"THE" Napa Truck

So, aside from the fact that this is the CUTEST picture ever, the Napa truck has become a special part of our family. Back in the day, my grandfather worked for Napa, so my dad got some great tools and neat jackets out of the deal. But the best thing we got from Papa was the Napa truck, I remember being four years old, hauling things in the back and taking it for a spin. I never thought I would be so lucky to inherit "THE" Napa truck... well, I didn't. However, my Nana had one put away in her garage, original packaging, dust and all! The night we left for California she gave it to me for the kids to have, it was EVEN BETTER!

Here Comes Trouble!

Graysen is ALWAYS on the move. Last week he started pulling himself up and walking around holding onto furniture. I'm not ready for this but then again, he's got to keep up with his sister!

The Dynamic Duo Hard at Work!

GrAySeN is NiNe MoNtHs!

Well, Graysen is not so baby anymore! He is becoming more and more independent by the day. He crawls around, chasing Avery, touching outlets, dumping Harley's water and his newest is crawling up the stairs. I just can't seem to keep up with him!

Everyone was right about boys. They are so. SO. different than girls. He is obsessed with anything electronic, can't stop touching outlets and plugs, and he is bound and determined to find anything and everything dangerous that he shouldn't have! We never used or needed a baby gate with Avery. When she learned to crawl up the stairs, I taught her to turn around and go down on her belly. Not Graysen. No, he just keeps trying to go headfirst. His favorite thing is the remote control. No matter where or how I hide it, somehow he finds it! It really is to his benefit his smile is so cute and contagious.

Here he is attempting to crawl under the toy I put (on purpose) in front of the outlet with the tv cord in it! So funny, I had to take a picture before helping him out!

He hasn't grown quite as much this month. But he is happy and healthy and making huge progress developmentally! He is now 19 lbs. 12.7 oz. (32%) and he is 28.7 inches (58%).

Just because he's too cute!

Annie's Quick Visit

Ben finally got home last weekend and since then, we have been on the run. It has been so good to have him home, but I am exhausted!

While Ben was gone, Melissa and our dear friend, Siama were able to come stay with us for the weekend. It was a very brief visit, but, as always, we thoroughly enjoyed our time together. However, I took very few pictures this weekend or at all while he was gone. I was just a "little" preoccupied trying to keep up with company and two kids. Whew!

We went to the Avila Fish & Food Market while they were here. As we were leaving, Miss asked Avery to take a picture. This is what we got, she is definitely not lacking confidence! She just kept going from one pose to the next like she was at a photo shoot. Everyone walking by was laughing hysterically!

Annie & Avery on the pier