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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A Day in Chicago

Well thanks to all the many presidents of our country....we had yesterday off and what better way to spend it...up in Chi-town and to see Craigers off! We took a little day trip to bring our friend Craig to the airport and to visit with Uncle Just! Grey did pretty good, but he was a little maniac at lunch after he had been confined in his car seat the whole ride up......

He has a new thing with pulling off his socks...so not even two minutes into the trip this is what was goin' on in the backseat...

He was all camouflaged out including the new binkie my parents got him...

When we first got to Uncle Just's place we got stuck and Just and Craig had to push my car out because we were on pure ice and my tires were just spinning...You have to love city driving and parking


We made it out...



Then it was walkin' in the big city and onto some lunch...Uncle Just took us to this place called Small Bar...just a bar with good food and really HIGH tables (read On)






The Ernat Boys!


These were the high tables I was talking about...






Greyson did NOT want to sit in a high chair and I really can't blame him because the tables were so high that he couldn't even see any of us so this is where the maniac part came from


So, most of the time he was under the table (under all of us just walkin' around)


He chose to climb on his high chair rather than sit in it

And pulled over a stool to try


Neither worked for the poor kid (LOL)



Some good ole' beer on a Monday afternoon...


Still walkin' under the tables


The boys watchin' some of the Olympics while I was chasing Grey around


Then back to Uncle Just's for a quick game of pool



Then on our way home we had to say farewell to Craig...we are going to miss him...him and his wife are moving to Scottsdale, AZ......I couldn't talk too much at the time because I was getting a little choked up and I think Craigers was too so we both gave our hugs and said our goodbyes! We know we will see him again soon enough...







And then while we were in the Windy City we did take some time out and Nate, Craig, Grey, and I hit up WHOLE FOODS! Yes people it was quite an experience and Nate was making fun of me the WHOLE time...It was our 1st time there and let me tell you it really is AWESOME. I first heard about the place from my Aunt AMy who lived out in Vegas for some time and used to shop there - that's where she found the Egyptian Magic cream I told you about! A lot of my friends also rave about this place and I have been wanting to go there.
Now let me tell you Nate did NOT want to hit up a grocery store on his day off but we went to the one in Lincoln Park and it had a BAR in it people...an alcohol bar...and that's all Nate and Craig needed to see (lol) I have never seen a grocery store like this one and I don't think all the Whole Foods are quite like this one....we did get a few things and even some awesome kabobs that we are going to cook up tonight.....

The WHOLE FOODS experience...

Grey's like "mom what are you doing-these are just grocery bags"



And of course Nate had to buy some wine and beer there too....this is all it took to put a smile on his face :)

Monday, February 15, 2010

Some more Fresh Air...

We brought Grey out yet another day for some of that good stuff....also known as fresh air...I'm a true believer in it! My child LOVES to be outside and yes it's true I swear it is like they NEVER get cold because no matter what the temp is, when we have to come inside he screams his head off!

He was fascinated with the garage; he's never seen such "cool" stuff before...makin' a mad dash for it...

We are still trying to get Grey used to his car and the fact that you have to go forward with your feet and not backwards...






This was right about the time we went in because Grey's nose looked like a red little cherry


And Here is a little video of our outdoor excursion..







Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!

Look how the lil' guy has changed!!! Yes, I am one of those moms that likes to do cards for every little holiday. However, last year I think I sent a ton of people a card and this year I just sent them to my family. I only ordered 10 of them, so I thought I would share on the blog!

Valentine's Day 2009


Valentine's Day 2010
Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Friday, February 12, 2010

Abe Lincoln...

He was SUPPOSED to be good ole' Abe, but no such luck. Happy Birthday Abe Lincoln!!! What can I say, it's the teacher in me. We made Abe Lincoln in kindergarten this week but Grey's not ready for that, but when he is we will be making all that stuff together...lol! Those will be some good ideas for moms too when I get to that part of Grey's childhood! So, I tried this instead but Grey did NOT want any part of it...What 15 month old would, right?



Happy Friday everybody!
Just in case you were confused today is Abe Lincoln's birthday...February 12th!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Keepin' Grey occupied...

Grammy Deb and Papa Davey always keep Greyson very occupied when he is at their house. We stopped over there the other day and here it is in picture style of course.

They let Greyson go through their cupboards...and he decided to pull out the bubbles...


Then papa thought he would really excite you with his cool flash light


Then grammy let you go through her towel drawers and watched you throw every single one on the floor



Then papa pulled out balloons for you. He tried to make some cool stuff with those balloons but I'm sorry to tell you the key word is "tried" in that sentence. Papa had to come up with a lot of hot air for that balloon.

still trying for Grey of course



Then Auntie Mims thought she would have some fun and do your hair...oh how we love that hair of yours Greyson


Hair is done and balloon is in hand...

Kisses



Still trying to get your hair just the right way

Playin' with his balloon



Not a fan of his hairstyle and wanted the hair ties out (I really can't blame him)




Back to his balloons

WOW it can float




Come on papa make me somethin' here???


Then grammy Deb gave you a tubby and dressed you in this...lol!






He definitely had a balloon experience with his papa...whatever that may be!














Tuesday, February 9, 2010

The Chase is on...

This is a video of Grey being chased by us. It's a little dark at times but I did finally get the light to go on so it gets better. Oh and don't mind me I was checking to see if the light was on (on our video camera)!