His FAVORITE park!!

Greyson loves the park, any park really as long as there are swings and slides... However, there is one place that he really really really LOVES! He calls it the "rainbow park" the real name is Magic Forest, and I must admit, it is a pretty awesome park...

Last week Greyson had his 6 year old "well baby (ha!)" appointment, which just happens to be around the corner from this park, so afterwards we went on over.

I don't know if it's just the age he is now or what the deal is, but let me tell you, this kid and I have an absolute blast together lately. We ran around this park like two loony tunes, got on the swings and went as high as we could, giggling and squealing and having our bellies caught. We laughed and raced and crawled and laid in the grass and talked about our day, we... we just simply had the best time ever. We left the park hand in hand our cheeks sore from the laughs and smiles...

This boy of mine... He's so much more than my little man, my side kick, my best buddy... He's my light, my joy, my everything good... He is my proof that no matter what life throws at me, or what life has thrown at me in the past, it's all going to be ok, in fact it's going to be good, great even. Because you see, at the end of the day, I get to kiss his sweet face goodnight...

Welcome to the Rainbow park!!

Cool park right??
why, yes indeed... very cool!

Hello from Pirate Land!! Ahoy Matey!!

Dragon!!

and we laughed until it hurt... and then we laughed some more...

Marine Land - 2011

Dear Greyson,

A few weeks ago, you and I took off for one of our "famous" Greyson-Mommy dates... Dude, we had so much FUN!! You my little man are just simply fun to be with, you're fun to take places and hang out with. I love to get your perspective on the things we see, your thoughts and feelings about what we experience... I don't know how I got so lucky to have not only the best boy in the world, but to have one of my very best friends wrapped up in the same package! I love you so much, thank you for bringing the fun!!

Whitney Park at Marine Land!!

This time our visit to Marine Land was a little extra special. You are finally old enough to participate in the "Touch and Feed Dolphin Experience"!! and so we did it, and I'm not sure which one of us liked it better, Mommy caught herself squealing and smiling and giggling just as much (if not more!) than you!

Shaking "fins" with Alvin (which is a total rock star name for a dolphin I do believe!!)

More fun with Alvin...

Alvin was totally down for a good belly rub...

After our time with Alvin we spent time checking out the tanks, taking a "behind the scenes" tour and watching some awesome "shows". You asked all of your questions, charmed all the girls and talked mommy into a stuffed dolphin before we left. Often during this day I caught myself hanging back a bit, just watching you, following your lead, listening to your insightful questions or comments... You continue to amaze me each and every day little man. Some days I look at you and am completely stunned, you're so grown up and so, just so very much a kid, and then I look you again and there you are, my sweet, shy, innocent bundle of baby love. I'm so proud of who you are and who you are becoming. I love you always and forever...

Checking out the new 6 week old baby dolphin...

Baby dolphin swims with it's Momma...

Just chillin'...

Proof that momma is sucker and can't say No...

You named your new dolphin... "Alvin" of course!!

My most handsome boy...

Well hello there...

Cute-ness?? Yes indeed.

Later Alliga... err?? Dolphin(ator?)....

Updates and such...

I feel like time is flying by so fast! How is it already November? Where did our summer go? Before I know it, it will be summer again!! Too busy we are, way too busy! But doing what? That’s just it, we’re too busy just living the day to day!!

So here’s an update!!

Greyson is rocking school like it’s nobody’s business! His favorite subject is Math (shocker!! His momma always loved it and his Daddy’s and Engineer!) he’s coming home with algebra problems and dudes in Kindergarten!! Ca-razy!! He is reading like a champ and writing very well also. He LOVES to sing, I mean Loooooooves!! It’s kind of the most adorable thing you’ve ever seen… Ever!

He is definitely a computer/video game kid. He’s mad about his Wii and begs to play every chance he gets. He runs and wrestles with our dogs and loves them to no end. He’s still crazy about basketball and is back to picking up the golf clubs, much to his daddy’s joy!

He’s tall, so very tall. He’s handsome and sweet and smart and kind. He makes me smile and laugh and fills our home with so much joy. He pretty much rocks our world.

