Graham's Ramblings

Tummy time x 2

2010-03-16T15:17:00.001-04:00

Little help never hurt to learn how to master tummy time!

Warm up

2010-03-16T15:15:00.000-04:00

Warming up for swim - paci style!

New Side Kick

2010-03-16T15:13:00.000-04:00

Little did I know that when my parents have been talking about a "baby" recently they were actually planning on bringing someone new home.

Well, Elliott Ann arrived on February 22nd at 10am, weighing 8lbs 14 oz. My Mommy and Daddy were away for a couple of days and finally came home with this bundle below.

She's growing on me.

Snow Days 2010

2010-02-10T15:54:00.000-05:00

Within the past 5 days I've lived through about 30 inches of snow!! Here's some pictures of how I've been occupying my time -

Wearing cowboy boots in the house
Helping Daddy shovel to keep a path cleared for Mommy! Posing in front of Daddy's car
Cleaning my toy cabinet
Using my new train table
Looking at pictures from the summer to warm up

I've also been practicing my ABC song because I don't want to get behind in my school work!!

Stay safe everyone!

Growing up

2010-01-31T15:19:00.000-05:00

I love my new bed!! My Mommy and Daddy say that I am big boy now and I got to move into a new bedroom - Lucky me!!

My sister arrives in 3 weeks.... good luck to you sleeping in that crib!!

SNOW

2010-01-31T15:07:00.003-05:00

In December I wasn't a big fan of the snow.... once I tested out my new boots, I really like it now though.

Happy 2010!!

2010-01-31T15:03:00.002-05:00

I've been out driving lately so haven't had much time to write... hope everyone is enjoying 2010! Cheers!

Oh... by the way,

2009-10-26T22:08:00.002-04:00

I forgot to mention I am going to be a big brother. My Mommy says I will have a baby sister, I am really hoping a kitty shows up one day. I'll keep you all posted.

I'm back...

2009-10-26T21:49:00.005-04:00

So, I took a half yar blog break - but now I'm back. Here's what I've been up to:
- turned 1 in May - had a fabulous bday party with family and friends
- Summer vacay - I love to swim!
- Hung out in Blacksburg for a Hokie weekend
- started at "school" where I hang out with my friends - Noah "Yaya", Lindsey, and Elizabeth

Currenlty some of my favorite things are:
- riding toys - love you Zebra!
- fire trucks, matchbox cars - I am truly a boy
- finding cat pictures in magazine
- and stalking my neighbor dog Scully

Oink Oink

2009-10-26T21:45:00.002-04:00

My favorite farm animal -

Football Season

2009-10-26T18:53:00.002-04:00

My Daddy is so excited about my new favorite activity - watching football!!

Shock of a lifetime

2009-08-27T21:51:00.000-04:00

Enrique

2009-07-13T21:59:00.000-04:00

Shout out

2009-06-08T20:37:00.003-04:00

Dear Ronya,
Thank you for inviting me to your pool party day. I had a great time using my float in the baby pool and playing with Will's pool toys. I wish my Mommy would buy me some of my own pool toys. I wish I had a picture with you... next time (if you invite me again).
Have a nice day.
Until we swim again - Graham

1st Time

2009-06-07T10:39:00.002-04:00

I've heard there is a 1st time for everything... here's my 1st hair cut!

Pre - I call this my Hippy/Shaggy Hair

Post - Handsome Business Hair

Beachy Beachy

2009-06-07T10:34:00.002-04:00

So, my Mommy said I'd been to the beach before but I think she's got me mixed up with someone else. I have never such a large bath tub before or touched that stuff that sticks to you. Not sure what I think about it.... maybe I won't have to go back again. My Mommy and Daddy said they love the beach - I wonder why?

Welcome Home Uncle Bill

2009-06-07T10:17:00.002-04:00

Well, where did I leave off.... I've been all over since April. I will start with my Uncle Bill's homecoming! YEAH!
Uncle Bill and the USS Roosevelt came home in April and I was there to watch. I will walk you through my pictures - which are in reverse order in which they occured!

Here's me with all my grandparents - don't we all look great!

Alaina and Juliana take such good care of me when I see them. I wish they lived with me.

