Such a cutie!

Here are Grant's professional Halloween pictures by Hillary Howland! Isn't he a cutie? Grant will not wear the helmet for more than 5 seconds, but I think the one with the helmet on sideways is precious!

Great Book!

I have just finished reading this book and it was GREAT!!! I started to read it when Grant was about 4 or 5 months old...but I was obviously distracted. I never finished it...but I picked it up last week and I haven't been able to put it down. It has taught me so many things. It has expanded my understanding of the atonement and how to apply gospel stories to my own life. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars! Thank you to Kirk's mom who sends me excellent books regularly! :) I will read them all slowly...but surely. :)

Pumpkins!

Here are some of the pictures that we took at the pumpkin patch last week. Grant was not that smiley...but I think we got some cute pictures regardless. He is starting to really dislike overalls, but I think they are so cute!

Cowboy Grant!

I thought this picture was blog worthy and in honor of Halloween I present...Grant in his cowboy pjs riding his bounce and spin pony!

Randomness...

Well...I was informed by my mother-in-law today that I was falling behind in my blog. I knew I was neglecting it...but it took someone else to notice to get me to do something about it. I guess the issue is that we live a pretty regular life...but here is a sampling of the past few months that I have captured on my camera.

I just think this picture is hilarious! Grant really likes to put on Kirk's baseball caps. I just don't know why he won't wear his own. Ugh!

Here is a picture of Grant in primary. Isn't he cute? He has adjusted quite well and even has a few friends that he likes to follow around.

Here is a picture from Grant's first zoo visit. It was soooo hot and honestly...Grant was not that interested in the animals. We will try again later this month now that it is cooling down.

Here is a picture of the new shelf in our living room. I have been looking for something to hold Grant's toys...but I didn't want to spend too much. I found this at Target. It is just what I was looking for.

Sewing School!

Well...over the summer I finally had a chance to do something that I have wanted to do for a long time. I took a sewing class! I had a student at school about two years back who told me sewing was one of her big hobbies and that she took classes at this school in town. I finally called them up and I was so excited to find out they had adult classes once a week in the evenings. In July I learned how to make the tote bag and in August we worked on the pajama pants with pockets. My teacher is awesome! I have never once touched a sewing machine...but she made everything so easy. I will definitely take another class when my schedule permits.
Since my classes have been over I have made a few tote bags for gifts in various sizes, pillows, and pajama pants for Grant. Who knew sewing could be so fun???

The Beach!

I am way behind in blogging! I have a few things in the works that I want to post...but we have been crazy busy! Kirk is working all the time (over 50 hours) and then he has school after work (add another 10 hours). Then there is the "more often than not" Saturday study group for Kirk...so we are planning on meeting up sometime in October. I have started work as well...so we are workin', workin', workin' like crazy!
When Kirk got home on Saturday from work and then school, he mentioned going to the beach. We planned to go a few weeks ago...but by the time we were half way there, it started to pour. We finally made it this time. Grant had a great time!
Here are a few pics... Enjoy!