All Before Lunch

Grayson loves playing on our bed--always trying to get away from us (his newest game)
Mom wouldn't allow him to play with the knives that he was unloading from the dishwasher
Grayson with his new friend, Puppers. He finally decided to give up and take a nap

On this day Grayson was on a roll. He woke up with tons of energy and as soon as his feet touched the ground he was off and running. His new thing is to help with dishes and he loves to help load and unload the dishwasher. Unloading isn't too bad because he'll help take things out and hand them to me but loading on the other hand is hard because the dishes are dirty and as soon as I load them he's already unloading them (you mother's understand exactly what I'm talking aobut). Anyways, after a trip to the grocery store, reading a few books, and running around outside he was getting sleepy. Usually he takes his nap after lunch but on this day he was out before I had even thought about what I was going to cook.

We miss YOU...

My sister, Taylor, left for college and we all miss her lots. It was really fun having her home last weekend but it always goes by way too fast. So....if your reading this Tay, just know that if you ever decide you've had enough with the whole college thing you can always come home and be my full time nanny--come on, you know you want to. Anyways, I know she's only a few hours away but it's still hard to have her gone. I can't wait to visit soon. We LOVE YOU, be good!

Crazy Aunts

Grayson: "Mom, look what they did to me"

Grayson: "Much better!"

So...I came home from work the other day after my sisters had been watching Grayson and this is what I came home to. They had taken him to the DI and found this outfit, put him in it and drew a mole with eye liner on his upper lip. He wasn't too crazy about the whole thing but he did look awfully cute.

One Word Tag

I copied this tag from Ashley's blog and thought it was a fun idea. Here are the rules: I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only!
1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Where is your significant other? chair
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? friend
5. Your father? generous
6. Your favorite thing? family
7. Your dream last night? nope
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? golf
11. Your fear? alone
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? successful
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? relaxed
15. One of your wish-list items? vacation
16. Where you grew up? Idaho
17. The last thing you did? drink
18. What are you wearing? sweatshirt
19. Your TV? off
20. Your pet? none
21. Your computer? broke
22. Your mood? tired
23. Missing someone? Taylor
24. Your car? clean
25. Something you're not wearing? glasses
26. Favorite store? Forever 21
27. Your summer? short
28. Love someone? yet
29. Your favorite color? black
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? forgot

Father and Son

I love getting pictures of my two boys together. Since we had Grayson he's never went to daycare. The only way that is possible is because Brad is such a hands on dad and stays home with him part-time. We joke that it doesn't pay the best but we both think it's extremely important and love the fact that it's even possible. To my husband....I understand that sometimes Grayson is difficult and that and the word patience has taken on a whole new meaning since we had children but....I think your a wonderful father and I feel so blessed to have you in my life. Remember, I love you forever.

Daddy and Gray reading the "Quack Quack" book before bedtime.
Brad getting Grayson out of the tub.

Movin' on Up....

On Friday morning Taylor left for college. These pictures were taken the night before she left, unfortunately I took lots of pictures and she was busy packing so she never got ready for the day. She's only been gone for 3 days and I already miss her like crazy. We went to mom and dad's for dinner on Saturday and it just wasn't the same without her. I know she's only 4 hours away but it still sucks. I know she's homesick but I keep telling her she's going to have the time of her life---there's nothing better than your college days---she will soon find out. Regardless, I miss her and hope she won't forget us (Taylor, if your reading this you better come home lots and remember we're only a phone call away). I know she'll do really good in school and I wish her the best of luck.

Taylor, packing up her bedroom
Sisters
Mom and Tay
Dad and Tay
Aunt Tay and G

Outdoor fun

I find it amusing how parents (Brad and I included) will go to the toy store and spend all kinds of money on toys when really the kids are fine with the most random stuff at your house. These pictures were taken on Sunday while we were at Val and Nancy's for Kaden's birthday party. You gotta love the outfit, Hilary bought it for him on her trip to Universal Studios.

In Grandpa's boat playing with the fishing poles
Hang on....Grayson's at the wheel
Eating a rock, his new favorite thing

Playing inside the cooler, he was really happy up until the moment he smashed his fingers