18 months

Ty is 18 months old. I can't believe it. He is really starting to talk. Probably no one else cares, but since I use this as my journal, here are the words he can say:

mama

dada

more

snack

again

moo

meow

quack

cat

sock

shoe

hi

bye-bye

night-night

GO! (one of his favorites)

yes

no

down

banana

get him (all one word to him. He says this while watching Batman with brother)

Saw wah! (translation Star Wars! Go figure)

Batman (can you see brothers influence? Notice who he is holding in the picture.)

WOW!

He makes a clicking sound with his tongue when he is hungry. It is pretty funny. He looks more and more like a little boy instead of our baby. He loves to wrestle with Luke, read books, throw balls and watch shows. He is the loudest kid I have ever met!! Wow, does he have a set of lungs on him. I love his little run. He is very mischievous and quite a handful. We love you little Tyger...what would we do without you?

Spring Fever

Today was such a beautiful day that the boys and I got some lunch and had a picnic at the park. I wish I had taken my camera. Ty was not so fun to corral on the jungle gym. He was completely fearless. Any size slide, any stairs etc. Every time he went down the slide he would say "again". I didn't know that he even knew that word.

Happy Valentines Day

I feel like I have so much to be thankful for on days like today. I am surrounded with people I love and that love me. I neglected to post on our anniversary...7 years and still no need to scratch! Jake is the best husband. He works so hard to provide for us. When he comes through the door at the end of the day he is always happy and excited to see us. He never brings stress home with him. Our home lights up when he is here and everything feels complete. I could not ask for a more loving, nurturing, hard working, best friend, companion and love of my life. I am truly blessed. Thank you Jake for loving me.

Thank you also to all my wonderful friends. Some of you I am privileged to call family, and the rest of you mean as much to me. I have been showered lately with love and service. I could not meet the challenges of life without all of you. I love you all!

To my sweet little devils! Luke and Ty you fill my life with excitement, joy and hugs and kisses. xoxo to you both!

I hope you all have a day where you are reminded of all that is wonderful in your lives. Happy Valentines Day!

A Conversation with Luke

"Look Mama, the moon!" Luke said as we were driving at dusk one night.
"Yes, that is the moon." I replied.
"I'm SUPERMAN and I will fly up and get the moon."
"Your Superman?"
"Yes, and I will get the moon for you Mama."
My heart melted. My sweet boy!

One day at the pool.
"Daddy I need to go potty!" Jake and Luke began to make their way to the bathroom.
"Hold it." Jake replies. Then Luke proceeds to hold himself in order to try to keep it all in.
"No, no just hold it with your mind." Jake says. Then Luke cupped his hand to his head and hung on tight!
So funny! He cracks me up!

Random Pictures

Superhero capes from Aunt Heather.

Yesterday when Ty got up from his nap Luke went in to play with him. I was mopping the kitchen floor, so I waited a minute before I went upstairs to let Ty out of his crib. I could hear them on the monitor laughing. When I arrived in Ty's room I saw that Luke had put a bunch of toys in the crib and climbed in himself to play with Ty. When I tried to get Ty out he cried and reached to get back in. They played in there for at least 30 minutes. It was so sweet. They are really becoming best friends.

Bubble bath fun!

This is when Luke was so sick. He got strep and scarlet fever and double ear infections. My poor baby. But finally, we are all better.

Fire Chief Ty!

Presidential

Yesterday while watching the inauguration I felt truly touched by a spirit of patriotism. Whether you voted for him or not (not interested in a political debate) I think most people would admit that Obama has a commanding presence. He is a great public speaker and the nation has certainly rallied behind him. I feel optimistic that things ARE changing and that positive things will happen for us individually and as a nation. I give my support to our new president and I pray that Heavenly Father will bless him with wisdom.

Life

Today I have been doing a lot of thinking. A dear friend of mine lost her little girl yesterday. She was almost 2. I can't begin to express how my heart aches for their family. My thoughts have been continually with them since finding out. I pray that our Heavenly Father will sustain them in the months ahead.
It has rocked me a little to be honest. Besides the pain I feel for my friend and her family, I feel vunerable. The life that we live here hangs on by a very small thread. In an instant lives are changed. I know it may seem spiritually or emotionally immature, but I feel terrified of what may or may not be in store for us down the road. Have you ever been in a place where everything is going great and you think-"Things are perfect!" At times like that I always wonder what the next step in our purpose here will be. I am not sure if I am making any sense. But I think most of you have been there.

Please pray for my friend.

Rewind 2008

Updates on Ty

Ty just turned 16 months old. He is no longer a little baby. He is running and communicating quite well. I say communicating because he still doesn't talk very much, but he DEFINITELY gets his point across. He is quite feisty and such a Mama's boy. He loves Star Wars toys (I think just because brother does) and Elmo and singing and dancing. He also has really started an enthusiasm for reading and books. He didn't used to be too interested and wouldn't sit still long enough for me to read to him, but now he LOVES it! He brightens our lives with his big toothy grin and vibrant personality.

At his 15 month check-up he was 8th percentile for height. My sweet boy. I hope he grows up to be taller than Mom. He is built like a Burt from the waist down.

Here he is fighting over the control of his box. He didn't appreciate that his cousin Evelyn was getting in too.
Spending New Years Day with Dad!

Jesus Wants Me For a SUNBEAM!!

Luke's first day of primary. My sweet handsome little boy. He was not too thrilled with the change. He informed us upon picking him up after church that "we didn't play". Apparently he likes Nursery better. I know he will settle in quickly.