Another Rainy Day

Today was another perfect day to stay inside. I had a lot of work to do, so I threw a blanket over the dining room table to make a "fort."

Grant saved the fort from the fire-breathing dragon.

After he was done in the fort, he played with some more random things i found in the kitchen. He really didn't know what that jar opener was supposed to do, but it was pretty interesting.

What a good boy! He sat at the table for close to an hour, playing and looking through his books while I worked hard in the kitchen.

Cold Day at the Park

We all went to the park this weekend. It was a lot of fun, but REALLY COLD.

Grant and me peeking out at Nate. Grant fit in the tube a little better than I did.

I see you!

All ready to slide

Grant was shaking from the cold so we put on a third layer and Nate tucked his own jacket around him. That seemed to do the trick.

This was our last stop. Grant was pink all over from the cold and his hands were like ice. He still cried when we left.

Rainy Day Fun

It was too cold and rainy to go out today, so I rummaged through the kitchen cabinets and pulled out some random things for Grant to play with.

The strainer is a big hit. Somehow it always turns into a face guard.

Ta da!

Frog or Prince?

Pirate Legos

We decided to do a pirate theme for Grant's big boy room. This weekend at Downtown Disney we got a pirate ship and a little island at the Lego store.

The boys had a great time putting it all together.

Grant was in charge of the alligator.

Downtown Disney

The thunder storm is still pretty disturbing, but there aren't any real tears.

Trying on pirate hats

Fun Day

Jill and the kids came over today. All the kids wanted a picture with Grant. He constantly has his fingers in his mouth. I can't wait for these molars to come in!

Tim-Tims and Grant

Jer-Jer and Grant

Kegan and Grant

Here's the whole crew on the way to get donuts. Auntie Jill is so much fun! She even remembered to bring a special truck book for Grant to look at in the car.

Grant got his first taste of donut. He sat in his own chair like all the big kids and thoroughly enjoyed this new discovery. He kept saying, "More...more."

What a fun day! Thanks for coming to visit!

Sand Wagon

I got Grant a little wagon filled with sandbox toys today for $5.00. He's spent the whole day playing with it. As soon as Dad got home, it became a fun ride.

...the landing was a little rough.

I Swear, We're Innocent!

The beanbag works much better now that we got rid of about half of the filling.

Bean Bag Chair, Part 2

The cover for Grant's bean bag chair finally arrived. I stuffed it while he was taking his afternoon nap.

Grant thought it was fun to hide behind. It really is rather large.

Even with a cold and with trying to cut new molars, he thought it was great fun.

...trying it on for size. It's stuffed so full, it's hard to actually sit on. We'll have to see if we can fix that.

Here's a video of Grant checking out the new "chair." In true boy fashion, he has to push it over. These new molars have him biting just about everything...poor little guy. I like how be blows on the tail before he bites it, just in case it's too hot.

I Spy

Having fun with a remnant of wrapping paper...leaving me wondering, yet again, why we ever buy toys.

Which Is More Fun: The Bean Bag or the Box?

We got Grant a giant bean bag thingie today. We were going to get him a little chair, but decided the bean bag was a better idea. The cover hasn't arrived yet, but he didn't seem to miss it. It should look a lot smaller once it's stuffed into the cover...I hope.

This feels so good!

It came in a really cool, big box.

Grant got to use his special flashlight in his new hideout.

Peeking out of the box...

I Love My Dad!

Grant can't wait each day for Nate to get home from work. As soon as he walks in the door, Grant begs to be held or grabs Nate's leg, not letting go. Here he is, literally attached to Nate and being lifted off the ground.

When Nate goes out to the porch to use the grill, Grant runs over to the window and bangs on it yelling, "Dada, Dada!" Yesterday, Nate was working from home on the porch and I had to take Grant out because he wouldn't stop knocking on the window, trying to get his dad's attention. It's very sweet and fun to watch.

Ready to Go Hiking

Like my new boots?

Movie Night

Grant has discovered popcorn, or "pa-co" and he calls it. Friday night we made popcorn and watched Kung Fu Panda. Very funny movie...

Me and my little buddy

Nate let Grant have a cookie...this is him saying "Mmmmmm."

I Love Pasta!

I love that smile!