Party Time

Grant had the best weekend of his life, so far. As you can see, he's quite the ladies man. He traveled to San Antonio to get baptized. Getting there, we stopped in Waco for a picnic at the Texas Ranger Museum. He endured the six hour trip in the car, with a stop in Austin, which meant traffic. In San Antonio, we went out for his Uncle Matt's birthday. He was up late, but did not fuss.

Saturday, Kelly and I, like other parents, cringed when we imagined how our child might react to sitting through the hour long mass only to have it culminate in a personal bath in the waters of life, in front of a live audience. We were surprised when he took to it so well.




He'd had practice, though. Earlier that day, Grant got in the hotel pool.




So with that experience, Grant was ready for Baptism. The Godparents, Matt and Whitney and also Christopher, Sarah and Lucy came down from Bellville, Texas and helped us welcome Grant into the Christian community.



Grant was in a great mood, considering how late in the day it was. He smiled through the whole experience, kicking his legs in delirious glee.



Afterward, we celebrated by first getting Grant out of his Baptism dress, a must for all neophytes. Then, we went to "Taco de Jalisco" for dinner, a little place I know of, which had actually changed its name to something I already forget. Never mind, its right across the street from the Witte Museum on Broadway.

A harpist, Rene Devia, entertained us. He serenaded Grant, who was mesmerized by the sounds and movements of the strings. Grant got to dance. We had a great time with friends and family.



On Sunday, a breakfast with friends and a visit with Grandparents, and we were off back to Dallas.



Many thanks to everyone for a great weekend!

Matt, Whitney, Sarah, Lucy, and Christopher
The Brandts, Bob and Pat
Sarah and Brianna
James
Emily and Brian
Amirra, David, and Gabriel
Jean Marie (Pronounced in the French)
Father Thaddeus
Grandparents Terri and Mario
Uncle Mike and Aunt Shayne
Uncle Matt

You Missed the Tiger

A rainy day in Dallas turned into a trip to the Dallas Aquarium, which is like an indoor zoo--of both people and animals. We wound through the narrow paths and made it to the aquarium part of the aquarium where Grant got to feed among the sharks and sting rays. He still struggles between his animal part and his human, and this outing didn't help any.




Along the way, we found a TIGER! Or should I say a jaguar. Sorry, jaguars, no disrespect.



For Liz and Marie, thanks for the comments. To keep you further educated on the subject of colliding objects and in keeping with today's animal theme, please check out this http://www.bbspot.com/News/2008/09/squirrel-smasher.html.

Finally, we leave you with a diversion of sorts...



We hope and pray all our friends in Houston safely saw Ike come and go.

LHC

Our little hot child had a good weekend; he enjoyed a nice evening in the park, the Nasher Sculpture Center.



Good thing considering the impending tests going on at CERN. We should be con-cerned!! The mysteries of mass may be revealed, but does it really matter?



Grant has his rapping shoes on, and is ready for whatever might happen.

Unvetted

This just in: there is a scandal at the House of Grant.

No, he doesn't have a teenage pregnant daughter; he didn't forget how many homes he owns (1, a rental); he didn't kill an Alaskan moose illegally; he didn't call Janet Reno Chelsea's dad; he didn't fist bump Michelle; he always wears his flag pin, but he's got a past (in his six months); something we, as parents, failed to vet.

Grant has a stand-in. Below, you can see photographic evidence that Grant has been employing a stand-in, often for attending and participating in undesirable events such as doctor visits, sweet potato feedings, formula feedings, listening to velcro, clothes changing, fingernail cleanings, bedtime, and press conferences.




He has fooled the American people by replacing his cute self with an equally cute stand in, to take some of the pressure off of being so cute.

At a recent doctor visit, however, justice caught up to Grant, and his stand in, who we now know as Brandt Bilson Wenavides. Apparently, Grant's secretary had mis-scheduled a gum cleaning so that Grant showed up to the doctor's appointment (and VACCINES) meant for his stand in, Brandt. Grant and Brandt were surprised when the papa and mama -razzi showed up with cameras. Quickly, the photos you see were sold for a profit, and justice ran its course.

In light of this scandal, we, the parents, have fired Brandt. No longer will Grant shirk his duties to you, his audience, and the American people to be the cutest guy he can be. Brandt is looking for a good home, though.



Photo Above: Brandt Bilson Wenavides at recent rice cereal feeding. Where will he go? He can't hold his cup right side up, though.

Sweet Potato

Today is Grant's SIX MONTH BIRTHDAY!!!! What did he get? A new chair and new food. Here's a video of his first try at sweet potatoes.



Congratulations Liz, you are our most recent winner in the Grant Photo sweepstakes.