Happy Valentine's Day!

How do I put this lightly? Mom isn't the most romantic of types. That's why Dad was so surprised to come home from work on Valentine's Day to find this lovely arrangement. A candlelit dinner complete with roses, balloons, wine and chocolate-covered strawberries. What is this delcious, home-cooked dinner you ask? Why it would be chili and cornbread because nothing says romance like a nice big bowl of chili!

Real Live Ducks

Since I have this fascination with ducks (see previous post about Howard), Mom thought it would be a good idea to take me to the Cuero lake to see actual real live ducks. I thought they were the greatest thing ever. So much so that I actually tried to jump in the water after them a few times. Luckily, Pappy is pretty light on his toes and stopped me before taking the leap.

Howard

Meet Howard. Howard is my best friend. If he is the PB, I am the J. I take him everywhere with me. While other kids may have security blankets or loveys, I have Howard. I know him by name and whenever you ask me where he is, I will go find him. Stay tuned to see what happens in this

unique friendship...

My 1st Birthday!

On Friday, February 11, I turned 1-year old. On Saturday, Mom and Dad threw me a big party with all of my closest friends and family to celebrate. We chowed down on BBQ and cupcakes and enjoyed a rather beautiful, sunny, warm day for mid-February. I'm suffering from a bit of separation/stranger anxiety right now so didn't mingle as much as I should have with everyone. Please don't be offended by this. I'm taking it day-by-day and seem to be getting better! More birthday party photos to come later...

I'm back!

Hello internet, Grayson here. Sorry I've been missing in action lately, but I've been a busy boy! Not only did I celebrate my very 1st birthday, but I had another stint in the hospital when I had tubes put in my ears! (The verdict is still out on if they've helped any.)

Here is the latest update on me: I am now 29 inches tall and almost 22 pounds. I have mastered the art of walking with flying colors. In fact, I can even slowly run if given the right motivation, say if my silly dad is chasing after me. I love the outdoors! This is my newest craze. The teachers at school say when I hear the word, 'outside', I drop whatever toy I'm holding and bolt for the door. Mom and Dad won't take me near the garage because as soon as they do, I start crying hysterically to go for a ride in my stroller or new red wagon. Luckily, Mom spoils me everyday by taking me with her on her long walks around the neighborhood. I live for those walks! I am still eating like a horse. Mom and Dad are dumb-founded on where I put it all and why I'm not a little chunker. I guess I have a fast metabolism like they each had when they were younger. Finally, I moved to the big boy room at school. I am now with all of the toddlers. While, I didn't like the transition at first and would cry my eyes out when Dad dropped me off in the mornings, I have now started to adjust. Turns out that even though the kids are all bigger than me, they are all pretty darn nice. Well, I guess that's it for now. Enjoy the randomly picked pictures below of me livin' life as a toddler. Kisses to all, Grayson

Unforgettable 1st Christmas

Two exciting events happened on my first Christmas that will definitely make it memorable...to my parents anyways! First, I had my first visit to the Emergency Room on Christmas morning! Here I am below posing with Mom. I had an allergic reaction to the medicine I was on for an ear infection and broke out in hives all over my body. They gave me some medicine, and I was good as new in no time!

The second exciting event happened on Christmas Eve. I took my first steps! Luckily, Gammy, Pappy and all of my aunts and uncles were there to witness it. I love being the center of attention! Check me out below...

Snapshots of Christmas

Unfortunately, these are the only pictures Mom and Dad took of my 1st Christmas. The nerve!!

Chupacabras: Fact or Fiction?

When we went to Christmas for my Pappy's family, we were in for a little surprise. My Great Aunt Linda and Uncle Ray live in San Antonio but have a house and this great little 'party barn' for get-togethers right outside of Cuero. It is decorated in a wild west motif complete with an old saloon-style bar, slot machines, saddles and a stuffed baby Chupacrabra! What?!? Yes, they found this creature on their land when all of the hoopla was swirling around Cuero about Chupacrabras. Cuero even made the national news because of it! I guess this means they really do exist?

Santa Baby

Mom tried and tried and tried, but she just couldn't get me to cooperate for a Santa picture.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Hello internet, Grayson's mom here. This post is primarily for my family members. For the past 13 years, or pretty much since I've moved out of my parent's house, I have never ever decorated for Christmas. I was pretty much known as a scrooge! I didn't see the point when it was just me living by myself. Well, this year is different! Not only did I put up a tree, I decorated just about every room in the house with a hint of Christmas.
















Our first family Christmas tree
















Our mantel complete with monogrammed stockings and Christmas cards

Santa's workshop where all of the gift wrapping took place

Watching Frosty with Grayson

Random Pics

Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My

A few weekends ago before all of the Christmas madness started, Mom, Dad and I made a visit to the Austin Zoo. We saw all sorts of strange creatures. My little eyes didn't know what to make of them all!