First Bonfire

Took Grant to his first bonfire at Bolsa Chica State Beach and he LOVED it! He wouldn't let me help him roast his hot dogs or marshmallows. He's already such a little man at 2 years old.  He tried S'mores but didn't like it.  Considering going camping with this group in September for an over night stay with all his friends. I know he will love it. The little boy in the picture with him is Dylan, his best friend.  Everyday Grant says he wants to go see Dylan. 

Learning by Doing

Toddler DIY at the park where we made binoculars out of toilet paper rolls and then went on a scavenger hunt looking for items and colors.  Grant used his binoculars for days spotting things at the grocery store, on the road, etc.

Took Grant to Pretend City where he could drive to the grocery store, be a librarian and check out books, be a farmer and pick fruit from the trees, play in the sand at the beach, be a doctor and more.

Celebrated preschool graduation by taking Grant to an indoor bounce house. Graduation was a little overwhelming so he wasn't too happy.  Most of the kids found it too different and didn't understand the celebration. Its more of a mommy and me preschool that we attend once a week

Home Depot has monthly free projects and Dave takes Grant to build.  This week was a lawnmower.  The kids get to use tools, paint their project and get an achievement pin upon completion.  When Grant got home he wanted to mow the lawn with his lawn mower.

Santa Ana Zoo is perfect for little ones.  Its small enough for them to walk the zoo without a stroller and there is lots of interactive learning along with a carousel and train ride.  You can feed the animals and there is also a playground.  A favorite!

May Days

Memorial Day Weekend, 1st time on a boat.

My friends mom bought all the kids pin wheels, they were a big hit.

The kitty is sick, Grant is checking her with the stethoscope

Our workout buddy. We got him 1 lb weights so he could exercise with us.  He follows along with the videos but not for long.

Riding their bikes to Belmont Shore and 2nd street

Loves his animals, riding them around on his trike

Watching the iPad with his animals

Coming back from 7-11 with a basket full of goodies

Man cave

Preschool project - birds nest

His best friend Dylan is showing him 2 hermit crabs at the tide pools in San Pedro

Grant loves to off road and drive around with the tops and doors off

Getting a glimpse of the Grand Prix from the ferris wheel

Copying the cat

Astronaut Birthday Party

Handcrafted paper machete space helmets for the kids to take home

Shoot the alien with water guns that were hung on all the trees

Chasing each other with squirt guns

Batter up!

Close friends met through MeetUp.com

My friend Crystal made the photo booth rocket ship

The birthday boy spotted behind me

March Madness

A wreathe I made from Dave's Marine Corps desert cammies for the holidays.

Proud mommy moment: He was playing with his trains and when I came back into the room he had gotten a book from his room, brought it out and opened it to trains.

His best friend Dylan! 

Dylan and Grant sharing and playing together. 

Panda being swaddled and cuddled.  The swaddling is at Grants request.

First time splashing. He was fussing and whining and refused to put his boots on but I knew once he did he would love it so I insisted. And then he wanted me to go get him a boat. Success!

Grandma Rita and Grant found a feather in the couch and blew it to each other for a while

Grant watching a cartoon where the character was helping his dad build something. Then the cartoon was using glue so grant went and got some glue as well. Too cute!

Ocotillo Wells Off Road Adventure

We go off roading once a month and we've done sand, snow, rock, a little bit of everything. Most adventures we have the opportunity to camp if we want but we choose to drive up in the morning or stay at a hotel if its too far.  Dave gets enough camping with the National Guard and the last 5 years in the Marine Corps.  Prior to our trip Grant went on a bike ride and wouldn't stay on the side walk which took longer to get to our destination so I asked me why he was doing that.  He said he was "off roading". So yes, he loves it! Octotillo Wells has an area of obstacles like a ski range marked beginner, intermediate to black diamond. Gave us some practice to manipulate the jeep and Dave let me drive a bit of the trip. Much more exciting when you are the driver.

Random carved graffiti with this moon face that I thought was cool

Obstacle course.  Several people got stuck on the pipes on the right. I took video of the guys tires just spinning and then you hear everyone in the background laughing. Poor guy, lol

Grant usually passes out from the bumping.  He tells us when he's awake that he wants to "bump, fast!"

I got to drive!

Being in the car at this little of an incline actually felt like we were straight up and down or we would of went higher.