Grace Lily... she lights up our lives!


Hmmmm... is this a hint of things to come?

July 2005, after such a LONG wait, ta-dah...

only hours old and already the center of our lives.


Dad is transfixed...


Mom's full of awe...


Grandma's in her glory holding Grace.


Grandpa gets his turn to hold the little angel.


Grandpa and Uncle Ed admire Grace Lily.


In the safety of Dad's arms, forever.


Mommie, what big eyes you have! Eeeks!


Dad steals a quick kiss, AGAIN.


Mom's best Christmas present, EVER!


"Um, what's going on here?"


"Oh, now I get it. I'm ONE year old! But what's that big yellow thing you're pointing at?"


"That was great! Can we do this again tomorrow?"


"Wonder where that big yellow thing is?"


"I know, Dad must be bringing it home!"


"Is this the downward facing dog position?"


Always willing to share her toys with Max!


Two years just seems to have flown by!


"Can we go to the beach today Gabba?"


"These stoplights are such a waste of time!"


Visiting the beach on Grandma's birthday.


Gracie's first work of art! And my birthday present. What can I say? I love it so much!


Wow, what a world!


"Once upon a time..."

Laurel and John... parents of Grace Lily!

Laurie and John prepare to barbecue...

"First it says to put some coals in the bottom..."


@!&#%!*@! No paparazzi, PLEASE!


What else? Bruce Springsteen for Christmas!


Grandma brought a few things for Gracie.


A real man is not afraid!


Ahoy there!


We'll be good, we promise!


Just one little kiss, please?

Ed... major computer geek!


and photography buff.


At work, doing his thing.


Bonding with his niece, big time.


Grace is spellbound by her Uncle Ed's wisdom.


Bonding with all of our various critters...






Mediating interaction between vicious dogs and Grace.


Kissing Max goodbye. :o(


TGIF!

Joan... loving life!


Uh-oh, Gabba and Gracie have the giggles!


It doesn't get ANY better than this!


Grace playing the piano that was a high school graduation gift to me, from my aunt Grace!


Gabba having fun with Grace Lily just before bedtime. Thanks for these pics Laurie.


Self portrait.


Self portrait.


Just one little kiss, please?