A big boy, a helper, and a growing girl

It's so fun to see my kids at their different ages.  Grant is becoming a big boy instead of a little boy (even though he's still little).  He started piano lessons and is doing great!  It's amazing how he gets it.  I think he's way brighter than I was at his age (thankfully!).

 He likes to be in charge and take care of things that need to be done.  He took charge and helped Brett with his breathing treatment a couple weeks ago when Brett was sick.

 He's starting to figure out words and write notes now.  This one, from yesterday, made me laugh.  

"Santa give me a telescope"

I hope that's not all he wants, because that's not what we had in mind for him when we made our list.

However, I'm sure he won't be disappointed in what we have in store for him.  :)

Brett is my helper.  This boy wants to be busy doing important things.  He was beyond excited to match up all the socks from the laundry this morning.  If he's left to just play by himself he gets cranky.  Give him a chore and he's a super happy boy.  He helps me switch the laundry, make beds, cook, and wash windows.

 He got to walk in the rain with an umbrella over to Grandma Jackson's house last week and make gingerbread boys.  He came home with some dough and showed me exactly what we needed to do to make them.  

 Little Camille will be a year old next month!  Wow!  She is so busy that when she's awake, and not in her high chair, she is getting into all kinds of mischief.  I think she may be my most feisty and busy baby yet.  Maybe because there are more places to explore and more bathroom doors to keep closed than in our previous house.

 When I tuck her in, she grabs the edge of her blanket and pulls in up snug around her.  It melts my heart every time!

 Nice teeth Camille!

She has a bunch more that are just waiting to burst through at any moment.

 I'm loving this outfit that she wore for the first time today.  

 She will eat anything!  She especially loves avocados and raspberries lately.

 

So grateful for these kids of mine and their fun personalities!