The Dynamic Duo!!!

Jack came by for a visit the other morning. He and Cooper managed to have a great time. They needed to take a short break and entertain Maureen. Grace and Gaga were enjoying the mud at Erie Canal Village!

The little king!!!

Grady has finally begun to feel left out. Luckily he is getting big enough to sit like the little king that he is. Cooper decided that he needed to try out the chair for his buddy.

Maddie turns 4!!!

We spent a great day at Fort Rickey Game Farm and helped Maddie celebrate her fourth birthday. Cooper loved "pulling" Papa from place to place. Grace was bummed that the North American River Otters had to go inside to "rest". Grace is still tired from having such a busy weekend. Happy Birthday, Maddie!!!

Maddie got all of her candles blown out!

Grace is getting better at not "helping" to open other kids presents!!

How could one so cute manage to get cheese puff "dust" around his eyes?...

...Maddie was doing her best rendition of "I Spy"!!!

Grace and Emily head to the fire station, take 2!

Daddy took this past Wednesday off and walked with Grace's class to the fire station. We head a great time. Grace kept asking to see the Cookie Monster, unfortunately we only saw Bert, Ernie and Elmo. Fireman Reilly did a great job. We got to see them get "dressed" and slide down the fire poll. Grace now says she wants to be a fireman when she grows up.

Daddy also got a chance to take Cooper to his "school". I cannot imagine spending 90 minutes with seven two year olds, several whom spend the entire time crying. Way to go Mrs. Alguire and Mrs. Barker. Cooper did not even care that I left!!!

Grace and Emily head to the fire station.

The Critz Adventure

We took the kids to Critz Farms today. It was a perfect day. It is hard to believe that it was October 7 and 75 degrees. Cooper was able to find a train to play on and Grace made some new friends, who pushed her into the mud. Grady managed to catch a few extra minuteds of sleep. We will definitely make a return trip next year.

Grady is creeping up!!!

Grace is always asking to hold Grady! We have not asked her to babysit yet, she would probably be able to to a great job. Grady seems like he is entering another growth spurt. According to all the doctor charts, he is in the 5oth percentile for height and weight. He seems to be much bigger than Grace and Cooper and the same age. Probably just senility on my part.

Grady is very content most of the time. He gets a bit cranking when is belly starts to growl, yet don't we all! His looks are a great mix of Grace and Cooper. He is definitely coming into his own.

Chocolate Pudding!!!

Grace and Cooper and an eating contests to see who could have a more filthy face. Cooper was soooo happy that he whooped his big sister!!!

Cooper is off and running!!!

Cooper has joined a play group that meets once a week. He was so excited to go to his own "school". He finally has his own Thomas backpack.

Grace was able to have her own time with mommy.

And, as usual, Grady had to tag along for all activities.

Needless to say, mom and dad are both very proud!!!