My Daddy was on the Roosevelt also... however only for a couple of nights. Here's our homecoming!!

Welcome Home Uncle Bill

I think I see my Daddy, Uncle Bill, Andrew, and Alaina up there -

Juliana is letting me pull her hair - she's the best!

Here we are bright and early!!

Daddy chillen' with the Navy!

Just Ducky

2009-04-25T21:37:00.001-04:00

They're back... Mr. and Mrs. Mallard - my spring/summer pets (the best kind).

Park it

2009-04-25T21:33:00.002-04:00

Look at what I can do - I'm on the left (with a little help).

Happy Spring

2009-04-25T21:31:00.002-04:00

Be sure to stop and smell the flowers :)

Easter, Bunny??

2009-04-04T22:03:00.000-04:00

Nats Town

2009-04-04T21:48:00.007-04:00

I recently visited South East DC, where Half Street meets Nats Town!

I had a great time. Here are some of the highlights:
1) I was carded at the outdoor bar
2) There was a beer casuality in my stroller
3) There was a never ending supply of goldfish
4) I was in charge of water distibution
5) I now have high expectations and will always expect to sit 7 rows back from the field

Happy Season to the Nationals!

Wild Adventures

2009-04-04T21:20:00.003-04:00

So... where did I leave off in my travels??

Side Bar - I really need a better assistant to document day-to-day adventures but with this economy who can afford it?

So instead my parents tricked me into a "Staycation" - no friends, this is not a far away rainforest - this is my front yard! How amazing is it to have a guide tour you through the landscape - amazing, really!

(I wanted to document below that my guide got lost so he called for directions.)

What I've been up to

2009-02-23T21:13:00.003-05:00

I have major updates since I've turned 9 months.... here's a couple of highlights from the month:
- My 1st 2 teeth are coming in on the bottom.
- I am in the 78%tile for weight at 22lbs 9oz.
- I am in the 98%tile for height at 30.75 inches.
- I can walk... or at least I think I can walk.
- I love the new foods that I try every day... or almost every day.
- I've been known to babble a couple sounds that some think are words. :)

Swimmy Swim

2009-02-23T21:08:00.001-05:00

I've been busy the past couple of Saturdays... I've been learning how to swim so that I am ready for summer fun! Check out my skills....

Ladies Man

2009-02-23T21:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day to Siena, Molly, and Paige. Thanks for being my Valentine's Day dates... my heart still belongs to my Mommy though.

Welcome home

2009-02-23T20:59:00.000-05:00

Welcome home Graham... hope you like your new house!

Wagon rides

2009-02-23T20:56:00.002-05:00

I love my new wagon... my 'rents finally took it out of the "garage" on the warmest day in February. I can't wait for more warm weather.

Gangsta's

2009-02-23T20:53:00.001-05:00

Here's me and my Daddy wearing our hoodies like gangstas.

Where's Graham?

2009-02-23T20:49:00.002-05:00

Find the 10 differences in the pictures below.

Don't box me in...

2009-02-23T20:48:00.000-05:00

Crib tricks

2009-02-23T20:43:00.002-05:00

I've finally done it... I've mastered the ultimate trick - standing in my crib!! I love to practice in the morning, during naps, and definitely before nigh-nigh time!! I've timed myself - it only takes me seconds to get into position.

Snow Day

2009-01-27T20:48:00.003-05:00

Today was my 1st day seeing snow... here's what I think about it -
1) I don't understand why I had to sit in it when it's cold & wet.
2) My motor skills are highly restricted when in that silly blue snowsuit!
3) I feel like the kid from "Christmas Story"

Yes We Can!

2009-01-20T21:16:00.002-05:00

My Mommy told me today was a special day in history - I know it as having lunch in front of the TV. Here I am enjoying sweet potatos while Barack Obama was sworn in as president.... it was pretty amazing.

My Daddy will also remind me what I was doing on this historical day - I spent it with Fafa and Fatou.

