Tyler and Kylie

Kylie is 10 Months Old

2009-04-22T11:18:00.000-07:00

My little baby girl is already 10 months old (Pictures were a little difficult today because Kylie kept walking off the set. We did get a lot of great shots, but it was hard to keep her in the frame. It was pretty funny!) Kylie is growing up so fast! She is such a happy little girl and is always laughing and smiling! She is walking everywhere and talking non-stop! She loves to give kisses, play ball, read books, eat, play outside, listen to music and dance, wave hello and goodbye to everyone, play in the bath with Tyler, grab her toes (she always sits with her left foot up in the air and grabs it), and throw every toy out of her toybox (backwards over her head). Kylie is FINALLY sleeping 11-12 hours every night (it was a VERY long 9 months of barely any sleep) and she is hilarious when she wakes up in the morning. She stands in her crib and talks and talks and talks. She imitates one of Tyler's kung fu sounds (I--YAAAAA). I stand at her door and just laugh. I love Kylie and Tyler so incredibly much!

Mike and Mara's House

2009-04-22T10:47:00.000-07:00

Our friends Mike and Mara had us over for a BBQ tonight. They have a 2 1/2 year old little girl, Brooke, and a 9 1/2 month old little boy, Trevor. Tyler and Brooke had a blast together playing, wrestling, and watching Diego. Kylie and Trevor were absolutely precious together! It was nice outside so we played in the backyard for awhile, then headed in to play, hang out, and eat. We had a fun time!

Pirate Pool

2009-04-21T18:58:00.000-07:00

The Easter Bunny brought the kids an amazing pirate pool and since it was another super warm day, we put on tons of sunblock and went out to enjoy the pool and sun. Tyler had a blast going down the slide and splashing around. He was SO excited all morning and I am glad he got to play in the pool for a few hours. Kylie was in and out of the pool all day. She walked around in it, sat and splashed, and eventually went down the slide with Tyler. My neighbors thought I was a crazy California mommy. "Ummmm Stacey, we don't go in pools until July on the east coast." They thought it was hilarious that I had the kids in there in APRIL. My father-in-law found it pretty amusing as well. Hey...winter was very long and cold and on a day that was almost 80 degrees, we were getting out there and enjoying it to the fullest. And we did... Kylie's legs are absolutely AMAZING!!! I can't believe how chunky those thighs are. They are just delicious!!! She looked so darn cute in her bathing suit and watching her chubbers walk around was hilarious! She has another little bathing suit with cherries on it and I can't wait to see her in it!

Tyler's "Awesome Day"

2009-04-21T04:51:00.000-07:00

At the end of the day, Tyler said, "Mommy, today was AWESOME!" It was adorable! With the exception of taking Kylie to give blood, it was a really great day. We spent a lot of time playing outside. Tyler and Kylie both LOVE playing outside. We were inside so much in the freezing cold winter and it was really beautiful and warm today (warm enough to wear a bikini top outside, which is a little strange when we don't have any fences here and all the neighbors see you)! We played for a long time, Tyler played with his friend Alec on the trampoline and on our jungle gym, we ate lunch outside, and after the kids took naps, we took a 3 mile run/walk. What an awesome day!

Giving Blood

2009-04-20T18:51:00.000-07:00

Kylie had to give blood today and it was so hard...on Kylie and mommy. Kylie was a trooper. The first two nurses took so long to find a vein, then when they found one and put the needle in...no blood. Poor baby. She cried pretty hard when they were trying to get blood, but she was okay right after. Then we had to wait a little while for two more nurses to come try. They found one and when the needle went in..."MAAAAAAMAAAAAA"!!! It was SO sad. It broke my heart when she yelled MAMA at the top of her screaming lungs. When they were done, she recovered quickly. It is a terrible feeling to see your baby in pain. (Check out her arms...BOTH are bandaged up from the needles)

Another Beautiful Day

2009-04-20T18:28:00.000-07:00

Kylie and I played outside before we picked up Tyler from preschool. Tyler talked to grandma and grandpa on the phone when we got home and it was straight outside. The kids had a great time. Tyler's favorite thing to play right now is soccer and Kylie loves to walk in the grass, play ball, and go in her swing. She was very determined to climb the rock wall.

Walking Toy

2009-04-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

Babci and Pop gave Kylie a little walking toy for Easter. Kylie likes walking across the whole room with it. Tyler and Kylie looked so cute walking together.

