It has been a while since Mr. Grady has made an appearance on the blog so I figured it was about time he stopped by. Here he is in all his grown-up 7-almost-8ishness. I cannot believe how big he is. But he is still my little guy. He snuggles and gives kisses and hugs just because he wants too. Let's hope that doesn't stop for a long time. He loves sports - mainly soccer, baseball and football. He is an excellent reader - tested at the end of the school year at an end of 5th grade/beginning of 6th grade reading level - he is going into second grade. So proud of him for that! He loves his XBox 360 and would play it always if he could. He has lots of energy but still needs lots of sleep. And when he doesn't get it - he goes into hyper drive. He is a great helper around the house and earns his alowance with rarely a word of complaint and is more than often ready to help with extra with a happy heart. He has a tender heart and cried with me at the end of Charlotte's Web. He is our little prince and we could not be more blessed.
This photo is one from my assigment I turned in last night (read about my photography class in previous post here). Wendy gave a tutorial on a better black and white conversion. The color version of this image turned out rather nicely too I think. So I think I'll share that one too.
Oh and I have not told you yet! I'll let you in on a little something we have cooking 
for Grady. We are suprising him with a summer vacation to Disney World! He thinks we're just spending a lazy week at home on vacation...but little does he know! We are going to pack the car (he will be with his dad the day we pack - sneaky us) and then after church that Sunday we're just going to head south (we're driving). I have not figured out the best way or time to tell him the plan yet though. One idea we've had is to hand him a map and let him play detective. But I'd move to hear your ideas on how to best surprise him or Disney advice in general. If you have some, please feel free to leave it in the comments section below!
I just loved reading about Gradybug! It put a smile on my face and warmed my heart. I think we could all use a little of Grady in our kids, especially mine right now. Both pictures of him are wonderful. Not sure which I like better?? I really enjoy reading your entries! If only I had some of your creativity!
Love ya,
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | July 24, 2008 at 09:53 PM
I just loved reading about Gradybug! It put a smile on my face and warmed my heart. I think we could all use a little of Grady in our kids, especially mine right now. Both pictures of him are wonderful. Not sure which I like better?? I really enjoy reading your entries! If only I had some of your creativity!
Love ya,
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | July 24, 2008 at 09:53 PM