Dirt + Sunscreen

I forgot how much I missed the smell of dirt and sunscreen. After putting the first coat on Grayer this spring I couldn't get enough of it, slobbering him with kisses so I could get a sniff. I also missed the laugh he belts out after I spray each arm or leg and the growls when it's time to do the face. 


The summer drawer has finally been opened and the shorts that have been waiting to be grown into are being warn with little pale skinny legs hanging out. The buzz cut has happened, we are ready to go! Where is the sun??


Yesterday started out pretty hot and sunny so I promised we would go have a picnic for dinner somewhere on a beach so he could 'dig'. After packing snacks and toys with a lather of sunscreen we were on our way to only hit the rain :( We didn't pack for rain, I looked in the back seat only to see a little guy who was trying to so hard to be patient holding a shovel. I couldn't break my promise.. 

What is is with boys throwing rocks into water? One after the other, trying to dig out the really bigs ones. 

He held the rock like this for the longest time, like he was trying to find exactly where he wanted it to go in the water. 

I cannot wait for all the adventures of the summer, more sunscreen, dirt and hopefully sun!

Happy Birthday Grayer!

Today, my baby turned 2...


When you have a child you are warned about so many things, tend to over-think all the dangers and fears that could happen in the first couple of months. Watch every move when they start squirming all over the place in fear of a face plant or eating something off the floor. When they start walking, you want them to be brave and take a fall without too many tears. I was told to take the time and enjoy every moment because it goes by too fast, yeah OK it does but thats part of life. Yeah, its not as easy as I thought..

I don't remember the first birthday being this hard, but he was still a baby. He is a little man now, who picks out his own clothes and tells me what he wants to eat, watch or do. 

Last night I blew up a few balloons and stuck them to his bedroom door, he loves "bawoons". As the clock hit midnight I snuck in and gave him a kiss and whispered happy birthday to him. This morning he was very happy to see all the bawoons and wanted me to blow up more.

I went the whole day without feeling overly emotional, until I started editing pictures and I shed one tear. Grayer noticed right away, came over to me and wiped it away and gave me a hug. He is the best.


We had a little birthday celebration today, cupcakes, presents, and a good few hours at the playground. We even had a nap together. Todays weather was probably exactly like the weather we had on the       day he was born, I remember because I didn't want to be stuck inside.








I never knew I could be so in love with someone..

                                                                            (My mom and Grayer)

                 

                         

                  

And of course we wrapped our evening up with more play doh playing, puzzles and the usual bath. I let him splash a little extra and stay in a little longer tonight ..

(note: I think he looks like the Caldwell's here, this is rare lol ) 

He may be getting older but I refuse to give up the baby smelling shampoo! 

I had an amazing day. I love my family of three, and couldn't ask for anything else.


Happy Birthday Grayer, we love you so very much. You are the most beautiful, amazing, lovable person I have ever met.


Stay tuned for more pictures after his 'big' party on Sunday!


-Tracie