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Happy 1st birthday to our sweet Grady-do! We had a small family/friends bbq at our house and it was absolutely perfect! I didn't know where I'd be or how I'd feel at 36 weeks pregnant so we decided to have something small and intimate for our Gradsters. The weather was absolutely beautiful and Grady had an awesome day! He loves having people around and playing with other kids. He tore into his smash cake almost eating the entire thing. He just looked at us like, "What? Aren't I supposed to eat the whole thing?" He crashed for hours after presents. Thank you SO much to everyone who made Grady's day so special! It really oes take a village to raise a child and we are blessed by and appreciate each and every one of you!


























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Michelle said…
Happy birthday Grady!
April 25, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Lisa said…
Happy Birthday Grady!! Looks like he had a perfect little birthday!

I'll be honest I was beginning to think that your 2nd and 3rd just might have the same birthday!!
April 26, 2010 at 7:15 AM
Becca said…
Wow, can't believe he is one already!!! He is so adorable!
April 26, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Anonymous said…
He looks JUST like Jack did when he was younger with the sunglasses on. I can't wait to hang out with the little fella.
May 3, 2010 at 9:17 PM
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