So since Megan leaves for her mission before Grant turns 1 we decided to have his big birthday celebration the weekend before his birthday. We had a sports themed party thanks to the cheap decorations at the dollar tree! I was so excited! Grant had a lot of fun hanging out at the park and experienced sand for the first time (and didn't even put it in his mouth!).
The invitation
Grant loves the frosting for his cake!
We had hot dogs for lunch/dinner.
Butt shot!
He wore some weird wash 80s jeans to ruin if he really got into his cake.
Of course he had to visit the baby.
Someone yelled happy birthday as they drove by. I wonder what gave it away... if it's not obvious look at our heads.
So the happenings while at home included Grant being obsessed with the newborn Hailey. He loves to touch her and squawk at her. Other updates include some fun developmental things: Grant has started to walk up and down steps. One time everyone was gone but the Stotts family. Grant knew the baby should have been in the little seat she is always laying it but she wasn't so he lifted up the blanket peering and looking at us like, "Where is the baby mom?" Grant has learned he needs to go feet first off couches and beds. Grant feeds himself with a spoon. He signs book when I ask if he wants to read a book. He also signs bath time after eating anything, even though he only gets one after dinner. He loves banana chunks and say manana. He loves frozen blueberries. Grant can go down slides by himself and there is a little slide out back and he can climb the stairs and then needs help turning around to sit and go down the slide. And a long time ago I forgot to tell you all that he hates the sound that is made when blowing on a thick grass piece. He started to cry lol!
Gazing at the baby.
Grant got this vacuum for his birthday before his birthday. It was a dollar from a garage sale.
Grant dancing to the music. (Lullabies)
I gave Megan a crazy hairdo.
The boys got into the bath toys and got all wet.
The next series of photos are with Grandpa if you can tell.
Megan attended the temple for the first time other than for baptisms and we were able to take pictures in the atrium. It was really cool being there with most of the family, I had never been with Amber, Dad, or Megan of course. What a great experience!
So we visited Hoover Dam which is about 40 minutes from home. I have visited several areas nearby but I never crossed the new bridge that was built that overlooks the Dam. So we had fun walking the bridge however it was soo windy! Grant and I put one foot in AZ and one in NV. I don't think I got a picture. I did learn something about Perry though. I knew he was afraid of heights but I had no idea to what extent. He was so scared, to the point of pressing himself against the opposite wall from the overlook. A couple times, as you can see with pictures below, I got him to take a picture by the overlook, but very soon after he would go straight to the other side.
Mom and Dad
Our little family... He was holding on to me for dear life.
Trey just jumped into Amber's arms.
Megan opened our eyes to the world of jumping photos. Love them!