Bette's With Aunt Danielle and Cousin Jamie

2009-04-20T10:41:00.000-07:00

It was pouring rain today and since Bette's is only $3 on Wednesdays, it was very crowded. Tyler and Jamie had so much fun running around and playing together! They loved the plasma cars, air hockey, the huge slide, and jumping in the Elmo inflatable. Kylie loved walking around, playing with the beads, and she was (again) very determined to climb up the slide. Thanks Aunt Danielle and Cousin Jamie for coming and playing!

Back to Preschool

2009-04-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

Tyler had a week off of school for Spring Break and he went back today. He worked on the letter "S" and on spring projects.

Double Stroller

2009-04-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

We took a 3 mile run/walk to Babci and Pop's house today. It was a HEAVY and HILLY 3 miles...My city is very very hilly and pushing an extra 60 pounds is not an easy run/walk. We played at Babci and Pop's house for a little while and headed home.

Happy Easter

2009-04-17T19:47:00.000-07:00

Easter was so much fun! Tyler was so cute when he woke up...He said, "I heard the door open last night and the Easter Bunny sneaked into my house. He ate my egg because he was working so hard". (We had one of our hard boiled eggs cracked with the egg eaten and a note from the bunny...see picture). Tyler was SO excited to come downstairs and see all his new books, toys, summer toys, clothes, bathing suits, and pirate pool. We played with some toys, went and got bagels and donuts and waited for my mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law, 2 nieces, and my sister-in-law's sister and son to come over for the egg hunt. We hid some money eggs the night before and I ran downstairs early in the morning to put more on the deck so Tyler would see a lot of candy and eggs when he looked out the back door. Then when the boys went to get the food, I ran through the backyard and hid the rest of the eggs and threw candy everywhere. The egg hunt was so much fun! It was really cute to see all the kids so excited, giving each other eggs and candy, and shaking the eggs to check for money. Kylie will appreciate Easter a lot more next year! She does love her new toys! The kids enjoyed way too much candy, did not take naps, and we went to my mother and father-in-law's house in the afternoon for dinner. It was so nice to have everyone together and dinner was delicious! We had a really great Easter!

Two Little Piggies

2009-04-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

Little Nakies

2009-04-10T19:30:00.000-07:00

Bath time was amazing today! Tyler and Kylie had SO much fun together in the bath. Kylie was all about giving Tyler kisses and Tyler had her laughing so hard. It was another one of those "wish I had the video camera" moments.

Walk Across the Yard

2009-04-10T19:19:00.000-07:00

Kylie was very determined to get Tyler's foam sword toy and walked across the yard to get it. She did not stop walking until that sword was in her hands!

Love Love Love Kylie's White Tutu

2009-04-10T18:59:00.000-07:00

Kylie Loves Puffs

2009-04-10T18:45:00.000-07:00

Kylie loves her puffs! She was eating one at a time, but when she accidentally poured the rest out of the container, she was like a little vacuum. She could not get them in her mouth fast enough. It was very funny to watch. The picture of her face in the puffs container cracks me up. The ones of her walking are funny because she was on such a mission to come get those puffs from me.

Easter Bunny

2009-04-10T18:44:00.000-07:00

We went to the mall to visit the Easter Bunny. I was not sure how Kylie would react, but she did amazing. When I put her down on his lap, she turned around, touched his fur, and just smiled away. Tyler was also amazing!

Spring Cuties

2009-04-10T17:27:00.000-07:00

Thank you Amy for Kylie's beautiful dress! It is absolutely precious.

Palm Sunday

2009-04-10T16:17:00.000-07:00

Kylie looked precious in her ivory dress. The weather was absolutely beautiful and so warm. Aunt Rita (my mother-in-law's sister) came to visit us and see our home for the first time. We had a nice visit. Thank you for the Easter goodies for Tyler and Kylie. Kylie LOVES LOVES LOVES the singing Easter Bunny and Tyler is enjoying his chocolate chick and jelly beans!

Tyler's First Two Fish

2009-04-10T12:26:00.000-07:00

We had a family fishing day at Linvilla Orchards today. The pond was full of families as it was Linvilla's Annual Family Fishing Derby. At first, people on both sides of us were catching fish like crazy. We were getting sad and Tyler said, "I don't want to fish anymore. I am done fishing." We caught our first fish a couple minutes later...THANK GOODNESS! We had two poles out and it was Tyler's little pole that caught it. Tyler was SO excited!!! It was so fun to watch his reaction. He called my mom and dad and the conversation was adorable. "I caught my first fish. It was the size of a football. I caught my first fish..." He was pacing the grassy hill on the phone and everyone that walked by thought he was so cute. It was another moment I wish I had on video. He then called Kevin's parents and had the same conversation. Then he kept saying, "According to my measurement, the fish is the size of a football." What 3 year old says that...According to my measurement??? He is so amazing and his vocabulary blows me away. Anyways, a little while later, we caught another fish...on his little pole again...and the excitement started all over again. It was a very cold and windy day and we caught two fish, so we called it a day. It was a wonderful family outing!

