kiddos in the wagon

This is Ty with our neighbors' kids posing for a picture in the wagon.

fun in the tub

What did you say?

While we were in two different rooms, this conversation actually took place between Corey and I yesterday:

J: Are you tired?

C: Why?

J: I heard you yawn.

C: (something I couldn’t understand)

J: What?

C: (again, something I couldn’t understand)

J: What?

C: Are you kidding?

J: No, I promise I didn’t hear you.

C: You’re not going to believe what I said.

J: What did you say?

C (repeating for the third time): You have supersonic ears.

Hairspray

I went to see the movie, “Hairspray” with a friend tonight, and I absolutely LOVED it! Loved it!!! It’s one of those movies that you leave feeling good. I laughed, I almost cried (maybe it’s because I’m pregnant…I’m not sure) but it was terrific! You should definitely see it!!! John Travolta plays a woman, and he was hilarious! The whole cast was great! It was just really enjoyable! If you see it, let me know what you think!

the goats

I have to tell you about the crazy goats at Grant’s Farm. We went with some friends to Grant’s Farm to celebrate their little girl’s first birthday. It was my bright idea to buy a bottle of milk to feed the goats in the pen. Well, let’s just say I won’t be doing that again! They are vicious little creatures! They jumped on us and head-butted each other to get the milk. And, I think I stepped in goat pee! It was terrible! I don’t think Ty really liked them either! We did, however, love seeing all of the other animals—from outside the fence!

Who Needs a Nap?

I put Ty down for a nap and collapsed on the couch for a minute before I decided to call a friend. While I was on the phone, I started hearing this weird sound coming from Ty’s room. It sounded like ree-er-ree-er-ree-er-ree-er. I had to ask my friend to hold on for a second so I could see what that little one was up to. It really sounded like he was sawing the crib with his teeth! He likes to chew on the sides of his crib but I’ve never heard a noise like that! Anyway, he must have heard me coming down the hall because he hit the deck! I peeked in and he was laying down on his tummy with his head up, looking around. I waited and watched through the cracked door for a minute, and then I saw the source of the ree-er-ree-er-ree-er-ree-er. He got back up, held onto the side of the crib with both hands, and started jumping up and down!!! So much for the nap! (That was about 30 minutes ago, and he’s still in there sitting up and chatting away!)

On the Digestive Tract

So, Ty has a red, sleeveless Cardinal’s outfit that has the word “Cardinals” across the front of the shirt. Well, the letters recently began to slowly peel off, especially the more it was washed. While we were walking the other day, I realized Ty was eating one of the letters that he had peeled off the rest of the way. I quickly got it from his mouth and we moved on. Apparently however, that wasn’t the only letter he had eaten. When I changed his diaper later, there was a letter…I think it was the letter “S” (I didn’t want to look too close)…in perfect condition! So, there you have it! His digestive system is working just fine!

summertime colds

Isn’t “summer cold” an oxymoron? I’ve never understood colds in the summer, but I have had my share. And now, Sweet Babyheart has one. Poor baby! He had a little fever and his nose has been running like crazy! One secret I’ve learned is that if your kid won’t take cherry-flavored Tylenol, try grape. It worked like a charm for us! Also, I’m not sure what happened but last night when we tried to suction his nose (this is kind of a gross thing) he screamed and kicked and fought us so much that he kicked over the lamp on his changing table! Today, however, he has decided that it is hysterical, and he cracks up laughing during the process! (I’m thankful for the change of heart!)

I forgot to mention this, but Ty is quite a dancer! He doesn’t just bop to music. He sways his hips back and forth and really gets into it–whenever he hears music! It’s awesome!

Last thing…Ty is getting more and more confident walking! In fact, we went for a walk today and he actually started running! Uh oh! And, nothing is too big for him. Stairs, a big hill…no problem (in his mind!) He’s growing up so fast!

Turning One...and Other Fun Things

Well, it’s official! Ty is one year old! (I can’t believe it!!!) We celebrated his big day with all the grandparents, friends, and lots of cupcakes! Ty had a chocolate frosted cupcake–his first time having sugar! It was fun to watch him poke it and eventually lick his fingers to discover that he actually liked that brown stuff! And, he ended up eating about three fourths of it! I think Ty’s favorite part of the day, however, was the balloons! He smiled and laughed, and he kept trying to grab them even though they slipped out of his hands almost every time! Here are just a few pictures from his BIG DAY!


We are waiting any day for Ty’s first word. He says, “da da” but not really to or about Corey. He is still babbling a lot and now he has started imitating sneezes and coughs. He thinks it’s hilarious! And, he can say “more” in sign language, which he uses when he wants more Cheerios. He also uses it at the grocery store, while he’s eating other food, and when he already has more Cheerios on his tray! We’ve been working on signing “All done,” since he was four months old. He hasn’t gotten it yet. When I move his hands to make him do the sign, he just smiles at me. Oh well. Maybe he will talk soon and then we won’t need sign language!

We just recently started brushing Ty’s teeth. I had no idea I was supposed to be doing that starting with his first tooth. He’s got seven teeth now, and we just started brushing them. It was TERRIBLE at first! He closed his mouth tightly and turned his head away. I tried to shove the toothbrush in anyway, but I didn’t want to scar him and make him hate brushing his teeth. (This was especially important to me as I am one who brushes my teeth about 10 times a day! I really like clean teeth!) Anyway, a friend clued me into the secret of brushing kid’s teeth–yummy tasting toothpaste that they can swallow! Voila! It worked like a charm. Ty actually likes brushing now and even opens his mouth for me!

A few new fun things Ty loves: the pool, water in general, playing hide-and-seek/peekaboo, and fruit! He LOVES watermelon, grapes, strawberries, and cantaloupe. Oh, and he loves to put his head on the floor and look upside down between his legs. It’s really cute! Although, I’ve tried capturing this pose in a photo, but my camera isn’t fast enough. By the time I snap the picture, he’s moved on! (I tried about five times the other night!)

Corey and I are doing well too! He is plugging along learning Hebrew, and he’s doing great! (I’m really proud of him!) We like living in St. Louis because it’s a fun city with lots of things to do! We recently went to see “Much Ado About Nothing”–a play in the park, and “The Lion King” at the Fox Theatre. The Lion King was incredible; breathtaking, really. We absolutely loved it! Other than that, we have just been hanging out with friends and doing lots of grilling (that’s Corey’s job…and he loves it!) Hope you all are doing well!