Hey Graham Fans! Long time since I updated you on my activities. I am trying to think back to what we did last. Caroline shared with you that we spent the day at Grandma's awhile back. Mommy and Daddy went to an Iowa football game. I had a good time and was a good boy. Grandma let me play with Grandpa Dennis' Amana semi-truck. Good thing Mommy wasn't there - she gets nervous that I will break things that Grandpa collected.
rode some pedal tractors (boy are those things heavy!), rode some goofy thing, 
picked out my punkin, sat on an old tractor,
and sat on a horse.
I think I have mentioned we joined the Y? I like it, though we don't go wimmy enough. I did just start Tiny Tumblers so that kind of makes up for it. It is really fun - they have a trampoline my size, a balance beam, a bar to swing from, and a mat for somersaults. Like everything else I go to, there are a couple of songs. Fun, fun stuff!
The other weekend we all went downtown for the ALS walk. There were so many people there. It made Mommy really happy to see so many people there to raise money for such an awful disease. Grandma and Greg were there. It was a nice day. Grandma took me to get a balloon. We had to wait in line. I was so patient.
Then Grandma came to our house, Mommy and Daddy got all dressed up, and they left. Caroline and I hung out with Grandma. I guess one of Mommy's friends got married. The next night we had dinner at Uncle Greg's. I had a good time chasing his cat and playing with his toys. Caroline took a bath in the sink while we were there! The next day Grandma came over and Mommy left. She said she had errands to run. I don't know why she didn't want to take us along....
Grandpa and Susan were just here too. I did my best to show them 'my stuff'. Daddy's football team played in the championship. (Editor's note: Chris was the 'line' coach for one of St. Francis' 6th grade teams). Grandpa and I watched the game. 
We played outside. Grandpa threw pitches to me and I hit them with my big bat. I really think he and Susan were impressed with my skills. I don't have pictures of that, but I do have one showing my batting stance when we were still playing inside (a flute CAN serve as a bat).
The weather has been pretty nice so I still get to play outside. Sometimes it is too cool for Caroline so she stays protected in the garage. The picture below shows one of my new skills.
Have a Happy Halloween!
Mommy got out the exersaucer. I really liked that. At first Mommy would put a towel behind my back, but before long she didn't have to support me. I can stand in it and there are all kinds of toys to keep me occupied. I still like it. Sometimes though I need a change. A girl can only be entertained by lights and music and spinning toys for so long! 
In the afternoons, a lot of times we go to the cul de sac to play. I ride in the stroller. A couple of weeks ago, Mommy noticed I was mostly sitting up. The neighbors noticed too. Aunt Deb and family were here that weekend and as you can see I showed them that I could sit up. I am still wobbly but I have been doing it for like a week and a half, almost two weeks!
I am growing like a weed! I had my four month appointment the other week. I weighed 14 lbs 15 oz putting me in the 75th percentile. I was 24 3/4 inches long putting me again at the 75th percentile. My head was at the 50th percentile. I did really well at the doctor but when they stuck those needles in my legs it hurt my feelings (and my legs)! Oh my goodness was that not fun! Speaking of growing, my hair is getting thicker! Yes I have been told that Graham had his first haircut at 3 1/2 months. My hair is getting thicker and before long no one will remember that my hair wasn't the mop that Graham was born with!
Next time I check in who knows what new tricks I will have learned.
I ate my first corn dog! YUMMY! We found some play equipment so I got to play for awhile, then the real fun of the day - tractors! Big tractors. I got to sit in some of the big ones. I actually really liked sitting on the ones I could get on by myself. It was a fun day! 
Mommy, Caroline and I went to visit Grandma. I got to ride on her tractor. I am always up for a tractor ride! Grandma has this fun stool that rolls around. I spent a far amount of time hanging out in the garage riding around on that stool. I also like to wander around the yard. Grandma has lots to look at. I even let Grandma read me my bedtime books!
Aunt Deb and family came to visit also. Sam and Kayla played with me, chased me around. It was a good time. Grandma must be really religious. She has all these little water holders around the yard like at church. I thought I was supposed to bless myself with all of them. Boy was I holy when I left! (Translation from Mom - Grandma has a couple of bird baths.) 
We got our pictures taken a few weeks back. I had no interest in smiling. They tricked me into playing catch with the football, but I still didn't smile too much. When Mommy can take such cute pictures like the one below, I don't know why some stranger needs to do it!
Well the biggest event of the summer has been my birthday! Daddy took the day off. We went to a park with a wading pool in the morning and then for dinner we went to Incredible's Pizza Company. It was really the games I liked versus the pizza - who cares about food when there is fun to be had! Uncle Brad, Aunt Lisa, and Benjamin came over later. Benjamin and I played - I had to show him how to drive my tractor. On Saturday, Grandma showed up, then Grandpa, and Uncle Brad, Aunt Lisa, and Benjamin were back. Nanny and Nan were next and finally Uncle Greg. My first gift came in a big box and it took Grandpa and Daddy awhile to put it together. I helped supervise.
We had lunch or should I say everyone else had lunch. After they all ate, we had CAKE!! Big Bird and Elmo were on my cake to go with my Elmo themed party. We had ice cream too!
Then we opened my presents!
I really like to sit in my new chair and watch my new DVD's. I think Mommy posted a picture of me holding Bebe while I was sitting in my new chair. It was a really good birthday!
Mommy didn't get a picture of me actually rolling over, but take my word for it, I got the job done! 
Life still is a lot about sleeping. I moved into my crib a few weeks back. I tend to scoot around especially if I can break out of my swaddle. Mom is so proud of me for being a good sleeper so far. I can sleep 6-7 hours straight many nights, give or take. Gosh I don't know if Graham ever sleeps that long! 
Hard to believe I have been around over 14 weeks! I am getting so old! Until next time!
In his two years, Graham is definitely trying to get the most out of life! He continues to be very active and adventurous. He runs fast, throws well and likes to jump off the furniture. Two words that describe him well are 'all boy'! He is in touch with his feminine side however - he likes to dry his hair like Mommy, will put on make-up, loves to vacuum and likes to play with the seasonings. He will even taste his concoctions - not sure how he doesn't grimace, but he doesn't.
