Hannah's 6th Birthday

July 26th:

Yes . . . after slacking for 10 months, I am back in the saddle and wanting to update our crazy busy lives!  Hannah's 6th Birthday party seems like a great place to start!  I can't believe Miss Hannah Banana is 6!  She has been into swimming so Ross reserved the Payette Municipal Pool, Hannah had a blast swimming with her friends and family!  After we enjoyed lunch in the park, followed by presents, and birthday cake.  It was a little crazy but turned out great!  Hannah was beaming from ear to ear and loved having both her dad and mom there along with her daycare friends! 

Tyson loved swimming but I missed getting his picture in the water.  At the party, he discovered that sitting on Papa's lap and eating ice cubes was the best place to be!

He also discovered that he could climb up into the chair all by himself.  Uncle Brent would help him rock back and forth, and Tyson would just relax back and giggle.

After the party we headed back to Nana and Papa's house, Tyson enjoyed playing with the "new to him" toys!  He was being so silly and putting on a show for everyone by rolling across the floor and back.  He would roll, wait for me to tickle him, and then giggle as he rolled off.  Every once in a while he would accidentally stop the rolling motion or stand up and it was hilarious to watch him figure out how to sit back down and start rolling again!  You probably had to be there to understand how funny it was but makes me smile just writing about it!

I had such a good time at Hannah's birthday and an awesome weekend all around.  I spent a lot of one on one time playing with Tyson,  Nick was in Stanley for "Guys Weekend & Josh's Birthday/Bachelor, and Audrianna was at her annual Potholes Camping trip (super excited to see her this Thursday, since we had to skip last Thursday).  I didn't speak to Nick all weekend but based off a few text messages, I could tell he was completely enjoying himself and the much need guy time.  The guys hung out a Red Fish on Friday morning, then headed out for their overnight motorcycle trip and ended up camping at an isolated 9300 feet in the Stanley Mountains.  On Saturday evening they enjoyed a "sweet" (Nick's words) concert in Stanley and then took another long ride on Sunday afternoon.  I am sure that Nick will need a vacation after his vacation!  Here are a few pictures from Facebook.

Tyson's New Toys

July 22nd:

Once we got home from the doctor's office, Tyson spotted his new fire truck in the living (we had just finished putting it together the night before)!  Watching him play with it for the first time was priceless!  He was so intrigued, happy, and giggly! He first discovered the steering wheel and how to honk the horn from standing outside the truck.  Next figured out that he could pull the truck towards him, he would fall down, and the truck would roll towards him.  He was being so silly!  Next, I showed him that he could open the door and climb inside!  He instantly thought it was fun to climb out the other side, which doesn't have a door.  Soon, he was mesmerized by opening and closing the door.  Then back to honking the horn, over and over again!  Last, I pushed the truck throughout our house.  He loved his first fire truck ride! Thanks Nana & Papa!

Another hit from Tyson's birthday is his new activity table from Dennis and Andy.  He was so excited that he started playing with it still in the box and then keep playing before I could put the legs on.  He loves dropping the balls into the middle and having the circle light up!  His second favorite part is the little flip book that sings as he flips the page back and forth.  He was having a blast playing with his new table! 

Tyson's One Year Check-up

July 22nd:

It was time again to see Dr. Gerrish and Melissa . . . both of them couldn't believe that Tyson is already one years old!  It's funny to reflect back to last year when Nick and I went to the doctor for his three day old appointment, we were both exhausted and looked like deer in the headlights!  Tyson was all smiles during the first part of his appointment; however, all he wanted to do was explore and crawl around on the floor!  He weights 22.5 pounds (65%), is 31 inches tall (87%), and his head is 18 inches around (37%).  He was very cooperative during the physical exam and wanted to touch anything that Dr. Gerrish had in her hand.  He did show off by practicing his "bye bye" wave.  When it was time for shots and Daddy was suppose to hold but Tyson only wanted Mommy, so I had to be the mean one!  Tyson was very upset and crying, but I was able to calm him down as soon as the shots were done!  Good job buddy!

      

Chrissy's 40th Birthday Celebration

July 19th:

Christopher turned  the BIG 40 on July 9th!  We celebrated by going swimming at the West YMCA. Chrissy loved being in the water!  We all had a good time swimming and playing around in the warm therapy pool.  Audrianna took Tyson down the kiddie slide, which made me little nervous but he loved it!!  After swimming we enjoyed a yummy rib dinner at Goodwood, followed by delicious oreo birthday cake.  Happy Birthday Chrissy!