Super Monty

This sweet baby started being super imaginative. It's an awesome thing to watch him use words and information he's learned to create his own interpretation of a situation. He has a great sense of humor -- at least he cracks me up. This is him in his superhero threads.

GMC

This is my boy, the stair-climber. LOVE

Cowart Family

We had a photo session at Wheeler Farm for Josh and my 4th wedding anniversary. It was a lovely fall morning and Grant was great at smiling for the camera.

Dinosaur Train

Last week we went to the train museum in Ogden and dinosaur museum in Lehi. It was special to experience a few of GMC's favorite things! At the end of each adventure he was chugging like a train and roaring like a dino. He's such a smart fella.

FALL

Fall has always been my favorite time of year and now I get to do fun Fall things with my boy!

Recreation

Time to Eat

Grant's been making great attempts to feed himself. He actually can, at times, scoop food on to his spoon and make it into his mouth. This picture is an example of about 40% success.

My Lil' John Deere

Mr. GMC ridin' lawnmowers at Home Depot.

He's much more animated now,

that is fo'sho.

He's a big strong boy who shows little fear,

this right here

is my lil' John Deere...

Yeeeahh!!!! Well Okay!!

Mr. Awesome

I just had to share this friggin cute picture of my wonderful Monty. I've been having so much fun with GMC this summer. Each day he grows and acquires new talents. Tonight we went on a Mom/Grant date on Main Street and got some ice cream.

To Grant:

You have made me so proud and watching you grow brings a joy that I could have never imagined. I never want to do anything without you and now that I have you each day is a new adventure to learn. Your smile and knowledge is inspiring and the love I feel for you moves my soul. Thank you for being in my life, young one. I know that you will travel a blessed and beautiful journey seizing each moment with your caring, curiosity, vibrance and vigor.

Love Always and Forever,

Mom

1st Birthday Party

On Saturday our family and friends gathered at the park to celebrate Grant's first birthday. Here is Grant with his bubble lawnmower he received from the Emmertsons - his favorite Alabama cousins. He loves to motor around.
Party Time!!The King musing about the events of the day.
New Strider running bike! He'll be crusin' the trails in no time.

Yummy Birthday cake! (Also fun to squish in hands.)

Our family portrait. Almost seems like we are at the beach! All in all it was a slammin' Luau birthday party!

Ever had an idea that seemed great until you said it out loud?

After some planning and though concerning GMC's first Birthday party I concluded to have a Luau party at the park. Since this is my first time planning a one-year olds birthday party I have considered many different possibilities for the event.

Tonight I had, what I thought to be a genius idea, concerning entertainment. I asked my sister if she knew anyone who could Hula dance. "Well...I'm sure I do..maybe Trish. But Amanda that's weird" she responded. We both burst out laughing! It was just one of those ideas that seemed great until I said it out loud. Next year, balloon animals.

Show me your....

July 4

My oh my the summers going by so quick! The 4th of July came and went in a flash. Josh was in the Park City Parade on the Spur float, so Grant, some friends and I watched from the front window of 350. Grant ate a red white & blue strawberry and looked very presidential despite his purple face.

Sippy Cups

Pointer Fingers

Grant spends a majority of his day pointing at things. He points at lights, cars, the kitty, people at the grocery store, paintings, vases, crystals and more. We went to the zoo last week and Grant was really impressed with the elephants. So much that he gave them the double "gunslinger" point.

CARS II

Grant loves his toy cars and trucks. He can hear a car coming a street away with his supersonic baby hearing and loves to imitate the sound of an engine. Little man has a motor in him.

Today a neighbor of Kim and Randy's stopped to say hello and Grant pointed to the man in the car and razzberried the car noise. The neighbor laughed and revved the engine to his BMW. "Vrroom Vrroom!" Grant was startled and nearly jumped out my arms but then began pointing and vrroom vrroomin' again.

Attached is a video of Grant playing with his car. He's been crawling for about 2 months but recently really started to move.

The Walk

On the Greens

Saturday and Sunday we went golfing as a family at the Municipal golf course. It's pre-season golf so you best wear your hiking boots and bundle up but it's free! Grant enjoyed strolling along with dad as he played a few holes and helped get a read on his puts. This was the first family activity that I know we will enjoy for our entire lifetimes.

CARS

Grandpa Gaither loves to take pictures of Grant in cars and he's already having him help wash the Bentley. Vvvroom! Vvvroom!

9 Months

On 4/20/10 GMC turned 9 months. I can't believe how fast he has grown.

Weight: 19.3 lbs

Height: 27 1/4 in.

Teeth: 2 T-Rex Toothies

Here he is in a fancy jumpsuit!

Grant loves to go to the park and swing!

Hogle Zoo

Today we went to the Hogle Zoo. It was an exciting visit for all of us in that it was Grant's first zoo visit. He enjoyed looking at the animals but he seemed to be more intrigued by the people. The highlight of the day was the "small animal building" where there was a small aviary with all kinds of birds flying above and gigantic tortoises stood below. Amongst all the other babies at the zoo, there were two special ones each younger than Grant a baby giraffe and elephant.

Grant Stands

Grant is developing new skills every day. In the past two weeks he began to pull himself up on his crib and other furniture and standing tall. This pic of him in his crib was taken before we dropped it to the lowest level. Also, this last Tuesday he woke up babbling. He's been vocal before, but this was a new level of "da da da ba ba ba" and razz'in.

1st 1/2 of February

Grant and I had a fun day making Valentines at Aunt Heather's house. Grant is a real artist and used his feet and fingers to make beautiful cards for his loved ones.Grant is getting SO BIG! Last week we went grocery shopping and for the first time in months I had lots of room in the cart for my groceries. He was busy looking around and eyeing the other shoppers; I enjoyed tickling his cute toes!
It's great to have a BOSS in my life. He's always doing things to make me smile.

Baby Update

January has came and gone is a flash! I thought I'd give an update on everyone's favorite boy. Grant is almost crawling...he crawls like a pimp walks, but he keeps his head up. I'm having so much fun going with him to Kindermusic each week where he plays instruments and sing tunes with other babies his age. And I'm losing count of the number of people who tell me that his smile makes their day. He makes his father's and my life so joyous.

Six Month Birthday

It is the eve of Grant's 6 month birthday. I made him a party hat.

Height: 26 1/2''

Weight: 17 1/2 lbs.

Awesomeness: Off the Charts!

Walkin in a Winter Wonderland

The Grandparents Gaither got Grant this awesome Black Diamond snowsuit. It keeps him warm and snuggly just like a chuckroast. In the carrier he got for Christmas,we went walking Sunday afternoon along the rail trial. It was a beautiful sunny day and although quite bright, Grant took in all the scenery. He loved to watch the birds in the trees.