Spring is here

Super cool fly guy. This is what I think Grady would call himself when he wears his shades. He wasn't too sure about them at first; however now he loves them. Grady's favorite spring activity is going to the park. Thankfully we live by two different parks; one with a swing and one with a slide. Grady is absolutely fearless; he will go down the biggest slides without a qualm. He is almost 18 months old and he continues to get more of a personality; exploring and learning the world around him. I cherish his new smiles and discoveries daily. Here are some snapshots of our recent adventures.

Grady's favorite playground activity is the slide. We, as in mom, starts him off on the small slides, but he inevitably increases to the big boy slides. So cute in his camo crocs!This is one of my favorite pictures. Grady enjoys holding our hands while walking. Here are my main two men walking through the park. I just love the metaphor that is displayed here. If Grady grows up anything like his Daddy, I will be too blessed!Grady is so independent; he loves to push his own stroller! The tulips came really early this year and it was fun to help Grady discover beautiful flowers.

Grady is so crazy sometimes...he loves to attack us and crawl all over us. What a great joy at the end of a stressful work day to come home and enjoy big bear hugs from my baby. He looks like a little koala bear here

Grady would really like a computer of his own (hint hint grandparents!) He has learned how to open it and push the buttons. Here I caught him trying to get on the computer while I was cooking dinner.And for the final piece of news from the Blanchard household...Grady will become a big brother in October. We are all really excited. This was the way we shared the news with our families; some caught on right away...others took a minute!