just pictures

Ty is a busy boy. He has learned about a month ago to pull himself up onto everything, couches, chairs, crib, myself, tables, anything. He has taken a few more falls since then too. Just getting in more trouble every day. And recently he has been dancing whenever music comes on. He bounces up and down, it's so cute.

trying out some cheerios... mmmm.

project

My flower beds finally have flowers in them! Got that done today.

Ty wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty either... nor his face! It was dirtier than this, but he had wiped some on my shirt before i could snap a picture.

Ty crawling

This video was taken 1 1/2 weeks ago, so now Ty can crawl a lot better and faster.

snot, coughs & bruises

Ty & I have been sick since Monday with a deep cough, sinus congestion, & sore throat, and constant sneezing by me! It's effected his naps and play time, which made for an absolutely fantastic day on Monday. It was one of thee. worst. days. of. Ty's. life. (and mine.) But now Ty seems to be recovering more quickly than myself. He has more of a stuffy nose but his cough and sore throat are mostly gone. It's sad (and kind of funny) when he eats a bottle because he has to stop every 5 -10 seconds or so to get a breath in. A deep breath. He eats as long as he possibly can before taking his breaths. Poor fella.

Today has been a bit rough. There's been 3 falls on the head, 2 have left marks. He's only had 1 nap today, when he normally has 3. (although he has been going down to 2 the past several days on & off.) He cried for about 45 minutes straight during his 2nd nap which was supposed to happen and didn't. I'm sure he'll take another one today... he better.

As for myself, I cannot taste anything I eat. So... why am I eating? Who knows. I get hungry. And weak. And cranky. My cough is pretty deep and manly. Hurts my chest and my head every time. And I've gone through a whole toilet paper roll to blow my nose. It seems like every 5 minutes my nose is running again. But, I don't think it can get much worse, so that's good!

Well enough complaining. Didn't mean to do that. I tried to download a couple videos of Ty crawling and being silly, but I waited over an hour for it to download and it still wasn't done... so no more waiting. I'll try another day. A picture of Ty crawling will have to do for now.

My latest accomplishment has been installing trim around our flower beds. It was pretty simple, but lots of fun to get out and work on a nice Saturday afternoon. Plus it makes the yard look much nicer!! Now we need to get mowing. And I also am wanting to plant some more bushes and flowers! Hopefully it'll happen this Saturday. Spring is here! Which means summer is almost here, which means pool time is almost here!!

park, booster, & crawling

Ty & I enjoyed a beautiful day at the park last week. It was in the high 60's, so we took advantage of it by walking down the street to the park in our neighborhood. We just sat and played with toys, laid on our blanket, and enjoyed the sun. We cannot wait til it's warmer and we can play at the pool!!! Can't wait, can't wait!

We finally got a booster seat. I decided to get the booster instead of the high chair. I'm hoping it will last through his toddler years, and through our future babies. I decided a high chair would have been in the way and taken up too much space. This booster seat got really good reviews, and best of all- it was only $25! We like it... can't ya tell?

Enjoyin' him a baby biscuit! Yum. Man, he made such a mess, but had a great time doing it.

Ty is totally crawling- full throttle. He goes across the room easy peasy. His favorite thing is taking off the door stoppers on the baseboards and sucking/playing with them. And crawling underneath the computer desk to grab the cords hanging down. Oh, and grabbing my feet, mostly because I always have awesome, colorful socks on that attract him. He just loves being more mobile... if only his teeth would come in, he'd be the HAPPIEST baby ever!

Yikes!

He is Crawling!

it's been awhile..

We don't have too much going on. Paxton is super duper busy with CPA classes, exams, and studying! He is working so hard, and I pray it pays off!

Ty is getting so close to crawling. He is a lot stronger now, pushing himself up, sticking his bum in the air, almost like the downward dog yoga pose. I'm tellin' ya, he is learning himself some yoga around here.

