Beach Life

We had so much fun at the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We honestly didn't know what to expect, but the beach was beautiful! Grantham was a great age to go. He loved the ocean but still had a healthy respect for the danger of the waves. Each morning we got up and went straight to the beach, headed in around 10:30am (it was VERY hot), and returned to the beach each evening from 6pm to 9pm. The temperature was wonderful both on the beach and in the water. Grantham could have stayed there for weeks and never been tired of the huge sandbox and cool waves. The one thing he kept telling people is that if they don't close their mouths when a wave comes that they will get salty water all in their month (he speaks from experience:) ). This was an exciting and yet restful weekend. I wish we would have had more time!

Grantham and John waiting for the waves to get their feet.

Burying Grantham in the sand

Playing in the waves with Papa (I don't know if you can see in this picture but the waves were huge)
Every time when arrived at the beach this is what Grantham did. Why? Who know that is the question I ask about guys all the time. Grantham being goofy with Papa. They both had to have goggles for the swimming poolNo reason for this picture but boy does it show Grantham's personality. Silly, silly boy

You can't really tell from this picture but we rode a car ferry on our way back from the beach trip.

John and Grantham checking our the captain of our ship (car ferry).

A Weekend at Nana and Pawpaw's

Where to begin? Grantham and I had decided to visit my parents in Georgia one last time before Grantham's new baby brother is born (an 8 hour drive with a three year old is not very fun when you are more than 6 months pregnant). We had a blast! The night we arrived Auntie Kara and Uncle Josh's church had a fall festival that we got to participate in. Auntie Kara and I got to have a scrapbooking night at Archiver's (my favorite scrapbooking store) while Nana and Pawpaw watched Grantham. Then the next day Mom and I went shopping in Atlanta for maternity clothes, since this baby and Grantham will be exactly 3 1/2 years apart everything I own is winter and with the 100 average temp in Mississippi already in June I knew I would need new maternity clothes (not that I am complaining I love to shop:) ). Sunday we went to church and hung around the house with Uncle Josh and Auntie Kara. Then on Tuesday we decided to go Strawberry picking. A past time that Grantham and I both love but have had no luck finding a patch in Mississippi, so we were thrilled to go with Nana and Pawpaw. Needless to say we REALLY enjoyed our time in Georgia and are so glad we made the long trip!

Strawberry picking:

Nana and Grantham enjoying the fruits of their labor
Grantham, me and Pawpaw searching for red strawberries

Grantham eating more than he is picking A fun and successful day :)

Learning about cars from Uncle Josh

An inflatable baseball game at the church fall festival (Grantham is proving to be a lefty both in his batting and kicking)

Talking Auntie Kara's ear off (always the center of attention)

Once again the center of attention

I don't know if you can see this picture very well but this is Grantham beating his Uncle Josh in an inflatable obstacle course (they were both flying through the course)

A lot of special time with Pawpaw

The Kendrick/Cruiz Wedding

The main reason for our visit to Chicago was for Grantham to be in Melinda's wedding (John's cousin). There were many mishaps along the way including a four hour plane delay making us arrive in Chicago around midnight instead of seven, a four hour drive to the wedding rehersal (30 minutes away)because traffic and the weather was so bad in downtown Chicago, never getting to bed before 11pm ect. But overall Grantham did a wonderful job during the wedding and had a blast dancing at the reception that night. Also John's whole family was able to make it, which is a huge treat since they live all over the world:)Getting ready for the wedding All the Pulcini grandchildrenThe entire crew

The reception afterwards:

Dancing the night away with Papa (who has now become Daddy for some unknown reason)Trying to lead Cousin KristenPepaw and Grantham laughing about a fan?pooped after a very long weekend and night of dancing!!!!!!!!!!

A visit to Chicago (Auntie Katy and Uncle Chip's)

We had a fast and furious trip to Chicago so that Grantham could be in John's cousin's wedding. We were so excited because we were going to get to stay with my brother and his wife (Auntie Katy and Uncle Chip). They have a little puppy Callbe who was the highlight of Grantham's trip. We wish we could have spent more time with them but thoroughly enjoyed the time we had and hope to visit again! Here are a few pictures:

Grantham would have spent all day everyday chasing Callbe. A boy and his dog (okay borrowed dog but I think John likes this arrangement best:) )

A trip to the museum with Auntie Katy. Grantham's favorite part was a high school band that was playing in the lobby when you entered.

On the steps of the museum


Auntie Katy and Uncle Chip - Thanks for letting us invade your home!!!!

We are having a . . .

We are excited to announce that we are expecting another BOY! As one friend said, "No prissy stuff at this house!" We found out last week at our ultrasound but wanted to wait until we could tell all our family first about the great news. Now we are so excited to be sharing it with friends:)

The week before we found out, Grantham and I were talking in the car about how he was going to be a big brother. I asked him if he wanted a baby sister or brother. At first he kept saying both but when I finally made him realize he could only have one he said that he wanted a baby sister but thought that he was going to have a baby brother. When we went in for our appointment the tech asked Grantham if he wanted a brother or sister and he said that he wanted a brother. She said well guess what you are going to have a baby brother. The baby looked healthy and active (just like Grantham)! We are tenatively planning the C-section for Thursday September 24th. Four of my sister-in-laws (John's sisters) think it is only fair that men dominate our family since he grew up with the four of them;0 John is excited because he thinks maybe I will want to have another biological child since I have only had two boys and no girls. We'll see - - I am ready to adopt (NO MORE morning sickness that last the whole day/night). Who knows what God has in store for us? Just one baby at a time:) !!!!

Thank you all for all the prayers with Grantham's health and this new baby too. Also thanks for reading my ramblings. We love keeping up with each and every one of you!

A weekend trip

The weekend before Grantham got sick we had a great time exploring Memphis, TN. Here are a few fun pictures of the trip. After a while I think you will wonder like I did what was Grantham looking at? Who knows - I am lucky he stopped long enough for me to get the pictures;) Enjoy!

The Zoo

The Children's Museum The "tunnel"

Health update

Grantham's fever has finally broken. We still have no answers to why he was sick but we are thankful that he is getting better. Thanks for all your prayers during this trying time! Please keep him in your prayers that he will continue to heal.