Step by Step

Chris and I are proud Daddy and Mommy. Graham took steps all by himself today. I knew it wouldn't be long until his walked. He was really trying the past few days but I just didn't think it would happen until later in the week. Well today Chris saw him walking back and forth in his crib without holding onto to anything. Then he was cruising around the furniture in his room and just let go. He took about 6 steps and fell down. It was AWESOME! We are so proud. Now we must babyproof everything in the house and buy new running shoes;)



I hope I can get a video to share later this week. GO Graham GO!

13 Months

My little baby has turned into a toddler. He has a mind of his own and he knows what he wants. And he will let you know if he doesn't get what he wants.

The toddler days have begun around our house. I think it all started about one week after his first birthday. Graham now throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way. The arching back, go limp, fall in the floor kind of tantrums. It has been interesting to say the least. The good news is that he still has a fairly laid back personality. He is a happy kid that smiles and laughs a lot.

His hugs and kisses are intentional now and I love every single one of them. When I pick him up from school every afternoon he crawls over as fast as he can and reaches up for me. I pick him up and he immediately gives me the biggest hug and sloppy breathy kiss ever. It melts my heart each day.

He is still enjoying school. He has lots of friends and is learning many new things. The artwork that comes home is priceless. I am saving all of it:) The only part about school is stinks is that Grahamy gets sick a lot. His poor nose runs a lot but so does mine. Maybe he comes by it honestly. I just wish we could get completely well. If he doesn't get the germs now he will just get them later, right?

He weighs 21 lb 14 oz. Growing like a weed. He loves eating plums, tortellini with pesto sauce, spinach ravioli, and apple anything. He has 12 teeth. I think he could eat a steak with all those teeth. LOL His new favorite toy is his ballpit. He loves to take out the balls and try to crawl around with them in his hands. That, of course, doesn't work out too well. He is pushing his push toy around the house without any assistance. It won't be long before he is walking. He is "talking" away. The new words and inflection in his voice are super entertaining. If only I knew what he was saying. He is growing and changing so much everyday.

I love my ball pit.

I also love Bella.

The Canadian Snow Birds(airshow planes) are really cool.

Oh mom not another picture with the pumpkins.

My new tricycle! How does this thing work Papa?

Family Vacation

Yes, yes this post comes about a month and a half after the fact but better late than never, right?

We went on our first family vacation to Hilton Head, SC at the beginning of September. This was Graham's first trip to the beach. I was so happy to make it to the beach before his first birthday. I just had to have baby pictures at the beach.

This vacation was very different from all the other vacations I have ever been on. There was no relaxing or sleeping in. There was no leisure time laying in the sun or shopping at the mall. This vacation revolved around Graham's schedule. We ate when he was hungry. We played when he was awake and happy. And we all crashed for naps and at night. I think that is the new meaning of vacation.

He wasn't sure about the ocean and sand but it didn't take him long to figure it all out. The ocean was like a big bathtub. He laughed as the water rushed over his legs. He pointed as the seagulls flew over head. He loved digging in the sand. He also loved eating the sand. I can never understand why kids like to eat sand. It was so fun watching him experience the beach for the first time.

Sunshine Note

Graham got his second Sunshine Note since starting school. A Sunshine Note means he did something good:) The first was for actually taking a nap. Not only did he take a nap but he napped on his cot. For the first several weeks of school he would not nap so this was a big accomplishment.

Well he got his second note today. He sat in his chair at his mini table during activity time. They have these tiny chairs and tiny tables that the kids are using. Seriously the cutest things ever. Anyway Grahamie sat just like a big boy in his chair.

Way to go Graham! I hope the good notes continue to come home although I am sure we may get a few "Oops" notes in the future.