White "Stems"

I wanted to get some sun on my white legs before going to FL for vacation, and I had run out of time to go to the tanning bed. Well, we live in VA and had been expereincing record temps the week before we left. Where else to go on a hot day anyways: the YMCA!!! After a good workout, Grayson and I went several days. We met up with our friends Miss Heidi and Bradley and Alayna several days. It was great to chat and catch up!

Bradley is quite the swimmer compared to my tentative Grayson. Grayson was content to throw his rings in the deep water and watch Bradley swim down to get them. Hopefully you're right Heidi, and the more we expose Grayson to the pool this summer, he'll end up the summer miles ahead of where we began. If only I could get him to wear a lifejacket, he might be able to experience some of the freedom that being a swimmer can bring!!

Wedded Bliss

Trevor is one of only 2 male cousins on his Dad's side, and TJ was the junior groomsman in our wedding 12 years ago. Well, TJ grew up and married his own beautiful bride (who also shares the same initials as me now JEH!!) last week while we were in Florida. Weddings are always fun, and this one was 2 days of great fun visiting with family and friends that we had not seen in quite a while. The bigger families get, the less time is spent with the extended-extended family. Minus one or 2, everyone was there!!

There was a really special moment when they brought out a hat that had been worn by an ancestor of the family on their wedding day back in the 1800's. It has quite a story! All of the living descendants sharing the family name were there at the wedding, all the way down to our little Grayson. It was a great moment and they all got their picture taken together. Grayson is the only carrier of the family name in his generation in the family--that is until TJ and Julie have a boy to carry the family name too (or we have another boy).

It was a great day! Many blessings to you Trent and Julie as you begin your life together. God will bless your marriage if you keep Him a part of it!

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.