Fun Memories

Came up stairs and found this, Coy left the bowl of grapes on the floor. Grady decided to help himself. No wonder he didn't want to come back down stairs.

I was looking at my camera and Coy decided he wanted his picture taken, big surprise, this time I obliged.

A belated birthday present came and of course the paper was the best part.

Hayden joining in on the fun with his spider man moves. His balance and coordination has improved greatly from him trying all this stuff all the time, so I figure it must be good for him.

Grady does not like hats and I'm always wondering how long it will take him to get it off. Not so long this time.

Happy Birthday Grady

Sunday Morning we put Grady in his new white shirt he got for his birthday and I couldn't resist. I wanted to get a picture of all three in there white shirts and ties but it didn't happen this week. We had to celebrate Grady's birthday almost two weeks late due to illness. Good thing he doesn't know the difference. He really enjoyed his birthday pizza as you can see in the middle picture. For family or others that really care there will be links to see video on you tube. Grady definitely dived into his cake more than any of the other kids he was quite site. Hayden and Coy got a bigger kick out of the whole song and cake with a candle.

Hayden of course would not touch the cake, but every one else seemed to enjoy it. The chocolate cake and chocolate frosting recipe on the back of the Hershey's Cocoa is the best I have found.Presents, presents, presents. Grady was more intrigued with the presents than I thought he would be. Hayden and Coy found toys to give Grady from the toy closet which I thought was very thoughtful. They loved having a gift to give their baby brother. Thank you to every one for your thoughtful gifts. Grady had a great first birthday.

Grady Talking and Walking

So Grady is now a walking boy. He started takeing his first steps about a month ago and hardly crawls at all any more. He also says 4 words. Mama, Dada, Thank you, and Boo. He is at such a fun age. We are celebrating his birthday this Sunday although he turned one on Wednesday. I love this age. Click here so see Grady's walking. Click here to see him say Thank You.

Finally Some Wet Snow

We have been waiting all winter for Snowman snow. It's been so cold this winter all the snow has been powder. You couldn't make a snow ball the size of a golf ball. Finally last week we got the wettest big snow storm. Perfect for for snowmen. The kids got more into it this year than last. A couple more years they probably will be able to do one all by themselves. Although making snowmen is one of my favorite things to do in the winter so I probably won't let them, or we will make two.

2 Husbands?

A couple of nights ago Hayden came out with this- "Mommy I love you so much. I wish I was an adult right now and you could be my wife." I was humored and honored. Travis and I explained that I was already Daddy's wife but he could marry someone like Mommy. He seamed satisfied with this. Hopefully it works out because he's just like his Dad so it would work, because Trav and I are happy. Oh I just pray they will make smart choices and look beyond the shell when that time comes. Right now I need to focus on something a little more pertinent to now, like my girlfriend informed that she picked up some extra Kindergarten Registration papers and would bring them over to me. My heart stopped, it's really happening, my baby is starting school. It's the most bitter sweet thing I have experienced yet as a mother. I still remember being up with him all night long the first week he was home because he was so jaundice he had to be under a light bed all the time. Or the times I almost broke down when they pricked his little heal to test his blood every day during that week. Oh the memory list could go on forever. Here we go creating more great and wonderful, happy and sad.

Sledding

We finally had a warm enough day to go sledding. Our average temperature this year has been colder than Alaska. Leaves me grateful for anything 20 degrees or higher. The kids had fun playing in the snow and Grady lasted and hour. I thought that was pretty good for my little guy.I had to get a picture of him in his Eagles hat although you'll notice it's not the one he is wearing in the other pictures, it's because he hates it. It took him a while to pull it off but eventually he was successful. Cute as it is I guess it's not meant to be. I think Hayden got a bigger kick out of making couches and chairs than sledding, but we were there for them so whatever makes him happy. They are sitting on their new living room set in the bottom left corner. It was a good day and tuckered us all right out.

Bribery

So Travis came home with set of Transformers for $8.00 the other day which is a great deal and they were two that the boys didn't have. It's not that they don't have plenty of toys but once in a while you just can't resist. Such was this time, however we did make them work for it. They had to be extra good all through church and correlation, a meeting once a month that both Travis and I have to attend. They were so good, and were so excited to get Powl and Megatron. The only problem is now that I know they can be that good I have higher expectation for them. I do have to admit my kids to really good in church already, but there is always room for improvement. They were almost angelic this Sunday. Thanks boys, I hope you enjoy you new toys. We love you.