Cookies & Chickies

Over the past month or so, Rachael has had some tummy issues. For those of you that are familiar with what I'm talking about, they seem to be resolving themselves -- thank you for your prayers! If you aren't sure what I'm talking about, let's just say the end result is a mommy who does a happy dance over a poopy diaper, and any further discussion would only include talk about consistency and frequency.

Anyway, the girls' Nana made some oatmeal raisin cookies, and Rachael was treated to them a few times at home because of their ingredients. In the first picture, she doesn't seem to be thrilled that I decided to turn into Mamarazzi right then, but she got over that quickly and decided to get down to business!

What a look!

Yummy! Thank you, Nana!

Aunt Lisa and Uncle Darryl, we finally got around to exchanging the Veggie Tales DVD. Grace originally wanted to find the "Bad Apple" DVD, but they didn't have it at our Family Christian Store. Grace looked at all the titles and the pictures on the cases and ultimately decided on "An Easter Carol" -- fitting, huh? Well, it was on sale so we still had some remaining funds, so I picked out an Easter book for the girls. There was STILL a little bit remaining and I was told I could find something for around $5 or get store credit. Well, Grace had been looking around and of course found some plush animals (located conveniently near the registers). They were $5, so I told her to pick one out. She did, and has taken her pick with her everywhere! She even brought it to school in the "Me Bag" that they use for show and tell. She's asked to watch "An Easter Carol" a few times already, and that's okay because I like it too! :-) Here is a picture of Grace with her "Chickie" that she loves so much...

Thanks, Aunt Lisa & Uncle Darryl! I love my chick!

Plugging Lovelies!

Once again I wanted to show off the clips I purchased from the Etsy shop, Lovely Little Lovelies! I saw she had some more Lovely Minis listed, as well as a set of 4 of the flower clips you see the girls wearing in the pictures. I snatched them up! When I put the flower clip in Rachael's hair, Grace had to have one also! Thank goodness there were 4 in the package! :-) These clips do not fall out, and they are SO well made! Well, you can see how adorable they are here:

Okay, so maybe it doesn't show off the clip so well, but how could I not post this picture??

Action shot!

Grace is still very happy with her haircut and enjoys putting clips in it, especially these!

Can you hear the, "Awww?"

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sunday Best

The girls looked cute and were acting sweet, and I managed to get a semi-precious photo of them!

Rachael & Grace - February 2008

Locks of Love!

The day has come! Grace's beautiful hair is going to be sent to Locks of Love -- I called them and they will accept as little as 6". If they can't use the hair for one of their wigs, they will sell the hair and use the money to offset their costs. Good enough for me! Grace had a little over 8" cut. She really, really likes it, and she looks adorable! I kind of like the fact that it makes her look younger! :-)

BEFORE!

Cutting the ponytail!

This is Kathy, who has actually done FOUR generations of Vanessa's family's hair! She did Vanessa's grandmother's (even coming to the house when she got to the point that she couldn't get out), Vanessa's mom's, Vanessa's and her sister's, and now Grace's!

Check out Grace's face! An exciting event!

AFTER!

She's a Mini-Me again! (The pose was all her idea!!)