The Grady Family

Halloween

What a week! We got back from vacation and Colin and I both got really sick...like really sick.

I wasn't sure if we would make it to trick or treating at Kevin's office, but thankfully Colin was feeling well enough to go.

Well, his horrible tummy problems may have stopped, but that didn't make him the sweet and well behaved (quiet) little boy I was hoping we could show of at Daddy's work.

He was adorable to be sure...just not in the best of moods!

We were pretty happy he still fit his leprechaun costume from St. Patty's Day! Thanks mom!

In front of Daddy's hastily decorated office.

Some of Kevin's co-workers went together to do an Alice in Wonderland theme and their costumes and decorations were amazing!

cranky little leprechaun

Trick or treating :)

We invited ourselves to trick or treat with the Zollingers by conveniently showing up at their place just as they were leaving

You mean I have to walk to get the candy? I think I will stay right here!

I actually carved a pumpkin this year!

Kevin's was much more involved and turned out great!

Can we say DONE?

Playing with our pumpkins

Like I said, I was pretty sick a few days before Halloween. No, Kevin didn't beat me! I just burst a blood vessel while being, um, really sick (aka throwing up violently)

I hope this clears up soon because I look like a freak!

Happy Halloween!

Busch Gardens

Busch Gardens is such a beautiful park!

Since Colin did so well with the rides at the fair, we knew he would love the rides at Busch Gardens.

They were so tame, even I got to ride!

He isn't quite so sure about this ride, though!

choo choo!

The park was decorated for Halloween and Colin had a little too much fun playing with the fake rats!

I just love the Clydesdales!

Around Town...

Will Colin go to law school one day?

Our apartment :)

Yorktown Beach

While we decided not to hit the Yorktown battlefield, walking down Yorktown Beach was just what we needed!

It was a little chilly, but Colin wanted to get his feet in the water just the same...hence the no-pants shots!

Yankee Candle

Colin is always cracking us up!

Williamsburg is home to one of the two flagship Yankee Candle stores. It is HUGE!

They have the candle emporium, a fudge shop, a Christmas store where it "snows" every 4 minutes, and a toy store, and a place where they count down to Christmas all year round!

This summer, I taught Colin how to smell candles, and he had the best time smelling all of the many scents Yankee Candle has to offer!

It's snowing!

Santa was even there!

The timeshare resort we stayed at had a pretty awesome pool with basketball hoops, fountains, and jetted areas. Colin loved playing "shoom" (the sound effect he makes when he makes a basket) with his daddy!

His new favorite thing is to jump off ledges, whether you are ready or not!

Jamestown

Jamestown is a very hands on type of historical site and we knew that between the boats and the things to touch and see, Colin would have fun.

What I didn't expect was how much he liked hanging out in the Indian Village and sitting on the furs in the wigwams. There were 6 or so huts, all similarly decorated, and he just loved sitting there petting the furs and barking (we had explained the wolf furs were doggies).

Colin rarely smiles in a picture!