Christmas Captured

This year was Grant's second Christmas. It was the first Christmas he was able to open his own presents and boy did he enjoy it!

Best wishes to Grandma Ruth who unfortunately broke her leg right before the holidays and could not make it this year. We opened presents by phone so she could join in the fun.

Silly Hat

Now that the temperatures have dropped, Grant has been trying out some of his hats. This one is especially silly and that's why Mommy loves it. 

 

Santa at Gate6

Santa came to Mommy's office, Gate6, and Grant got a second try.  He was a little freaked out by the other kids who were scared and scream-crying, but he quickly mellowed and we got some decent pics as long as Mommy was there with him.  How great looking is this Santa with the curly mustache?!

First Picture with Santa

Grant was not a fan of being with Santa by himself, so Mommy and Daddy joined in.  We were thankful for such a cute and patient Santa Claus.

Grandma Ruth Comes to Visit

We were so excited with Grant's Halloween pictures that this picture of when Grandma Ruth visited a few weeks ago was not even up yet! This year will be celebrating the holidays in Arizona so expect more family pictures soon. 

Happy Halloween!

For Halloween this year Grant rocked out with his mo-hawk, ripped shirt, and skull tattoos. Check out Mom and Dad's costume as well. 

 

Fun at the Farm

Grant got to experience the fun an excitement of a local farm. We was able to see some of his favorite animals up close and pick out his holiday pumpkin. It was great fun for the family. 

Always a Character

Grant is always finding new ways to make us laugh. Here he is walking around with pants on his head.

Thanks Buddy!

Hallelujah Pork!

Family fun around the dinner table!

He Loves to Color

Grant got to color for the first time and he loved it!  (He's coloring on old Wells Fargo print outs like I used to color on old BLM print outs.)  He did try to taste test the crayons a couple times, but making marks and dots on the paper was definitely the highlight.

Playing with sticky tape is a current fave.  He wins by finally getting it to stick to the table and not his hands.  Love those dimples!!

Danger Boo

Grant has had so much fun with ripping out pages of catalogs and playing in them like they're leaves.  They're tricky though, 'cause they're slippery.  (I guess this is a sign that he's a true Phoenician - playing in paper since we don't have fall, or leaves.)

And here's a fun bonus video of Grant learning how to wink. (Yep, the drool mark on his onesie is because he's cutting 4 teeth at once.)

PeekaBoo!

Grant just loves playing peekaboo around corners and doors...

Making Messes

Grant is a pretty tidy little boy most of the time, so when we let him get messy he loves it!  Here he is eating spaghetti after his swim lesson (thus the crazy hair) and enjoying pudding paint in the tub (in the school of Jackson Pollock).

Back Seat Driver

Grant really loves going on hikes in his Osprey backpack. Anytime we bring it out he tries to hop in hoping an adventure is near. Our recent Oregon trip was a great test of the backpack and a great time for Grant. He enjoyed being a part of all the fun without all the work!

Sandy Britches

A trip to the Oregon coast was Grant's first experience with sand and the ocean. He was fascinated with the sand and enjoyed posing for pictures with Mom and Grandma Ruth. 

He's walking and we're SO excited!

Grant had been taking tentative steps for a couple months but this week he started walking like a pro!  We're so excited and proud. (yes, that's me shreeking in the background)

Washcloth Hat

Grant is a big fan of the washcloth.  He wipes down the table, chews on it, and uses it to create a hat. Behold the fashion transformation. Voila!

Cool Shades for Hot Weather

Grant gives us his cool dude look even when it's crazy hot outside. 117 degrees is hot, right?

   

Raspberries Make Grant Giggle

Grant loves all silly sounds: loud trucks, pots and pans, crinkly paper, animal noises and yes, even raspberries.

Crazy Post Pool Hair

Grant is a trooper and made it through his second week of ISR swim training. He can now float on his own. Yay! A side effect of the evening pool classes is some wild and crazy hair. It makes us giggle and helps shake off the stress of the ISR lessons.

Working on Walking

Grant is working hard on walking. He loves pushing the dog food container around the kitchen and it's great walking practice.  He took his first step right around his first birthday and has taken 3 steps together this week. 

   

Grant's First Birthday

One year has quickly passed and Grant celebrated his first birthday. Friends and family joined him for a Cupcake and Cocktail Celebration. Mommy made Grant's birthday cake in the shape of a huge cupcake as well as all of the cupcakes and icing for the guests. She did such a great job, when it was time for Grant to tear a part his cake he delicately scraped off some icing leaving the rest to enjoy later. Grant received lots of fun gifts and gets to open a new one each day for a week.

Thank you to everyone who was thinking of Grant on his birthday and helped make it so memorable!