Another Zoo Day!

I swear the polar bear was spotting Grady in his bright orange shirt...he kept following him!

What happens after too much fun!

With the fall fastly approaching, I wanted to make sure we got to the zoo at least one more time. Grady has been really into pandas, and even though the Columbus Zoo doesn't have them, I knew Grady would be really excited to visit the other animals again. Of course the polar bear exhibit was great, and the bears were swimming like crazy (more pics to come), and we tried the petting zoo for the first time...Grady loved to look at (but not touch) the chickens & goats. Needless to say, it was hard to get him to leave. We also did the merry-go-round, and at the last minute, Grady panicked, and prefered to sit on the riding bench instead of a horse. After the ride ended, he said "horsey", so I thought he might give it a go on the horse...but once again, bailed! Overall though, great visit! Chase even started to kick his legs like crazy & got super smiley at the elephants...too sweet!

Chase is 10 months!!!!

Chase is 10 months!! Can't believe this little guy is getting so big, so fast! He's been crawling like a maniac, and now he's pulling himself up on everything! He is such a little charmer, and I am so happy he's my son! Muah!

The Play Corner

For some reason these two really like our little corner dedicated to some toys...I don't know if they feel cozy back there or what, but they both really like to sit there together & play...such tight quarters, but they seem to make themselves at home there!

You Gotta Have Friends!

Grady and our neighbor, Parker, have become very good friends, and seem to find a way to see each other almost everyday...even if it's a brief visit outside while one of us moms is getting the mail or taking a walk...I hope they will stay friends because Parker is a sweet boy, and they both are the BIG brothers to their little brothers, Chase & Carson (who hopefully someday will be good friends too!)

Parker & Grady in our basement playing with Grady's race track (Uncle Scott's Xmas
gift that we finally decided Grady was ready for)...they LOVED it!!

Parker and Grady at Creekside (along with fellow Gymboree playmate, Cooper)....Parker got very nervous when Grady was getting too close to the water...which was warranted, considering Grady ended up getting soaked, and didn't wear any pants home.

What Happens When a Boys Skips His Nap!

Grady was having a party in his bed this afternoon, which I don't mind as long as he's happy & resting in his room...but after a couple of hours, I got him out of bed & took him to the pool...on the ride home he crashed, and crashed hard!! We had only been in the car 10 minutes before he passed out, and I had to carry his limp (and still wet) body into the house...

Grady Started Soccer!

I signed Grady up for Locker Soccer, which is soccer for toddlers, and is coached by Coach Locker. Coach Steve, as the kids call him, coached for Harvard until he decided he wanted to open this program for kids...It is AWESOME, and Grady LOVED it. I found it online, and to my suprise the indoor field is in Gahanna! Our neighbors decided to sign up too, so Grady's friend, Parker, is in the class too! Dad (aka Poppy) participates with Grady, so I can tend to Chase. I think my dad likes it just as much!

Makes This Mother's Heart Melt...