Our Trip to Montgomery

Grant and Luke

James in action!

James blocking a goal.

Anna: the determined soccer girl!

Go Anna!

As you can see we went to James and Anna's soccer games on Saturday. We had a great time visiting with Brian, Liz and the kids. Brian coaches both James and Anna's team. They both played very well! Anna's team does not keep score and James' team tied 0 to 0. Grant and Luke sat on the sidelines cheering them on. (Well, o.k. they really did not care or pay attention to the game because they are babies!)

Quick Trip to Montgomery

This is just a note to let you know that Grant and I will be traveling with Mimi to Brian's house this weekend. Anna and James are playing soccer this spring and Anna wanted us to come and see her play. Hopefully, I will get some good action shots during their games. Stephen is staying home to work on the deck. Have a good weekend!!!!

The Invader

For the past few weeks Hunter, our lab, has encountered an invader in our yard after dark. He quickly retreats to the safety of the back porch and jumps on the door repeatedly until we let him in. There is one thing you should know about our 100lb lab----he's a chicken! He would never hurt a fly. In fact, our house was broken into a few years ago with our fierce dogie inside. He didn't chase the thieves away, but invited them in to play. His toys were strewn around the house as if to say, " Come on and play with me. My mom and dad won't mind!!!"

Well, Stephen could hear the animal making its noise but he could not tell what it was. Finally, we saw it. The other night when Hunter came up frantically on the porch we knew it was out there. Stephen shined the spot light in the back yard and we saw it--a fox!!! He's not very big, but he is kind of scary when he cries out. (I'm afraid of him!) I will try to get his picture next time hunter sees him. As for me, I won't be leaving the porch after dark!

Blue Mountain Here We Come!

James at the beach.

First Teeth

Grant finally allowed me to get a good shot of those adorable little teeth! It wasn't easy. I had to coax Grant into smiling really big by using his "Hunter puppet." I couldn't get the real Hunter to budge from his spot in the laundry room. He was one tired puppy after all the work he helped us with today.

We began our day at Home Depot where we bought more lumber that was needed for the front deck. When we got home Stephen began trimming the azaleas which had overgrown and I cut the front lawn. After we finished, we cleared out the flowerbed. We had just begun on the deck when my parents arrived to pick up the Camaro. It is about to receive an overhaul and my dad wanted to move it out of the barn and back into the garage were he can work on it more easily. We took a break to eat dinner and Stephen and his dad are still outside working away! I know we will all sleep soundly tonight!

Vacation Countdown!!!

Here is a family picture from last year. I can't wait until vacation. Only 9 more weeks!!! I plan on posting pictures from previous trips to Blue Mountain Beach for the next few weeks. Hope you enjoy!

Random Picture

Grant's funny face!

Our Weekend

The goats....closest things to a Labrador Retriever

This weekend flew by!!! We started out Friday night going to the Clay County Fair with Jon and Amy. We had a good time riding the rides, looking at the animals and eating the food. We had fried oreo's!!! They were delicious. I also couldn't leave without getting some boiled peanuts. Yummmm!!!!! Grant came along for the night. He seemed to enjoy watching the flashing lights. A few more years and he will want to ride all of the rides too. We saw a toddler ride one of the mechanical bulls. It was cute.

Saturday, I began the day by attending a bridal shower at the church. Then I took the girls form my leaderettes class to St. Augustine for the day. We had a good time. Although it was pretty hot (92 degrees). We started out on St. George's street in the old town part of St. Augustine. The girls really had no idea what was in St. Augustine besides the beach. After a while they were bored and we ended the day at the outlet malls. Next year I think we will just go shopping. They seemed to enjoy shopping the most. We had a good group of girls this year and I enjoyed teaching the class.

Yesterday was a typical Sunday. I needed it after such a busy weekend. Today it was back to work for both of us. I always dread Mondays because everyone and their brother calls in with a toothache. Our schedule changed so much today that by the end of the day it did not resemble the one that was printed first thing this morning. (Note: Regular cleanings and exams can prevent this from happening to you!) I hope everyone else had a great weekend!

Grant's First Moments

Stephen followed orders and snapped many pictures in the delivery room. (Over 200!)
We now have about 4000 pics of Grant!!!! I don't think that is over doing it. Do you?

Seventh Month Update

Grant is seven months old today. He hasn't grown at all this month!!! He weighs 21.6 lbs and in 28 1/2" long. Stephen and I were a little surprised because he feels like a ton of bricks and is bigger than other babies close to his age. Maybe he just peaked early! He has become very active. A few weeks ago he mastered pulling up to a standing position in his crib. Luckily we had just lowered his mattress a few days before. In fact, all he really wants to do is stand/walk (with our help). Grant also has began saying things like dadadadada. He said it to me me last night when he wanted me to pick him up. Stephen laughed at this and I tried to explain to him that he wasn't calling me Dada, but it is just one of those sounds that babies can make easily. Of course, as I stated in the previous blog, he has two new teeth and a nasty cold/cough. I feel terrible that I can't make him feel better. I was up with him last night due to his cough. Poor baby! He looks like he doesn't feel well in the picture above.

Time sure does fly! Grant has changed so much in the first few months of his life. We are so thankful for him and the joy he brings us everyday. Stephen and I love our little boy very much! God has truly blessed us!!!!

Lads to Leaders Convention 2007

We had an excellent time in Orlando this past weekend. We went to the annual Lads to Leaders Convention. The youth group did an awesome job this year. I am so proud of my girls. Each of them gave a speech and participated in song leading. I even had a couple to place!

As for Grant, he had a couple of "Firsts" this weekend.

• First trip to Orlando
• First of many Lads to Leaders Conventions
• First Easter
• First tooth (Yea!!!!-mom's a dental hygienist)
• First cold/illness : (

Yes, all of the exciting things transpired in one weekend. I have to say with all of the excitement Grant took it in stride. Even though he feels rotten, he hasn't been too fussy. Of course, his schedule was completely messed up (as was ours) and he went to sleep late every night. He did, however, enjoy the awards ceremonies and he quickly learned to squeal/scream with delight when someone won an award. I hope he doesn't repeat his new found talent at church Sunday morning.

Grant with his Papa

Family Easter Picture

The Guys

Grant's most favorite thing-cruising!

Happy Easter!

We are preparing to leave town for the annual Lads to Leaders Convention in Orlando. This will be my 16th convention, and Grant's first! So instead of bringing Grant's Easter basket with us he got it today! I figured that with everything else I need to pack for a weekend away with baby the basket can stay here. The Easter Bunny carefully picked out toys for Grant this year, but I think that Grant enjoyed the grass most of all!
Have a Happy Easter! I will post more when we return!