Outside Fun

So this summer was our first attempt at gardening, and all three of us have really gotten into it.
Sure, we planted WAY too many tomato plants, but what did we know.
Here's Grey helping pick some grape tomatoes.

He quickly asked if he could eat one...We looked at each other and were like "yes, of course." And sure enough, not even half way through the bite , he spit it out. hahaha.
He loves picking em, but we have to watch out or we'll find tomato guts all over the place, as he likes to squeeze them in his hands.

Here's Leigh with the harvest.
We've had about 20 bowls of tomatoes like this so far...and they are still growing like crazy! I guess the Gibbs' have a green thumb.



This past weekend grey and i did some yard work in the front yard, ok Leigh helped to, but she took a break to take a few pictures of grey and i cutting down some branches. It was great to have grey feel confident enough to get around (with lots of help and patience) with his walker on the grass. He's made some big strides with his walker recently so we are trying to get him to use it more and more everyday.

Grey helping me cut down a branch.

He had a great time and especially liked being under the tree in his "little house" as he called it.

Here he is playing and bouncing.

After the hard work we had time to do a little fishing. The fish weren't bitin' so Grey spent some time with his cousin Mallory.

Finally it was time to cool off and hit the pool with mommy.

So speaking of outside fun the stroll n' roll is coming up! Support Grey, by supporting Grey's Gibblets. More news to come about the Stroll n' Roll as we Leigh and Emily plan it.

Love to All,

The Gibbs'

First Annual Stroll N Roll!

Yep, you read that right...the West Michigan Spina Bifida Association is holding it's first ever Stroll N Roll event! And Emily and I are in charge!! EEK! :) Some of you may be wondering..."what is a stroll n roll?" Well, check out our website to find out! Emily and I have been working so hard at trying to get things organized and things are finally starting to come together! Big thanks to Andy for helping with the website! Emily and I, basically had no idea what we were doing and Andy swooped in and saved the day! :)

So, if you want to support Grey's Gibblet's (that's our team name, is it dumb?) click here to go to our donation page. There is also a donation button on the top right of our blog.

Who knew that three years ago, when we were meeting Nate and Emily for the first time, and I was praying "please let them be normal, please let us get along, please let us like each other" that we would be here today! Greyson and Carson have changed us...and in doing that, we are hoping to help change others. To spread awareness about spina bifida and to CELEBRATE those living with it.

Here is Grey practicing for the event...he looks ready. :)

Mid summer Vacation

A couple weeks ago we headed up north to Elk Rapids, MI to spend a few days with my side of the family. To sum up, it was Great! Naturally we took a ton of pictures so i thought I'd post several to highlight the trip. From the top.

This is where we spent a lot of time...the East arm of the Grand Traverse Bay, some of the nicest water in the State. (in my opinion)

Grey hit the beach with his bucket and shovel and was happy all afternoon!
Here he is concentrating on his sand sculpture...Apparently i used to (still do) stick my toungue out like that when im in focus. weird. sorry grey, you go that from me.

Gibbs men relaxing.

Grey given us sas at dinner. those eyes!

Later that night Grandpa gave Grey a boat ride. Grey was into it!


Then he took the wheel...and naturally turned the wheel all the way to one side. My dad was a good sport and let him drive us in circles for a while, Grey loved it.
The seas were calm that day.

later that evening...these 2 little rugrats became best buds, (not that they weren't already) We'll mainly Grey was obsessed with his cousin Evan, but it sure was entertaining seeing the 2 of them "play" Love em both so much!

Grey and Evan playing on the beach.

Here's my Dad giving Grey a ride on the "little yellow boat" Looks like a fun time...
...Oh wait, maybe not...

This was a horrible idea and a short lived trip. Maybe another time Greyson.

The boys taking naps after a long afternoon of playing.

This one's just silly.


There was great park right down the road, Grey hit the swing and turtle.

But the weekend was not all play, here's Grey walking on the sidewalk!

The last day the whole family rented a pontoon and hit Torch Lake. Now this is the most beautiful lake i've ever seen.

Yes, thats the color of the water, no photoshop, its that blue.

So yes, we had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back next summer.

love to all,

Andy, Leigh, Grey.