Our growing girl!

I am the WORST mom ever! Yesterday was Grace's six month birthday! All day I was telling myself, "I have to take pictures of her today, don't forget! Oh, I have to take pictures of her for her "Boo-Boo Files" too." And guess what I forgot to do? I forgot to take the pictures! Man! This sucks! Why do I have to be so forgetful? Of course I took pictures of her on Monday but none yesterday! I guess I shouldn't beat myself up too hard, I'll probably do something worse in the future.
Grace went to her sixth month check yesterday. She is 26 1/2 in. long (75th percentile), 16 lbs. 1 oz. (50% percentile), and her head's circumference is 42 cm. (50th percentile). So, she is average for her age. I'm not complaining. To us though, she is far from average!
Grace will be starting her modeling career early. I have a co worker who is getting her degree in fashion and she has asked Aaron and I if she can use Grace as one of her models. Grace will be modeling Halloween customes that my co worker will be making. I'm really excited! She'll have a photo shoot and everything! I'll keep you updated and I'll post some pictures of it. One day she'll be rich enough to support Aaron and I. Wishful thinking, I know!
One quick note before I go and you can get back to your active, interesting lives. Aaron and I will be having family pictures on October 4th with Darla. Darla is the one that took our wedding pictures. If you have any suggestions on colors please let me know. We will be taking the pictures outside in the mountains.
Also, we'll be taking sixth month pictures of Grace and her Cousin (I don't know if I can use his name, oh well) on Saturday in their Halloween customes and coordinating outfits. I'm so excited for that too. Can't wait!
Well, hope everything is great! I'll talk or see you soon!
Here are some scrapbook pages of her "Boo-Boo files" and some other adorable pictures! Enjoy!

1st month shots

Everything from this page is from Digital Scrapbook Memories "Collection One" CD

4th month shots

Background paper is from Digital Scrapbook Memories "Playground" CD, folder is from Digital Scrapbook Memories "Collection One" CD, the Band Aid and word art are from Lena Brandenburg "Boo Boo Basics"

"I'm practicing for my close up shots, Mom!"

Grace is having a "Tea Party" with her friends!

First post!

I've started a blog! Yeah! I'm getting computer savvy! The reason why I've started a blog is because we have family and friends that live out of state and I would like them to know what is going on in the McDonald Clan. I want them to get an update on what we are doing and how Grace is growing. Bear with me as I learn and try new things.

Well, Aaron and I are doing great! We are busy with work, raising Grace and our church callings. But we love it. We cherish the time that we have together though.

Grace is just too cute! She is growing and learning things so fast, it is simply amazing. Some of her recent accomplishments are: she's raising herself into a crawling position and getting frustrated because she can't move, she is an awesome sitter, she started to jump in her bouncy chair today, and she snorted today when she laughed! I hope she has my laugh! Her smile makes anyone that sees it so happy! What did we do without her?

I'll try and post bi-weekly on Tuesdays and I'll post pics and scrapbook pages too. Hopefully you can all see how Grace is growing and share in our happiness.



BTW, for this layout I used Digital Scrapbook Memories "Playground" paper and arrow and the cardboard piece is from Digital Scrapbook Freebies "Cardboard Pieces" by Verena Karolyi.