Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
summer fun
I know, I know we've been MIA for some time and I have been HORRIBLE about posting anything on here - it's just that we have been super busy getting out in about and enjoying the summer weather and some fun activities this year! :)
Now that Tyler is another year older is a lot easier bringing him places and being able to do fun things. We have been taking advantage of the warm weather and any free time spending time at the beach, the park - pretty much outside as much as possible. In addition to outdoor fun, Tyler got to have a couple VERY successful FIRSTS this summer.
1) First Trip to the Races! I'm not gonna lie, I was worried. I went completely prepared - snacks, drinks, blankets, sweatshirts, and of course head phones. All for what? NOTHING. He LOVED it! He did want to go home as soon as Allen's race was over (actually before that) - but it had already been a long full schedule weekend so I am sure he was EXHAUSTED. Every Saturday since I ask: "Tyler, what do you want to do tonight?" Tyler: "Go to the track and watch Daddy RACE!". And thus, I fear, a driver is born.
2) First Camping Trip! What a blast this was - rain and all it really was. Again I was nervous about it but also again for nothing. We were at Pine Lake and our first day up pretty much just got situated, relaxed and had a good time. Tyler did get to have his first boat ride with Grampa Borchers, Daddy and Uncle Drew and later make "hamburger cookies" with Gramma. I didn't even have to ask when he was ready for bed as he came up to me about 9:30 and says "Mom, I want to go to sleep". You got it kiddo! The next day we visited the Flea Roast and Ox Market and Tyler had a blast on all the carnival rides. That was also the night the storm came :( By Sunday - I think we were ALL ready for the comforts of home. I can't wait to do it all again!
Tyler is in a lot of those "two year old" phases. Asking why, working on potty training, testing Mommy and Daddy - and boy is it EXHAUSTING. I keep telling my self "this too shall pass" and I just keep hoping it passes sooner than later..
I have some recent pictures I will get posted this weekend and hopefully things will slow down and I can post more frequently! :) As, always, THANKS FOR VISITING!
Now that Tyler is another year older is a lot easier bringing him places and being able to do fun things. We have been taking advantage of the warm weather and any free time spending time at the beach, the park - pretty much outside as much as possible. In addition to outdoor fun, Tyler got to have a couple VERY successful FIRSTS this summer.
1) First Trip to the Races! I'm not gonna lie, I was worried. I went completely prepared - snacks, drinks, blankets, sweatshirts, and of course head phones. All for what? NOTHING. He LOVED it! He did want to go home as soon as Allen's race was over (actually before that) - but it had already been a long full schedule weekend so I am sure he was EXHAUSTED. Every Saturday since I ask: "Tyler, what do you want to do tonight?" Tyler: "Go to the track and watch Daddy RACE!". And thus, I fear, a driver is born.
2) First Camping Trip! What a blast this was - rain and all it really was. Again I was nervous about it but also again for nothing. We were at Pine Lake and our first day up pretty much just got situated, relaxed and had a good time. Tyler did get to have his first boat ride with Grampa Borchers, Daddy and Uncle Drew and later make "hamburger cookies" with Gramma. I didn't even have to ask when he was ready for bed as he came up to me about 9:30 and says "Mom, I want to go to sleep". You got it kiddo! The next day we visited the Flea Roast and Ox Market and Tyler had a blast on all the carnival rides. That was also the night the storm came :( By Sunday - I think we were ALL ready for the comforts of home. I can't wait to do it all again!
Tyler is in a lot of those "two year old" phases. Asking why, working on potty training, testing Mommy and Daddy - and boy is it EXHAUSTING. I keep telling my self "this too shall pass" and I just keep hoping it passes sooner than later..
I have some recent pictures I will get posted this weekend and hopefully things will slow down and I can post more frequently! :) As, always, THANKS FOR VISITING!
Monday, March 22, 2010
mommy is a slacker!
Boy am I behind on this thing or what? It's not been easy to get some time to do an update - I swear the older Ty gets the more active he is so the busier he keeps us!
