Summer Fun 2015

K.C. Waves 2015 Swim Team:

Well, Grant isn't technically on swim team, but he does LOVE the water!

 He had lots of other fun, too!

The kids also had a blast entering (and winning) baked goods in the County Fair. Grace got first prize for her chocolate cake. Archie got third for his M&M cookies.

Happy Birthdays to Grace and Archie (early)

Grace turned six and celebrated (on her actual birthday) with a jewelry-making, flower-pot-planting-and-painting, and pinata party. She designed a My Favorite Things cake. There were several downpours, but we got our outdoor activities in (even though we had to hit the pinata from the porch).

Archie wanted to celebrate his birthday early so we could have a half-pool, half-home party. We swam for nearly two hours then came back for cake, pinata, and presents.

Grant's First Steps

At just a few days shy of 16 months, Grant is WALKING! Must be copying Big Brother. Archie walked at 15 months, too.

Happy 70th Birthday, Grandma!

Grandma was certainly surprised when we arrived in town a day early to throw her a party. She didn't know we were there until she walked in the door. Many thanks to Jada for hosting and all Grandma's wonderful friends who came out to make the day really special. 

Grandma and her favorite little buddy

Grandma and her other buddies

Look Who's a Snaggle Tooth

Chick-fil-A Cow Appreciation Day 2015 + Grant's Life at 14 mo.

Happy Cow Day! Hope you enjoyed some good chicken.

     This was our family's first Cow Appreciation Day in several years that didn't have perfect attendance. Archie had one of his cyclic vomiting syndrome cycles, so it was just Daddy, Grace and Grant. Grant thoroughly enjoyed his second Cow Appreciation Day and devoured most of his kids' meal.

   
     Speaking of Grant, he is a thriving 14.5 month old. He is a big babbler and is learning to use the words Mama, Dada, Ah-chee (Archie), and eat (sounds something like EEAAATUH). I think the eat word is my favorite. It just sounds so primal.
     There's not much this boy loves better than a good meal, and his full-figured frame certainly shows it. Seriously, is there anything cuter than a pudgy baby? He is actually quite well-proportioned as his height is off-the-charts.
     He is a speed crawler but still not into walking. He has learned to climb furniture (and stand on it) so I think I am officially in for trouble.
     His favorite hobby is swimming in the pool (or bathtub). He is rather fearless in water. If I put one hand on the wall, he will reach out his other hand, grab the wall, and hang on by himself. A little water in the face is no big deal. He even goes under sometimes! He's learning to float on his back but is still not quite sure about that one.
     We're just happy because he's Grant and because he's FINALLY figured out sleeping through the night.

Happy Father's Day 2015

I am a blessed lady to have spent the day with both my husband and father-in-law. They are two special fathers in my life! Wish I could have been with my Dad, too! Happy Father's Day going out to Tennessee!