Kisses

Tyler has a new weapon of choice and it's kisses . When he gets into something he's not supposed to and you tell him no he comes over and gives you kisses then turns right around and tries to get into the same thing he just got told no about. Apparently kisses were his payment and now he expects full access to a no-no item. Oh brother! We've figured out his game but any time someone new comes over they fall into his trap. He gives kisses so he can get closer to someone who has glasses and try to rip them off their face or so someone will pick him up and he can reach something on a higher counter. He's getting smart and sneaky. Pray for us!

Red Neck Pool Party

Saturday it was in the low 90's/high 80's so we went to Auntie Goddess's house (aka Gwen) and swam in their inflatable pool. We joked that it was a Red Neck Pool party because there were about 10 people in their inflatable pool with about 6 flotation devises and talk of using duck tape if one of the smokers popped the pool with a cigarette. A good time was had by all. Tyler enjoyed the pool and all the new people and slept like a log that night!

He's got a hose and he's not afraid to use it

It's been in the 90's and although we have airconditioning you can't be inside all of the time. Great Aunt Debbie taught Tyler about getting stripping down and playing in the hose water. He decided he really liked it! He was easily corralled too since he didn't have any shoes on and where the pavement was in the sun it was too hot to walk. He pretty much stayed in the shade!

Tyler's first bike ride/nap!

We went out and got a bike seat for Tyler. He loves to be outside and the weather has been so nice so we thought that would be a great way for us all to be outside and together and getting exercise. He so nicely "helped" us put it together then after we ate dinner we decided to give it a try. It was about 6:00 and gorgeous out and we both put our helmets on then set him in his seat and put his on. He wasn't exactly keen on putting the helmet on but didn't fight too much. I should have realized then that he was tired! After we did a few loops around the neighborhood to practice we did a larger loop a few times. He was smiling and talking to me when I rode next to them and having a good time. The next time I looked over his little eyes were squinting, then the head bobbing started and I knew he wasn't going to last long. I told Brian and once we got back to the house I ran into get our camera so I could get a few pictures! Priceless!

4th of July

Well he did pretty well considering his bedtime is usually around 7:00 pm. We ended up sitting over at the neighbors house and watching fireworks. We went out around 7:00 and bought a few fireworks. We just got 3 big ones which are my personal favorite. I could do without firecrackers or ones that are on the ground that you can bearly see through the smoke. I'd rather watch the ones that go high up in the air and are pretty. Tyler had fun running around in the fireworks tent with his hands in the air laughing madly (see a theme here?). He flirted with the girls and even patted one on the behind. I'm starting to worry already. Once we got home he continued on that theme entertaining everyone while we waited for dark. He didn't seem to mind the loud bangs at all and pretty much ignored the fireworks - he didn't however like anything that crackled or spun on the ground. When one of those went off he would pretty much try to climb up me. He made it until about 10:15 then gave up. They were lighting firecrackers and everything else not that far away from us and he didn't move once. I made it about another half hour or so then we went in and left Daddy to watch all the excitement. I fell asleep around 11:00 even though it sounded like a warzone around us!

Tyler's newest hobby

This is Tyler's newest obsession. He puts anything fabric (coats, pants, blankets, towels) over his head and walks around like a ghost. Honestly he walks better (straighter and less wobbly) with the blanket over his head. He's got a talent for it - if they need a really short ghost in a movie he'd be a shoe in. He ocassionally runs into walls bounces off then laughs madly. He's only had a couple of boo-boos from it (boo-boo's haha, get it!) and that's when he runs into the corners of our end tables or display cabinet. That's left a few marks. He really likes to put the fabric over his head and walk back and forth between Brian and I laughing like a loon and clapping for himself once he reaches each of us. I figured I better get pictures and write about it because I'm sure it will be something new next week.

And so they meet again

Livy and Alexander came to stay for the weekend. Yeah! We were really excited to see how they reacted to each other this time because even last time they kind of ignored each other most of the time. When they did interact it was mostly Tyler overpowering Alexander and him wanting to get away. They did teach each other a new trick last time though. Alexander taught Tyler how to wave and Tyler taught Alexander how to clap. This time they were much more interested in each other and started to be able to play together a bit. Tyler still is a bit overpowering. He tries to hug and kiss Alexander but he's kind of forceful about it and he wants to pick him up and stand him on his feet. He also pats him but a little too roughly. Alexander definitely stands up for him self more now and I think once he's on his feet they will be able to play together really well. They are like exact opposite twins. Alexander is dark, Tyler is fair, Alexander is mellow, Tyler is a maniac, Alexander can play softly, Tyler is like a bull on steroids. They do have similarities though, they are both very sweet and loving and very happy most of the time. Plus boy do they both LOVE to eat! We gave them a bath together this time and it was hilarious! Livy got them this awesome rubber ducky that quacks and shoots up water. I think she and I might have had more fun with it but that's okay! It gets more and more fun each time we get them together and we got a lot of video this time which was really fun. This visit Alexander taught Tyler to put the toys back into the box, how to use a sippy cup and how to take water over his head like a man. I'm afraid to see if Tyler taught Alexander anything :)

The Beach

We went to the beach for Codie's Baby Shower the last weekend in June. We had a really good time for the most part except that Tyler decided to have his first fever the first night we were there. Towards the evening he was feeling a little warm so I asked Brian to go get some medicine for him before it got too late. I gave him some before he went to bed and thought it would be fine. I woke up later that night and he was on fire. I round everyone up (they were out playing poker) and we tried to find a thermometer but couldn't find one and no stores are open late around there. We ended up putting him in a lukewarm bath and just getting through the night. In the morning he was fine but as the day went on he started getting hotter. We decided to go home after the shower and by the time we got home his fever was 103. I called the doctor who agreed it was probably teething and said to alternate motren & tylenol. Of course both are recalled so you have to find off brands and I sent Brian to find a motren substitute. An hour later he got back with a bottle, he had to go to 4 stores before he found some. We all went to bed because he couldn't have the motren for a few hours and it was 11:00 at night. I woke up a few hours later and he was on fire again. He was 104 so I gave him some motren and he and I took a lukewarm bath. After he got out he was down to 101 and a few hours later his fever broke. It was scary but we all lived through it and he was fine the next few nights. He's just been chewing on everything (even furniture) so I hope his tooth comes through soon!

Milk Drunk

If you know Brian you probably already know about his built in Drunk-o-meter, namely his pinkie. You can tell how much beer Brian has had by how far out his pinkie is sticking. It looks like he may have passed that particular trait down to his son. Near as I can tell Tyler must have had too much milk to drink and is showing the effects in this picture. Don't worry I got some food in him and his pinkie came down!