Summer Visitors

Oma and Inky came to visit to help out with the boys. Daycare was transitioning to summer camp, but I still wasn't out of school for the year, so they came up to babysit. The boys had lots of fun spending some QT with them. Here is a run down of all the fun that was had: Presents for no reason, Greyson't 1st real haircut, Discovery Place Kids, Davidson Concert on the Green, Kanapolis Splash Pad, going to the pool. I think that sums it up....but what a wonderful week, we were so happy to have their help! Here are some pics...

Greyson's shaggy do before his haircut- terrible pic, but just had to see this kid's hair. Also featured here is his new 4-wheeler courtesy of Oma & Inky

Grey after his haircut- what a little boy is looks like now

He was happy as can be watching Mickey as Oma snipped his locks

At the pool enjoying his favorite oranges

visiting the kanapolis splash pad

More of their ISR Swim lessons

Inky loves her some baby Grey

Greyson's 15 Month Check Up

Greyson is walking, chattering, and more interactive than ever. He is also throwing temper tantrums, and flailing...something Connor definitely did not do at this age. When we went in for his check up we were given the same stats that he has been maintaining all along. Grey weighed in at 21 lbs 2 oz- the 8th%; his height was 30 3/4 inches- the 50th%; and his head was in the 50th% as well. Doc thinks he is built to be lean- and little peanut of a guy! Here are some new photos of just Grey-and a few of him acting up! I must say when I took the photos of his tantrum he came over to me, and pushed my iPhone out of the way and then turned his back to me as he screamed. Two minutes later, as he tried to flail, he fell in between 2 chairs and got a bloody mouth. LOVELY!! We are learning how to cope with such a "spirited" child. In fact, Grey got his first lollypop as he was starting to fuss at a restaurant...that seemed to do the trick! Looks like we might be having to fill a lot of cavities.

The infamous Tantrum of all tantrums!

Baby yoga? No, maybe baby gymnastics. When he does this he wants to do a forward roll!

He is always crossing those little feet. I love it!

Grey is a good eater....I hope it sticks!!

His first lollypop!

Father's Day 2012

Happy Father's Day!!! I don't think I ever really appreciated this holiday until 1) my husband became the father of our children and 2) I lost my own father when he passed away almost 2 years ago. SO, I want to THANK my husband for being the ROCK of this family, he is my partner, best friend, amazing father...he supports us, is patient with us, and can always make us laugh. I want to wish my father-in-law Bob, Papa, a Happy Father's Day too- I know that Jeff learned a lot about being an amazing father from watching you. You are the most patient person I have ever met!! The boys, especially Connor, adore you! Lastly, I send a little prayer up to my own father, whom I miss every day. We love you Pops and wish you were here to see your grandsons grow. So anyways, here are a few pics....had to post a couple to show that it is IMPOSSIBLE to get a good shot of everyone looking at the same time!!

This is as good as it gets!

Connor being a ham- showing his gummy bear- I guess I shouldn't have given him that until AFTER he took the picture!

Greyson starting to get cranky- TYPICAL!

Summer Begins

Evan, Claire, Connor, & Greyson

We kicked off June with a weekend trip to Johnson City, Tennessee. Our good friends, the Bedards, live there now, and we had yet to visit them in their new house...not to mention meet their newest addition, Claire. The drive was a gorgeous 3 hours through the mountains. We spent our 24 hour stay at their home just hanging out and catching up. It had been way too long since our last get together with them!! Evan is a big boy now and has a really sweet personality. Claire is a good baby, and such a beauty...even Greyson thought so...see the pics below! Can't wait to see this fan again sooner rather than later!