Happy Boys

Cole practicing his big brother skills on a doll we borrowed from Miss Nora

Grant loves his swing!

Daddy and Baby Grant enjoying a nap on Sunday afternoon

Today the boys and I took a field trip to my school to visit the Cooper 5th graders and staff. Cole had fun after he warmed up to everyone, but initially, walking into a classroom full of 25 "big kids" who all knew his name was a little overwhelming. By the end of our visit, he was giving high-fives and knucks to all of the kids. Needless to say, the boys were a huge hit with the 5th graders. It was, by the way, my first attempt to take both boys on an outing all by myself. Mission: accomplished. I even packed a lunch for Cole to eat at school! Cole got to eat his lunch in the teachers' lounge, something most kids only dream about. What a mysterious place.

Also, here is a link to Grant's birth announcement in the Duluth News Tribune:
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/118778/

Grant Benjamin Sharrow new arrival

I WAS BORN: April 9, 2009, in St. Mary's Medical Center.

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I WAS BORN: April 9, 2009, in St. Mary's Medical Center.

MY PARENTS ARE: Emily and Ryan Sharrow of Duluth.

MY BROTHER IS: Cole, 2.

MY GRANDPARENTS ARE: Greg and Rita Iverson of Forest Lake, Minn., and Jim and Kathy Sharrow of Duluth.

MY GREAT-GRANDPARENTS ARE: Hugh and Essie King of Lawndale, N.C., and Chet and Marge Truedson of Duluth.

MY PARENTS CHOSE THIS NAME BECAUSE: It is simple and strong.

PARENTS’ WISH OR ADVICE: Always know how much you're loved. We are so excited to finally have you join our family!

SOMETHING SPECIAL: We seemed to wait forever for you to come into this world! You were a few days past your due date and we were getting anxious but, when the time came, you were not messing around. You wanted out fast and you arrived at 4:21 a.m.

FAMILY WEBSITE: www.sharrowshow.blogspot.com

Spring!!

Our family enjoyed a beautiful spring day outside getting ready for summer. Ryan (with Cole's assistance) de-thatched the yard (which I think just means "raked," using the de-thatcher attachment to the lawn tractor) to get it ready for fertilizing and seeding. The boys and I mostly played in the yard while Daddy worked. Well, Grant just rode around in the Baby Bjorn while Cole played. Cole is very busy these days, running around, riding his tricycle, swinging, and going down the slide, all while somehow being able to get into everything he is not supposed to get into. It is going to be a very busy summer at the Sharrows' house! I think I need a leash. Or a shock collar.

Family of Four

Easter Sunday: April 12, 2009

3 days old

Baby Grant: six days old

Using weights like Mommy - A little tip from Cole: don't drop them on your toes! Ouch!

We enjoyed a rare, beautiful 75-degree Duluth day already in April! Last year at this time we were experiencing a blizzard that closed local schools. One thing can be said about Duluth weather: it is unpredictable. The four of us went down to the Lakewalk where we were actually overdressed (for the first time ever, perhaps?) for the weather. Cole enjoyed throwing rocks into the lake with Daddy and didn't want to leave.

Baby Grant

Grant Benjamin - hours old

Cole, Baby Grant, and Mommy

Grandma Iverson and Baby Grant

The boys' teacher, Miss Nora

Grandpa Iverson and Baby Grant

Uncle Todd and Soon-To-Be Aunt Stephanie with Baby Grant

Grandma Sharrow and Big Brother Cole with Baby Grant

Our new little family of four

Grandpa and Grandma Sharrow with Baby Grant back at our house


Helping Daddy put up a new mailbox (the snowplow did our old one in)



Baby Grant with Daddy

Happy Easter!!


Brothers - Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009

Grant Benjamin Sharrow entered our lives on Thursday, April 9 at 4:21 AM. He is a beautiful, healthy baby boy and we feel so blessed to finally have him join us. The four of us are adjusting well and Cole is going to be a great big brother. In the car Cole gives us minute-by-minute updates: "Baby Grant crying" or "Baby Grant sleeping" or "What wrong Baby Grant?"

Ryan is off from work for the next few days and then is going back half-days next week. He plans to resume full-time after next week, so I will be home with both boys starting then until I go back to work for the last few weeks of the school year.

Grant Benjamin Sharrow

Grant Benjamin Sharrow was born Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 4:21 AM. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long. He is a healthy, adorable baby boy! He is going home later today to join his big brother Cole. Pictures coming soon!!