Duluth Trip

 Grady wrapped up in the hotel towels after taking a shower with Daddy.  He thought this was pretty interesting because it was a regular tub shower rather than our walk-in shower.  Grady couldn't leave the shower curtain and tub alone ~ such fascination with something we deem ordinary.  How amazing to see the world through the eyes of a little one! 

 Our weekend was spent at a hotel on Canal Park ~ probably our favorite place in the Midwest!  Grady enjoyed running on the pier, and he loved watching a ship come in.  We ran into some people John knows from Somerset; their grandson and Grady had a great time.

 The most important reason for our trip was to see Grady's great-grandpa Jack and great-grandma Bev.  Grandpa and Grady enjoyed playing the piano together. 

Obviously, these two have a strong connection!  This is the joy of open adoption!

We also went to Rachel and Yvette's apartment for dinner ~ sadly, I didn't take any pictures. 

We enjoyed our time with everyone.

 We went trick or treating in Osceola with Katherine and Lynn.  The kids had a great time walking up and down Main Street.  At first, Grady didn't understand the concept of getting candy from people, but as the morning wore on, he clearly understood!  Grady also enjoyed dancing in the Mill Pond Park.

After Daddy came home, we took off in the car for trick or treating fun!  Five houses and 3 1/2 hours later, we were on our way home.  Grady was exhausted (so were we).

Pumpkin Carving Party

Grady and his buddy Bear.

Visiting with Eli and Molly.

All smiles with Kit, our assistant principal, let's hope they're this happy to see each other in 13 years.

"Fixing" the tile

Guess who couldn't wait to try chiseling mortar? This was the heaviest hammer I could find, and Grady flung it around with ease and intense determination!

Big Boy

Aunt Meem brought Grady a new stool, which he likes to use in the bathroom when he brushes his teeth...

Busted!

Coloring on the wall has it's risks! Grady was too ashamed to even look at me. We now have an activity drawer in the kitchen, and he has access to his crayons and paper - we haven't had any coloring on the walls since.

Washing like Elmo