Happy Birthday 2 You! Grant's Second Birthday

Today was Grant's two-year birthday! If he keeps doubling in age like this we will be through college in no time. We had a red wagon themed birthday for Grant on Sunday and it was a blast. Friends attended and brought their kids which gave Grant a chance to hang out with other kids. Rebecca did an amazing job of sewing all of the decorations by hand and brightening the house with them before the party. We have been opening one new present each day which keeps Grant excited throughout the week.

Thank you so much for all who came to share Grant's Second Birthday!

Lotus Grant

Grant doing a Budha relaxation exercise to balance his life. Oooohhhmmmmmm

Road Trip!

The Fam took a road trip to Munds Park, Az over the July 4th weekend. The main attraction of our trip was Bearazona, a drive-thru zoo and wild animal park. As this was Grant's first time seeing a real bear, when we asked "What do bears do, Grant?" he replied, "Hug!"

Thanks so much to Jeremy, Bree, and Carter for being our guide over the weekend and introducing all of us to the area.

 Notice how Grant shows the goat where to find his food.

 Moments before a giant owl swooped inches from our heads at the bird show...

We finished the road trip with a four mile hike up to Creseline Peak to look out over the area. Grant caught up on sleep until we reached the top. 

Awesome Father's Day

The day started with Grant waking me up by tugging on my foot. "Dada! Dada chomp!" Which translates to "Wake up dad, let's eat!" Rebecca made one of my favorite morning meals, breakfast burritos. After we had a great meal together, I opened this gift from Grant. He (and Rebecca) know we high-five any chance we get.

Father's Day Song

All the Dads out there know father-son songs like Cats in the Cradle or Life if a Salesman, but they are downers. While I'm not a huge Country music listener I found a doozie for dads with sons who are rambunctious like Grant!

Visiting the new Butterfly Exibit

A new attraction opened up in Scottsdale which houses the world's largest butterfly atrium. Dad and Grant snuck out early to go check it out. Grant loved pointing and naming them all his favorite name, Bob.

Loves to Read

Grant and Mom go to the library every weekend to get new books. It is one of Grant's favorite things to do. Before we can do anything, Grant has to sit and read each of the new books with Mommy.

Again with the camera, Dada?

Toe Eater

Loves the Vacuum and Cleaning

Part of Grant's organization phase is wanting to help with cleaning.  He loves the vacuum, leaf blower, and helping to wipe things down or point out dirt that mommy missed.  If he is passionate about cleaning, I'm going to do everything I can to support it.

Here he is delighted with the new Dirt Devil hand vac toy. He loved it so much he had to hold it in the car on they way home. The video is of him with his weed wacker toy.  Hours of entertainment! Well, until he realizes that I have my phone out and then he wants to see pictures.  :)

Grant Around the House

Here are some pictures of Grant having fun around the house.  Here he is posing in the big chair like he's in a magazine interview.  Such poise!

Now that it has hit the triple digits, playing with water outside is a must.  Here he is playing and making a splash!

Arranging Furniture

It's so much fun watching Grant go through different phases. He's in an organizing phase right now and has spent many an afternoon arranging and rearranging different seating configurations around his play room.  He even tests them out!

Wants to be like Daddy

Nick broke his hand a couple weeks back and Grant took special interest in the wrap on Daddy's arm.  So, we created a wrap for Grant (out of toilet paper) so he could be just like Dad.  So cute.

Easter Egg Fun for Weeks

Grant loves popping open the Easter eggs to see what's inside. Staging an Easter egg hunt in the house is also a big hit.

Practice Makes Perfect

At 20 months, Grant is already mastering letters and numbers like a champ!

Grant's First Easter Egg Hunt

While this is Grant's second Easter celebration (here is the link to his first), this was his first Easter Egg hunt! Grant is a master at organization so any task involving things which belong in a bucket, Grant will enjoy. He had a great time searching and running back to the bucket with his hands full. It was a great surprise to see Grant helping the other kids add eggs to their basket too.