Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Happy 1st Birthday, Grayson Walker

Grayson,
A year ago this month you were born on a snowy day in Pennsylvania. A little baby boy was placed in my arms, and at that moment I was blessed with a brand new kind of love. The love of a mom, and her son.
You gave us a new look at the color wheel; blue was added to the overflowing pink. Trucks, cars, and playing ball have been added to the baby dolls, dress up clothes, and princesses.
You are our cuddly baby; content to be held and snuggled. Your thumb sucking has become a constant. It's terribly cute and makes you that much more adorable.
Sissy is your best buddy. You are on her heals every minute of the day, trying to learn all you can, including being loud to ensure you are heard. Your heart is as big as Carrington's. You are never short on kisses, hugs, or willingness to share your food and toys.
You are not afraid to voice your demands. It can be hard to keep up with your every want and need but I'm thankful to be needed by you.
I am thankful that I was able to spend everyday of your first year with you. To watch you change from a newborn, to a growing baby, into a toddler.
Happy 1st Year, my sweet little boy!
Love,
Mama

Grayson's 1st Birthday Party

It was a family affair for Grayson's 1st birthday. My side of the family came in for the weekend, and one of those nights we headed to Myrtle Beach to have a birthday party. The location was GameZone Pizza; with pizza, wings, chips and dip, and birthday cake on the menu. It was a junk food, junkies delight. Perfect for our family! Grayson enjoyed being the center of attention, eating lots of yummy food, opening presents, and taking in all the action. Thank you to our family for making it a special 1st Birthday for Grayson!!

The Birthday GangGrayson begging for a sour faceCarrington obligingSOUR PUSS!Having a good time opening gifts"What is this funny looking thing, sissy?"Under there, somewhere.Happy Birthday to, Grayson!!Make a wish!Helping himself to MeMe's Banana Split Cake. A favorite for those in our family with a February birthday.Cherry-delicious!Madison is saving some for later!Game time...

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Feb-tastic Birthdays!

It's time to kick off the February celebrations with back to back weeks of birthdays. Starting with Meredith (7th), then Grayson (13th), then Emmy (16th), then Michelle (22nd), and ending with Kelly (23rd). February is birthday-palooza for our family!

We spent the first weekend of February in NOVA. The babies, Grayson and Emmy, are less than a week away from their first birthday! It only made sense to have an early birthday party so the two could be together to help each other celebrate.

Grayson is eyeing the cupcakes!Big sister's making lots of noise.
ONE!!Happy Birthday to Grayson!Starting slow with a little lick of icingFollowed by the attack...Emmy diving right in too.Present time. Sisters love to help!Opening a cute book that spells out his full name along with a story about each letter.Emmy's turn
Saturday morning was play date in the de Windt playroom.
Fairy PrincessesBaby Super Hero and Baby FairyJust the beginning. He'll spend many more years chasing after girls. Saturday afternoon the girls got all dressed up in cupcake outfits for a friends birthday party.The hardest pictures to take but definitely the cutest! All four best buds together!We were also in NOVA for a shower for Baby Myers. My college girlfriend, Sarah, is due in April with a little boy. It was nice to visit with college friends, and sprinkle Sarah! Tira, Wendy, Sarah, Amanda, Michelle, Alicia
On the way home we stopped in Fredricksburg to have birthday lunch with Meredith. Today is my sister's birthday! Happy Birthday, I love you!
(I forgot to take a picture at lunch so I went to the catalog for help)