Bolt down the furniture

It is official, I am outnumbered! Graham is going to be a big brother in October. Baby brother is due October 11th. We are very excited. Not sure how thrilled Graham will be once his brother arrives but I am optimistic that he will be a fabulous big brother!
Guess I have to come up with a new name for the blog.

New Pictures

My dear friend Caryn at Caryn Oxford Photography has taken almost our professional pictures. She is amazing. Here are some of my favorites pics she took recently. Graham is 19 months in these pics. Such a big boy now.

One day I will be as big as Daddy.

Beach!

We made our second beach trip to Hilton Head to visit Gigi and Papa for Easter weekend. Graham's first beach trip was right before he turned one last September. He liked the beach but not the water. This time around was completely different. He was hesitant at first but it didn't take long for him to warm up to the waves. He would run straight into the wave and yell as loud as he could. It was like he was yelling, "Bring it one waves. I am not afraid of you." We had the best time watching him play in the water. The pure joy in his eyes as he ran around was so refreshing. You can see the excitement in this picture.

He wasn't thrilled with sitting in the sand. This was the best picture we could get with the "Graham 2011."

G never looks at the camera. I guess he is camera shy.

Papa took this picture before Graham "warmed" up to the waves.

Easter Egg Hunt

We live in a fabulous neighborhood with awesome neighbors. This weekend we threw together an Easter Egg Hunt for all the kids that live in our cul-de-sac. All the kiddos had a blast. Most of them are under the age of 2 so they really had no clue what was going on but once they found the goodies inside the eggs they caught on fast. Here are some pics from the day.

Finally

I am back, finally! Things have been very hectic around our house. We have been passing a nasty stomach bug between the three of us for the last two weeks. No fun at all. Hopefully this will be the end of it. Fingers crossed.

We took Graham last week for his 18 month check up. He is growing great. 25 lbs and 31 1/2 cm. Both 25th percentile. His head is growing too because it is in the 90th percentile. Big brain baby. LOL! Since getting the tubes he has been doing well. His teachers report that he is "listening" better. I think they thought he just didn't listen to them but in all reality he just didn't hear them all that well. He is talking up a storm. He is saying about 10-12 words right now. Most of which only we understand. His favorite things right now are balloons and birds which are also his favorite words. Graham is so much fun these days. I can't believe how much he changes everyday. He understands what we are saying to him which is great. He can pick up his toys, throw things away in the trash can, and do other things that we ask him to do. My favorite thing right now are his slobbery kisses. He leans over with an open mouth and gives the best kisses ever. Previous to this he would just blow kisses. He loves playing with his classmates and friends in the neighborhood. We spend every afternoon after school outside until it is dinner time. I am pretty sure he would spend every day all day outside if we let him. I have been a bit of a slacker, if you couldn't tell by the lack of blogging in over a month, at taking pics but I do have a few to share.

I love playing with my ball outside.Hey Da(daddy name right now)! Watch me hit the tennis ball off my tee with a golf club.I do fit in this tiny basket for babies.I love swinging!

Dearest Graham

I have been slacker blogging about you lately. Work and keeping up with you has me very tired. The past two months have been full of sickness but lots of fun too. I am sorry to say that you are going to get tubes in your ears very soon. You have had lots of ear infections that just won't clear up so we are going to try to fix that. I know you will be a super trooper through it all, you always are:) And since we have been at the doctor so much I know you weigh about 25 lbs. Your belly is the cutest ever!

Speaking of bellies I love that you are an awesome eater. You eat just about anything, well you aren't much of a meat eater but you devour everything else. You have been taking lessons from the dogs too. I have never seen such intense begging. The sign language you have been learning at school and at home has come in handy. Daddy won't let you have anything without "saying" please. The way you rub your tummy makes us laugh a lot! You stand at the pantry door saying please and more when you are hungry. Such a smart boy! I hope you always continue to use your manners. They are very important and will take you far in life.

Outside time is your favorite part of the day. You have always loved being outside. Daddy bought a basketball goal that you love. Every time we pull into the driveway you see the goal and say BALL! You love to be lifted up so you can touch the net. You are an excellent passer. Daddy is teaching you well. You have so much fun just running around chasing the kids in the neighborhood. It is so wonderful watching you play with the big kids.

Music is another one of your favorite things right now. You bop your head and dance like crazy when any music come on. Your favorite song is by John Mayer and Keith Urban. It is called "When Summer Come Around." You could be anywhere in the house and when that song comes on you come running. You stare at the TV in amazement. Then the dancing starts. Unfortunately you have white boy rhythm. If you don't believe me just check out this video!

Keep on dancing little man. I love you Graham!