Last week

Have I ever mentioned how Noah is a big ball of energy? I realize all kids have tons of energy, but this kid could keep going and going and... going. Oh, and she talks just as much. Wednesday was her first day of tumbling and cheer. I don't think I have heard the end of it since we signed her up for it two months ago. When we pulled up to the studio I swear her eyes were as big as saucers. She was ready to go! We saw all the little bitty girls just as excited. At first, I thought we went to the wrong building because these girls were tiny. I had to ask a mom what age group this was since Noah was at least a head taller than most of them. I really don't know why I wonder why my children are huge compared to other children when it comes to their height. HELLO my husband is 6'5ish and I'm right at 6ft tall. Of course my kids are going to be giants. When I was told it was for ages 3-5, we lined up around the room waiting for Noah's coach. Of course, I brought my camera (I was the only one which I thought was extremely odd. I guess parent's only take pictures of their kids at shows? Well, not this mama!). As soon as the coach entered, she had us sign a waiver and started introducing her self. She explained how parents were not allowed in the studio when the kids were practicing because of how distracting they can be, and by golly, if my camera didn't flash right when she said that. Haha. She might have used me as the example of the distracting parent. Eh, oh well. Honestly, I was quite disappointed to see we were not allowed in there. On the otherhand, kind of excited I could leave for an hour and go get coffee and have one on one time with Graydon. After class, Noah said she loved it, she liked all her new friends, and how she was going to be in the Olympics when she was old enough. Always dream big, sweet girl!

Graydon is now 10 months old! Such a smart and happy little guy! The morning of his 10 month he showed us his new skill. (I swear he does something new right on the day he gains a month in age!) He started clapping! He has seriously been trying for months now, but just couldn't get the mechanics. He would hit his belly instead of his hands when we would try to show him, but he's got it down now! It's the most precious thing to see him get excited because he figured something out. He is also standing solo now. He still cruises most of the time, but he lets go a lot. I'm so ready for that first step. I have been trying to get him to walk to me, but he gets scared and quickly sits down and crawls instead.

Yesterday we went to the Cardinals football game with some friends. It was the first NFL game for Kevin and me. We brought our kids, and let me tell you, I have never gotten more stares than yesterday. It's like everyone acted like we took them to a bar. Last time I checked, football games are family events. Obviously not pro football games. It was still really fun even with all the looks. The kids behaved so well! Graydon clapped everytime the crowd did, and Noah sat still the whole time (which is HUGE for her). She had "her William" there sitting beside her, who is the 3 year old son of our friends, so she was definitely content.