Jacksonville Airshow

Saturday we all got up and went to Jacksonville Naval Air Station for the air show. We didn't know how the kids would do, but they were GREAT! Reed got a bit scared of the F-16's noise when it was performing, but he did much better when the Blue Angels went. For him to make it all day without a nap was quite a feat--he slept in the next morning until 9 (about two hours more than usual). Meredith was such a joy as well--had a hard time coming home, but that was it. Here are a few pictures from our trip.

Meredith and an inchworm

Not much needs to be said about this--except, I wonder what they're thinking.

Baptism & Pumpkins

This past Sunday we got the privilege of baptizing Meredith. Nana & Pop-pop (now changed to Poppaw by Reed) were able to make it down for the time and stay a couple of more days. We had fun with the family and they of course did their grandparent duty of spoiling the children however they could. Reed now has his own basketball goal and loves it (pictures later). He is constantly shooting or getting dad or mom to play with him--though he has a bad habit of hiding all of the balls under Meredith's bed. Reed and the family also got to go to a local pumpkin patch. For much of the time it was fun, though Reed had his moments but he was pretty serious about the pumpkin business--especially organizing them by size.

A Day in the Park

The weather finally has gotten to a place where it's not too hot to go for a hike with the family. Gainesville if full of little parks and we went to the first of many. It is nice to be able to walk outside now without sweating and the kids loved it--Reed really enjoys the "pack-pack" as he calls it--which he did as soon as we got started...Grandpa and Uncle Keith should be proud!

Tub Time and Sandwich Eating

What a big day we had! Reed successfully and joyfully ate a jelly sandwich. Up until this point I had still cut up his sandwiches into little pieces. He really enjoyed it and did great biting off his own bites. I cried because he seemed like such a big boy. I can't believe that he'll be two next month! Later that evening both kids got a bath together. Sometimes I marvel at the fact we have these two precious children. We are so thankful for them! They make us laugh (and cry) and bring us much joy!!

First posting

Welcome to the very simple start of a family blog by the Grindstaff's. This will be a place to see the family and find out what is going on in our crazy everyday life. Kids swimming to rolling over to saying nothing but "no." Family life is a joy and a gift from God and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Meredith

Two of Meredith's favorite activities-sitting in the exersaucer and looking around and being anywhere at anytime with her thumb deep in the recesses of her mouth. Nothing like the slime of a thumb-sucker.