Graham Meets Rocky

Graham's nanny, Danielle, just got the cutest little dog - Rocky! So, we had to introduce Graham to Rocky last week. Let's just say Graham was "sweet AND spicy" with Rocky. One moment he would share his "mick" with Rocky, the next he was squeezing his ears so hard Rocky was yelping. (Which actually made Graham cry when he realized he hurt Rocky.) Ultimately, Graham really enjoyed his time with the new "doggie".

Graham's Antics That Make Us Laugh!

He has lots to say, and oftentimes yells
He's got a new fascination with socks. He thinks they belong on his hands - like his puppets!
And he LOVES to hide - under blankets and act like a ghost, under the covers in the bed to have "mamma" or "dah-deee" find him

The Eastern Shore

We had a slight break from the freezing weather last weekend, so we headed up to the Eastern Shore (it's a 45 minute drive from our house). We checked out the progress on the beach house and spent the afternoon running around on the beach. I'm ready to be doing this in a bathing suit!!

My very focused little sir with two shells! He was on a mission!

That Water Table Day....

Some still shots of that day we cranked up the heat and had a water table play date in our playroom! Graham LOVED it! He was VERY focused on his water work.

I think he's as tired of the cold weather as his parents are!

Play Date With Nan Nan

A friend of ours lives and works in China. Part of her work is caring for orphans through an orphanage close to her home. She recently brought one of the children to the US for surgery, and she and Graham had a play date! (This was also a great opportunity for me to pick her brain on adopting!!)

Family Time!

Kyle, Graham, and I had a full day with Kyle's family two weekend ago - a great day lounging around at Greg and Stephanie's house. Graham got to play with his cousins (and monopolize Evie's birthday balloons!), and we got to relax. Stephanie made AMAZING food, and we really had a great day.

Graham stealing uncle Kevin's hat
Playing with Uncle Greg
Graham found EVERY remote control in the house.
And they still had TONS of snow! ("Mommy and Daddy - why did you pull my pants up SO HIGH?!)
It's Evie's birthday!!
Lila "eye-ing" Evelyn's candles




Running around Greg and Stephanie's neighborhood - literally!
Kathryn and I showed up in the same sweater!!! (I found that to be a great compliment - Kathryn is quite the fashion-ista!)
Graham - loving time with Evie!
Lila - do you see the Moon? Moon? Moon? (Graham will repeat, repeat, repeat!)

It's 40 Degrees - AND WE'RE TIRED OF THE COLD

When it's cold outside, what do the Gifts do? They strip their son down to his diaper, turn the heat on high, and let him play with his water table in his playroom! (We placed a tarp on the floor, covered that with a king-sized quilt, and let Graham go to town!)

We're desperate. Can it be spring SOON?!?!?