Golden Birthday!

Several years ago, I heard the term "golden birthday." This "golden birthday" is a name given to the date of your birthday and age meets as the same. For example, Grant will be four on the fourth. So, basically mine would have been when I was twelve and Scott's twenty-seven. Okay, I know that sounds silly but I decided we would "do it up." Well, "do it up" to Grant meant that he should have FOUR birthdays! I said, "I don't think so!" Until I rationalized the whole idea. Okay, he needed to have one at preschool with all of his classmates. It is only fair and he was really concerned because everyone else had one because their birthday is during the school year. Okay, first birthday...school and the theme...Scooby.

Then, my family and I had been talking about taking Grant to Goofy's Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel for awhile because he LOVES LOVES LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. The restaurant guarantees that your child will get to meet Goofy and at least two other characters. Okay, I said I would NEVER be one of those parents that supported the paparazzi frenzy of meeting characters. One lesson that I have learned as a parent...NEVER SAY NEVER. Okay, so we all book our reservation for Goofy's Kitchen back in April and I bought Grant the autograph book for the Goofy's Kitchen. Well, it turned out to be a success. The child could barely eat due to the excitement of getting the autographs. He flipped out most over Chip and Dale. Dale had started in the left side of the room and Chip on the other. Well, Dale signed it first, but Grant could not stop looking at Chip and asking us when he was coming over. It was cute, but I wanted him to eat...so, I told him that the characters only come over if they see the boys and girls eating. LOL it worked and he ended up with a full tummy and met eight characters!

Okay, so now onto the third party...we call this the "friends party." The theme of this party was Spongebob Squarepants. We invited all of our friends and had 23 kids there and about the same amount of adults if not a few more! We had the party at a community park where they have put in all new equipment with rock climbing and most importantly a SPLASH PAD!!! So, all the kids came prepared with swimsuits and towels. There was much fun with the splash pad and jungle gym...however, I read on the Internet about some cute games. So, I attempted to play some games like pass the Jellyfish (modeled after hot potato with using water balloons as the jellyfish), ring toss on the dolphin (which was way harder then I anticipated) and the pinata (which would NOT go down...seriously, I had to have some pep talks with some of the older kids and tell them I NEED YOU TO KNOCK IT DOWN). LOL Lisa made the cakes (Spongebob and a separate Patrick). They looked great. We ate cake, opened gifts and then played a little more! It was a fun party and thanks to the family for helping everything along (Grandma, Aunt Diney, Aunt Tracy, Aunt Lisa and Cuz Emily)!!!

Now, onto the fourth party on the fourth. Well, that one is to come. Our theme...Patriotic and LEFTOVER. LOL We are taking all kinds of stuff over to the Grandparent's house and having a pool party/BBQ. Then, we are going to go see the fireworks.

Easter in Arkansas Part III

Coming back from Mulberry to J'ville...back to my family. Okay, so we went to several places with my Pops and our last night out to dinner with the family! Dad took Grant, Brit and I to Chuck E Cheese...Gman had fun! We went to a park in Little Rock and the new lock and dam. It was fun, except Grant had a bad experience. I was taking a picture of some beautiful birds flying across the dam...then suddenly I heard Grant crying and screaming. My dad moved faster than I had even seen him move and we both reached Grant at the same time. Grant had sat down in a pile of fire ants. We got them off but not without a few bites...poor boy. He was talking about the ants for over a month when he got back. Still today, if you mention Arkansas he says, "I love Arkansas but not the ants!"

Easter in Arkansas Part II

Grant and I traveled to Mulberry, Arkansas too! We went to see Aunt Phyllis, Uncle Doug and Aunt Eugena. We had a blast. Grant got to go to the family farm and see the cows, birds, and beautiful land. Aunt Phyllis had wonderful food for us and played all kinds of games with us. It was fun to watch Grant take over Aunt Phyllis' house and play her piano and singing. He felt at home and loved it. Grant and Aunt Phyllis even got on the floor and created a tent made of pillows. It was so much fun! Thanks for the fun, the games and the food!

Easter in Arkansas

Wow! I just reviewed my pictures from Easter in Arkansas...wow, I am missing my peeps right now. :( Grant and I had a great time in Arkansas. Once again, my in-laws (who rock) bought Grant and I tickets to fly back to Arkansas for my birthday!!!! Thanks Carol and Gary! Grant and I had a blast and so did all that we visited with while there. Here are some pictures:

Grandpa Bill & G



















Aunt Jen, Uncle Paul & G

Barb & Marv helped everynight by giving G a bath!!

Where do I start?

Well, it has been quite a long time since I last blogged, so I am having a hard time in blogging b/c I am asking myself....where do I begin? Where did I last end? You get the idea. So, my first blog will be about Easter 2008.

Grant and I went to visit my family and friends in Arkansas for Easter, so we celebrated Easter on Palm Sunday with Scott's side of the family.

Here is a pic of Grant and Emily at church.

And what is Easter without dying some eggs? Here are Lisa, Grandma, and Dad helping Grant dye his Easter Eggs...nice ears Scott & Lisa! LOL

Graduating!

I know this blog is about Grant, but I am taking the opportunity to let everyone know...I will be graduating with my Masters in Educational Technology in two days!! I will have one class that I will be finishing up, but my classmates and I will be walking on Saturday. I am very excited and had to share the news. I have been in a 15-month program at Azusa Pacific University! It has been a big change for me on two levels. First of all, the college is a private, Christian college. Secondly, it has been a program of complete professionalism and detailed attention to all of the people in the program.

I will be graduating with all honors...I am not sure what you call someone who has made straight A's, however, I do know I called my dad to tell him and he sent me money for my A's!! Thanks, Dad! LOL I told him it was just like old times. We had a good laugh. Then, he said his money was my "stimulus package" from him, just like Uncle Sam. LOL Good one, Dad!