Sound-off

The other night, battling a cold, Grace couldn't sleep so she stayed up late with us. She was quite vocal and quickly drowned out the tv. Either this was her way of complaining that she didn't feel well or her best impressions of wounded animals. Either way, Kyle joined in and it became a game. Here's a clip of what was a very long 'sound-off'.

Swings!

Happy Bday!

Mommy marks another year today and is so very happy to celebrate it with wonderful family and friends.

I feel very blessed and thankful.

Happy Half-Birthday Grace!

Our little pumpkin turned 6 months today. (Wow, that happened fast!) Gracie is a true joy and we love her more and more everyday.

We asked Grace to share some thoughts on this special day.

Note: blowing raspberries is baby for "my parents rock!"

"Now that's a good idea!"

is one of Owen's favorite sayings these days. It is always said after he suggests a fun activity in lieu of something not so fun- nap, clean-up time, meals at the table, etc.

For example:
Mommy: "Owen, come sit at the table for lunch, please."
Owen: "I have my plate and eat in family room and I play my drums and watch Chipmunks. Now that's a good idea!"

Grace isn't sure yet.

Rockin'

Owen just loves to rock out with his guitar and new microphone! (And no, there is never a quiet moment in this house.)

Fun at Grandma and Grandpa's

This week Mommy and Grace headed north for a business trip with Gram and Owen spent 3 days at Grandma and Grandpa's house. He had a great time! Grandma sent us an email detailing his visit, so here are some ighlights from Gma--

We played all sports, played an entire drum concert that over three days must have been at least 3 hours long (eventually the drums got lost) went on field trips to pet stores, toy stores, McDonalds, the post office, the carpet store where Owen picked out some beautiful carpets, played on the playground after surpring Gpa at his school. We ran home in a small shower, stomped our boots in the puddles.

Owen chased Bailey and Ginger who had to run for their lives part of the time and retreated to their crates for a rest. Owen learned that dogs are sneaky and steal toys and chew them. We read many books. Gma made a big mistake and read "5 little monkey jumping on the bed" with puppet monkeys before Owen took a nap. I guess the part about "The doctor said, "No more monkeys jumping on the bed"was missed because I heard a thump about ten minutes later and the sixth monkey had jumped off the bed. Owen was fine. Gma was a bit shaken.

A great time. I wouldn't have traded this time for anything. Maybe just a little more sleep.

A great big THANK YOU to Grandma and Grandpa for taking such good care of our little guy!