We have been having some good time lately. Now that he is 2 going on 20 I find there is SO much we can bring him too. Just recently we had a family outing to Tyler's very first Monster Truck show. I was super nevous thinking as soon as we got in there and all the trucks started up he'd freak out at the noise. Boy oh boy did he ever prove me WRONG! I have not ever seen a kid get so excited about something - his body was literally SHAKING! I think Allen would agree we had more fun knowing how much fun he was having and he is STILL talking about it. Unfotunately my camera batteries died before we even got there :(
Remeber how when they are babies we can't wait for that day the first "mama" or "dada" comes out? Yeah - you can't take that back so new moms - be careful what you wish for. Apparently Tyler has a lot to say because he doesn't ever stop talking. But I'm always thankful being that's the one thing we were told he may for sure have a problem with from the stroke - how blessed we are! Especially with his unusally large vocabulary and word distinction.
Other then the normal every day in the life with a 2 year old things are pretty much the same. He does seem to be growing more and we're finally seeing some good weight gain - he'll be in that booster seat before we know it.
We have been having some good time lately. Now that he is 2 going on 20 I find there is SO much we can bring him too. Just recently we had a family outing to Tyler's very first Monster Truck show. I was super nevous thinking as soon as we got in there and all the trucks started up he'd freak out at the noise. Boy oh boy did he ever prove me WRONG! I have not ever seen a kid get so excited about something - his body was literally SHAKING! I think Allen would agree we had more fun knowing how much fun he was having and he is STILL talking about it. Unfotunately my camera batteries died before we even got there :(
Remeber how when they are babies we can't wait for that day the first "mama" or "dada" comes out? Yeah - you can't take that back so new moms - be careful what you wish for. Apparently Tyler has a lot to say because he doesn't ever stop talking. But I'm always thankful being that's the one thing we were told he may for sure have a problem with from the stroke - how blessed we are! Especially with his unusally large vocabulary and word distinction.
Other then the normal every day in the life with a 2 year old things are pretty much the same. He does seem to be growing more and we're finally seeing some good weight gain - he'll be in that booster seat before we know it.
Thanks for visiting and enjoy a few pics - they might be old, but he is oh-so-CUTE!
Friday, January 29, 2010
two year check up
As I am driving Tyler to his appointment, this is what I hear from the back seat.... "Yay! Doctor Conner's office!".... My how blessed I am to have a kid who gets excited to go to the doctor! He was great! Played and listened well in the waiting room..... Got on the scale like a champ.... and then of course his usual showing off for the nurse and Dr. Conner.
Tyler weighs in now at 25.8 lbs putting him in the 20th percentile for weight (I think that is what she said) and is 34.4 inches tall putting him in the 40th percentile for height. Our peanut is still a peanut. But he is healthy, has a good appetite and his growth chart shows consistant growth since birth. Dr. Conner was most impressed with Tyler's speech as he did such a wonderful job talking her ear off. He did a great job of saying as many words and sentances as he could. And even a little bit of his "crazy side". All in all it was a great visit, complete with NO shots for once :)
Sometimes I still can't believe he is TWO.... how blessed we are to have a such a precious miracle.
Tyler weighs in now at 25.8 lbs putting him in the 20th percentile for weight (I think that is what she said) and is 34.4 inches tall putting him in the 40th percentile for height. Our peanut is still a peanut. But he is healthy, has a good appetite and his growth chart shows consistant growth since birth. Dr. Conner was most impressed with Tyler's speech as he did such a wonderful job talking her ear off. He did a great job of saying as many words and sentances as he could. And even a little bit of his "crazy side". All in all it was a great visit, complete with NO shots for once :)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
air zoo
Couple weekends ago while we had a break from all the snow and storming, we decided would be a good time to drive down to Portage and visit the Air Zoo. As a the typical extroadinary boy Tyler is, he LOVES air planes.
Althought he may not have understood the history of it all, I think it helped put into perspective just how big these things really are! They also had a hot air balloon and bi-plane ride that he was big enough to go on with one of us. He is STILL talking about going on the hot air balloon with Mommy and Daddy :)
It was a really fun day and so nice to spend some quality family time together. Hopefully we can go back this summer with more of our family and make a day of it!
Althought he may not have understood the history of it all, I think it helped put into perspective just how big these things really are! They also had a hot air balloon and bi-plane ride that he was big enough to go on with one of us. He is STILL talking about going on the hot air balloon with Mommy and Daddy :)
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