Roll Tide...

Here are a few pictures of Graci in her new Alabama dress. She decided that she would chase me around, climb up in her dad's lap and finally just strike a pose for the camera. Sadly, these were shot the morning we lost to FSU. Roll Tide.

I know...I am a terrible blogger.

Okay, so my deepest apologies. We have been a little busy here in the McLaughlin house since the spring. We finally moved into our new house back in June and then I had to have surgery in July - we are finally getting somewhat back to normal. Anyway, here are just a few pictures of Graci to catch back up on how she is growing.

Miss Graci hanging out with her dad at about 9 months.

This is at 7 months. We used this photo for several ads for my client, Gulf Reflections Studios in Fort Walton Beach, FL. You can check out the website we did for her at www.gulfreflections.com.

Easter 2007 - As you can see little Miss Thing was not happy about sitting through church and then having to come and be the center of attention at Mema Daisy's. She was about 5 1/2 months at this point and DID NOT sit still that morning in church.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Well, the McLaughlin's had their first outing to the Gulf Breeze Zoo this afternoon. Miss Graci enjoyed being out of the house and mommy & daddy enjoyed watching her observe all of the animals. Below are a few snapshots from our visit...

The mommy and baby orangutan...no, not us...behind us.

We thought it safer to sit her on this lion, instead of the real one.

Graci and Papa chillin' with the gators.

No, it is not too early to start promoting elephants...Roll Tide!

My little bug.

She was more interested in posing for the camera, then looking at the bears.

Adventures in Rice Cereal...

Okay, so as optimistic as my post earlier today was I have recently learned that rice cereal is good for a variety of things...throwing at mommy, pouring on the table and flinging it at Bailey (our little dog)...how interesting. Below are my attempts to capture the fun and joy of Graci's first time with something other than formula. At one point she started laughing so hard it came out of her nose. As you can see my one-handed camera skills have much to be desired.

Her first official bite!

Mommy is so funny! Taken just before it shot out of her nose.

Yum...that's good...now where's my bottle!

4 Month Check Up Report

Graci went for her 4 month check up (in style as you can see from the pics below) and here are her new stats: 13 lbs 8 oz (a little more than double her birth weight) and 24 inches long (6 inches longer than when she was born). The doctor said she she is in perfect health and we can start her on cereal twice a day. Yippee...less bottles.

Here are a couple of pictures I snapped before we left the house. As you can see she is in high style with her Mudpie outfit that my friend Heather gave her. Please note the FABULOUS shoes and mathcing shirt - they both read "If The Tiara Fits."

Bath Time In the Big Tub

I had to post her first "Billy Idol" pic. She and I got in the BIG tub for a "swim." She didn't know what to think at first because our tub is a far cry from the little tub she has been getting a bath in for the last three months. Thank goodness she didn't poop on me!

It's Time for a Walker...

Well, it is already time for Graci to get movin'. Her bouncy has become like prison, as she has recently decided that she needs to be up where she can see what is going on. So, last night Allen and I took her to WalMart to purchase her Winnie The Pooh walker. What you can't see from the picture is that the little Princess legs are too short to reach the ground, so we have to put a pillow under her feet. Just as Allen and I suspected, she is going to be short like us. Oh well, with a face that cute who cares.