Thursday, March 5, 2009

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Grace and Mommy spent a spectacular week back home on the ranch! Grace experienced a lot of firsts....flying, meeting lots of family, attending a bull sale, watching a basketball game...the list goes on.

Grandpa Neil and Grandma Jan stayed up way past their bedtime to meet us at the airport after midnight. Grandma even risked being arrested for leaving her vehicle unattended to rush in and kiss Gracie. Onlookers noticed grandma's pride admiring, "Oh, that must be the Grandma."

Back at the house that night we tried to be quiet, but Anna woke-up anyway. It took her a while to realize she was sitting next to another baby. When it hit her, the sleep disappeared from her eyes and she squealed with delight. Anna and Grace were instant friends!

Below are links to a few videos of Anna: one of her "playing" with Grace and a couple of her demonstrating her singing and dancing abilities.


Dancing, Laughing Anna

Anna and Gracie's Feet
Anna Fluttering


Grace was a hit among Grandma and Grandpa's friends at the Century High girls basketball game. We got to watch Madi lead her team to another win!

From Grace at the Ranch


On Saturday, we went to the Effertz Key Ranch Bull Sale where we met a lot of the Effertz family including Great-Grandpa Pat! After the bull sale was complete, Gracie got to snuggle with her Grandpa Neil! She was definitely content with him.

From Grace at the Ranch


A cooperative Uncle Karl did an excellent job holding Grace as she fussed. (She was hungry again, as usual.)
From Grace at the Ranch


Auntie Sarah had a chance to hold both of our girls. She was sooo wonderful with Grace...it's obvious she is a recent mom!

From Grace at the Ranch


There were so many great pictures of the girls...here are a couple. If you're looking for more, just click into the album.
From Grace at the Ranch

From Grace at the Ranch


We had such a great time at the ranch! We can't wait to go back for the sale in June when Gracie gets to meet her Auntie Abbey. We're so excited...it can't come soon enough.