Easter Time

We had a great Easter! The weather was absolutely perfect outside, sunny and not too warm. We went to grandma and grandpa's house for the day, joined by the Romanos. The kids were very excited to find Easter eggs, and hide them, and find them again.

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Girl Scout Fun!

I had the great opportunity to go along with Emerson's girl scout troop horseback riding. We had the greatest time!!! It has been years since I have been horseback riding, Emerson was a little nervous when we first got started, but by the time we had finished she couldn't wait to come back!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

San Francisco

Happy 40th April! I was so excited to show you San Francisco as your 40th birthday present! Great food, lots of walking, shopping, cable cars, and so much more. Thanks for the memories!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Erin Go Braugh!!!!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Baseball

Giants Rule!!!!

Our first year of baseball is kicking off!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Sacred Heart Gala

Our annual gala is always an amazing event, but this year certainly topped all the rest! A few weeks before the event, the big news was released, George W. Bush had agreed to be our keynote speaker. You can imagine my excitement!!!

Leading up to the night, the security was tight, the anticipation was literally buzzing in the air. To say that it was a once in a lifetime experience is an understatement. Mr. Bush was an incredible speaker, drawing the crowd in. If I didn't respect him a ton before, I certainly do now.

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Chicago

Two moms, big city, no kids, TONS of fun!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

1. Wow, it's been almost a whole month. That is pathetic.

2. So January....oh January. How is it that you have flown by so quickly? It is already the 20th and I barely remember what we have done the past 20 days. Where has the time gone?

3. Emerson started a new dance studio at the beginning of this month. We LOVE it. Not only does she seem to be learning so much, but we also added a tap class to her schedule. Guess who loves her tap shoes?!?!

4. Brennan had his annual cardiologist appt. yesterday. Since switching jobs I have also switched insurance. So unfortunately we don't get to see our amazing Dr. Hashmi anymore, as he isn't covered on our plan. So today we travelled to Riverside to see another pediatric cardiologist who was really nice. Brennan was a trooper as usual, always so patient and understanding of everything that is going on. Poor little guy has been doing this for as long as he can remember, it's just like a normal day for him.

5. Work is awesome. When was the last time I could say that?

6. Been teaching the kids how to ski. Or should I say, having someone else teach them. They are really loving it. And I am loving being outside and doing something fun too!

7. The other day I was thinking once again what a beautiful place we live We can ski, lay on the beach, walk on a golf course, hike a mountain, shop in awesome stores, eat amazing food....all within a relatively short distance. Crazy.

8. I just finished day 111 of P90x workout. I can't even believe that I have stuck with a workout this long. I am truly amazed with the results!

9. I have taken to watching Sex and the City from season 1. I love those girls! They crack me up.

10. Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday.

Lots of love,

The Grady's

December...where o' where did you go?

This month has completely flown by, so much so that I have lost track! So here instead of writing it all out, pictures it will be!

What would Christmas be without pics with Santa!

Snow Day Fun

Rockettes Show

Disney on Ice!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Morning

Lots of love,

The Gradys

He's back!!!

Fred is back and causing some serious BELIEVING in our house this

Christmas season!

Lots of love,

The Gradys

TEN

1. Been awhile since I have posted...even longer for a 10!

2. Life has been busy as usual. Time sure flies at times.

3. Thanksgiving was great. Drove north to see Jeff's dad and Kathy at their new house near Yosemite. Beautiful weather, crisp and cold, perfect for the holiday weekend. The kids had a great time playing outside and enjoying time with grandma and grandpa.

4. We were discussing favorite treats one day over lunch in the staff lounge. One of my favorites as a kid was elephant ears. My mom would get them at the bakery as a special treat for us. Such fond memories. So after the discussion I went online in search of the perfect recipe. And finally after some serious searching and compiling of a few recipes, I may have just recreated them. Yummy!

5. I love my little ones.

6. I love this time of year. The decorating, the lights, the food, the magic. But sometimes the craziness of it all is SO overwhelming. Between report cards, a little lady's birthday, shopping, baking, etc....phew! It's crazy!!!

7. I am day a 65 of P90x. I never thought I would last this long doing hardcore exercise for 6 days a week. For weeks on end. Dare I say I actually enjoy it?

8. I think I have an addiction. www.zappos.com

9. Emerson came home from school yesterday so thrilled. She was chosen to play Mary in a little play the 2nd graders are doing for Kinder and 1st grade. Beaming smile on her face (and mine!).

10. Just the other day my class and I were going through our social studies lesson. When out of nowhere a huge bird flew in the door, slammed against the window, hit the opposite wall, swooped down over the kid's heads, and finally landed by the door again. We were able to shoo him out...meanwhile screaming, and laughing, and shock, and kids dropping and taking cover was occurring. Talk about getting their attention!

Lots of love,

The Grady's

Ghosts and witches and pumpkins galore!

We started out the day with some good ol' fashioned pumpkin carving! We decided this was the year for some classic Jack-o-laterns!

If this doesn't show their little personalities...

The day continued with Obi Wan Kenobi and A Greek Goddess getting ready for some trick or treating fun.

Happy Halloween!!!

Lots of love,

The Grady's