Sunday, March 29, 2009

options

So, on Thursday, after the walking debut, Grant decided he likes having options so is now crawling too! He much prefers walking but if necessary will crawl to get to something to pull himself up or to get a toy he is eyeing. He's moving more and more each day, I'm not sure we're ready for this quick transition but love it none-the-less!

Hope everyone is having a fun and safe weekend.

Love,
Abby

Thursday, March 26, 2009

First Steps

Yesterday was a pretty big day in our house, Grant decided it was time to walk on his own! Evidently we can forget about crawling?! Oh boy, we are in some serious trouble over here! He's been cruising furniture for awhile, pulling himself up on things, we often let go of him and he remains standing for a bit before falling down, walking a LOT while holding our hands but only taking some wobbly steps between his Daddy & I, nothing too courageous on his own.

Well, yesterday I had some friends over with their little ones so I guess he decided since he had an audience it was a good time to make his walking debut. I was holding his hands and was letting him go to see how long he would stand up unassisted and he would take a few steps and I would catch him. This time in particular he got his balance and kept going and walked right over to my friend Erin & her little guy Wes, about five steps in total and then just stood there before falling! We were dumbfounded!

Here are some photos with our friends Darcy & Lucy, and Erin & Wesley.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

HOWDY

Grant looking cute today toddling around the coffee table in his Howdy hand-me-down!
Auntie Pri, this one is for you :)

Peek-a-boo!

Catch-up

We are playing catch-up now that Grant & I are both feeling better and all that's left is a really runny nose & a nice cough.

#8 Biblical Virtue to pray for your little ones: Mercy

"May my children always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful" (Lk. 6:36).


Lastly, I thought this picture was a good one showing off Grant's two lower teeth. His top two are coming in nicely these days and I'm convinced it is only a matter of time before he's got a mouth full.

Friday, March 20, 2009

Happy Birthday Grandma O!

We wanted to wish Grandma O a happy birthday today!!
We love you and can't wait to see you again soon! Xoxo!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Panther Pride

My UNI Panthers tip-off shortly in the NCAA tournament so Grant dutifully dressed in his Panther gear....yes, the Huskies are on after that so we will be doing a quick wardrobe change this afternoon, stay tuned...
Go PANTHERS!!

Not a huge fan of the hat :)

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Day 3

Well, today is day 3 of confinement for Mr. Grant & I. Thankfully the sleeping has improved since this all started Sunday night. We are enjoying a bit longer naps during the day, longer stretches of sleep at night but have yet to have much of his appetite return...such a little peanut! I know...this too shall pass, hopefully more sooner than later!

A few photos from this week in his St. Patty's Day green....

Getting some exercise in...
Trying to get up the step backwards?!!