Beautiful Rainbow

2009-04-10T12:14:00.000-07:00

There was a beautiful rainbow today...actually two, but the top one was hard to see. The sky was filled with patches of gray, blue, and white, with a stunning rainbow peeking through.

Playing at Babci and Pop's House

2009-04-10T06:25:00.000-07:00

Babci and Pop watched Kylie while Tyler and I were at school. After school, we spent the rest of the afternoon at their house. Cousin Ali came over and Tyler and Ali had SO much fun playing together. They played hide and seek and tag and then they needed a lollipop break!

Easter Party at Preschool

2009-04-10T05:35:00.000-07:00

"WOOOOHOOOO"...This is what Tyler says when mommy goes to school with him. We really enjoy these special days! Tyler wanted mommy to play with him the WHOLE time, but I did also help the teachers. It was so much fun to make and eat bunny sandwiches, go on a candy hunt, play "Pass the Bunny" (hot potato) and musical chairs, sing many Easter songs with hand motions(PRECIOUS), feed the birds outside, color Easter eggs (with listening directions), eat cupcakes, and watch Tyler with all of his friends. Each kid got to be the Easter bunny and hop around with ears and a basket (HILARIOUS). The afternoon classed joined us (they were down to only four kids in the afternoon), so it was fun for Tyler to meet more friends...and there is another boy!!! Now there are three boys, including Tyler! Tyler and Ava are preschool BFFs (first picture).

Big Blue Eyes

2009-04-10T05:15:00.000-07:00

Kylie's big blue eyes are incredible. Her pediatrician thinks they will stay this color...I hope he is right!

Warm Enough for a Sundress

2009-04-09T20:12:00.000-07:00

We are starting to get some warm days and they are so nice. The kids and I love to get outside, play, and enjoy the sun! We are still getting plenty of chilly days, but the warm ones are great!

Playing Outside...Right Before Hail...

2009-04-06T16:08:00.000-07:00

It was such a beautiful and warm afternoon, so we played outside. But...the sky started getting very dark and thunder started roaring, so I took the kids inside. A couple minutes later, hail started dropping like crazy. Tyler said, "It looks like white frogs are jumping on the grass". The weather here is so different than California.

Kylie is 9 months old

2009-04-06T13:39:00.000-07:00

These are some of my favorite pictures. The pink dress is also Kylie's 1st Easter dress...It is so beautiful! Kylie is loving to clap, wave, walk, talk (her favorite words to say are "mama", "bath", and "baby"), give kisses, play ball, eat, play with Tyler, look at herself in a mirror (especially her interactive toy mirror), and dance to music. She gets really excited and jumps...yes, both feet get off the ground! She has 4 teeth, with two more on the way. She likes to eat puffs, mashed potatoes, yogurt, chicken and hamburger meat, cheese, and pancakes. She signs "all done" when she is done eating, and "more", and responds to the signs, "eat/food" and "milk". She is understanding more and more everyday. She loves her touch and feel baby animal book! Kylie is finally sleeping better at night. She is so full of energy, smiles, and laughs. Kylie is a mommy's girl! At her nine month appointment, she weighed 20 pounds, 3 ounces (75%), was 28 1/2 inches long (79%), and her head was 90%. Her weight and head percentages went down from her 6 month checkup. She is still "brainy" according to her pediatrician!!! In comparing Tyler's baby checkups, Tyler FINALLY weighed more than Kylie at 9 months.

Oasis Family Fun Center

2009-04-06T13:27:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to go to Oasis for quite some time and I am so glad we finally made it there. It is our new favorite place! It has two huge play areas where you climb, slide, go through tunnels, and play ball, a mini bowling alley, and arcade games. It is amazing! There is just a small place for Kylie to play with a bunch of foam blocks. The climbing was such a workout for me, especially since I am tall and the areas to move around are so low. Tyler zoomed right through the mazes and climbed around so much...He loved it! It is not only super fun for kids, but great exercise!

Kylie and Brendan

2009-04-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

Our friends Jeff and Christine came over with their baby Brendan. He is 16 days older than Kylie. When Christine took Brendan out of his car seat, Kylie was SO SO excited. I wish I had that moment on video. She started smiling, clapping, and jumping around, and went right to him. They had so much fun together! We are looking forward to more playdates!

