Happy 7th Birthday Gracie!

To think that this baby girl is 7 years old is amazing to me!

Love that sisterly love!

Emma Grace Wilson, came into this world at 4:05 am, QUICKLY. After an evening of labor at home I barely made it to the hospital and was literally waiting on the doctor to get upstairs. He had parked his car in the loop and left his emergency lights on. Literally I think I gave one big push and then welcomed that sweet face into the world. Nothing has been the same since. I brought her home and thought ‘babies are supposed to sleep.’ Not Gracie…..she really wasn’t a fan of sleep. Or at least not at night. Most of you that know me have heard of countless stories of “Gracie…….” There is no question that she’s the child that pushes the limit w/ everything. She does everything BIG. She loves big, hurts big, tries big……..everything! This kid is going to do great things in her life. She is smart, tough, tenacious, determined, kind, and loving! She can light up a room w/ those big eyes and that big smile. And I know she’s going to break some hearts too. I’m sure she’ll break mine a few times, but thankfully, she’s mine and I’m not going anywhere.

Go Gamecocks!

The family took a trip the Columbia this past Saturday to watch the Gamecocks WIN big against Troy. I'm not sure they've ever won a game by that many points. Cade was literally in heaven. He never missed a play and would've stayed to watch 4 more quarters if he could have. All day from 9:00 to 5:00 we were outside tailgating, walking around, or in the stadium. Not one complaint from anyone 8 and under.....it was bliss! I'm not sure if these little ones will be Gamecocks one day or not, but they sure look cute in those Carolina colors. Of course in my opinion, they'd look cute in just about anything. It was a perfect day!

Gracie cheering them on!

Cade, very concerned!

This is just priceless!

The Gamecock Club!

Silly girls!

So, I guess we'll have to wait til next year to attend another Gamecock game. Until then......GO COCKS!

All Aboard the Polar Express

Last weekend we went to Bryson City to ride the Polar Express.....the grandparents, cousins, and all! We had a blast.

A picture of the kiddos before the "hot chocolate dance."

Gracie finding a seat w/ a hot chocolate dancer! Go figure!

A rare family photo!

Probably this year's Christmas card!

While shopping Gracie found a Birthday crown that she felt led for me to purchase....I didn't. Notice the 3 teeth gone. She pulled all 3 in one day. Only Gracie!

And the shopping queen herself finding a perfect winter hat. This kid gets better everyday w/ her mature and sweet self. I know it's her age and that she's maturing...she says the funniest most adult things.

So thankful for a relaxing fun weekend w/ no laundry, housework, school work, yard work, etc. to deal with. Just lots of laughs and giggles, and a few times STOP, but for the most part, everyone was great. This is always a special time of year with lots of fun memories to be made! Childhood---they truly live, love, and laugh each day!