Grace's 1st 4th of July....Fireworks.....Yawn!

Grace being cute as usual.
Grace relaxing at the 4th of July Party.
Grace and Daddy waiting for Harrah's firework Show.

Grace playing while she waits for the fireworks to start.
Grace seeing fireworks for the first time at Harrah's.

Grace hanging out with Daddy .....watching the fireworks.

Grace looks tired and not impressed by the fireworks.

Grace sleeping at Harrah's fireworks!

The night of July third we took Grace to Harrah's for the fireworks. We thought it would be neat for her to see her first fireworks. We were not sure how she would respond. Well at first she didn't even realize they had started. Then she watched them for a little while. The next thing we know Grace looks tired and in matter of minutes she was asleep. She really wasn't impressed by them. Then came the big finally of the fireworks. They were load and woke up Grace and she had a not so happy face. She was not happy the fireworks woke her up.
On the 4th of July we went to the third annual Juhl reunion. Crystal's Great Aunt Elinor has this at her house every year. It was a beautiful day to be outside and enjoy good food and good company.

A beautiful sunday to have a picnic!

The girls having fun.
The girls in their shades.
Cole just hanging out and having fun.
Grace having fun at her first picnic.
Cole checking out the area.
Everybody hanging out at the picnic.
Daddy grilling food, what he does best.
Grace enjoying some fruit.
Grace eating at the picnic.

Getting ready for the picnic.
Looking sweet, cute, and adorable as always.
Miss Diva herself!

Today we took Grace on her first picnic. It was so nice out side. There was a cool breeze that made it so it wasn't to hot. Cole came with us and really enjoyed being out. After Chris grilled for us and we all ate we decided to go for a walk. I think being outside tired everyone out. Cole has been sleeping most of the time this afternoon after getting back and Grace has taken a couple naps already.
I can't believe it, we have posted new blogs 3 days in a row. I don't think we have done that since Grace was first born. I guess it helps when i have been off work. We have had a very nice and fun weekend after the crazy storm friday night.

Survived the Storm!

Our fence after the storm.
Our garage after the storm.
Looks like snow, no just hail.
Picture of the truck after the storm.
Looks like she could crawl any minute. Wait for it..wait for it.
Grace being cute as always.
Hanging out playing while we have no electricity.
Cole getting a drink of water outside.
Our poor house that needs some new paint.

Grace enjoying being outside while her parents are cleaning up the yard and driveway.
Chris cleaning the leaves off his truck.
Gracie having fun hanging out in the in the sun room.
Taking a break from cleaning.
Grace with our friend Joan, who is getting married on the 4th of July in Mexico.
Grace really interested in Lucas's hat.
Gracie with her godparent Lucas.

Well we survived the 10-15 minute storm friday evening. We had just picked up Grace from daycare and pulled into the carport at home when it started to hail and in matters of seconds the wind pickup to 80mph, rain was hard and fast, and the hail came faster and bigger. It really looked like we were in a tornado. As it settled down we could see lots of hail in piles on the ground, leaves every where, and our fence was leaning. When it was finally safe to get out of the truck and go in side we found out we had no electricity. Good thing this happen early enough in the evening that we had the day light to be able to see inside. We sat in the living room on the floor with Grace and listen to the radio to hear about all the damage in the area. Our street in front of our house was flooded. It was about 3 hours later when it started to get dark and we still had no electricity we decide to drive across town to Crystal's parents house, who had electricity, to stay the night because we were not sure when we were going to get electricity again.
Today when we got home we decided to get things cleaned up around the house. More then anything we had a lot of leaves all over. The side of our house by the drive way has a lot of paint chipped off. We also have a leaning fence to fix. We did find out from a neighbor that our electricity was restored a little after 10 p.m. last night.
Tonight we got to go hang out with some friends. We went over to Mike and Joan's house for the last time before the sign papers to sale their house. Also to hang out with them before they go to Mexico to get married.

Crystal is doing well...

Grace learning she can walk around in this new toy.
Grace in her new toy from Papa and Grandma Juhl.
Gracie with goofy hair.
Grace having fun bouncing around.
Beautiful flowers Crystal got from her family.
Grace visiting with her Great Grandma Beermann.


Grace and mommy looking cute on their way to a bridal shower.

My high school friend Sara in town with her husband last friday. They are pregnant and due in October. Picture of me, Sara, Grace, & Jen.

Surgery went well on Monday for me. My gallbladder was removed with out any problems. Now more then anything i am tired. I have a 20 lbs weight restriction. So even though Grace doesn't quit weigh 20 lbs. we have been on the safe side and just had me not lift her. That has been hard for me because i just want to pick up my little Gracie. Chris has been really good taking care of me. Chris took off Monday thru Wednesday so he could help me if i needed anything. Grace has been at daycare the last two days since Chris went back to work. So it has just been Cole and i at home laying around sleeping. It is a good thing Cole is so good at just sleeping and snuggling, just what i have needed. I also have to say thank you to all my wonderful family and friends. Thank you to everyone who has come to see me, called, sent cards, brought food and gifts. I greatly appreciate everyones thoughtfulness and kindness.