I am busy with the normal mom stuff, running back and forth from school and to all the extra’s. Still running and biking and working out a lot. My November goal is a (minimum) of a 5k a day!! I competed in a few triathlons this summer and loved them, looking forward to spring and tri season again… Until then it’s all running races though!! Lots of little races and maybe a few half marathons leading up to a full (26.2)!! I’m also doing a few century bike rides (that’s 100 mile rides).

Well, off to play a little Wii with the Weeble before bed time…

Xoxo,
Heather

and then there is the one where he's just so...

ADORABLE!!!

Oh how I love this boy...

The one where he looks just like his daddy...

Like exactly like his daddy...

On the eve of six…

Dear Greyson,

Six.

I know I tell you this often, but I really can’t believe that you are six.

SIX!!

You’re very excited about being six, I think that it must sound old to you as well. You’re the first in your class to turn six, a whole year older than the rest, it is so cool. Things like that are starting to matter to you now, you care more about what you are wearing, more aware of your hair style, what things you have, things you do… I knew it was bound to happen, your innocence slowly slipping… Mommy can’t help but be a bit sad about it, but on the other hand, I’m getting to see how you handle it, and I couldn’t be more proud of you. You have such a good sense of self, you don’t give into peer pressure, especially in behavior, you are kind and good to everyone, no matter if they are in your social circle or not. Even though your awareness has become more expanded to things that are “cool” or “not” your good heartedness, your kindness, your sweetness has remained strong and true. You are amazing.

Turning six you still love Disney, and computer games and your DS and your Wii… You’re smart as a whip, advancing to 1st grade math, because Kindergarten math was boring you senseless… You’re still growing out of your shy stage I think, although you’re bound to always be a little more reserved, I do believe. You’re funny and kind and sweet as sugar. You love the beach and swimming in the pool, you love cartoons and snuggle time in the morning. You eat watermelon like it’s the only food on the planet, you love Mexican and Cajun and salads and anything chocolate!! You make us laugh until our sides hurt, you sing at the top of your lungs and dance like a mad man. The joy you bring to our lives every day is so abounding, it’s limitless…

Mommy struggles with you not having a sibling. I worry that you’ll be lonely as an adult, that you’ll begin to feel that hole that shouldn’t be there. I still struggle so much baby, I know it’s been almost 3 years, but it still hurts so much that your brother is not here. It makes me anxious and a worrier and sometimes I know I have a harder time letting go of you than I should. Thank you for still loving me in spite of myself. You are truly my world little man, my everything, my always, my forever. The past year has been good to us, quiet and simple and busy with all the everyday things that make days turn into weeks, into months, into another year gone by. I say every year and every year in this letter that the past year has been my favorite stage of you, and again it’s true. I loved 5, you became more independent, you stayed the tender hearted boy you’ve always been, and you grew what seems like a foot! You branched out and learned and experienced and yet you stayed you. No momma could ever be prouder or more in love than I.

Tomorrow you will be six.

SIX!!

Six years worth of crazy love,
Momma

I love you for all that you are, and all you will grow to be...

A little trip to Disney...

Before school started, Greyson and I made a quick trip to Disney for the day, followed by a trip with Daddy the week after... Disney with him just becomes more and more fun... He walks the park, holding my hand, we veer of course to see everything that catches his eye, take breaks in the shade when his legs get tired, we people watch and ride all the rides, we check out shops and see the shows... He indulges mommy by posing for pictures, I indulge him by paying crazy high prices for ice cream in the shape of Mickey Mouse... It works, for both of us...

Here are a few cute pictures of the two of us from the two trips... I have tons more to share of just him, daddy and him and even a family picture or two!! (Thanks foreign strangers who always offer to take our picture!!)

Seriously... How cute is his little grin?!? SO cute!

Cracking up at mommy trying to get us and the Epcot Ball!!

Stranger Danger!! Unless of course they are offering to take your pic...

Two thumbs up for Hollywood Studio's!!

We're settling in to our new routine of full day school... He's loving every second of it and we couldn't be more proud of him.

More Disney fun to come!! :) Yay!