First Ear Infection

While we were in Denver, Grady acquired his first cold/case of allergies. By the Friday after we returned home, I had to bring him to urgent care; he had his first ear infection. Grady didn't actually complain much while he was sick (and he did not pull on his ear). He still loved to play, as you can see on this picture. You can also see his extremely stuffed up nose if you care to look closely enough. Yuck!

Soaking in a warm bath seemed to relieve his cold.

A Few More Snapshots from Denver

Grady's first bath in a "real" bathtub

"The Girls"

"The Boys"

Funny Baby

Grady thought Cousin Tom was hilarious when we visited Uncle Stan and Aunt Twila's house the day after the party.

50th Anniversary in Boulder

Cousin Damon, Uncle Stan, Aunt Twila and Cousin Kris.

We celebrated Stan and Twila's 50th Anniversary at a wonderful Italian restaurant in Boulder. Grady was extremely amiable, allowing everyone hold him and granting us many smiles, throughout the social hour. Once the slide show and dinner began, Grady fell asleep in my lap. I laid him down on the floor behind me, and he slept through the rest of the party.

The perfect little boy!

My grandparents and my great-grandparents on their 50th anniversaries. They, of course, looked fantastic, but Uncle Stan and Aunt Twila look much younger in comparison.

This must be an example of "70 is the new 50."

Checking everything out with Uncle Jeff.

Grady, Cousin Kris and me. He hasn't seen very many blondes before; Grady was fascinated by Kris' hair.

Mount Falcon Park - Part I

On Saturday, the five of us drove to Mount Falcon Park and hiked 3.2 miles in the mountains. This open space was once owned by John Brisben Walker, who built an amazing stone house (some call it a castle) on the property. The home burned in 1918, but some of the foundation, walls and fireplaces remain. We excitedly headed out on the Castle Trail.

Grady was alert and curious as we started the hike.

It's a bit difficult to pose for a picture while standing on a rocky incline with a baby in a backpack. It sure is fun, though. These shots were taken on the mountain just below the ruins of the house.

All the strenuous hiking wore Grady out.

Mount Falcon Park - Part II

At the end of Walker's Dream Trail, Grady gets out for a diaper change, a big stretch, a look at the scenery and a picture-taking moment.

Pictures at the final destination. Walker tried to convince President Woodrow Wilson to make this spot the summer home of the U.S. president.

The scenery was beautifully serene. My pictures don't show it, but we could see Red Rocks, yes, the concert venue, from here.

Hangin' with Uncle Brian and Aunt Julie

Day and night, Grady enjoyed Uncle Brian and Aunt Julie's fun tiki bar.

Grady loved all the daddy time in Colorado (so did Daddy).

There's a place called Tipsy's by Brian and Julie's house; we took Grady there to a farmer's market. Inside, there are many different mannequins like the one in the photo. Grady wasn't sure what to think of this guy, but he did like the dog.