Oxford or bust

2009-01-12T21:26:00.002-05:00

Congrats to Uncle Bill for accepting his fellowship at Oxford! I don't have a recent picture of him but I can't wait to see him soon!
I am so excited for my cousin Alaina to master the British accent in no time.
My Mommy tells me I need a book with my picture in it... I hope I can take a ride on the Eye, and enjoy fish and chips with a Guiness (or water would suffice)!

Washington DC

2009-01-12T21:22:00.001-05:00

I've lived 5 miles from DC for 8 months and my parents have finally taken me into the city. I loved the monuments and people watching with my Daddy.

HOHOHO

2009-01-12T21:19:00.000-05:00

Santa Claus - is that you???

More, more Cumberland

2009-01-12T21:04:00.002-05:00

My secretary is all out of order in updating my blog .... sorry for her lack of organization. I've got to put her on a PIP!
Here I am with Pa and some 2nd cousins and their Grandmas (my Pa's sisters).

HI Aunt Monica!!

Christmas tour to Cumberland, VA

2009-01-12T20:56:00.004-05:00

Over our Christmas holiday we went to Cumberland, VA to visit a whole bunch of family - Rowan and French side. It was great to meet/see again great-great aunt (Aunt Sue), many great-aunts and uncles, and 2nd cousins.
I was also on my best behavior which gave me bonus points!

More Christmas

2009-01-12T20:48:00.003-05:00

My Mommy told me I was a very lucky boy to have another Christmas! My 2nd Christmas celebration was with my Pa, Gran, Aunt Monica, future Heisman winner Andrew, Alaina, Juliana, and of course, Mommy and Daddy.
I was spoiled and have great new books, toys, and clothes to show for it!

Potty Skills

2009-01-12T20:29:00.002-05:00

For Christmas, Fafa gave me my very own potty seat! Yeah, thanks Fafa for advancing my potty skills!

My Fa

2009-01-12T20:25:00.003-05:00

Here I am with my Fafa... well, I share her but really that doesn't matter. Here I am testing out my new car seat... finally my Mommy upgraded me - thank goodness!!

Twin Day

2009-01-12T20:21:00.002-05:00

My Daddy decided to dress like me on this day... he wouldn't change his shirt and neither would I - so we looked like twinny twins!

HI...

2009-01-12T20:20:00.003-05:00

HI Aunt Vanessa and Andy - when are you coming over to play again?

GO HOKIES!!

2009-01-12T20:17:00.003-05:00

My Daddy has told me all about Hokie football and that I will go to VT one day also. :) So glad VT has finally won a BCS bowl game.
I cheered for the Hokies from the enjoyment of my crib! Yeah Hokies!

Sweet Hair-do!

2009-01-12T20:08:00.003-05:00

My hair is growing!!

The infamous Cissy

2009-01-06T20:57:00.001-05:00

We finally meet.... the pleasure is all mine Ms. Anderson.

Christmas exhaustion

2009-01-06T20:55:00.003-05:00

Pretty much the sweetest first Christmas ever

2009-01-06T20:32:00.005-05:00

I was very busy over Christmas break... my parents delivered me to Richmond where I saw all my family. I drank alot, ate alot, and stayed up way too late. All in all it was a great holiday.

Sweet, a new phone to call my lady friends -

Where's Graham?

My new green wagon to be toted around in -

My Grandma, Grandpa, and my paci -

Uncle Steven are you Santa Claus?

All Smiles

2009-01-06T20:23:00.003-05:00

Nothing says Christmas time like getting up at 7am on a Sunday, and having my Daddy drive me and Mommy all the way to Fair Oaks during the 1st ice storm of my life for MUST have pictures at Portrait Innovations. I think I painted on a pretty good smile....

Christmas Spirit

2008-12-13T21:50:00.002-05:00

Mommy and Daddy have told me all about Christmas and Santa, and then they took me to meet him. I guess every year he stops by the Buzz coffee shop to meet the kids in the neighborhood. I got to tell him what I am into; he was very nice. I can't wait to see him again. :) Mommy and I each having a drink at the Buzz -

This was after I told Santa what was on my Christmas list, we were both happy -

This was my initial shock of meeting Santa - deer in headlights -

Getting into the Christmas spirit at our house -

KP Playdate

2008-12-13T21:36:00.004-05:00

I had a playdate with Mommy's work friends who have also had babies in 2008. I had a great time meeting and playing with all the girls - yes, I was the only boy! I can't wait till our next playdate.

