The Birthday Boy

Since Saturday was Tyler's birthday, we decided to spoil him all day. If it were my birthday I'd want to be spoiled. Wouldn't you? As Steve got Tyler out of bed, he said "Happy Birthday Tyler." What was Tyler's response? A very enthusiastic "Chocolate Cake!" We had been telling Tyler that he couldn't have the cake until his birthday. He's a smart one! That morning for breakfast we made him the ultimate little boy breakfast; blueberry Mickey Mouse pancakes complete with a sippy cup full of chocolate milk. Like I said, he was spoiled.

After a good nap, we met my mom up at Chuck E. Cheeses for some games. Let's just say it was a little too much stimulus overload for him. He didn't want anyone to tell what he could or couldn't play or how to play it. He did have a good time in spite of the crowds. After dinner we had cake and ice cream and presents. And after receiving gummy worms AND gummy bears from family, he was one happy boy.

It is obvious he LOVED every minute of the much anticipated chocolate cake.



Today was our first visit to our new pediatrician. I was a little nervous for Tyler and how he would do. As our doctor came in Tyler yelled "Grandpa!" I knew we would be alright! Tyler is exactly 29 pounds (77%) and 37 inches tall (97%). He handled the shot well and as we left he even told 'grandpa' goodbye.

Happy Birthday Little Man!

Well, tomorrow is Tyler's second birthday. I'm not sure how I feel about that. It is bittersweet. On the one hand he is learning so many new things and always keeps things interesting. Like last night at dinner, Steve handed him something and he says, "Thanks Steve." And on the other hand, that means my little guy isn't so little. He is very independent and confident. I miss the snuggles and him sleeping on my shoulder. I just can't believe how fast he has grown up. What a privilege it is to be a part of his life.



Happy Birthday Tyler, I love you!

Random Photo Tag

My dear sister tagged me so here it goes!

Here are the rules of the game:
1. Go to your my documents/my pictures
2. Go to your sixth file
3. Go to your sixth picture
4. Blog about it
5. Tag six people



Obviously this is a picture of my two boys. Tyler was about six months old and still loved to snuggle. I was cleaning up from lunch and came upstairs to find them both sound asleep on our bed. I just love this picture.

I tag the following (you'd better do it!): Suzie, Shelley, Kiersten, Whitney, Nancy, and Candi

It's about time!

Today is going to be a good day! We just received the 'official' word that our house in Boise is rented! Thank goodness. It has been a long and frustrating process trying to sell it, then find renters, etc. Almost every day Steve and I would talk about and worry about our vacant house. Well, a wonderful family just signed a one year lease on the house! Seriously!

We LOVE that house. I'm sad we aren't living there anymore. That house holds a lot of wonderful memories for us. It was our first house, the house we brought Tyler home to, the house that welcomed a lot of friends. At least now, a good family is going to make their own memories there.

Tyler's Turn

I realize I haven't posted much about Tyler lately. Here are some recent pictures of our growing boy.

This is Tyler's idea of helping me with the laundry. Such a good helper!

At least once a day Tyler asks to play on our bed. If we'd known that would be his favorite toy, oh the money we could have saved!

And the other day, Tyler asked to put on his boots and coat. I was waiting for him to ask to go outside, but he never did. Apparently he just wanted to chill in his winter stuff.

And lastly, this is why we have kids. It made my day!