Grayson & Mommy Time

Grayson and I enjoyed some special time together today while Gordon was at preschool.

We went to the mall to pick up his 18-month portraits at Sears,

and then meandered around, looking at Christmas displays, lights, trees, snowmen...

and some special trinkets at the Hallmark store.

Grayson was especially drawn to a little push button toy which played

that silly, barking dog version of "Jingle Bells."

You can see his fascination with it in the photo below.

It took some persuasion to get him to give it up so I could put it back on the shelf.

Sticking with the dog theme, we then wandered

over to the pet store.

Here you see Grayson playing

peek-a-boo with chihuahua pups.

Grayson liked the bunnies, rats, and parakeets also.

Finally, we wrapped up our trip with a little self-reflection.

What a charming and sweet little boy.