Halloween Party Prep

I've felt productive lately. Probably because I've been so extra busy that I don't have time to be anything but productive. In the midst of it all, I decided that I wanted to make goodie bags for Grant's class. They are having a Halloween party on Friday and fall goodies are so much fun. A secondary reason for doing this now is that I didn't think I would have time to do anything for his Christmas party. Grayson's first birthday is the day after that party and I'm pretty sure I'll be focused on other things.

The goodie bags are done! They include some nutritious treats, stickers and a prize for each kiddo (satin flower clips for the girls and Hot Wheels for the boys). Phew! On to the next project...

Air Show 2010

We packed up the kids and went to the Air Show this past weekend. Grant has always shown interest in trains and trucks, so we thought we would broaden his horizons a bit. He was so excited to SEE all the planes, but was not as excited to HEAR them...

He pretty much looked like this the entire time. Later that afternoon, he complained of his ears hurting. I thought he either had an ear infection or ruptured an ear drum. I was wrong on both accounts, but maybe there was good reason for him to be covering his ears. "Let me out! I want to fly!" One of the vendors passed out wooden toy airplanes...

Grant gave it a spin, but it always made a crash landing...

... so Gary tried to teach him how to keep it in the air.

Grayson was just as interested in the planes as Grant was.

We took a break to eat some lunch on the grass. Everyone wanted to share!

Gary, Grant and a helicopter.

Grant wanted nothing to do with being near the planes. His expression is priceless... Get me outta here!

2-for-1 Bathtime

Just recently, we consolidated two baths into one. Since we've finally been able to move Grayson's 5:30 bedtime back to 7:00, that makes our evenings a little more normal. And since Grayson now has full control of his motor skills, we decided it was time he graduated to the big bathtub with his brother.

"I'm lovin' the big tub, mom!" "I actually have someone to torment, I mean, play with now!" My two boys. Gotta love 'em.

He doesn't know what's coming. Ah, the joys of siblings.

Pumpkin Patch Snapshot

Yes, we are alive! I won't bore you with a list of excuses, but I will promise to try to be a better blogger. Grayson and I went to the annual MOMS Club Pumpkin Patch Party. Always a crowd pleaser. We take photos, play, pick out pumpkins, have a parade and make a craft. So much fun!!! I don't have my camera right now, so I had to just take a few snapshots with my phone. This one was my favorite...

This kid is just awesome!!! I think there are just a few moms that would take him home if I weren't watching! This little outing was a lot of fun this year. But I loved remembering all the things that we did last year, too. Grant has grown up so much since then! Here's a little flashback...