Recoop week

We have used this week to relax and get back into a schedule of good eating and sleeping. After vacation of any kind it takes a little to slowly get back to your life. Although laundry is not quite done, suitcases and bags are finally unpacked, and everything is back to it's rightful place! Grayson and I took advantage of hitting the pool everyday this week. Even though the temps were not super hot, the pool was really busy. It might be time to start hitting the "Other Y Pool" as Grayson calls it. So look out Schrodts, we're coming to invade your space!!!

The last day we were there, I told Grayson he could have a special treat out of the vending machine. He chose and ice cream sandwich adn it was the biggest ice cream sandwich I've ever seen!!! Of course he devoured the whole thing (and still ate a great supper!)

TGIF

We love Fridays! Who doesn't right?! But right now in our household, Friday means the weekend has arrived and the cheat-treat days are here!! I love to bake with Grayson. We have a great time making treats together. We know Daddy will love the special treat we made for him. He'll probably have a good majority of the cookies gone by days end!! Grayson and I, as usual, had our fair share of the cookies by eating the batter. YUMMO!!!

Caught Up

You were all so busy while we were gone for just a week's time!! I've just finished reading all blog entries, although you don't see any comments. After 4 days of relaxation by the pool getting some real R&R in, we are ready for new adventures! See you all soon!

More Birthday Fun

I know a lot of these posts are old, but I wanted to get them entered so that when I put together my blog book at year's end, they will be a part of the book. I'll just have some rearranging to do.

Grayson's 4th birthday was an ongoing celebration this past year. We ended it up by spending an extended weekend in WV with Trevor's parents. We love going there as it is always truly a relaxing getaway. The surroundings are beautiful, the pace is slow, and just being there with Trevor's parents and spending time with them is a blast for all of us! Not to mention that we can get and make the best steak hoagies there too!!!

The weekend we were there just happened to be a special weekend for Mountaineer football. Although it was April, it was hot that Saturday and it was crowded. The Offense played against the Defense. It was great for Trevor and his Dad to check out the line-up for the Fall football season! Although Trevor missed half of it as he agreed to take Grayson to get some ice cream and ended up waiting in line for 45 minutes as everyone was unexpectedly hot too!!

Probably the best thing about being there for Grayson is getting to play outside. They have a great yard, the softest green grass, and lots of yard games and toys. I love to see Grayson outside so much and long for the day when he'll have his own yard here at home to play in! Everyone got in on the outdoor action, from the earliest parts of the day in pajamas, to the end of the day right before bedtime.

And of course Grayson had his 3rd party celebration too! He loves this Elefun game where the butterflies come flying out of the trunk. He's not so good at catching the butterflies in his net, but I love to watch and listen to him just giggling away as they fly around him. Thanks Papa and Grandma for another fabulous getaway visit!! We love you!

Monkey

The air conditioning people were set to come and check the units out before we went on vacation, before the incredible hot temps set in! I got the attic space cleared for them. I went to get ready to leave the house for the morning. When it was time to go, I couldn't find Grayson. I heard his little voice talking to one of his many "friends" in his bedroom. When I entered I saw the closet light on and his little feet. I quietly and quickly went to get the camera and this is what I found when I came back.

Better Late than Never

On one of the first warm days of the Spring (months ago now!!), Heidi, Bradley, and Alayna joined us at the Locks Park for a picnic, playground, and a small hike. I had no idea that there was a little trail that went around the water! We had a great time just chatting, watching the kids play, and checking out the water.

Heidi, here are the pics I said I'd share with you!

Grandpa and Gran Time

So as I'm finding out, the relationship Grayson shares with my parents is rare. Not rare in the fact that they love him to pieces and spoil him, but that they love spending time with him and have made it a prority to do so since he was 9 months old. We only live 4 hours apart which makes it easier for us to trade off once every 6-8 weeks. Grayson revels in the attention he gets from them and being at their house "all by himself". Trevor and I of course also benefit from this because we get 4-6 days to reconnect, get caught up on things around the house, and have dates galore!!

Grayson had his last visit to Grandpa and Gran's Memorial Day Weekend. They had a great time together. Uncle Joel, Aunt Sara, and Aunt Megan also got in the action spending time with him as they opened the pool at my parents over the long weekend! They went to a vehicle show at the pre-school where my mom used to teach, they went to the park, they went out for special lunches, and took a trip to Roanoke to the Chuck E Cheese!! It was a fun-filled week for the and for us! Thanks Grandpa and Gran for a great week!