He is a growing, growing boy. He now weighs 16 pounds and is making the doctor very happy with his weight gain. He is eating bottles like a champ and baby food also. He is not a fan of peas. The first time I tried them he not only gagged on them but power puked them ALL OVER so I haven't been brave enough to try them again. I can get him to eat all other veggies if I just alternate a fruit bite with a veggie bite. I am counting that as a win.
We made our first solo trip to Minnesota to visit family. It was just me and the kids and they all did great. Easton didn't sleep for long periods of time in the car but didn't spend too much of his time crying either. While we were in Minnesota we were very busy! My dad was so helpful. He took upon himself to watch after the girls so my mom and I could go shopping on three different occasions. The girls LOVED staying with Papa too. It was a win win situation. While we were visiting I got to do A LOT of fun Auntie things. On Wednesday we picked Grayson up from school and went to Dairy Queen. My favorite part of that experience was meeting the gym teacher. He talked to Grayson and to me and it wasn't long before he asked me if I had gotten my hair cut? He totally thought I was Heather! I felt bad because he was embarrassed but it was funny! Grayson's teacher had been told that I was picking up so he wasn't fooled. Grayson's graduation from Kindergarten was on Friday during our visit so we were all able to go back to the school and see their performance and enjoy their celebration. It was fun to see the kids perform and Grayson knew every word and action and participated with enthusiasm. Please don't EVER let him lose that zest and zeal he has for life!!!! I love the smile and hugs I get when he sees me. Especially in a situation that is different.... like picking him up from school. That little dude can read like a whip too. He is NOT a beginning reader either. He READS!!!! We were sitting in Dairy Queen and in mid thought he says "Bring home a dozen Dilly Bars today!" I was like, what? He was reading the sign outside on the marquee! He is such a good reader.
We also were able to attend my niece Paris' piano recital. WE were hoping to go out to dinner after the performance but it didn't even start until 7:00 so we got together at Paris' house for a light dinner. The girls were more than happy there. Paris has a large American Girl doll collection and we had fun looking at the dolls and clothes. Paris did a VERY nice job on her piano piece and I enjoyed that part very much. My brother was there too and while I missed seeing the rest of his family it was nice to see him. He loves kids so he was infatuated with Easton and indulged Helaina in her coloring. He picked all the colors for her to use. The opportunity to be at these events don't happen very often so I felt blessed to be a part of some of them this time.
We were also able to attend the First Birthday Party of Maggie. Maggie is my sister's niece. (that would be Grant's sister's daughter) While I am technically not related to Maggie and her parents we actually like it each other. I was glad that I got to be there for that one too!
All in all it was a good time. Time went very fast and I was sorry to say good bye but swimming lessons were waiting for us here at home.
We will all be together at my dad's family reunion in the middle of July and then the week after that our trip to the lake for some more family fun.
On a side note.... I just filled out my portion of a physical form for both girls so they can attend school next year. I feel so blessed that I am able to mark so many of those questions with no! We are so lucky to have healthy children!!!! Thanking my lucky stars for that one.
