10.19.08 - A quick update

Here's a preview of Greyson's Halloween costume. If you can't tell based on the above picture, he's going to be a dragon. Cuddling before bedtime. Greyson's pretty proud in this picture because he was able to refine the art of sitting on his art stool all by himself. Laughing in his rocking chair shortly before bedtime. Enjoying balloons with Oma Weiss in preparation for Auntie Stacey's Birthday celebration in West Bend. Somehow the balloons escaped outside and Greyson was having fun chasing after them and scooping them up in his arms. Here he's captured a wandering yellow balloon. Grey's facial expression is quite strange, but he's showing Jake rocks from Oma & Papa Weiss' driveway. I believe these images are in reverse order. Walking with Papa Weiss to look at the construction trucks. Almost to the excavator near Papa & Oma Weiss' house. A bit of perspective on size. Oma & Papa Weiss watching Greyson play at the park. Swinging at the park. A brief hug before returning to the playground. Greyson likes the feeling of sand in his hands, but NOT in his shoes. A shot of Stacey's Birthday Cupcakes. Another view of the birthday cupcakes and decorations in the background. Classic Matt. Stacey & Celia enjoying the sweet cupcake goodness. Right for the frosting. That's my niece! I'm not sure what this look was in reference to but somebody looks like they're in trouble! Celia crashing with Matt after her sugar rush. Greyson and Amelia playing together at her third birthday party (hosted at Monkey Joe's in Appleton). Greyson enjoying the SUV Ride for just a quarter - score! Series of impromptu pictures Jake took of Mom Weiss. I must say they are quite beautiful shots! Just a quick video I threw together. Enjoy.

10.07.08 The Mother Load

yeah, yeah...I know, but you have to understand. I've been really busy! No, seriously REAL BUSY! Anyways, I'm done apologizing. It has been an exciting summer. So exciting my head is spinning, well, not literally. But it feels like it. Okay, I digress, I'm turning the descriptions over to Shelle to write so here goes.... These six photos were the final black and white series that made it to this post. These were taken by Jake at Guys Weekend this summer in Pickerl, WI. According to Jake, these were taken around 4:30 am. Greyson admiring the trees in the parking lot of the New Zoo in Suamico, WI (near Green Bay). We believe this took place sometime in August. Greyson admiring the ground. Although this was not intended to be a portrait session, I was quite pleased with the photos Jake took of Greyson while waiting for Grandma and Grandpa Mac to arrive at the New Zoo. Admiring animals from a safe distance in Jake's arms. Riding the carousel with Grandma and Grandpa Mac. Catching a cool drink from the pool on a hot summer day. Scotch and Grey, in synch, quenching their thirst from the pool. In case you haven't noticed, Greyson really liked drinking from his pool. Does this make us bad parents for letting him? Playing with sidewalk chalk (it was red, hence the stain on his shirt). As you can tell, my admiration and desire to cuddle was much greater than Grey's. Here's another example of me stealing hugs. I LOVE this photo! Jake captured it over the weekend in September (yes, Grey is wearing a Halloween shirt). Here's another great photo Jake took of Grey. Sitting on the ottoman watching Yo Gabba Gabba on a school night. Thanks Grandma Mac for the Halloween PJ's! Random photo of Greyson. A hard earned beer after moving our neighbor's playground set into the back yard. Thanks a million Tony. In hindsight, I think it was probably a good idea you had no clue what you were getting into - or you would have never agreed to help. If it weren't for you, it's quite possible the playground set would still be at our neighbor's house. Cheers Tony! Thanks again; you are the best! Greyson showing his allegiance to Number 4. Thanks Shawn, Brandi & Loula-Rae for the great jersey. He still wears it weekly despite the fallout! A serious look from Greyson as he tries out his playground set. Hanging out in the ottoman top with his truck on a school night. This is what happens when I work late. You will see what I mean when you view the following photos. I was lucky enough to arrive home for clean up and bathtime. I must admit this is a pretty cool photo and probably the closest Grey will get to face painting for awhile. A sample of Grey's artwork. Petting the goals at the Little Farmer. Feeding the goats with Grandpa and Grandma Mac at the Little Farmer (TLF). Perusing the bounty of the pumpkin patch at TLF. Driving the tractor at TLF. Playing in the fountain at TLF. (Isn't my wife beautiful?) Walking with Papa Weiss to the park conveniently located across the street from their house in West Bend. Checking out the red racecar at the park with Oma Weiss. Enjoying the leaves at Papa & Oma Weiss' house. I love this photo too. It's Greyson walking in Oma & Papa Weiss' yard - heading to the park to look at the construction trucks. Here he's waiting for me to take him to the park. And here, he's deciding I took too long and starts to take off again. Uncle Matt, Auntie Stacey and Cousin/Niece Celia playing in the leaves. A great family photo. Our hay spoils for the scarecrow Jake is making to adorn the front yard in preparation for Halloween. Greyson posing for the camera with his pumpkin carved by Jake. He's apparently all business in his jammies. Smelling geraniums from our front flower box. Indian corn to welcome fall (and squirrels). Greyson has decided he prefers to pull ghosts from the front yard rather than leaving them for decoration. Taking the ghost for a tour of the yard. Sunday morning walk on the trail near our house, which overlooks the Fox River. The beginning of fall colors on the trail. A closer look at the color changes in action. Jake surprising us from his hiding place off the trail. An upshot of some great fall colors. Greyson's first pumpkin scooping session (and boy was it messy - we're still finding pumpkin seeds around the house). Taking a look at the remaining seeds and pumpkin guts. Checking out the paper (opposed to leaving it on the floor to collect the pumpkin seeds). The pumpkin post carving shot. Nice job Jaker! Greyson enjoying the flowers at the NEW Zoo. Until next time....