I've been calling this Grady's first "real" Christmas...I guess just because he was too young to know what was going on last Christmas. So I've been showing him nativities with baby Jesus, been pointing out Christmas trees everywhere we go, and of course have been trying to drill the name "Santa" into his head. Well tonight was our ward Christmas party and Grady freaked out when it was his turn on Santa's lap. I don't know if he was actually scared or just grumpy because he wanted the candy bag already. But I love this picture--it captures perfectly the naughty stage that Grady is going through right now (I hope it's a stage).
Grady has been loving this Christmas season, though...he loves driving past all of the lit up houses and yards at night, loves pulling all of the ornaments off our tree (luckily they aren't breakable), and loves playing with all of my mom's nativity sets. He is also excited to have snow outside (he pronounces it "no") even though he hasn't been able to really play in it yet. He got his first pair of snowboots and now when I tell him to go get his shoes, he always comes back with the boots.
Check out the beautiful hardwood floors above--my Christmas gift from Todd. Not too shabby.
Grady & cousin Reese (she has amazing hair!)
Gilbert Grandkids--Reese, Grady, Piper, Payton, Logan, Gavin, and Samara
Todd & Grady on the carousel in the park near the Smithsonian.
Todd & Tanner racing to the top of the Jefferson Memorial.
Grady at Chuck E Cheese.
The Washington Memorial
Grady sleeping through Christmas morning--he never really adjusted to the three hour time difference.
Grady watching movies--his new favorite thing.
