In a Nutshell

This video captures our boys personalities perfectly.  Josh had taken them to the Rec Park to run around and play in the river.  He had them out running bases at the baseball field.  Just look at the determination in Myles face as he rounds the bases.  Totally focused as he flies passed his big bro.  Then there is Grady, my free spirited child.  Not a competitive bone in his body, just enjoying life and laughing the entire way.  It blows my mind how different they are and yet they are the best of friends.  

Mtn State Fair

Autumn is in the air and so marks the start of the Mountain State Fair.  As with most state fairs, it was packed rides, sweets, animals and great people watching.  

Myles favorite part were the rides.

Grady liked the rides also but in true Grady style he focused more on making friends.  By the time the ride was over he knew this kid's name, school, age and that he liked some of the same things as Grady.

This is one happy boy.

Of course, we had to check out all of the Army and police vehicles.

Grady's favorite was the helicopter.

The farm equipment was also pretty cool.  They are kind of getting out of the farm equipment phase but a giant combine deserves a photo.

They were allowed one treat and this is what they chose.  Yuck!  Blue and green candy apples.

It was the size of Myles face.  Luckily, he didn't eat much of it.

See ya next year, Mountain State Fair.

3 Year Old Class

As Grady goes off to Kindergarten, Myles and I start back at the Morning School.  This year Myles will be in the 3 year old room.  Here's to hoping that this year goes better than last.  Myles didn't enjoy school at all last year as he was one of the older kids in the class.  Being stuck with the "babies" was miserable for him.  

Myles, Myles, Myles....what can I say about this little guy.  He is my international man of mystery.  You never know what you are going to get with him.  Will he smile and be hilarious or turn in to the grumpy pants we all know and love?  You never know.  He keeps me guessing, that's for sure.  He is going to confuse the heck out of some women when he is older.  When he's "on" he is ridiculously funny.  Quick with a joke or showing off a new stunt.  He is his own person and I love that about him. He doesn't always follow the crowd but paves his own way.  

 He is also my sunggley child, my "mama's boy".  Well, Grady is number one in his book but he enjoys a big mama hug whenever he gets a chance.  

Grady is his hero.  To Myles, Grady is the smartest, toughest, fastest, most amazing person alive.  He might not always agree with big bro but he loves him fiercely.  Such different kids and oh, how I love them.

Did I mention that he loves his clothes?  Check out this ensemble.

First day of school.  Is he ready or not?

That's an "I don't know about this" face.

That's the Myles I love, ridiculously strange.

Myles was enjoying his time with Mom while Grady started school a few weeks before him.

His favorite thing to do when Grady isn't around is to play "baby".  He would NEVER play "baby" while Grady was in his presence.  

This is Myles and "foster girl".  He takes great care of her.  Grady doesn't know about his secret obsession with baby dolls.  Myles, your secret is safe with me.