We had visitors!!!

Last weekend Adam, Christine, and Lucas flew down from Seattle to visit. It was so great to have them around. We went swimming, played raquetball, shopped, went on walks, and played games.

We had a family lunch at In-N-Out since there isn't one in Seattle. Grant enjoyed it as you can see.

We went to Costco and attempted to share a cart. It didn't work out so well.

A little better here

It was great to have family in town. I miss my siblings because they all live so far away. (Washington, Georgia, and Ohio)

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A Weekend to Remember

We spent this past weekend in Utah for Rachel (Sean's little sister) and Mike's wedding. I love weddings. It is such a happy time with fun family, beautiful surroundings, and delicious food. The weather on Saturday was perfect, the tulips were blooming, the birds were chirping--it couldn't have been more perfect.
The only way we made it through the two-hour-long luncheon---the chocolate covered pretzel that Grant knawed on. It was such a beautiful restaurant and the food was delightful.

The bride and groom and their parents.

Could they be any happier? I think not. These are faces of pure joy.

16 Months

As of last Sunday Grant is 16 months old! Time flies doesn't it? I try and do a little "Grant update" every 2 months so here goes.

Grant loves it when daddy comes home from work. They play and laugh and chase each other around all evening. Yesterday we had some fun outside. I know this picture is blurry but it's the only one I could get to show Grant gettin' some air.

Side Note: Here are the first fruits of our labor. We picked our first tomato last night and will have it on our salad tonight. Yum.

We got the hose out to water the garden and ended up watering Grant too. He loved running through the water. He just giggled the whole time and kept coming back for more.

A forward-facing picture of Grant is nearly impossible. He just runs away every time. This is the best I could do.

• Our little guy is getting more independent and more assertive every day.
  


• He hates getting his diaper changed and it is a battle everytime I try.
  


• He has become a very picky eater which I do not like at all.
  


• He is so scared of the loud garbage truck and runs to hug me everytime it comes down our street.
  


• Church is an absolute disaster every week--especially when I have to teach in young women's and Sean has to teach in primary on the same day. NOT GOOD! Grant wants to run around, play, and eat lunch at church. 2 months and counting until nursery.
  


• Grant talks more and more and is getting better at telling me what he wants (or at least pointing at it).



• When we were watching Rachel Ray last week, Grant saw the beautiful plate of food and shouted "Yum Yum". He says that when he wants the food he sees. It made me laugh.



• Grant is getting more interested in books. Now he'll actually bring me a book and sit on my lap for a couple minutes while I read to him.
  


• Grant crawls all the way up the stairs by himself. We still haven't figured out going down though.



• He's at that stage where he pulls everything out, throws everything around, and re-arranges our whole house. The other day he took my shoes from my closet and threw them in our big bath tub. Interesting spot for them. Good thing there was no water in the tub huh?
  


• He does enjoy baby einstein DVDs too. How else would I be able to make dinner? =) What do you do to keep your kiddos busy during dinner prep?