I'll start with the biggest news...

It's a boy!!!! We're so excited!  Keith is thrilled that he'll have a foursome for golf.  :)

 Grant invited Keith's grandpa to the Veteran's Day celebration at his school.  He was the oldest Veteran there and had a good time being recognized for his service to our country.

 During Grant's free time at school that day he decided to make a card for Keith's grandpa.  A handful of other kids in his class thought that was a great idea and Grant came home with his card, plus six more.  One of my favorites said, "Dear Veteran, do you like ice-cream?"  Ha!  I love first graders!

 Two peas in a pod.

Grant's school had a color run.  We went to watch him and cheer him on.  He won't let me wash his shirt because he doesn't want the colors to wash out.  So it's just sitting in the laundry room.  I think I'll have to throw it in the wash one of these days or he'll never get to wear it again! :)

 We lucked out one afternoon when the electric company drove three big trucks onto our street and changed out an old electric box across the street.  Brett sat out front with a cookie and cup of water and watched the whole thing.  He was in heaven!

Grant got a new front tire on his bike this past weekend.  His last one split open.  He was so excited about his new tire and quickly organized a bike race around the coul-de-sac.   

 Camille is proving to be quite the athlete.  She is obsessed with throwing balls and can catch a football pretty well.  Her dad is soooo proud!  :)

 We spotted a praying mantis on our neighbor's bush.

 This little girl is also obsessed with having a glove (or a sock if a glove isn't available) on her hand.  It's the first thing she asked for this morning.

 Tub hair!

 It's so fun to see Grant learning to read and write so well.  He's started leaving me notes.  Here are a couple favorites:

This one was left on the bathroom counter after he wiped it down before school one day.

 And this one was after I took him to get a new suit.  I hope he keeps leaving notes like this forever, they really boost my confidence!  :)

 Grant had an awesome baseball season.  Keith coached him again along with some other great dads. Most of the team has been together now for a few seasons and they've really made a lot of progress.

 Grant was selected as his school's town council student of the month.  He got to dress up and get a nice plaque from the Mayor.  His cute teacher submitted a letter for him to be considered for this and she was thrilled that he got picked.  She even came that night with her new husband.  I love how enthusiastic she is.  We're proud of Grant for getting this award.  My camera quit on me right as Grant got his award so I only have this group shot.  You'll just have to take it from me that he was smiling really big and looking very handsome as he received his award.