This weekend we went to see Kyle's grandparents at Lake Grapevine and had a great time relaxing and spending time with them. Grant had so much fun riding the golf cart, helping Granny make pancakes, eating marshmallows, feeding the ducks, playing at the park, going on a nature walk and more. We stayed in a neat little cabin there and had the best time just getting away and being lazy. I asked Grant when he wants to go back and he said Saturday..haha

Granny said one minute Grant looked like Kyle and the next minute like me...she also kept saying that she couldn't believe how well Grant talks and his vocabulary.

Giving bye-bye hugs...


Then on our way home we stopped by the mall and went shopping for Kyle's 10 year high school reunion which is next weekend! I cannot believe it has been that long. That just makes mine a year away. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. It should be fun!!!

Last night we were going to bed and Grant wanted me to say night-night prayers first. When I finished praying, it was dark and just silent. Grant said to me, "Mommy, Where is God?" I just sat there for a minute and thought Wow...my 2 1/2 year old is asking me about God-yeah!!! I said well Grant he is in heaven and he is also right here with you all of the time...he then says, "Where is heaven??" At that point, I just said the first thing that I thought of...well heaven is up in the sky and God is there watching over you. It was so sweet!!!

Lollipop-Lollipop!

This weekend we went to Paris for our niece's 1st b-day party! Here are some cute pictures from the party!

Emmi Kay-the little lollipop princess!

Cute centerpieces-

Chad, Lindsey, and Emmi

Look at this pose...as he pulls the lollipop stick out of the ground

My little Cowboys fan!

Our trip to NiNi and Po's

This weekend we went to NiNi and Po's in Abilene. We had a great time...Kyle went dove hunting, we went go-cart racing, to the fair, fishing, and of course ate really good food that my mother-n-law cooked! We always enjoy snacking on everything she cooks. I think I came back with three new recipes (two of those were desserts-my favorite).

Grant fishing

On Saturday, we went to a place called, "Prime Time" in Abilene and rode go-carts. We had so much fun getting out their and playing around. They also had arcade games inside so Grant had fun playing a few of those.

NiNi with her game face on :)





Then, we went to the fair! Grant liked looking at the animals and riding the neat rides there. When we were leaving he said, "I want to ride the steering (meaning ferris) wheel." It was so cute!!



Yes, that is me on a monkey-ha! Kyle and Norma (my mother-n-law) got a kick out of that. They laughed the whole time. Grant wanted to ride the giraffe and guess what was right next to it-a little monkey!

My little toog-a-boog...I love that face!


Grant riding his tractor-

My dove hunters:

He found an egg!!!

Feeding the chickens...

Grant and NiNi riding the lawn mower-

Pre-school & Labor Day weekend

Well it has been a few weeks since I last updated the blog. Grant started preschool and did great the first THREE days and the last three days were ROUGH.(for Grant and mommy) On Wednesday, I thought it would be a good idea for Kyle to take him (ha), because I just couldn't do it. I called to check on him and they said he stopped within less than a minute after Kyle left, so that was good. Nana went and picked him up and he was so excited!! Then she took him to get icecream at McDonalds's. That night we went to eat with my Aunt Robbie, my cousin Lea, and my Uncle Steven at Olive Garden.

Thursday morning they went for donuts and then to Paris to see Pap'Paw and spend the night there. Kyle and I went to Paris after work on Friday and spent the weekend for Labor Day. We had a great time. My dad got a new Kabota Diesel lawnmower. Here they are going for a ride on it:

Grant rode his Gator so much the battery had to be recharged three times while we were there. He is so funny. He likes to get really close to the trees and then lean down underneath the tree limbs.


On Saturday we went out to the lake and had a blast. The best part was my mom and dad both tubing!!! Then on Sunday, we went over to Grant's Paw'Paw and Granny's house (Tom and Claudia) for a fish fry. I forgot to get my camera out until later but I did get a picture of our sweet niece, Emmi. I cannot believe she is about to be one!! My camera never captured her cute little smile.

I love my Gator!!!

Nana and Pa'Paw are home!!! We are so glad to have my parents back home. They were actually gone for 3 1/2 months. A few days before they came home I had to work some on Thursday and Friday. PawPaw (Kyle's dad) came and stayed the night Thursday night and watched Grant Thursday and Friday. Thursday night we went to eat at P.F. Changs and it was really good. Kyle and his dad had not been there before and they both really liked it. Grant had a great time with his PawPaw.

Thanks PawPaw for coming down and playing with me!!! Love, Grant

On Friday I finished by 1:00, so Grant and I went ahead and rode to Paris with my father-n-law (because my parents were going to be home around 3:00). When we arrived at my parent's house my parents headed out the door to meet us. It was soooo good to see them. Grant was a little shy at first, but went straight to my dad (Pa'Paw) when he held his hands out. Later, Kyle got into town and we all went to eat at Don's (it is an all you can eat fish, shrimp, etc...place) and it was great. When we got back home my parents had a big surprise for Grant. How cute is this....

They were going to wait until Saturday morning because it was dark by the time we got back home, but of course my dad couldn't stand it and had to give it to him!

I love my Gator!!! Thanks Nana and Pa'Paw.


Grant and Pa'Paw-this is the last picture I got before my camera went dead. :(

Grant stayed with them last night and is staying tonight too. Grant-last night you did great going to bed but woke up around 3:45am wanting your mommy. Nothing was soothing you so Nana decided to go into the living room and watch Shrek with you. She couldn't stand you crying. She was willing to do anything to get you to stop (that was her own words-ha). You finally stopped and ended up falling asleep after you and Nana watched ALL of Shrek. I hate that you cried, but I am glad you still want your mommy. I cried as daddy and I were driving off leaving you for some reason. This wasn't the first time we left you overnight before, but I just got a little upset. I cannot wait to see you tomorrow!!!
Love you! -Mommy

Happy Birthday Parker!

We had a great time at Parker's birthday party. It was in Greenville at his Nawna and Poppy's house. Grant had so much fun sliding down the water slide, playing in the pool, and the best time riding the train!!! Grant and Parker have been best buds since last summer. There are some pictures below from the party. Also, I am soooo excited because my parents are coming home next weekend!!!! They have been in Minnesota for the past 4 1/2 months-yes months! My dad has been working up there, but they are finally coming home. Grant talks to them on the phone all the time and is ready to see his Nana and Pa'Paw.

This was a picture from the night before the party. We went to get Parker's b-day gift at Target and guess what ended up happening...? I will not go into the details but needless to say we ended up buying two of them.

Parker-the cute birthday boy(he turned 3)

Grant at the bottom of the big water slide!

Chris taking the kids for a ride....this was probably the 10th time!


Tractor crazy boys!

Anonymous-oops...Backgrounds-Yea!

I just figured out how to get cute backgrounds and also (after a few people shared that they were not able to leave a comment) figured out that I had the comments section set for only blog members to leave a message-oops! I've changed it now so anyone can leave a message. Yea! I will get it all figured out eventually.

Tomorrow, Grant and I are going to his preschool for a meeting to make sure everything is turned in and ready to go. This time will also be a good opportunity for Grant to become a little more familiar with the environment.