Circus under the Big Top!!

I have wanted to take Grayson to a circus, but was afraid that he would be freaked out and overwhelmed to do the HUGE Barnum/Ringling Bros. To help support my old high school, we got tickets to the travelling circus that was there this week. It boasts that it is the biggest show under the big top!! It was fabulous-a trip back in time if you will. The huge tent set up in the middle of a parking lot!! And to our surprise, my whole family joined in on the fun! Yes, some of the things may have been a little cheesy, but as long as there are clowns, elephants, and acrobats, it's a great time as far as I'm concerned. And must we forget the cotton candy, Sara...5 dolla', 5 dolla'!! The only thing Grayson said he missed that he thought would be there were lions!! Guess we'll have to visit the zoo to see those. I could only add 12 photos to this particular slideshow, so this is just a glimpse. Enjoy!!

Fourth Birthday Off to a Great Start

Considering his first birthday celebration was 3 weeks ago, it was time to post. We celebrated with my family in Lynchburg in March as we were there for a concert. It was a remarkable first celebration. Two of the best moments happened with presents and cake. As he was opening presents, he came across a bike helmet. He knew we had gone together to look at bike choices for just in case, and he had picked out his favorite. Well, as he opened the helmet, he looked around and said, "But no bike" and shrugged his shoulders and went on to the next present. When he was all done he made this comment "Oh well, I didn't get a bike...but that's okay...I'm still happy!" Well that was enough to send everyone over the edge. As he was in the other room, Uncle Joel brought up his bike and set it in the room. I was only able to catch the jumping and excitement after it had already started. But amidst the conversation about the bike, Grayson made this other priceless (Haha!) comment "Uncle Joel, I didn't know you have enough money to buy this bike!!" He loves his big boy bike.

Well, on to the cake. We light the candles, and all sing, and then comes the blowing time. Yes, I had forgotten the video camera and didn't want to video with my digital camera so that I could take pictures, but truly the video would have been better in hind site. He looked and sounded like the big bad wolf trying to blow down the house of bricks with no luck. Four or five times he filled his lungs and cheeks with air, and overshot the flames each time!! Poor guy, the more he blew, the more spit that was left for us to eat. Eventually the blowing got in the right area and blew all 4 candles out!!

Last Tuesday, his actual birthday, we celebrated with just the 3 of us at home. The whole day was Grayson's as you may have noticed from all the food selections for the day! I had a great time decorating the house all up with yellow and Backyardigans. I set my alarm to get up before him to capture the first reactions on video, but just like his daddy, the excitement of the day didn't allow him to sleep and he was running into our room at 6:40AM!!! We had a great day together and ended it with our friends at small group. My little boy is officially 4! The sentimental blog will have to wait 'till later.

Enjoy the slideshow! It's labelled the start, because we have one more party to go this weekend in WV with Papa and Grandma!!

The Best Kind of Love

There is nothing like the love of a father and son. You hear about the bonds between mothers and daughters so much, but this relationship is soo important. Grayson and Trevor were cut out of the same mold for sure. They look just alike, except for the blonde hair and shape of my eyes. And all of Trevor's favorite "loves" are quickly becoming Grayson's too! From planes and fire trucks to fishing and music, from travelling in the car to chocolate. (He did get the bubble gun love from me!) They both have the same sensitive nature, quick to shy away from things that make them uncomfortable, yet outgoing and thriving when it comes to the familiar.

Trevor often talks about the feelings of Grayson and tries to get me to understand our son a little bit better based on the way he remembers feeling when he was younger. I have a lot to learn when it comes to my relationship with Grayson, but am so thankful for Trevor who can put words to Grayson's sometimes crazy antics and actions that I don't understand fully enough to appreciate or correct or laugh with.

Grayson thinks his Daddy hung the moon and he can't wait to grow bigger like his Daddy. One of my favorite songs talks about watching a son grow and listen to him wanting to be just like his Dad, and the song goes on to say that Daddy is setting forth a great example because he is trying every day to be just like his DADDY too (his Heavenly Father). So, to my sweet Grayson, continue striving to be just like your Daddy because every day he is striving to follow and be just like his DADDY!!

Daddy and I both want for you to see that example in our lives so that one day, you will choose to set forth that example for others too. We pray for you and will continue to help you develop those characteristics that we see in your life that will make you into a godly young man, seeking after God and a relationship with Him, loving other people and serving them, and one day even having a son of your own that will look and say 'I want to just like my Daddy!' Oh how I love you Grayson Carter Lee! And I'm so glad that you want to be just like your Daddy! It's the best kind of love there can possibly be!