Preschool Day

2009-04-06T10:28:00.000-07:00

Tyler is off to preschool today. He is growing up so fast and he is looking older.

We Love Polka Dots

2009-04-06T10:23:00.000-07:00

Little Pigtail

2009-04-06T05:35:00.000-07:00

Kylie is getting more hair and I am able to get a tiny little piggy up there. So sweet!

Heart Jammies

2009-04-06T05:26:00.000-07:00

Kylie and I had so much fun playing outside while Tyler was at school and napping. Kylie loves loves loves to play ball! We roll it or throw it back and forth and she gets so excited and claps when she gets it to me.

Preschool Day

2009-04-06T05:21:00.000-07:00

Tyler worked on the letter "Q" this week. We are getting so excited because next week is his Easter party at school and mommy gets to go!

Family Bowling Day

2009-04-05T07:29:00.000-07:00

We went bowling with Eileen and Vince (Babci and Pop), and Aunt Lisa and Cousin Anthony. It was a blast!

Relaxing on a Beautiful Day

2009-04-03T19:33:00.000-07:00

First Day of Spring

2009-04-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

Tyler loves to play with Alec and jump on the trampoline! It is great having a friend for Tyler next door. Kylie loves to watch the boys play and I can't wait to get her on the trampoline one day!

Bette's Family Fun Center

2009-03-30T18:30:00.000-07:00

It was off to Bette's...again. Tyler loves this place and it is now a lot of fun for Kylie too. She loves to climb and walk around, play with the bead toys, watch other babies play, and go in the big Elmo inflatable.

Sweet Tyler and Kylie

2009-03-26T18:50:00.000-07:00

Tyler worked on the letter "P" this week at preschool. I talked with his teacher for awhile (since she lives two doors down) and he is doing so well in school. She is so impressed how independent he is at school. That is very rare for a 3 year old boy. He is doing amazing and I am very proud of him.

Playing in the Backyard

2009-03-26T17:59:00.000-07:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

Tyler had preschool today and they had so much fun for St. Patrick's Day. They had a party with green cupcakes, searched for gold (pennies), made a leprechaun, shamrock kite, and green tissue paper shamrock, and colored shapes in a shamrock. Tyler had a great day at preschool. When Tyler came home from school, we played outside and ate lunch on his jungle gym bench.

Black and White

2009-03-26T17:41:00.000-07:00

Standing Kylie

2009-03-26T17:31:00.000-07:00

We are so so sad that grandma and grandpa went home today! We had an amazing two weeks with them! Thank you mom and dad for everything!
Kylie was doing amazing this afternoon with her standing and taking steps.

Linvilla Orchards

2009-03-26T17:19:00.000-07:00

My mom's friend Jean was staying with us for a few days, so we decided to take her to Linvilla Orchards. We had a great time playing on the playground, feeding the animals, going through the market, and walking around. Tyler and grandpa had a blast running through the maze and playing hide and seek. Tyler loves Linvilla and I am looking forward to taking the kids there more often when it gets warmer.

More Backyard Fun

2009-03-26T16:58:00.000-07:00

It is still chilly outside, but it is fun getting out to play. We played a game called Baggo and another called Lawn Golf. Tyler loves to play both, but today he was on a cleaning kick. He decided to scrub down his little BBQ/kitchen set, which is a couple years old, but he decided it needed to be clean. Kylie was loving the wagon, standing, playing ball, and watching everyone else.

Hanging Out in the Backyard

2009-03-19T19:32:00.000-07:00

We have been having fun playing outside. Tyler enjoys playing with Alec next door. Alec is six years old and they have fun going back and forth between the backyards. We do not have fences, so it is great for them to go to Alec's house to jump on the trampoline and back to our yard to play soccer or on the jungle gym.

Another Bike Ride

2009-03-19T19:10:00.000-07:00

We went on another bike ride today and the kids had so much fun! My parents and I had just as much fun watching them. Tyler stopped at every single house and read the addresses.

Preschool

2009-03-19T17:36:00.000-07:00

Tyler worked on the letter "O" this week.

Pretty in Polka Dots

2009-03-19T17:25:00.000-07:00

Preschool Day

2009-03-19T17:17:00.000-07:00

Tyler was so excited for grandma and grandpa to take him to preschool. He showed them his classroom, teachers, and friends. It was great for my parents to see his school and get the chance to take him and pick him up. It is so much fun to hear all about his day and see his work.

