Grant's Second Birthday

Grant turned two last Friday and we took him to this inflated indoor playground called the "Jump Zone". He was extremely hesitant at first to go on anything or even near anything without us. We thought we had made mistake by bringing him their for about 25 minutes and then the light just went on and he got it. Every time we went down a slide he would get done and say "Again, again." He could not get enough. I must admit I had great time too. The best part about the place is that adults can go on everything too. He dragged us around the place for another hour and we were all exhausted when we could finally convince him to leave. It was a good idea after all and next time we go it will be that much better. We all went home and took a much needed nap and had an early dinner. Cake and ice cream came after and then the presents - play-doh, a new-ish kid's work bench with tools, a thermos and stuffed animal. It was great. Happy Birthday Grant!

Grant and Peter

Grant and Peter. As big as Grant is Peter is catching up fast.

Grant's First Word.....

....even though now he can hardly say the same word we still count it as the first word. Sure, he said "Hot", "Dog", "No", and others before "Umbrella" but those one syllable words don't count. This video is quite a few months old but good nonetheless. There are more videos on the way but I realize showing you all of Grant's tricks on one post would blow up a server somewhere or something like that - the kid is amazing.

HALLOWEEN 2008

We all had a great time at Halloween this year. It was Grant's first experience with Trick or Treating and he was so fun to watch. He immediately knew what to do; ask for your treat, say thank you, and move on to the next treat giver as soon as possible. He never once stopped to try to eat his candy. We went up to Litchfield, the next town over, as the police close down a whole neighboorhood and set up lights and patrol the scene so its safe - kind of like how all our lives will be when Barack takes over the White House. Anyways, its great fun and the street fills up with people from 5 PM until 9 PM and theres haunted houses and everyone dresses up - except for us. After attempting to make Grant into a ghost this year - he would keep pulling the sheet off of his head...who knew? - we had enough Red Sox gear to make that his costume.

Little Slugger.

Note the right-handed 'Ted Williams' stance. Can you say '.406'?

Even Peter got in on the night.

All the boys waiting for Mom to finish taking pictures so we can get us some candy.

Here's action footage of the boy's first piece of Trick or Treat ever! I was definitely more excited than he was although once he figured out what all the buzz was about - candy - he went nuts.



After a few Treats and no Tricks in sight, the boy started to pick up speed and was dragging us from house to house.