Grace woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed, as usual, and we went for a walk to Central Park with friends. It was cold so we put on her baby uggs; although they were way too big, they still looked cute. Tonight we went to dinner with Jill Steinberg...who was very tricky (and nice) and treated us to dinner. Thanks, Jill!

New Sounds

Daddy and Grace hung out in the morning, Grandma came over in the afternoon and Shimmy stopped by for a quick visit to pick up Brett. Grace is talking a lot more these days. She's making new mmm and ooo sounds, and sometimes she'll babble straight for minutes... whether we're talking to her or not.

Grace Met Brett

Grace and I went to a lunch about babysitting today, and then we took and walk and hung out with Hallie and Ethan. Grace is talking more and making new sounds every day - she is really trying to communicate with us. Tonight cousin Brett, Aunt Meredith and cousin Aren came over.

Opening Day

This morning Gracie wore her "Already Breaking Hearts" onesie from Erin and Kareem. Then mommy realized it was Opening Day so Gracie put on a more appropriate outfit. Russell and Dan gave Gracie a ton of Yankees gear so Uncle Teddy wouldn't corrupt her with his love of the Mets. Go, Yankees!

Blue Jean Baby

Gracie wore jeans for the first time. She woke up and hung out with Aunt Katie this morning. Then she read a book while we got ready. In the afternoon, she spent some time with Sarah and Lauren. Then we took her for a walk in Central Park.

16 Weeks Old

Today we went to brunch with the Blaus, and then Grace was lucky to have a visit with Aunt Enid, Uncle Keith, Cousin Greer, Uncle Zac and Aunt Katie. Tonight Aunt Meredith came to hang out, too. Week 16 Album.

Belated Bday Wishes and Kisses

Grace and I went to lunch with Jessie and baby Noah, and then went to Lauren and baby Caroline's house with Hallie and baby Ethan for a playdate. We had a great time. Tonight Uncle Teddy celebrated his birthday, which was earlier in the week. Happy Birthday, Uncle T!

Gracie Goes to Greenwich

Gracie crossed state lines today for the first time! She went to meet Daddy's friends at work in CT, all thanks to Kathy and Ruben. After lunch with Daddy, we headed back to the city for a playgroup with Amalia, Jake and Olivia. The babies lined up for a picture, and they got kind of frisky. Check out Jake's hand on Olivia's thigh...and Amalia reaching for Jake's ???. Whoa there. NYC kids really do move fast.