Fun with family and friends

There always seems to be some form of excitement at the Blanchard household, with the main events culminating on the weekends. During the last weekend of June, my family decided to make a roadtrip and come to Des Moines and experience a little taste of our city.

Here is Papa Chuck and Grandma Janelle chillin at the aquatic center with their two youngest grandbabies.

Grady was fixated on pulling Papa Chuck's chest hair and let me tell ya...that boy has some grip. Papa Chuck is smiling just to hold back the tears!

Grady and Miley (Grady's cousin) washed up together, basically just to play with the bath toys. Interestingly enough, Miley just turned 1 year old and she actually weighs 3lbs less than Grady! Even though they are family, they have such different features; however both extremely cute.One of the fun reasons for getting together was to celebrate Miley's first birthday. This was the first one year old birthday party that the whole family was together for since Brooke (the oldest) birthday party. Grady's cousins just love holding him and carrying him around; however they can definitely tell the size difference between their sister and him.

What a great family shot! It was so nice to spend a part of the summer with familyAfter all the excitement of the family staying with us, Daddy and Grady had to unwind with introducing Chicago to his new role - Grady's pony! Chicago is so great with Grady; someday I'm sure Grady will try to ride this horse!

I just couldn't resist putting this pic on the blog...he is just so sweet looking. I can't believe how big he is getting.

We were able to relive a part of our college lives by waiting up until after midnight (never happens, even on New Year's Eve) for my college friends, Darwin and Nicole to arrive and spend the night with their little Miles. It was so great to see them and meet their little man even if it was just for a moment. Here Grady is playing nice with Miles; later on, Grady would try to eat that hand he is holding, but Miles did not seem to mind!

Here is Grady's surprised/excited face.

Grady's new trick is spitting all his food back at Mommy. This was taken just after one of his little episodes. Needless to say, this behavior will not be allowed for long!Who Me???

Just chillin on a lazy Saturday morning. This was the morning after Grady slept through the whole night. So refreshing to have a full night's rest and zero obligations. Happy 4th of July!I'll end this post with allowing everyone to witness Grady's new form of expressing himself....yelling!!! Enjoy