Movin' On Up!

Look what we found after naptime this morning! I think Amity's Daddy has a new project to finish before the next naptime!

Thank you...thank you very much!

Amity is so blessed to have such a wonderful family (both related and adopted) that continues to love on her! I can already tell that one of the greatest joys of being a parent is seeing others enjoy your child.

We didn't expect Amity to be very aware of Christmas presents this year but she seemed to catch our enthusiasm and made some pretty cute expressions (watch for the eyebrows and wide-open mouth)! Some of you didn't get to experience her unwrapping of your gift in person, so we are posting the footage here for you to enjoy!


Thank you, Nana Norma, for the super-soft lamb and the beautiful books (and the snacks for the grown-ups, too)!



Thank you, Noni Diana, for the Leapfrog train! I am working on crawling after it but when that it too much work, I like to push the buttons and chew on it!



Thank you, Lolly and Pop Pop, for the Grover puzzle, the Grover and Elmo trucks, the teddy bear, and the new outfit!



Thank you, Uncle Dylan, Aunt Becky, Cousin Eli, and Cousin Eiley, for the piggy bank and book!

Thank you, Nana, for the bath toys! I am already enjoying them!

Thank you, Aunt Elaine, Rachel, and Lindsay, for the cuddly teddy bear!

Thank you, Mary, for the super cute outfit to match Cousin Eiley!

Thank you, Uncle Brent, Aunt Jenni, and Cousin Griffin, for the books! I love tags and touchy-feely books!

Thank you, GDaddy and KK for the pajamas, baby doll, Winnie the Pooh, and new outfits!

Day at the Museum

Our first full day in Plainview, we travelled 45 minutes to Lubbock for pizza and an educational excursion...two things I have learned are favorites of the Grover family! I should add that I am glad that Amity will not lack for either! :)

Of all of the things to do in the Science Spectrum museum, Amity's favorites were the bubbles and the mirrors. As you can see below, it is a toss up to tell if dad or daughter is having more fun!


What could be better than just one Amity? Nine Amities! That is, of course, how it would be spelled!

These next three, well, we just couldn't help ourselves!

Thank you, Pop Pop and Lolly for a fun first trip to the museum!

Here Comes Santa Claus...

Here comes Santa Claus! Right down Bass Pro Drive!
After several weeks of asking experienced moms for their Santa suggestions, we found Santa at Bass Pro this afternoon! Thanks Val and Natalie!

Amity would have preferred to stare at Santa's beard rather than pose for the camera. We think her PopPop did a good job of breaking her in to the idea that bearded men aren't necessarily scary! While a big Amity smile would have been nice, we were just thankful for a very short line, no tears, and a free picture.

Of course, in planning our trip to Bass Pro to see Santa, I hadn't thought through the fact that Dennis would want to show her some of the finer aspects of such a fabulous store.

Back at home, while exploring new territory beneath the coffee table, Amity found her Daddy's socks (holes not pictured).

Then, she enjoyed the first few minutes of the last Dallas Cowboys game in Texas Stadium. Her Daddy was just a little bit pleased!

[She's got] chills...

they're multiplying...with every new bite of kiwi! I decided to break out of our Cheerios and Puffs rut and move into some other finger foods for dinner tonight. We began with kiwi. I thought Amity would love the sweetness but evidently she found it a little more tart than sweet.

Does it make us bad parents that this is the third time that we saw this routine? We just had to go through it once more for the camera. Of course, the doctor did say to offer a food at least ten times. Stay tuned for more potential episodes of kiwi eating!

Let's hear it for the boys!

Let's give the boys a hand!

It's official! Amity is a basketball fan. She attended her first game tonight and thoroughly enjoyed it. We left at the third quarter but it appeared that her cheering was helping the Agnew Trojans towards a victory.

An added benefit was getting to spend some quality time with her Auntie Angela and, for the record, there were no tears! Angela, we would trust you any time with our baby girl!

I don't know if it was just a coincidence but Amity appeared to be trying to clap for the first time tonight. We didn't catch her best clapping attempts on video but Dennis did catch a little bit of her enthusiasm and concentration on the game.

A Birthday Rap for Candis

What more is there to say? :)