We have had A LOT going on around here! The best news to report is that Grayson started walking! He took his first steps on July 9th. He was a quick study and went from 2 steps, to 4, 6, 8, then even 16. He especially loves to walk now holding one of our hands. He hasn't exactly mastered standing without holding onto anything, so he can go on a stretch of walking, but is off balance a bit. He started to learn how to step around in a circle to turn. He still by no means is a "walking kid," but he gets better and better every day! He can do it, but chooses to crawl because it is faster. Who can blame him? He also is working on his 16th tooth. We went to the doctor last week for a quick check on a rash, turned out just to be heat rash and she sent us on our way. He weighed in at 23 lbs and 4 ounces. He has been a very picky eater lately, believe it or not. The kid who would eat ANYTHING is now eating very few things. We are hoping it is just a phase that he will get over. He is still taking 2 naps and sleeping great at night. If you stick around to the end of this blog, you will be treated to some videos of what else we have been up to lately!
Just playing in my diaper!
A few weeks ago, we went to Orlando and rented a house with my college roommates and close friends Dana and Lauren. We had a great time. 6 adults, 2 dogs, and a baby. What can beat that? We had a great time meeting/hanging out with Patrick and Matt also. Below are some pictures of Grayson playing with Dana and his godmother, Lauren. He still LOVES to be read to.
Uncle Andy even popped over for a visit!
We just got back from a weekend trip to South Florida. Of course now that Grayson is walking, he had to get out at the gas station and stretch his legs. :)
We saw A TON of family and went into the ocean for the first time! Here is Grayson walking on the beach and swimming with Gramps and Daddy.
The ocean was very rough so we didnt spend too much time in it. We went straight to the pool and had a great time. We jumped off the side, threw him up in the air, and swam him all around the pool.
We had so much fun all weekend playing with Grammie and Gramps. We can't wait to see them again!
We also got to see all of Grayson's great grandparents! Below he is with Poppi, Great Grandma Esther, and Great Grandma and Great Grandpa.
The next stop on our tour was to the Lucks'. We had a great time with Jackson, Avery, and Amy, and Lucks', Grayson's godfather. Grayson found a ball so he was set for the night. Notice it is in every picture!
The next day we went to a cool place called A Latte Fun. He got to crawl/walk around and play with all kinds of things. Great Grandma Jo and Great Grandpa Ra met us there to have fun with us. We went for lunch to Panera after. Grayson played the drums, chased a ball through a tube, rode a toy horse, went down a slide, dressed up like a construction worker, and more!
Just a few pictures of Grayson enjoying the view from the 12th story balcony. He loved to be lifted up and hung over the side watching the cars and trucks drive by below.
The very last night we got to go on a choo choo ride by Gramps. Grayson loved it. He was just hanging out in the basket as he was pulled all over.
We have no idea what he's trying to accomplish here but he sure enjoys it.
Drunken sailor
Starting to instill a little discipline in the lad.....NOT.
Crawling from Mommy to Great Grandma Jojo in the tube
