The Garden

September 8, 2011

The only pic of my harvest this year.

The nephews (especially Cohen) can't wait to pick the carrots! He will ask all season long "how much longer?"

A Gift from Gma Patty

September 5, 2011

Patty heard us complaining how Grayden won't stay in our backyard. That when we weren't looking he'd B-line it across Cami's yard, across the cul-de-sac to the neighbors little plastic slide. He'd constantly do it- so frustrating! So she found this somewhere & gave it to Grayden. He was soo excited to have it!

Papa being silly with it. Very funny & Grayden thought so too!

Thank you, thank you for this great gift!

Randoms...

August 22, 2011

This is a pic of the 2nd time Grayden has ever zonked out on the couch. (He's only ever fallen asleep in his crib or in the car)

I liked that it was up against me.

August 26, 2011

These next 2 Tim had taken with his phone.

Short clip of him jumping. I just think it's cute.

August 28, 2011

Another pic from T's phone. These must have been right around the time his work gave him the iPhone. Grayden is sad for some reason.

August 28, 2011

Grayden & I on the carousel at Southtown Mall. This might have been his first time on one and he is loving horses right now.

Graydens's 2nd Birthday Party!!

August 20, 2010

Grayden had an "Ocean" themed party! The first 2 things I knew when planing this party was that I wanted there to be bubbles & I wanted it to be age appropriate. Being that he's been under 2 he's mostly only been to family bday parties & he's always been the youngest or close to. So I wanted this party to be one where he could participate in all the activities. That being said we invited only 3 & 2 yr olds with the exception of his bestest lil' friend Payden (17ish months). Even though I tried really hard to have toddler activities, the 3 yr olds enjoyed the party the most.

The party layout went as follows:

• Bubbles!
• Go fishing for name tag & pail.
• Treasures in the sand.
• Dive for pearls.
• Eat snacks & open presents.
• Sing & have cupcakes and..
• Bubbles!

We tried...

This video is typical Grayden. He doesn't mind doing his own thing (just like his dad :). He is always running away from crowds and rarely a follower.

We can't help but laugh our heads off every time we watch it!

Diving for pearls...

Fishing...

Bubbles...

Bos was obsessed with Grayden's fish. He kept saying, "Get that fish outta dare!"

Teasures in the sand...

The BIG present surprise from Gma & Gpa Howells...

Yes I made this shirt. It was a last minute decision that thankfully turned out okay.

Bosten heading home with this loot. It consisted of sand treasures (shells, gold coins, silly bands, gems, etc), pearls, bubbles, ocean gummies and a real goldfish!

Thanks everyone for coming & for all the great gifts & fun you added to the party!