I got a picture of his TOOTH. The other bottom one still hasn't come in, but it's close.

Johnny came into town for a couple days. It wasn't to visit, but we made sure we saw him for a night while he was here. We had a good time. Love you Johnny!

And some random photos...

old pic, but check out his mohawk hair :)

Ty was laughing and smiling at his little stuffed animal that talks and sings to him. He loves that thing... good thing he has TWO!

i love my little munchkin.

a Tooth!

I just discovered Ty's BOTTOM RIGHT tooth has popped through!!!! Yay! Finally! I think his bottom left is trying to come through as well... hope it makes its debut soon because I'm sick of his FUSSINESS!

The Ty Master

Ty is getting to be SO much fun.

He can sit up! Has been for a couple weeks.

He likes to read scriptures... really.
He LOVES all the yummy food Mommy feeds him, and hardly takes a breath between each bite. Mommy almost can't feed it to him fast enough.
He also gets up on his knees and rocks a lot! That's his new thing. Trying to crawl. I suppose it will happen sooner than I want.

His teeth have been hurting him lately too. He has been making the same old faces sucking on his gums, and he's been more fussy and sensitive lately. Won't those dang things just COME OUT already?!?!?!

T & T

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Wedding, pictures, & 6 month stats

Ty and I got back from Idaho yesterday for Katie's wedding. The wedding was great, Katie was beautiful. Congrats Katie & Chad!

We stayed 10 days and hung out with Grandma & Grandpa, tons of aunts, uncles, and cousins! Whooo- it was a blast. The WHOLE family was there- with most of their kids too. It was a full FULL house! We hadn't gotten the whole family all together in a long time, so it was a big event. It was so much fun! Ty is probably so bored at home all alone now. He enjoyed all the attention he got, little cousins running around and playing with him. I had fun chatting with the family, laughing, staying up late, playing games, and playing with the little kiddos.

I took almost 200 pictures, so here's just a few.

Crazy sisters

the nieces...

.. more nieces. There are no pics of the nephews- those boys were too busy running around.

I stole this pic from Anjeanette. Thanks Anj! Unfortunately my camera didn't get out for someone to take a pic of the whole bunch, and just our immediate family.. so I don't have one. :( Sad. But here we all are-- with a few aunts, uncles, and cousins.

all my brothers + bride!

all my sisters- (with 3 in-laws on far left, and 2 front)

Ty with Beckham, the newest grandchild in the family. He is 4 weeks old there. So adorable. And they're laying on the quilt Mom made for Beckham. Similar to mine... I love it.

And Beckham's big brother Zachary.

Ages: 6 months, 4 weeks, and 18 months

Ty helping Grandma cook... well just chew on the spatula.

Ty is moving around a lot. Not crawling, but scooting and rolling lots. He scooted himself underneath the piano. After I took this picture, I was amazed at how much it looked like me when I was a baby. I'm trying to get a hold of a certain picture that I'm thinking of to compare.

Watch out, he's gonna slobber on the camera!

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Ty's 6 month stats

Height: 27" 75%

Weight: 15.10 lbs 25 %

Head: 17.25" 50%

He is really healthy and happy. He is able to roll over both ways, scoot around a lot, and he can SIT UP! He can fall over pretty easily, but since he can stay sitting up for 5 seconds, that means he can officially sit up, according to the doc. He is probably going to start crawling soon! Yikes! He's progressing so quickly! It's really exciting.

He has a funny sense of humor. Earlier today I was holding him, and I had kicked a stuffed animal up in the air, and he started laughing out loud. So I did it again, and again, and again .. and he laughed and laughed. He also loves when I sing or dance to him. And he loves when I throw something on him. I have thrown a stuffed animal, a car pillow, and other soft toys on him and he just laughs. I think he likes it when we try to scare him. Silly boy. I love him to death!

Look at these pics taken one after the next...

Sweet Ty, I love you!