Fabulous Faces and Amazing Poses

2009-03-19T16:58:00.000-07:00

Kylie has had some fabulous facial expressions lately and this scrunchy face is one of my favorites. She flashes it when she is really happy and it is so precious. It cracks me up every time she makes that face and I love it! She was so funny outside when she got into some amazing poses. Then she put her left foot, and only left foot, in the air for the longest time.

Kylie's 1st Bike Ride

2009-03-17T17:36:00.000-07:00

It has finally warmed up enough to get out for a bike ride. Tyler loves to ride his bike and we still have his Kettler for Kylie to use. She loved relaxing on her bike and enjoyed being pushed around the neighborhood.

Day Trip to Lancaster

2009-03-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

My mom's friends moved to Pennsylvania a little before I did and we took a day trip to see them in Lancaster. My mom's friend Jean came to visit from California too and they all used to work together. My mom and I were sick with the flu, but we all still enjoyed the day. They made us a delicious dinner and it was nice to visit with them.

Bette's Family Fun Center

2009-03-17T13:02:00.000-07:00

Tyler was so excited to take grandma and grandpa to Bette's. They have been there before, but Tyler loves this place and wanted to go again.

Chef Tyler

2009-03-17T11:52:00.000-07:00

Jeff and Jamie gave Tyler a kids cooking kit for part of his Christmas gift. The kit was chocolate pancakes. I bought Tyler a camo apron and hat and I have to say, he is a very cute chef! He had fun making the pancakes and they were yummy! Tyler loves to help me make dinners, so this was good for him.

6 Inches of Snow

2009-03-16T19:29:00.000-07:00

It was amazing to have so much snow. We ended up getting 6 inches and it was absolutely beautiful! I am so glad my parents were here to see our biggest snowfall of the season. When it finally stopped snowing, we made a snowman, rode in the sled, and shoveled.

My Parents Are Here

2009-03-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

My parents came to visit Pennsylvania! We have been looking so forward to seeing them! They are staying for two weeks and we are excited for lots of fun times and memories. When they woke up on their first morning, they walked downstairs to see snow outside. It was only the beginning...The next two days were going to be the biggest storm and snowfall of winter! My dad was hilarious...He could not believe how cold it was outside. The weather in California has been so warm, so the weather here is rather shocking. (These pictures are from when the biggest snowfall began...)

Hi Mommy

2009-03-16T18:28:00.000-07:00

Kylie is such a happy little girl and she loves to wave! Her face lights up when people walk into a room and start talking to her. Kylie also loves her tricks of clicking, clapping, standing, and taking more and more steps.

More Preschool Fun

2009-03-01T17:12:00.000-08:00

Tyler worked on "M" and words that begin with /m/, numbers, colored by number, made a tooth puppet and a penguin, and had fun fun fun! He still asks me every day to stay with him at school. He had picture day on Thursday and I am so excited to get his first school pictures! When I picked him up, he showed me his "preschool smile" (with his teeth) and asked if it was cute...It was absolutely precious!

Playing After Naps

2009-02-25T15:27:00.000-08:00

Both kids took naps after Bette's and then they were ready to play! Tyler loves his Smart Cycle, his "bike that hooks up to the tv". He was having so much fun playing the SpongeBob game.

Bette's Family Fun Center

2009-02-25T15:11:00.000-08:00

We went to Bette's today and it was so much fun because both kids played. We used to go during Kylie's morning nap, but it was amazing to see her play too. Kylie climbed on the big blocks, crawled all over the foam floor, went on the slide with Tyler, and had such a great time! I was so proud of her! Tyler loves Bette's and his favorite part today was going on the super tall inflatable slide!

11 1/2 Hours

2009-02-25T07:04:00.000-08:00

Kylie slept IN HER CRIB from 7:45 to 7:15. AMAZING!!! I think she finally has this figured out. Thank goodness. It has been a long 8 months of no sleep for Kylie, and even longer for mommy. I had terrible back pain throughout my pregnancy and did not get much sleep then either. So...I am very excited for Kylie and mommy to get some sleep. We both need it!

Sheriff Tyler

2009-02-25T06:57:00.000-08:00

My son is absolutely hilarious. This is how he came downstairs yesterday..."I am Sheriff Tyler"! Notice the ping pong paddle sticking out of his underwear! The hat is from his Halloween costume when he was 14 months old...It didn't fit him then...I was laughing so hard. He does some incredible things!

