Easter

Easter Day was just as it should be - Sunny and bright! Grayson and I dyed easter eggs on Saturday and the Easter Bunny spoiled the boys terribly on Easter Morning! We had brunch that morning at Cottonwood (63rd annual Gray family Brunch), naps that afternoon, and tacos that evening! The boys were troopers and G even got to go fishing with Pappy! We continued to have Easter egg hunts for the rest of the week, and each one was more fun than the one before.

Grayson took charge of taking pictures at breakfast - I think we have a budding photographer on our hands!

April Sun (and Fun!)

So I didn't like that last look too well... I actually had forgotten about it and when I clicked over I was like "ewww - what is this mess??" So here is another look for us to try out - we will see how long it is before I go back to basic white!

I don't feel like we have done anything this past month, but it has gone by so quickly!! The weather has finally turned and we are spending LOTS of time outside, riding bikes, jumping in the bouncy house, just enjoying the sun - FINALLY!! We started our garden, only onions and cauliflower are planted now but stay tuned for MUCH more to come! Radlee is still not walking (he can (kinda) but he won't) - he prefers to be carried and at nearly 30 lbs my back cannot wait for the day he decides to walk, heck I would welcome running at this point!

Radlee LOVES the Bouncy House!The boys had a huge treat this month when Sage came home - Grayson idolizes his "brover Shage" and was like a little shadow the whole time he was here! Radlee finally got to meet him and he definitely thought Sage lived up to Grayson's musings! We miss him already and hope he hurries back!

SO Grumpy that playtime was interupted for pictures!

Who wants a Surprise??

One of my friends did this on her blog, and I was one of the 5 to get in on it- so now it's my turn to pass it on.
Here is the deal: The first five people to comment on this post will get something made by me.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. (but I will try hard to make something you will like)
2- What I make will be just for you.
3- It will be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be.
5- I reserve the right to do whatever I want!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your own blog (if you have one) and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers. Even if you don't think you are "crafty", here's a chance to try some new things, and 5 projects in 7 months, not a big deal. Anything is fair game - doesn't have to necessarily be "crafty". So, the first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they are in, get an exciting handmade creation made by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you receive when you get it. Be sure to read all of the comments before you assume that all 5 spots are taken.

Let the games begin!

Comment Quick and GOOD LUCK!

Birfday Party

We had Radlee's "Birfday" (as Grayson calls it) party yesterday, and what a party it was! All of his favorite people were here for some yummy snacks, presents and of course, cup-cakes!

Radlee & Auntie M getting ready to party

He caught right on to the idea of opening presents, however he couldn't belive we were letting him do it. He kept looking at us like "when are you going to tell me No-No??"

Trying to model the new jammies GiGi and Papa got him

I made him a super-cute birthday crown and shirt to wear

mmmmmm, cookies, the cookie was a bigger hit than the cupcake.

Time Flies

Radlee,

Yesterday you turned 1 year old, I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that you have been here for an entire year. I remember when we were in the hospital after you were born and I would hardly let them take you to the nursery, how when the nurses would bring you to me for your early, early morning feeding I would make a little nest next to me for you to sleep in for the rest of the morning snuggled up with me, I remember being fascinated with your perfectly formed lips "kissable lips" as Pretty Mom calls them. I remember after we brought you home standing for hours with you laying on your side in my arms, swaying back and forth, back and forth, to keep you calm. I remember the pride your big brother took in showing you off, taking care of you and introducing you. It makes me so sad that your first year is over - I feel like it went too quickly, like I didn't take the time to cherish every little moment, like I didn't take enough pictures, like I didn't write down every little thing you did. Maybe you know this and that is why you still snuggle into a "nest" on my lap, why you crawl all over the house to find me if I leave your sight, why you love to be swayed on you side when you are cranky and how I am still in awe of the curve of your lips; maybe you remind me daily that you still are and always will be my baby.

For as dependant as you are you are fiercely independent as well. You want to do things on your own and it only takes once or twice of showing you something that you can do it all by yourself. You love alone time, where you have undivided attention, this is when you bloom - you chatter and dance and perform. I cannot wait to see what this year brings and watch you grow and learn - you truly are a joy in my life and I feel so blessed each and everyday that you are here.

Thank you Radlee for making my life more complete.

I love you the most,

Mama

And a couple more....

Since I can only post 5 pictures at a time, here are a few more from Valentines day - and the very special birthday cake Grayson picked out just for me!

Chef Grayson - Getting ready to make Pink Valentine Cupcakes (with Sprinkles, of course!)

Look at the concentration frosting cupcakes takes!

Taste Testing

Little Chef Radlee

Have I trained him well or what? He insisted I have a "Princess Birfday Cake"

Our new look...

I decided that since I have been HORRIBLE about posting maybe a new look would inspire me... What do you think?? I will be better, I promise (haven't I said that before??)

The boys are great, Grayson is quite the little performer (as always) and rarely stops moving, his favorite activity of late is riding his Spiderman Scooter - in the house. Radlee is finding his sea legs and going to take off walking any day now! Birthday party plans are in the works for Radlee's big day next week - I cannot believe it has been a year since he joined us!

We have all been sick off and on since November - I can hardly remember the last day I haven't had to wipe a runny nose, remind someone to cover their mouth or not played pharmacist to at least one member of this family! I will be so relieved when this (way too) long winter will be over and we can air the house out of all the hidden germs!

Here are a few pictures of what I have failed to post over the past 3 months.... Watch for more to come!

Spiderman made an appearance at our house Christmas Morning!

Is that smile infectious or what??

Bathing Brothers

The best Christmas "Gift"

Sleepy eyed Radlee on Christmas Morning