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Monday, July 22, 2013

Summer Fun!

Wow.... it's been a while since I've posted a blog.  Life gets pretty busy with 2 little ones.  Ellie is her usual busy little 2 year old self.  Sweet and precious, but rotten as heck.  Many people have told me that age 3 is much harder then age 2.... if that's the case, the next 2 years will be the longest of my life.  Hahaha.  She isn't that bad.... but she has her moments a lot of the time.  I have to continually tell myself, "she is only 2 years old..."  Gracelyn on the other hand, is a little angel.  She is the easiest baby!!  Her and Ellie are complete opposites in personality but look so much alike.

Gracie can hold her up very well and will probably master rolling over very soon.  She is so happy, always smiling when she sees her mama.  She is a total mama's girl.  I could hold her all day if I could, but I've got another sweet thing to take care of too.  Gracie loves her fun play mat.  She likes to look at all the cute flowers and objects.  She still sleeps in a bassinet next to my bed, it won't be long till she sleeps in her big girl crib.... I'm in no hurry.  She does pretty well at night still.  She hasn't slept through the night yet, but she usually only gets up once.  It's been soooo nice to get to reuse all of Ellie's old clothes for Gracelyn.  Ellie has a ton of really nice clothes, so it's been a huge blessing.  Gracelyn is in 3 months and 3-6 month clothes.  She is right on track.  If I had to guess, I think she probably weighs between 12-13 lbs.  Growing so much!  In weight and personality.  I am so thankful for a sweet little baby like her.

We got back from a wonderful vacation to Cannon Beach, Oregon about a week ago.  I had never been, and I loved every minute of it.  It is such a beautiful place.  We went along with Kenton's parents and sisters family.  Kenton's dad Skip is retiring, and that was his retirement gift to us, haha :) We all had a blast!  Ellie had so much fun playing with her cousin Cassidy.  She got to experience sand and the ocean for the first time.  Gracelyn was pretty much along for the ride, but she too had a great time!

It's been such a hot summer, so we haven't spent a ton of time outside, just in the mornings... so the trip to the beach was a nice break from the heat.  We like to go to the park every morning, and on Wednesday's we go to story time at the library.  They sing songs and read a few stories, and Ellie absolutely LOVES it!  I am going to get her signed up for gymnastics hopefully by the fall.  It's really important to try and keep her as busy as possible!!

I hope you enjoyed this very brief update of the Cornett family.  Hope you enjoy some recent pictures....