Kylie is 8 Months Old

2009-02-23T15:53:00.001-08:00

Kylie turned 8 months old on February 21, 2009. She did awesome at her pictures today. She stood by herself for so long...It was amazing. I of course had to get a couple of Tyler too! Kylie is starting to sleep a little better. Last night she slept from 11:30 to 4:55...a huge improvement! In eight months, Kylie has slept pretty good three nights, but I do think she is getting the hang of sleeping in her crib...all night! I will keep my fingers crossed...

She did take one more step by herself today!!!

Tubing on Blue Mountain

2009-02-23T13:41:00.000-08:00

We took Tyler tubing on Blue Mountain. It was so much fun! We sat in huge tubes, got pulled up a hill, rolled out of the tube, walked over to the hill, and they asked if we wanted to spin or go straight. Of course we wanted to spin! It was a blast!!!! It was a 45 minute wait each time, so we only went down three times. The last time was the best! It was a long day and Tyler slept most of the way home. (My mother and father-in-law watched Kylie. She was having mommy separation anxiety and had a rough day. Thanks Babci and Pop for watching her...Sorry she was difficult...)

Bitter Cold

2009-02-20T11:33:00.000-08:00

Tyler and I played outside for a little while today, but did not last long. It was bitter cold. We each had several layers on, but it was still freezing. I am ready for spring and warmer weather. All the snow has been fun, but it will be nice to have warm days!

Kylie's First Step

2009-02-20T11:32:00.000-08:00

Kylie took her first step yesterday (February 19, 2 days before 8 months old). She has been standing while holding onto furniture and cruising for quite some time, but she has officially taken her first step by herself. She loves to stand (especially at her toy box), but she took one step to me yesterday. I think she could have taken one or two more by herself, but I was sitting right there for her to hold onto. My father-in-law saw it too and we both got so excited! I was so proud!!! She is very close to walking. She stands by herself for long periods of time and she wants to go go go...I can't believe she is growing up so fast!

Speaking of firsts...Kylie slept through the night for the FIRST time in 8 months. She slept from 10:30 to 6:20. I woke up a couple times in the middle of the night to pure silence...I could not believe it. When I woke up at 6:20 and it was still quiet...I was in complete shock. My heart started racing...Was she okay??? This had never happened before, so I didn't know what to think. She woke up three minutes later! Unfortunately, the next night was terrible and she was up from midnight to 3 am. I knew it was too good to be true. Hopefully she starts getting the hang of sleeping so mommy and Kylie can get some sleep.

"Please Come to School With Me Mommy"

2009-02-20T11:31:00.000-08:00

Tyler was so sweet and wanted me to stay with him at preschool this week. I was pretty sure that would happen since I stayed with him last week. He worked on the letter "L", made an Abraham Lincoln piggy bank with some pennies in it, played number BINGO, learned about going to the dentist, and played with his friends!

Mommy's Sunglasses

2009-02-20T07:46:00.001-08:00

My little ham...Oh, Tyler is so funny! He just started posing with mommy's sunglasses. I took a few pictures of him wearing them, but my favorite is this one where he is pulling them down a little so his eyes are peeking out. He cracks me up!

Linvilla Orchards

2009-02-16T12:07:00.001-08:00

We took the kids to Linvilla Orchards today. It was freezing cold (23 degrees) and barely tolerable. We played on the playground and fed the deer, horses, sheep, chickens, and ducks. Tyler loved feeding carrots to the deer and horses. It was a fun day, but very very cold.

Valentine's Day Fun

2009-02-16T11:44:00.000-08:00

Tyler and Kylie each got a few little Valentine's Day gifts from us and my parents. Tyler was very excited and had so much fun playing with his new toys. Thank you grandma and grandpa for the medical kit and nursery rhyme book. Thanks Aunt Danielle, Uncle Vince, and Cousins Jamie and Navada for Kylie's fuzzy heart headband and Tyler's delicious chocolate hearts!

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T10:56:00.000-08:00

Mommy's Day at Preschool

2009-02-12T18:54:00.000-08:00

I went to preschool with Tyler today and helped in his classroom and with their Valentine's Day party. Tyler was so excited to have his mommy there with him. I was just as excited to be there and I am so glad I had the opportunity to see him in that setting and interacting with his friends. We played, did a puppet show, made Valentine's Day placemats, made english muffin pizzas, had yummy cupcakes and juice, listened to a Valentine's Day story, played a huge parachute game, Alphabet BINGO, musical chairs, and did the flag salute. I was so proud of Tyler being the flag leader. Everything was so precious, but I really loved hearing 9 little 3 year olds say their "God is Great" prayer before eating. We had a very fun day and Tyler and I are both looking forward to more days together at preschool. I am very very proud of my little boy!

