The Big Day is Here!

In the hospital
Just a few days old.

Ty is ONE! I have been thinking a lot about a year ago today. I went into labor on Saturday night September 1st. It was during the BYU first game of last season. They actually were retiring Ty Detmer's jersey during that game-so it was bound to happen-his namesake and all. Anyway, I remember telling Jake that my contractions were coming two minutes apart for about an hour and he said to me, "are you sure you can't wait until the game is over?" When I assured him it was time to call the doctor he was very happy to hear that the doctor wanted me to wait another hour and see if they would continue. We saw the end of the game, they won, and we headed to the hospital. I really thought his birthday would be the first, but he held on until Sunday morning September 2nd at 9:20 a.m.

Ty was such a beautiful baby. We both immediately thought he looked a lot like a Swensen. I think this made Jake really happy, he always jokes that Luke may not really be his since he looks nothing like Jake. My OB here was really great. He let Jake glove up and help deliver Ty. He was holding Ty when he took his first breath. I will never forget them laying him in my arms. I was so overcome with emotion. My gorgeous baby was finally here!

Ty is such a joy in our family. He has grown into a little spit-fire, even though in the beginning he was so calm and peaceful. He LOVES to be silly, wrestle and be mischievous. He loves to do something he knows he is not supposed to be doing. He loves to eat and his favorite food is corn. He loves anything to do with electronics-more than any baby I have ever seen. He loves doggies and squeals with delight whenever he sees our neighbors dog. He is so determined. He keeps stopping himself from crawling (even though it is still much faster) and making himself try to walk everywhere. He is getting really good, but it is still not his primary source of transportation. He completely adores Luke. He loves to cuddle and be held. He also loves kisses and hugs. He already loves to dance and can't seem to help himself-no matter what else is going on-if there is music he is bobbin along. I could go on and on, but the point is that we couldn't imagine our family without our little Tyger. We love you baby boy. Happy 1st Birthday.

What a big boy!

Bowl head! He thought that he was being so funny. He kept putting the bowl on his head over and over again.
Notice the curls on the side of his head? They are kinda hard to see, but I LOVE them. I don't want to cut his hair because I want to let his hair get curly.