We went to the zoo

We needed some family time, so Keith took yesterday afternoon off and we went to the zoo. It was so nice to be outside walking around in the perfect weather. Almost all of the animals were out. The first animals we saw were the giraffes. Grant didn't notice them at first because was looking around at everything else. He really liked the flamingos.

Caught in the act

He's had a look in his eyes lately. It's called MISCHIEVOUSNESS.

Also, he's had his eyes on the toilet paper roll for a couple days now. I'd been really good about closing the door so he couldn't get into things in the bathroom, but I slipped and this is what I found.

I love it! He's a true curious boy! Now that he's experienced this, hopefully he won't do it again. Ha!

We hiked Camelback Mt. on New Years Eve

Mr. Bean

We had a great Christmas. I thought Grant would love the wrapping paper, but he really didn't pay much attention to it. He was too busy checking out his new toys. We expected it to be the other way around. We were glad it wasn't. Grant loved being around family all day. He wore himself out really good with the late nights and all the excitement. Luckily he is back on schedule now so his personality is getting back to normal too.

And he likes green beans.

Temple Christmas Lights

He did pretty good for having just woken up

We were driving around looking at Christmas lights tonight when we saw Santa in front of one of the houses. We didn't know if we'd get a picture of Grant with Santa this year because we were not about to stand in line at the mall to see the jolly old elf. So we pulled over and woke up Grant, got him to giggle a few times, and then handed him over to the man in the red suit. He has that same look of concern as he had in the shopping cart. In other news, Grant took his first steps last Thursday. He took them while I was videotaping him doing something else. What luck! I'll work on getting the video on here soon. He has taken a few more steps during the past few days. We are excited, but I would like him to slow down on the walking just a bit.