Sweet Little Feet and Hands

2009-02-11T06:06:00.000-08:00

I just thought Tyler and Kylie's hands and feet looked cute together. Check out the size of my daughter's thighs (in the picture with all 4 feet)...My goodness...She has got some good ones! WOW!!!

Preschool Day

2009-02-11T05:41:00.001-08:00

Tyler continues to love preschool. Today he worked on the letter "K". Sometimes I catch him saying the pledge of allegiance , singing a "God is Great" song, or saying "Amen". It is so sweet! I can't believe I will be signing him up for the FOUR year old class for next year.

Little Bruiser

2009-02-11T04:20:00.000-08:00

Kylie's poor little face is bruised. She gets excited, swings her toys around, and flings them into her face, and since she thinks she can stand and take steps, she sometimes falls into furniture. She is a brave and determined baby girl... The bruises are healing...I am sure there will be more once she is walking all over the place. She is getting close to walking. On a different note...Kylie is eating everything from fruits and veggies, to chicken, turkey, beef, and ham. I have no idea how she eats that meat. It makes me gag to smell it...I am sure the taste is much worse. She gulps down every last bite. She has a new trick where she clicks her tongue and makes a cute little sound. She thinks she is hilarious when she does it. Kylie is talking up a storm and has been crawling around non stop since she was 6 1/2 months old. She pulls herself up onto anything and everything and is standing by herself. Today she stood by herself for about 20 seconds, and did it 4 or 5 times. It cracks me up when she goes to her toy box, pulls herself up, goes through the toys, and starts throwing the ones she wants over her shoulder. Kylie is such a happy baby, but sleep is just not her thing. I am not talking about sleeping through the night...I am talking about sleeping for more than 30 minutes in her crib. Sleep is so foreign to Kylie and me. Naps and night time are very very difficult...I just keep hoping that she will grow out of this stage...SOON. I will keep my fingers crossed...

Beautiful Day

2009-02-09T05:38:00.001-08:00

Sunday was a beautiful day. It was a huge change from the freezing cold weather last week. I was able to wear short sleeves outside for a little while and I did not have to bundle the kids in their snow gear. Tyler enjoyed playing outside in his backyard on green grass, not snowy grass. We played on his jungle gym and ran around playing soccer and a whiffle ball game. It was a little preview to a spring day. We are supposed to have a few more warmer days (in the 40s and 50s), but with a chance of rain.

Kylie's Pettiskirt

2009-02-05T12:41:00.000-08:00

TWO degrees

2009-02-05T12:26:00.001-08:00

Today is ridiculously freezing. It is 14 degrees, but with the wind chill, it is TWO degrees. OH MY GOODNESS!!! Tyler went to preschool and then we played inside. Tyler and Kylie were playing on the floor and Tyler said, "Kylie, you are so beautiful. I love your puffy cheeks". It was absolutely precious. They really do melt my heart.

Tyler's Big Snow Day

2009-02-05T06:59:00.001-08:00

Tyler loved playing in the 4 1/2 inches of snow and making a snow angel. It was sunny, but don't be fooled...It was still 30 degrees. The sun is deceiving on the east coast...But, we had a blast playing outside!

Winter Wonderland

2009-02-04T08:48:00.000-08:00

We got 4 1/2 inches of snow yesterday and through the night. It was our biggest snowfall so far this season. It was so beautiful outside and the view from my front porch was a winter wonderland (the first/top picture on this post). Thanks Vince for shoveling for us!

Sweetheart

2009-02-04T08:24:00.001-08:00

Different Faces of Kylie

2009-02-04T06:52:00.000-08:00

Kylie has so many facial expressions and I got a few of them here. I love her big blue eyes!

Preschool Pajama Party

2009-02-03T12:10:00.000-08:00

Tyler had a pajama party at preschool today. He picked out his brand new Wonder Pets pjs, with an awesome cape that has a big "W" on it. Perfect for my little Wojciechowski! They had waffles, hot chocolate, orange juice, made treats for the birds with oranges, cheerios, popcorn, and seeds, made a Groundhog Day project, and played. He had a great day at preschool!

Happy Birthday Eileen

2009-02-02T08:50:00.000-08:00

Super Bowl Sunday was also my mother-in-law's birthday, so we had a party for her. It was a great time and Eileen really enjoyed her night with family and cheering for the football game. We cooked a 16 1/2 pound steak, along with tons of other food and drinks, and it was fun to spend time with all the family!

