In Other News-

Well, I feel I should blog about more than just the 30 day challenge. First, I would like to say that my heart goes out to those in Japan. For future reference, when I read this later in life, there was a huge earthquake (8.9) and tsunami in Japan on Thursday night. It was so strong that vibrations were measured in Boise! On top of the already devastating natural disaster, they are now experiencing fires, nuclear melt-downs (or close to it anyways) and more.
It is events like these that make me so grateful for my knowledge of the Gospel. Knowing Heavenly Father's plan for us is such a blessing during times like these.

Grayson is growing like a weed! Or at least his hair is. He has now had 5 haircuts! This last time, his haircut made him look so much older. He has also started being more adventurous in his climbing....YIKES! He still won't let go of the furniture to walk more than a few steps...and that is fine by me. He loves to sing, talk up a storm, and he thinks he is pretty funny. He is already throwing temper tantrums. He will throw himself on his stomach on the ground, arch his back up (which makes me laugh because he looks like a seal) and yell and scream. I am at a loss for how to handle this since he is only 9 1/2 months. I explain to him it is not appropriate...but I don't know if he really understands. I think his little friend we walk the mall with who is 21 months- and getting into the temper tantrum phase, is rubbing off on him.....

Speaking of walking the mall...that has been so wonderful for me. It helps me feel like I have something to do every day, we get out of the house, I get adult conversation, and Grayson gets to see new and different things, as well as another child.

Grayson while walking at the mall

The babies love us to get them to face each other if we stop in a store

Aren't they just so cute?

Mike has been busy working about 55-60 hours a week and going to school. Luckily the hours at work are slowing down a little bit. Plus he is taking a week off- well kind of off now that we are going to California for work- at the end of the month. He still has his special time with Grayson. He puts him to bed every night, helps with his baths, and plays with him when he gets off work early on the weekend.

That is about all that is going on here. We are enjoying the few nice days we get inbetween the cold, windy days. It is supposed to warm up pretty good this week, though it is going to rain quite a bit. But we need the rain. It will help make everything green!