Monday, April 4, 2011

Ty Guy

I love being these boys' mother. Tyler at almost five months is such a social little baby. He is happiest when he is upright and being held by mom or dad. The next best thing to being held is to stand in his exersaucer or lay on the floor with as little clothing as possible. Too bad for him- I'm too attached to my carpet to let him go without his diaper too. He's not a great napper or sleeper, but he gives us just enough so we stay somewhat sane. He hated rice cereal the one time we tried, but loved my strawberry sprinkle doughnut. (Don't worry, he only got to gum a little section.) He's can roll from his tummy to his back and vi ca versa and is getting close to sitting up. He loves his reflection in the mirror and will actually squeal with delight when he makes eye contact with himself. He loves the bath and will kick his little legs, probably for hours, or until we decide we're too wet to let him keep going. He's a pretty particular guy and knows what he wants. Too bad for him we don't understand everything he tries to tell us. Andrew, Austin and I continue to fall more in love with Tyler every day and can't imagine life without him.

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Rice Cereal

Before...
More before...
During...
Another bite...
Done!
Sorry Tyler, maybe we'll try again in a few weeks?

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Animal Voiceovers

Enjoy a good laugh! We've been watching this for an hour... and it's still funny.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Blessed!

We finally blessed Tyler a couple of weeks ago. We joke that he was half grown by the time we actually got around to it, but it was wonderful. We had both sets of parents come out for the event and we loved it! (Austin especially.)
The handsome little fella'. He has been such a joy and we absolutely adore him!
He started to get mad during the blessing and began to holler about half way through. As soon as they were finished and sat him up vertically he was happy. He's a particular little boy and knows what he wants. I keep telling myself I'll love that about him someday. Maybe it is just wishful thinking.
Now everyone has gone home and we REALLY miss everyone. Austin asks me on a daily basis for both sets of grandparents. Usually he'll go put on his Shoes and socks bids me goodbye and says he's on his way to the airport to visit Grandma. Then he tries to sucker me into opening the garage door for him. I don't have the heart to tell him he can't walk to the airport.
Thanks again for coming! We love you all!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The many faces of Austin

This last one is Austin's "Cheeser" smile. When we ask for a smile- this is what we get. To top it off- he wiggles his head from side to side. I guess that's how Andrew and I look when we smile at Tyler?

The many faces of Tyler

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Christmas Cuties

We had our very first Christmas on our own this year. I have a renewed appreciation for mothers and for all of the planning that goes into Christmas. I think all four of us had a magical day! Tyler definitely watched lots of sugar plums behind his eyelids.
Luckily, Santa (and his little baby) knew where to find us and leave lots of presents! Merry Christmas... and a happy 364 days until we do it all over again!