Gifts!

One more birthday-related post for Grady. I thought those of you who sent gifts from afar might like to see his reaction as he opened them.

Cool solar system model from Grandpa Jim



And a canteen for his adventures



Nana and Papa got him a whole set of really nice reference books about everything from flight to the polar regions





He also got some great coloring things from Grammy Nancy and clothes from Grampy Bruce and Yummy Pat. Thank you, everyone!

Gobble Gobble

Since it is almost Christmas, I figured it was high time I got a few Thanksgiving pictures posted. It was low-key here, though the boys each had a party at school (Grady had a whole feast) and we did make a full feast here at home too. The boys each helped make some things, we watched the Macy's Parade (they were so into it), and we played outside in the beautiful warm weather. It was very nice.

Here is Anson at his school party



Camille in the kitchen in her turkey dress (thanks Nana and Papa!)

Grady's Birthday Party

I just wanted to share a few pictures from Grady's space party last month...

The playroom all set up for the party!



The cardboard rocket Dada made



The solar system cake Mama made



Goodie bags (they had books, space ice cream, Mars bars, a glow stick, and a "asteroid ball")



The dessert table - the backdrop twinkled and looked so pretty in person - thanks Dada!



Spaceship treats!



Grady's friend, Drew, checking out the rocket. The kids loved it!




Frederik doing the stomp rocket




And Jack




Anson attempting it - with his hand?




Piñata time!

First Grady...





Then Frederik



The mad dash for candy!



We all had a great time!