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So, 2 days after Tim and Lillie left for CA we had church. When we came home I sat Samuel at the table with some dinner and went to feed Grant. When I came back to check on him this is what I found...

I was floored. This kid has never even fallen asleep watching TV! It's his bed or nothing. Maybe, every once in awhile the car. I stood there with my mouth hanging open for a few seconds. Then we he started falling out of the chair I had a major parenting decision. Grab the kid, or risk concussion and run for the camera. You can see what I decided. But I did pray the entire time that he wouldn't fall out. (He was safely buckled in I later remembered!) I wanted to give him a fun week, but I didn't realize I had tired him out quite so much! And this was only 2 days in!

A Present from Grant

So I moved Grant into his new crib. He had a new mattress pad, and freshly laundered sheets and bumper pad. He took one nap in it and this is what he did. I guess he liked it so much he decided to leave me a little present. Thankyou Grant, I love you too.

Katie's Graduation

My sister Katie graduated from High School on Thursday and I can't believe it! She was 8 when I left for college! The time flies by fast. Doesn't she look beautiful! And I am so proud of her. Now for the fun years of school! I love living close so that I cna go to these kinds of things. I only had Samuel and Grant for the ceremony as Lillie was in CA with Tim, but still, I was nervous. Her graduating class was over 700 and the ceremony was 3 hours long! Much to my surprise the kids did great! Samuel stayed in his seat the ENTIRE time! Grant started out sleeping was was jarred awake so many times by the loud screaming and applauding (one time by me, sorry baby!) that he finally just stayed awake. Luckily Grammy was there to give some Grammy love and Grant was happy as long as she was holding him. They ended up being awake 'til midnight. What's even more amazing is that Samuel still woke up at 6:45am (of course) and was not once cranky the entire next day. Go figure!
Anyway, Katie I am very proud of you!

I can roll over!

Grant can roll over now! He's got it down from back to tummy and he is working on tummy to back. Backwards, I know, but for some reason this is how all my kids did it. It's kind of sad because if I put him to bed awake he'll roll around (that sounds funny to say) and then get mad b/c he's on his tummy and can't get off. Silly boy. I of course am always worried that he will suffocate so I check on him, then disturb him, it's a viscious cycle really. But, yes, I'm proud of my rollin' over boy. Big milestone!

Samuel's Big Boy Bed

Samuel got his new big boy bed a week and a half ago. So, I thought Mr. Clings-to-the-old-hates-changes was going to have a really hard time giving up his crib. I couldn't have been more wrong. He was so excited to build the bed with dad. He was thrilled to sleep in it the 1st night and has never asked to go back. I was doubly surprised because at the same time he moved to Lillie's bedroom and STILL had no problem with the change. I think he really loved the whole "big boy" concept. He is, of course, having a difficult actually staying in the bed, but we're working on it. A piece of chocolate for a job well done the night before seems to do the trick. And hey, there is nothing wrong with a piece of chocolate for breakfast! Anyway, I am so proud of him. He has been very gracious about Grant taking over his crib and room...what a GREAT big brother!

Lillie's Pre-School Graduation

Lillie graduated pre-school and it was awesome. I just love everything about that school. I can't wait for Samuel to get to go next year. Lillie was so proud, and I was actually tearing up. I can't imagine what I'll be like at their high school graduations, or worse, missions and weddings. She's pictured below with her awesome teacher Ms. Sherry. We also got her some flowers and a cookie cake. Yeah, we're pretty much the best parents ever. Well, Lillie was on cloud nine anyway. She learned so much this year, and made a lot of good friends. We are very proud of her and excited for her to start Kindergarten in the fall. You rock Lil'Star!

Memorial Day '09

We went to the coast for Memorial Day weekend and we had a blast. Well, most of us. Grant was just sort of along for the ride. The poor kid had sand EVERYWHERE. We tried hard to protect him but it was pointless. He was still happy though...the kid is a Rockstar! Lillie loved the ocean and would have played until she passed out. Samuel wouldn't touch the water but that was okay b/c the world was his sandbox. He dug All Day and still wanted to dig more. Next time I'll remember to bring some dump trucks for him. The weather was beautiful, the water was perfect and good times were had be all. It was a great family weekend!