Saturday, December 19, 2009

Birthday Fun

Tyler's birthday was fun today. I made him an R2D2 cake and he opened presents from his grandparents as well as gifts from us. He was disappointed he didn't get another friend party today like he did last week, but he still had a good time

Jake loves Tyler's new toys. My mom and dad visited the birthday boy too.



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He is so old!

6 Years old to be exact.
What does that make me? It is crazy how fast Tyler has gone from baby to toddler to boy.



We are so thankful that he is in our family. He is a wonderful son and big brother. He constantly makes us laugh. He likes things neat and tidy. He wants to do what is right. He is such a blessing to us. Happy Birthday Ty By!

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Smile... you're on "Canon" Camera!

We tried out the Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S digital camera that we are thinking of purchasing for Christmas this year. the clarity is amazing. I got a couple of cute shots of this darling little girl who is always hanging around my pant leg. This is after her bath, so you can see her cute little curls. they are getting VERY long on top.

Tyler Says....

While at the doctor for his 6 year checkup, the pediatrician gave Tyler his stethoscope and let Tyler listen to his heart.
Doctor:"What do you hear?"
Tyler: "I hear beeping."
(I'm really trying not to laugh)
Doctor: "Oh yeah? what kind of beeping?"
Tyler: "It is going BEEP....BEEP....BEEP...BEEP" (sounding like a heart monitor)
(I'm thinking maybe he has a bomb in there somewhere)
Doctor:" Yes, your heart beaTs! do you think there is a little bunny in there playing the drums?"
Tyler: Laughing really hard "Oh you crack me up!" and he continues to laugh at the joke.

Also, later that day, I asked Tyler if he would eat some salad.
Me: "Tyler, you need to eat some salad"
Ty:"No, I don't want to"
Me:" You told the doctor today that you would eat your vegetables, so eat some salad"
Ty: emphatically "No I didn't! I told him I SHOULD eat my vegetables. that's different."

Monday, December 14, 2009

9 months


Lily is 9 months old as of Sunday. It is amazing how fast it has gone by. She is getting to be quite the little girl. Her feelings get hurt VERY easily and she is extremely sensitive. Your tone of voice can make her happy or sad. She is SO different then her brothers were. Luckily for me, she hasn't decided to walk yet. (Jake was walking by 8 1/2 months) She is content with pulling herself up on things, shuffling from side to side while holding on to something and crawling wherever she wants togo. We went for her checkup today and she is once again she is NOT like her brothers. Shis 50% for height (27 1/2 inches) and only 10% for her weight (16.2lbs) I know seriously CRAZY! Tyler's yearly checkup was today as well and he was 75% for height and 85% for his weight. That is what I am used to. they are both doing great and are healthy and strong (despite Lily taking a tumble down the flight of stairs yesterday).
Jacob wanted to "take his 9 monfs pictures" too. I love the look on Lily's face when Jacob took her spotlight.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Yoda Says...


We had a super fun birthday party for Tyler today. He and 11 of his closest friends attended Jedi training
First, they tested there jedi skills by throwing a bean bag at the droidsThen they tried there hand at protecting the galaxy without being able to seewe took a break to sing happy birthday.
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And what is a party without a cupcake decorated in "dueling lightsabers" and "Yoda Soda"

Time to open presents
Then their final task was to make it through the obstacle course in less than 2o seconds

If they defeated the obstacle course it was proclaimed that they could now carry an official Jedi weapon and they recieved their own "lightsabers"
needless to say...they loved it!
(They are attacking balloons we had hanging from the ceiling.

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We are glad we went with foam instead of plastic.

They got this certificate to take home with their bag of goodies
This was definitely the most successful birthday party Ty has had thus far. I guess having it a week before his actual birthday is a good idea.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

I'm Thankful for My Freedom This Holiday Season


Watch this video
http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/nr_j0199_landing.html

and Remember to give thanks to those serving our country.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Check it out!




My super creative friend Evelyn has these two businesses. She does such a good job. you will love the stuff you buy from her. so check it out.
http://princessvisits.blogspot.com
http://fancyflair.etsy.com

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Where should I put my gun?


The only place I can find.

*He's not uncomfortable, that is his "mean scary face to scare away the bad guys"

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes...