Basketball Boy

Okay, so motto is: If Grant is interested in it or wants to join it, then so be it. In other words, our conversations go something like this; I say, "Grant, do you want to play basketball?" He says, "Yes, I want to play basketball, soccer, t-ball and swim." He always includes all of the sports. Maybe he fears if he doesn't mention it everytime, then I will forget. Hey, I am getting older. LOL

So, last week his practice was cancelled due to rain. So, today was his first basketball practice. They will have several weeks of "practice" and then the last three weeks, the kids play "friendly games."

One of Grant's best friends, William, also signed up and they had a great time. Although we parents decided they play off of each other. You know like when one is pouting, then the other will and so forth. Luckily, they were pretty into the basketball thing for most of the time, so we only ran into a few minutes (and a few threats not to go to dland) and all was good. LOL Here are some pictures:

My Son the Comedian

Here is how the jokes go:

Grant asks, "When does a rabbit jump away from a moose and a moose follows the rabbit?"

I say, "When?"

Grant says, "On Saturday!!" Laughter ensues.

Oh, what a funny little one.

I learned another funny fact. Grant and I were talking about how I was wearing one pink sock and one white sock. I have a lot of the fuzzy socks that can keep your feet warm. Well, I had a hole in one of my white and one of my pink; therefore, I threw the ones away with the holes and there were two good socks left. So, naturally I put them together. Anywho, I told Grant that my socks reminded me of when he use to wear one yellow Croc and one blue Croc.

He was notorious and anyone that has seen him this past summer, you know exactly what I am talking about. Grant received a pair of blue Crocs and a pair of yellow Crocs. He hardly ever wore them matched. I thought my son was being creative. So, people would ask me if I realized that he had on two different colored shoes. I would always agree that I noticed but didn't want to hinder his creative talents. Oh, how funny is the next thing I tell you???

Today, when I mentioned to G that my socks were like his shoes. He said, "Really you can't find the other socks?" I asked, "What do you mean?" He says very matter-of-factly, "I only wore my shoes like that because I could never find the other shoe." What? All this time I thought my son was being creative...nope, more like practical. LOL

I am still laughing at the way he told me. He is such a clever little guy with a great personality. I know I am relishing in my fortune!!!!

Magic Garden

So, I went to a toy store before we went camping. I found this really cool retro-type toy called the Magic Garden. The kids (and adults) were pretty into this growing item. You had to set it up and then water...then watch. Oh, how it grew. Look, the pictures say it all.

Camping with our friends

Well, we were invited to join a camping group with our friends, Kara and Ryan. They have two adorable children, Matthew and Natalie (ages 3 and 5). So, naturally we were excited to get started. We had our first campout in January. Everything went well...except for the winds that nearly tipped us over. LOL

We arrived on Friday at the same time (unplanned). Then, we were able to get checked in and hang out a bit at their camper. Then, the next morning we had a potluck breakfast where we introduced ourselves to the camping group. We were later invited to join. We played at the park, ate dinner at another potluck and played games the rest of the night.

It was a great start to a lot of good times camping with our friends. Ryan and Scott have been friends since third grade. I feel like I've known Kara forever, too. They are reall easy-going and our kids got along so well! We can't wait for the next trip in a couple of weeks!

Introducing Our Newest Member of the Family....Rhino

Guess what Grant asked Santa for this year? Yes, a hamster. Well, he asked for a rabbit, too (and the dogs were super excited about this request). However, we felt that he could not have a rabbit with the dogs. He has been asking for a rabbit for two years.

Thankfully, the movie Bolt came out and he then moved to wanting a rabbit or a hamster. He asked for Santa Marbleworks and a hamster. So, Grant was a good boy. He received both Marbleworks and a hamster.

Surprisingly, he named the hamster, Rhino (just like the character in Bolt). He has a ton of nicknames for him. He calls him, "Rhino, Rhines, Reo, Rhinnie, R-man, Rees"...the list goes on.

Jessica's house and fun at the beach!

Well, our cousin Jessica lives about two blocks (at most) from the ocean. So, we finally got together to go to her house and visit with her. We rode our bikes at the beach and then went out to eat. Jessica is such a doll. She has such LIFE with her personality. She just makes me smile. Anywho, we met up with her at the beach and she, Grant and I rode bikes while Scott rode his skateboard. It was a fun time!

Then we went back and saw Jessica's house. She has three roommates and a WONDERFUL house! Katie, her best buddy, and Jeremy met up with us and we headed two blocks away to a restaurant and some YOGURT!!!! We went to a place called Yogurtland!!!! Oh, how I wished there was one next door to me. Oh, maybe that wouldn't be such a good idea. LOL

Thanks Jessica, Katie and Jeremy for the fun times! I hope you enjoyed your night of movies after we left! :)