Shoveling Snow

2009-01-29T09:24:00.000-08:00

We had so much snow in the past two days and we had to shovel our driveway and sidewalk today. Oh my goodness...I got a great workout. Shoveling snow is very hard work. Tyler did a lot of shoveling too and worked hard. I was so proud of him! Eileen and Vince...Thank you so much for all of your help and hard work!

Standing Kylie

2009-01-29T09:18:00.000-08:00

I sat Kylie in her crib for a couple minutes and when I turned around, she was standing there. It was so cute...She had a big smile on her face and she was so proud of herself for pulling herself up. She loves to stand up!

Kylie's 7 Month Pictures (and Tyler)

2009-01-28T16:39:00.000-08:00

Another Snowy Day

2009-01-27T19:59:00.000-08:00

We have been getting a lot of snow lately and as I am typing this, snow is falling like crazy. I am so excited to see outside tomorrow morning. Tyler is absolutely loving playing in his big backyard full of snow. Kylie was napping today while we went out and played. Tyler tells my mom and dad on the phone about the snow and then continues on to tell them that there are not seasons in California, but there are in Pennsylvania. He is hilarious and to a certain extent, pretty accurate. Fall and winter here are very different than California. Summers are much more humid here and we are not sure about spring yet.

Poor Kylie Girl

2009-01-27T19:17:00.000-08:00

Kylie was not doing or feeling well last week. She was very restless, fussy and irritable, would not nap for longer than 30 minutes, and had a fever. On Sunday, when her fever ended, Kylie broke out in a horrible rash all over her tummy, chest, neck, back, face, and bottom. After calling the doctor, I found out she has roseola, a viral illness, and that it will go away on its own. Poor baby...I will not put pictures of her rash on here, but I will put some pictures of her from the last couple of days. She is so hard to take pictures of because she is crawling all over the place and is moving non-stop. She has been crawling for a few weeks now and has been standing while holding onto furniture for a couple of weeks. She wants to jump or climb on everything and is full of energy. Fun fun fun...

Tyler Loves Preschool

2009-01-23T16:03:00.001-08:00

Tyler is really enjoying preschool. Some of the things he worked on this week are the letter i, painting, coloring, making treats for birds with popcorn and cheerios, listening to stories about a penguin, and doing puzzles. It is so fun to pick him up and hear him talk about his day.

Hugs and Kisses

2009-01-21T11:11:00.001-08:00

Tyler and Kylie are getting ready for Valentine's Day. They are sending hugs and kisses to everyone! We love you!

More Snow

2009-01-20T14:11:00.000-08:00

Snowman and "Plowing"

2009-01-20T14:10:00.000-08:00

Tyler loved "plowing" the snow off the deck and driveway with the big snow shovel. It was fun making the snowman (Thank you Jeff and Lynda for the great snowman kit)! It was 31 degrees today, which was "warm" compared to the insane 7 degrees yesterday. I have been told that this is abnormally cold for January. Of course my first winter is the coldest it has been in years. It is in the high 70s back in California. What a difference in our winters!!!

Flower Girl

2009-01-20T14:09:00.000-08:00

Mommy is getting crazy with the headbands, but it is so fun.

Cutie Pies

2009-01-20T14:07:00.000-08:00

Kylie is climbing on everything and wants to stand up. She almost gets into a squat without holding onto anything.

Going to Preschool

2009-01-20T14:06:00.000-08:00

Tyler is loving school! This week he worked on the letter H, made a counting book, learned a song about a chubby snowman, and did other fun winter actitivies. It has been too cold (Thursday was 18 degrees and snowing when I took him to school) for them to play outside, but they are staying busy and having fun!

Little Eagles Fans

2009-01-20T14:05:00.000-08:00

Kylie is quite the crawler now. She is officially crawling (at 6 1/2 months)! She has been close for quite some time and doing little crawls, scoots, her "butt crawl", and moving all over the floor, but she is really good to go now. She is all over the place and into everything. It is so fun to watch her grow and change.

Two Little Monkeys

2009-01-20T14:03:00.000-08:00

Tyler and Kylie were so adorable in their matching Paul Frank shirts! After some cute poses, they just started playing with each other and I caught them in action. My favorite picture is the kissing one! They are so sweet together and they absolutely adore each other. Kylie lights up every time she sees Tyler. She smiles, squeals, and starts kicking and waving her arms. Tyler always wants to hug and kiss Kylie, play with her, and love her. It is amazing when he gets her to do a full belly laugh. It melts my heart to watch them interact, play, talk, and love each other!

Grandma's Dress

2009-01-20T14:02:00.000-08:00

Grandma VanderWal made Kylie this adorable dress. Thank you mom for making such a special dress. Kylie looks so sweet!