Portland

The end of July our little family went on our first airplane trip together!! We went up to portland to see Tyler's cousin get married.  It was an adventure going up.  Sitting still for that long was hard for Gray- especially because we saved the money and made him a lap child.  Looking back- he did great.  There was just no sitting back and enjoying the ride. Roman loved it.  He was all about the dr pepper that came each flight. :) 

Grayson is lactose intolerant- there was so much anxiety about if the TSA would let us through with his  1/2 gallon of milk- That first trip through security I was so nervous they were going to make me throw it away.  However, they were fabulous about it.  They tested it's vapors and were fine with me taking it.   Immediate relief! 

They were so excited to travel! The entire trip we'd hear a scream of joy and "airplane" when we'd see them.  Often we'd hear people around us laugh because of the excitement these two boys showed for airplanes- the airport was full of them :)

 Getting this guy to sleep was rough-  he missed his nap so he was beyond tired- Tyler was amazing.  He walked up and down the aisle with him until he finally crashed!

Grayson's 2!

My baby turned two! We had such a fun birthday party for the boy.  He is all about airplanes. So an airplane birthday we did. Tyler and I had been in Indianapolis for a Duke game the day before his party so we had to hustle and put everything together.  We love all the amazing friends that we have in our lives and are so blessed to have them.  They all joined with us to celebrate Gray being 2!!

                                    
Over thanksgiving we were in NE and mom threw a little party for him.  He's 2!!

He is his own boy.  He like people but he likes to be on his own.  I'll find him in little nook and cranny places- between the couch and the wall, a small closet, and even walk in showers.  His favorite toy would be his choo choos and of course his little puppy that has been through almost all of his two years.  He's been slow to talk.  Lots of grunts and attempts.  we're not too worried- it'll come :) He's a little bruiser.  Doesn't have that desire to stay safe- pushes the boundaries.  His legs are full of bruises and cuts from his running and playing. He like paw patrol. He is stoic for the camera.  He sleeps in- till 9 if he can.  He still has a bottle- funny how attached he is to that thing.  He is such a sweetie and i just love him to pieces. I can't imagine not having him in my life.