Big Accomplishment

This afternoon, Tyler went potty in his new potty chair. We just got it yesterday and he's sat on it some, but no luck. When we got back from the pool, he sat on it and sure enough he went potty and then the music played for him. He was so proud of himself. We'll see what happens from here.

Tyler's Birthday Evening

During the day I had told Tyler that we had presents for him when Daddy got home. I wasn't sure if he knew what presents were or not. He opened some up in IL, but I didn't know. During the day he'd tell me, "presents" and I'd say, when Daddy gets home. As soon as Daddy walked in the door, he was saying,"presents, presents." So I guess he does know what they are. I got them out of their hiding spot and he had a blast opening them. He got some new play food and dishes, a Curious George tea set, Curious George football, some new crayons and a coloring book, and a ramp for his cars.

After opening gifts, we went to Chick-fil-A for dinner. That is Tyler's favorite place to eat. When we got home, our neighbors came over to celebrate and have cupcakes. They also brought Tyler some great gifts-Curious George puzzles, bubble bath, and an I Love NY t-shirt. That is where they are from and the girls each have one, so now they can all match.

Birthday Boy

Today is Tyler's 2nd birthday! I can't believe he's already 2 years old. It has gone by so fast. He is definitely so much fun to be with. I love staying home with him. He is starting to talk alot and still signs. He understands so much. He likes things done a certain way-I see a bit of a perfectionist in him. He loves to go to the pool and get wet at home and loves baths. He loves going to the park, for walks and playing with the dogs. He loves to look at pictures of everyone he knows. He is fast and has a ton of energy! Right now he likes Curious George and playing with his tools. He loves books and reads like there is no tomorrow. He's starting to do some pretend play, which is fun! He'll bring us a plate and spoon and tell us it's beans or chicken or pizza. He's in a big boy bed now and likes to try to dress himself-he does pretty well too. He is a Daddy's boy too-whenever Daddy gets home, Daddy has to do everything for him-change his diapers, push him on the swing, pull him in the wagon, read him books, put on his PJ's...He's also just a cutie!! We can't imagine life without him. We just love him to pieces.

For his birthday today, Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Kim, and his cousins Kyla and Kaleb called him this morning to sing Happy Birthday. I put his candles in a cupcake and he blew them out when they were done. He liked that.
Him and I went to the park and had a picnic there. He played so hard and had a lot of fun.Tonight we'll do some fun things with Daddy.

Weekend in Houston

This past weekend we were in Houston visiting Scott's parents. We had a real nice visit. Tyler played a lot with Grandmom. Here are some of the things they did.

Walking to get the mail

Tyler getting the mail with some help

Sitting on the swing by the lake

Splashing in the spa

When we got there on Friday, Grandmom and Grandpop watched Tyler while Scott and I went to buy a new van. Some of you know I got in an accident on July 4. I'm fine, but the car was not. We couldn't find a silver one here like we wanted and the dealerships weren't getting any new ones because they're waiting for the 2010 to come out. There was one in Houston, so we got it. Don't have a picture of it yet.

Saturday morning we went to the Houston Reliant Dog Show. This is Scott and Tyler with Hershey, Wrigley's brother. He finished his Championship on Friday at the show. This is also the show that Wrigley got his Championship at and won best of breed all 3 days.

IL Trip post

I started my IL trip post the other day, so when I finished it tonight, it published it in order of the times. Scroll down to read about it.

What to be when I grow up

A photographer
A firefighter

Uncle Jason is a volunteer firefighter so he took Tyler to the station and let him sit in the trucks. Tyler loved it.

A professional bean bag toss player

These were some of the things he did up in IL. I'll post more about our trip later.

IL Trip

Tyler and I were in IL last week visiting family and meeting, Zac, the newest addition. We had a great time there. I was able to stay the first night with my sister to help with Zac, but he slept all night and was great. Tyler stayed at my parents. That was our first night apart and we both did well. The second night I stayed at my sister's, Tyler stayed too. He loves his cousin Allissa and wanted to do everything with her. He loves jumping on their trampoline too. He was quite jealous whenever I held Zac. We tried to get him to hold Zac, but he didn't want to.

Sunday evening we had an early birthday party for Tyler. This was his favorite gift. It was a Handy Manny drill/saw that actually moves and makes noise. It also had a set of pliers with eyes on them like the show. Tyler slept with those that night. He would not put them down.
Monday and Tuesday morning, Grandpa took Tyler and his other two cousins, Kyla and Kaleb to the park. They have so much fun with grandpa.
Tuesday night we had a cookout at Val and Jason's and then went to see Allissa's softball game. Tyler had fun and loved watching Allissa. He kept trying to go in the dugout with her.

Big Boy Bed

While we were in IL this past week, Tyler took his naps and even slept a few nights in a toddler bed. My parents have a crib set up, so the first night he slept in it like always. The next night, we stayed with my sister and she has a toddler firetruck bed, so Tyler slept in that and liked it. When we got back to my parents he slept in the toddler bed they set up. We got home today and we converted his crib to the toddler bed. My little boy is growing up.

Our Cutie

Just a few cute pictures of Tyler I took the other day.

My little Picasso

Yesterday, we went to a play date at Artworks Studio. It was very cool and Tyler loved all the painting he was able to do. They have 10 stations set up and the kids get a project to take home from each of them. Here are just a few of the things he did.

For this one, you roll paint over this decorative paper and then when you take it off, your paper has a cool design.

Here, you dip cars in paint and then roll them over your paper.

Tyler made a lizard. I helped him use the stencils to make the design on the lizard's back, then he painted over it and glued on feet, an eye, and a tongue.

Here, Tyler painted whatever his little heart desired.

For this one, he put a paper plate on a record player and while it spun around, he would hold a highligher on it and make a cool design.