Here is Baby Paige, 2 months -
Molly and Paige -

This was as close I was allowed to get to Baby Paige...

Here we are in order of birth, newest to oldest (l to r) - Paige, Molly, Graham, Siena -

Here we are again...

Molly and I playing nicely together -

Here is Molly, 5 months -

Here is Siena, 9 months -

Peek-A-Boo

2008-12-13T21:22:00.002-05:00

The other night, I was suppose to be going to bed, however I wanted to make sure Mommy and Daddy were still on the couch.... they were.
Peek-a-boo I see you!!

Potty Time

2008-12-13T21:20:00.003-05:00

Recently Fatoumata told Mommy and Daddy that I've been using the big potty. Thank goodness because now they also put me on the potty... and I definitely use it! Look at how happy I am!

Stay Puff Marshmellow

2008-12-13T21:10:00.004-05:00

Mommy and Daddy took me out to the park recently... I thought I looked like the Stay-Puff Marshmellow man. Now looking at the pictures - it's confirmed I did!
I sure did have a great time on the swing though...

Birthday Celebration Weekend

2008-12-01T14:13:00.004-05:00

My Daddy's birthday was in November... I think he turned 21 or something like that. We had a great weekend celebrating - there were truck rides, VT celebrations, and presents!

I voted!

2008-12-01T14:11:00.002-05:00

I voted on November 4th, 2008!

6 Months Old

2008-12-01T14:00:00.011-05:00

My Mommy had a 1/2 year birthday party for me... I got to look at half of a cupcake. I can't wait till I can eat a real cupcake!
That was a big weekend... I also played in the leaves; and I got caught eating my toes - yum!

Welcome III

2008-11-24T20:39:00.006-05:00

My Mommy is not so good at putting my pictures in order...
My 1st Halloween - here I am at the Del Ray Parade.

Caught in the act going for my paci...

Octoberfest with Aunt Vanessa & Andy... and my Daddy of course...

It's the great pumpkin Graham...

My Aunt Madeline and cousins Keira and Erin watched me while Mommy and Daddy went to a show...

We visited Gigi....

Hanging out in the front yard of our gated community...

Enjoying the nice weather with a nap outside...

I love watching the Hokies with Daddy... especially when they win.

My 1st food - rice cereal - YUM! And my new sippy cup.

Look at that furry creature...

Fireman Graham -

My 1st time in my exersaucer - wow this thing is fun!!

I love sunglasses

Welcome II

2008-11-20T21:06:00.009-05:00

My Mommy and Daddy took me to the lake for 4th of July... I had a good time smiling at Grandpa.
Look at my big foot :)

I enjoyed wearing my new sunglasses.

And my lifejacket, of course only with my paci!

While we were on vacay my Daddy grew a crustache.

Here is my Mommy and Daddy with me in the nice bay breeze.

This was my 1st time at the beach... I didn't stay down there long. I am very excited for next summer.

At end of a long days play I love a bath...

Here was my 1st time in my bumbo chair... I am very good at it now.

Macho man Graham...

Resting with my sweet Mommy...

I love Jelly Cat...

My silly Mommy dressing me up again...

I am so peaceful when I rest with my Daddy...

In August, I was baptized. Here I am with my Mommy's friends.

My whole family was together... it was so nice.

Here are my godparents... they are so nice to me.

Welcome

2008-11-20T16:41:00.002-05:00

So, I have finally talked my Mommy into getting me a blog... this is one of my first major accomplishments in my life. I am sure I will be a very successful sweet-talker in the future.

Since I am already 6 months old, let me tell you a couple of things I have been doing since May 10th, 2008...

I've been to Virginia Beach to visit family....

I went to Claire and Brady's house to visit... I love that girl!

I met my great Grandma (GiGi) when she came to visit in Virginia...

My Mommy had some free time when she was home with me so she would dress me up...

I found my thumb however I prefer my paci... where is that thing?

My cousins came to meet me...

That leads me to May 10th.... ready or not Mommy and Daddy... here I come!