More New Tricks

8 Months Old

The first picture is Grant (when he was 3 weeks old). Isn't it fun and crazy how much they grow and change so quickly. Grant just seems to get cuter and cuter. The other photos I just took tonight, after his bath. Not sure if you can see it very well on the pictures, but there is a curl on the top of his head :)

I distinctly remember when Joel was 8 months old, because I found out I was pregnant with Grant... wow, we must have been nuts! Yikes - good think Joel was easier at 8 months than Grant.

It's easy for me to get Grant to look at the camera, because he RARELY takes his eyes off his mommy!

Grant has been ALL about standing for over a month now... I won't be surprised if he is walking soon. He has always been so strong!

36 Big Ones!

Guess what Dad got for his birthday... football and baseball cards of course (Upper Deck Masterpieces) - he couldn't be happier :)

Joel, helping Dad blow out the candles

Joel just doesn't like the Happy Birthday song!

Lucky Joel, got to help mom make the frosting earlier in the day.

Artist at Work

Joel got an easel for his birthday, since he has recently taken more of an interest in all kinds of art. I personally think it's great that we get to do something other than play with balls, cars, and trains once in awhile :) We tried out some new paints on this day... here he is, hard at work.

Joel wasn't "all done" painting until all the paint was gone :)

2 Big Years

Wow, it doesn't really seem possible that 2 years have gone by since Joel was born. While some days I wish for the time to pass quickly, today, I just want to try and enjoy this 2 year old, before I blink again, and he turns 4! While this 2 year old phase has been quite challenging some days, there is still nothing sweeter than the sound of all the words that Joel has learned to say in the past few months and certainly nothing like his hugs and kisses.

Cake made by mom

Joel's reaction to us singing Happy Birthday... terrified!

Much happier now that he has cake

He is REALLY getting the hang of this opening presents thing... after the hundredth one in 3 weeks!!

Grant, eating paper :)

Not done with Christmas yet...

This past weekend, we had our final Christmas celebration with Grandpa John, Grandma Jane, Uncle Mike, and Aunt Kelly, in Buffalo. It was nice to be able to spend a whole day with my brother and sister and thanks to Grandpa and Grandma for ALL the wonderful gifts. We love them all.

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One in a Million (literally)

I've got plenty of blogging to do... we celebrated Christmas with my parents and brother and sister this weekend, as well as hosted Joel's 2 year birthday party. However, in the meantime, this picture must be posted. Grandma Jane took it this weekend and I think it's one in a million. It captures Joel and the joy of Thomas the Train absolutely perfectly. Thanks for this unforgetable picture, Mom.