Calling All Shepards

Okay, so Grant was delightful in his Christmas program at our church. He played the role of Shepard #4. He did a fantastic job. A few weeks ago, his preschool had a program and Grant did well with this. He said his lines slow, clearly and on perfect timing. However, the rest of the program he spent the entire time either trying to take off his shirt, doing the "pee pee" dance, or picking his nose. So, for the church program, we went over things to do and not do. Well, I am happy to say there was no dancing, picking, or stripping. However, the wonderful Sunday school teachers were so excited because they found these Shepards their staffs. Well, these staffs were about five feet tall. The shepards consisted of four boys between the ages of four to six. Now, I don't need to tell you how this is going to end. Well, I nearly had a heart attack about five different times. Especially since Grant came close to knocking over the four lite Advent candles. Oh, my goodness. Well, anyway we made it through without injury, candles catching the church on fire or continuous picking of the nose. In my opinion...it was GREAT! LOL



You can judge for yourself with some still pictures:

Time Flies

I know that I have been really bad at updating this blog. I am now on Facebook and that takes up some time. Plus this time of year is just crazy! I was looking at some pictures and my comment, blog and question is about how quickly time flies. This is a picture of Grant 1 day old (at the hospital) and the other one was taken last week. How big is my little boy?

Soccer and more

Grant is growing up so fast that I cannot find the time to record it. I am enclosing some pictures of the past few months of him playing some soccer.

Grant and Hewitt

Hey, finally we were able to meet Mr. Hewitt (Jenn and Erik's baby). He turned one recently and since they live in Colorado and our summer plans of camping with them fell through...so thankfully they came to Cali to visit!! We were fortunate enough to see them twice over the week and I think I took a few really GREAT pictures. Look at those cheeks and eyes on Hewitt...oh, I could pinch him. Grant enjoyed having the company too, but everything Hewitt wanted to play with, so did Grant...our little boys are such cuties.

Enjoy!!! I can't wait to visit them in Colorado.

Mozart, Peacocks and Victor

Well, we have made our second annual family night at the Arboretum with the Cal Philharmonic Symphony. When we showed up there were the typical peacocks walking in and out of the cars in the parking lot. Also, there were people and booths set up with all kinds of fun activities. Grant, Scott and I were part of a drum circle...which I have to say was fun! Also, Grant made a tamborine and shakers, we rode around the arboretum on a tour and colored some pages of some instruments. Grant was able to investigate several different type of instruments. Some friends met us there and we ate VERY GOOD pizza with them. Then their two girls and Grant went on stage to "conduct" the symphony with Victor Vener (the conductor).

First day of PreK

Grant attends the same preschool and HE LOVES IT. He has loved school since day one. I am hoping for this continued success and happiness throughout...we shall see. So far, he gets a homework packet on Monday...and he is itching to do all of it Monday night, but we try to spread it out. Well, if turning it in by Wednesday every week is "spreading it out," then we've been successful. His teacher uses the token economy method of giving stickers for all good behavior. After ten stickers he gets to go in the prize box. Well, I asked his teacher if I could see this infamous "prize box" and I am not even going to go there. It is what I would call a bunch of junk, but Grant and his classmates swoon over it. LOL It is like miniature slinkies, erasers, pencils, rings, ball cards, miniature balls. I mean the box is TINY. Well, Grant has received chances in going to prize box at least once if not twice a week. His teacher says that he is always keeping her in line with what she has said she is going to do. I can only imagine. LOL Anyway, here is his teacher and first day of school.

LaVerne County Fair?

Scott and I decided that we had a free night to take Grant to the L.A. County Fair. This is a fun time for us each year, but always a tiring one. We decided this year that we would take advantage of the $5 after 5pm. So, we entered the fair and headed straight for the petting zoo and animal exhibit. Grant talked about getting a bunny the entire car ride. It was funny because we have explained on numerous occasions how we cannot have a bunny b/c of the dogs.

Anywho, we walked around, went on rides and went to the exhibit halls. We ate junk food and lots of it. Then headed home...oh, Grant and I returned the following Wednesday and stayed until nearly 11pm with Aunt Kris, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Nick!! Wow, we were so tired. Oh, and why did I name this LaVerne County Fair? Well, as we were walking through the tunnel to get back to the parking lot, Grant yells, "Bye LaVerne County Fair." LOL We had to tell him we were actually in Pomona and this was the L. A. County Fair, but really...who cares? It was funny!