Lucky Mama!

Today was a beautiful day.. here and in our hometown of Louisa and in Lexington. The sun was shining in all places and all was good. The family was talking about how gorgeous the sunshine was just as I was bragging on our beautiful day here. Christy even sent me a video on her phone of Charly Paige walking around in their back yard chasing Daisy (the dog). The sun was a very welcome change for all.

Brad and I spent the day with the boys in Jackson. I skied with Jake during the morning and early afternoon while Brad got to ski the late afternoon (he hung with Gray taking in some Jackson sites). Today was one of the best ski days I have had all year. While we are in DESPERATE need of snow out here, the temperature was perfect, the sun was glorious, and the snow was quite soft and fluffy (it did turn into mashed potatoes by the end of the afternoon...but I am not complaining). Jake and I headed straight up the mountain to tackle the half-pipe. I had never been in the half-pipe before but Brad had taken Jake so he wanted to teach me. I honestly thought I would just ski the top of it on the flat portion and let Jake show me what he could do...but as 5 year olds are...he insisted that I join him. So...to please my dear Jake...I MADE IT DOWN THE HALF-PIPE!!! He was quite pleased with his dear Mama. I must admit, I had more fun than he did. I had so much fun that Jake and I decided to venture into the half-pipe 4 times. It was a blast and I plan to go back tomorrow. Pray that I don't break anything! I am one lucky Mama to have such a talented and loving son. I love that he wants us to be such a big part of everything he does. I know that won't last forever...but I am soaking it up for now.

As for my Graybird, he is learning some new words. Today he said "Tess" to our friend Tess (he flirts with her every time he sees her). She was quite pleased. He has also picked up dog bowl, football, cheese, I love you...just to mention a few of the words he uses regularly. Of course Daddy and GaGa (glowworm...never leave home without it) are used at least a thousand times each daily. He is just as busy as you might expect a 19 month old to be...maybe a little more actually. He is VERY busy and keeps us hopping. I wouldn't have it any other way...that's my Graybird. My favorite thing he doing lately is his kisses...big wide mouth coming at you to plant one right on your lips. Be still my heart. Again, I am certainly one lucky Mama.