Little Friends

Emma Perdido came over to play today. Grant liked her right away.

There were lots of these moments, when they would get really close and look each other in the eye.

"So, did you see Barney on Letterman last night?"

Grant loved to hold Emma's cup for her while she sipped. He'd constantly remind her to "open."

Emma would gently touch Grant's face. What a little sweetie!

We received a package last week and Grant claimed all the packing peanuts. He ran to the kitchen and got busy cooking. He loaded the food processor (minus the bowl and blade). I asked what he was making and he said "chicken."

Feeding Time at the Zoo

I opened the pantry this morning and BAM!--I was attacked by a large canister of oatmeal that fell from the top shelf. Grant was super excited about all the commotion and came to check it out. When I returned with a broom, I found that he'd treated himself to a little breakfast. Good thing I cleaned the floor last night!

"School"

We started working with Grant on writing his letters. He's fascinated with school buses, so we asked him if he wanted to do some "school" and of course he did. He's doing a great job and loves it! (My voice sounds really creepy on the videos...try to ignore it.)

It definitely looks like he's a lefty.

"Trick or Treat"

Halloween

Grant and I joined some friends at the Fall Festival at a local church. Up until Halloween, Grant refused to put on his costume, going completely limp and lying on the floor when I put it on him. Tonight, I told him that we have to wear a costume to get treats and suddenly he was all for it! He has NEVER let me put a hat on his head...ever. Can you believe he kept the hat on all night? Wow, today was full of fashion surproses.


Me and Grant on our way to the festival



So, this is where all the treats go?

Grant was so tired after all the fun. He had to hitch a ride to bed.

Counting to 9

Grant does great counting to 9, but then he goes back to 6 and gets himself into an endless loop. Here he stops at 9.

Back to the Pumpkin Farm

Grant and I headed back to the pumpkin farm today. It was fun to just let him run around and choose what he wanted to do. He got so tuckered out, he actually took a nap today--wow!

Disneyland

Underwood Farms

Grant was so proud that he got to the top by himself.

"This one?"

This was the first ride he went on by himself. Getting to ride with Katy was really fun.

Grant LOVED this wooden train that you could crawl through. This was his favorite car. He tried out every seat.

Pumpkin Carving

The Great Pumpkin Caper

Our squirrel friend is back and has brought a little friend with him. The two visit our porch quite frequently, trying to impress Emma. Lately, they've taken to eating my fall decor.

They stole my pumpkins, ate all the Indian corn, and finally discovered that the white pumpkins were edible.

It was pretty impressive, actually. However I don't think I'll spend any more money on squirrel food.

Shaving

Grant LOVES to shave with Dad. Nate always lets him be a part of the action, so what's not to love?

Admiring himself in the mirror. The mirror is all smudgy because SOMEBODY tried to clean it with his toothbrush. I don't think it's necessary to name names.

"Shaving"



Ahhhh, refreshing aftershave. He smells so good after his "shave."

Grant's Babies

Grant has become very nurturing lately. He wants "Ni-no" to wear a diaper and socks. Sometimes he is supposed to wear jammies--other times it's not okay.

Here he's pushing around what he calls "3 baby tigers."