All About Grant

Grant was tagged by his friend, Landon. Before I start, I just have to say thanks to everyone who commented about mopping tile! Now I can make a very informed decision and I have lots of cleaning products to choose from. Thanks!

Name: Grant Tyson

Age: 14 months

Favorite Color: blue (BYU, duh!)

Favorite Song: anything I can dance to (the other day, it was "Stayin' Alive." Hilarious to watch a little kid dance to that!)

Favorite Movie: any Baby Einstein

Favorite Toys: books, trucks, Mom's makeup, brushes, silverware from the dishwasher, rocks

Things I'm Scared of: being in any crib but my own

Favorite Food: peaches, grapes, plums, bananas, May-po (thanks, Carolyn!), cheese, spaghetti

Pet Peeves: being strapped in my car seat

Favorite Things to Do: play at both Grandma's houses, be around other people, play outside in the dirt

Bad Habits: throwing my head back when I am mad and hitting it on whatever is the closest (wall, cupboard, Dad's head)

Good Habits: going down for naps and bedtime without even a whimper, snuggling, giving wet, slobbery kisses, laughing and smiling lots

My Favorite Thing to Say: jabber, mostly. Although I have tried to say important words like truck, cheese, and Grandma. But not mom or dad.

What I Do That Make My Mommy Laugh the Hardest: Grant is the silliest dancer- I need to get it on video! He shakes his head back and forth and throws his arms all over. I love it!


I just learned how to walk a few weeks ago, so here's a video of me.



I tag anyone who hasn't already done this!

Mopping Tile

The stench from our mop means it's time to throw it out and find a new one. So question to anyone who has cleaned tile floor: what type of mop and what type of cleaner do you use? I've tried several different things and can't do it without streaks. Ideas?

Yum-O and Scum-O

I have to share this recipe. I was going to wait until Tuesday to hook up with Stevie's Try-it-Tuesdays, but I just couldn't wait! It's from kraftfoods.com.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Dessert

12 oreos, crushed
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 c. cold milk
2 pkg (4 servings each) instant chocolate pudding
2 c. whipped topping
2 Tbsp hot fudge ice cream topping
1/4 candy coated peanut butter pieces.
Put peanut butter in a bowl and gradually add milk, stirring with wire whisk until well blended. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat 2 min. or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.) Stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Spread onto prepared crust; top evenly with remaining 1 cup whipped topping.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until set. When ready to serve, microwave fudge topping as directed on package; drizzle over dessert. Sprinkle with candies. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

I didn't have fudge topping or candy but it was still incredibly delicious. Try it and let me know what you think!

And I am sharing a story about how I didn't help someone. I wish I did, which makes me feel like a scum. I was waiting in line at the library to check out one dvd for Grant. Just one item. I was standing in a really long line. I was focused, listing my to-dos in my head and thinking about where we were headed to next. The lady in front of me was carrying a rowdy toddler. The woman was older, probably the grandma to the little guy. She had a huge bin of books and was really struggling with the boy. So I watched and felt bad. But did nothing. The woman in front of her asked if she could take the boy to the fish pond while the older lady checked her books out. It took her two minutes to go out of her way and it really made a difference to the lady. And I was thinking, why am I so focused on myself!? Sigh. Next time, I am going to be a better person offer help to someone who needs it!!!

Family Reunions

Last week we had two family reunions in Island Park and West Piney. As the second youngest of 6, I have lots of nieces and nephews and I love being with them! Those of my siblings that live far away come once a year so it's a really special time. Even the newest addition, Jaxon came! The weather was absolutely gorgeous when we went to our traditional lake in Montana. The water is cold but so clear. My sister took some professional pictures of the whole clan, so there will be more pictures to come. I love my family and feel so blessed to be a part of it! The second reunion was for my mom's family. The slide was the center attraction. My cousin Gabe went down so many times...I lost track at fifty! Grant loved being outside and it was so fun to be around lots of family. So thanks to everyone who helped put the reunions together!!

Flyboys

Tyson and I just finished watching Flyboys. I had read an article in our newspaper recently about a movie called Flyboys that was played at Spud Fest, the director was from here, etc. I got on Netflix and at the bottom of recommended movies, there's a listing of favorites from your home town. I saw a movie called Flyboys and figured it was the same one. I put it on our queue. When we got the movie, I of course thought nothing of the fact that James Franco (Spiderman anyone?), the main character, and Tony Bill, the Oscar-winning director, would obviously not be doing a film that was shown here at Spud Fest. The movie was excellent. Though somewhat graphic as war movies often are, I was intrigued by the story (based on truth) and loved how Franco's character developed. Plus Tyson and I both just recently read a biography about the Wright brothers, so we knew something about the planes they were flying. After the movie I did some searching and realized that what I had read about in the newspaper was actually The Flyboys.
Confusing! How can they have practically the same name? Anyway, that movie is set to come out some time in the fall and the director is from here. It's about two 12-year-olds who end up as stowaways on a plane, rather than a group of Americans who fly planes for the French in World War I. So I laughed. I guess we can enjoy both now!

Growing up

Climbing in... Grant is growing up. He climbs everywhere and gets into everything. He looks like such a big boy! I can't help but feel a little sad about it. Does every mom wish her children would stay young forever?

Jaxon

Introducing baby Jaxon! My brother and sister-in-law had their second baby on Saturday. He is so sweet! He's helping boost the number of boys in the family, because let's face it, girls dominate right now. Here is his proud older sister. And here's the cute family.