Grady's favorite present....a set of frogs, snakes and lizards. Gramma, you sure know the way to this little guys heart.
This was birthday cake #3.
Gramma and Grandpa gave the boys a bath every night. What a break for me!!
Grandpa and Grady. Can you tell how excited he was?
They took Grady to a really cool toy store and let him pick a few things out. He picked out a huge rubber tortise and an airplane. G passed out with both toys. What a content little man.
Happy Birthday, G
G decided that he didn't need a fork (or hands) to eat his cake. Notice the cool stuffed snake? Gramma and Grandpa brought every kid at the party a snake and safari hat. They think of the coolest things!
Kelly, one of Grady's favorite people, came to the party as well. I hope she still wants to have that baby after seeing all the crazy kids at the party!! It is her and Steven's first....they have so much fun to look forward too. Thanks for coming, Kelly and Steven.
Moo man, crushing a cookie.
Party time
Mimi's garden was beautiful, as usual.
The boys spent hours looking for bugs and creepy crawlies.
Per G's request, we hit the museums again. The Natural History Museum was a big hit with both boys. Even Myles enjoyed the animal and dinosaur exhibits. He was looking at a tiger in this pic and growling.
G loved the Insect Zoo. He even got to hold real bugs.
For being a big mama's boy, Myles sure gets adventurous when we are out in public. He loves to wander which makes for an interesting excursion.
The finished product. G requested that it have strawberries on it.
Myles helped eat the cake! (Notice the pillow fort on the sofa.) The boys pretty much wrecked Mimi and Papaw's house. 
Grady and Mimi, hanging out watching some TV.
We got a lot of relaxing time in. I actually finished a book in two days as my mom kept the boys occupied. It was great!
G and Uncle Will.
Papaw let the boys help him mow the grass. What a treat.
I really wanted to get a picture of all the kids but that was nearly impossible. So, here are Lyla, Emery, Grady and Kendall. Oh, and the back of Myles head. (we were missing Bennett)
Kendall and Grady, holding hands. Kendall is a great big sister. I was very impressed.
The kids watching something...not sure what but it looks exciting.
Bennett, Brooke and Kendall.
Blythe's twins were adorable! I can't believe it was the first time I have ever met them. It feels like I have known them forever.
Typical boys! Bennett and Grady trying to catch tadpoles in Mimi's pond.
After they caught the tadpoles, they were putting them in the bird bath....logical place for tadpoles!
Even little Myles had fun trying to keep up with the big kids.
The girls were so sweet. Kendall was teaching them how to write their names.
For you all who are unfamiliar with Dragon Boat racing, it's the fastest growing team sport in the US. Each boat holds ten paddlers, a drummer and a person who steers the boat. The boats are similar to canoes but longer and more narrow. Each race lasts about 1-2 minutes.
Here's a shot of the front of the boat. 
Our team...Go Chimney Rock!! We raced against other companies, agencies, and clubs from the area. Each boat raised money for children's charities.
The festival was complete with Chinese dragons, martial arts, kids activities and other vendors. Grady is getting to be a pro in the bounce houses. I wish I had a picture of him acting like a wildman. Even Myles jumped around in the house.
Dragon parade
Myles was not sure what to make of all the dragons.
At the end of the day, Myles and Grady found a big mud puddle...go figure. At least it was the end of the day. They had a circle of fans around them as they splashed in the mud. Two women came up to me and said what a great mom I was for letting them play in the dirt. I didn't tell them that secretly, I wanted to turn a hose on them right then and there!
Grady's first mission was to ride the tractors. He spotted them as soon as we pulled up. 
The boys and their teacher, Miss Spicala
I thought this was such a cute picture.
Grady's first horseback ride. He loved it and made everyone laugh as he talked the entire time. I overheard a bit of his conversation..."Do you have cows? I like cows. "Do you know cows have udders? I use to call them others when I was a baby. Do you have dogs? I have two dogs, one is a border collie? " This rambling went on for the duration of his ride. I guess he was comfortable on the horse. What they didn't realize is that this incessant talking goes on ALL DAY!
What does every little boy have to pick up and swing around when they are outside....sticks, of course.
Despite the freezing cold temperature, Grady played in the stream forever.
Myles enjoyed the cool water too but only for a short time.
G loved the canoe ride. He was trying to catch fish with his hand or so he said.
Ready to ride in the canoe.
