Summer Update

Tyler is now fifteen months old and had his check up with the doctor on Wednesday. He is 24 lbs, 6 oz. and is 31 inches tall, so he gained 2 lbs and grew 1 inch in the last three months. He is walking when he wants to walk, but crawls to get most places fast. He jabbers all day long and points to whatever he is "talking" about, so it is easy to carry on a "conversation".

Alex is officially potty trained and is doing a really good job of going by himself. I am so proud and relieved that he accomplished this before September when he is scheduled to start preschool! I am possibly more excited than Alex about starting preschool. He just doesn't know what to expect at this point. Once he starts going, I'm sure he will LOVE it and want to go everyday (instead of just the two days a week that he is scheduled).

John and I just got back from a weekend (adults only) trip to St. Pete Beach, Florida. We had a relaxing weekend of lounging on the beach and sight seeing. We are taking the boys to the Outer Banks to play in the ocean later this year.

Tyler is walking!

He took his first steps while at Vacation Bible School last week (July 13). John and I didn't get to see it, but the next morning he took one step by himself towards John. Over the next few days we kept working with him, but he didn't have the confidence to take more than one step alone. On Monday of this week we recorded this video. He is now taking 5-6 steps by himself before losing his balance. It won't be too much longer before he is off and running. Alex is so excited! He wants to play tag and hide and go seek with his brother so bad.

John Deere

This is Tyler's first time on the John Deere! He seemed to really enjoy the ride.

First Camping "Trip"

Alex, Daddy, Charlie (monkey) and Ally (alligator) are camping out in the back yard tonight! We bought his first sleeping bag the other day and he has been so excited to do this. There are a lot of neighborhood fireworks tonight, so I'm really not sure how long they will last. Alex says he is going to sleep outside ALL NIGHT. We'll see...

UPDATE! He lasted about an hour! They both came inside to sleep around 10:30 pm. Better luck next time.

June Pictures

Tyler chillin at the hotel in Geneva-on-the-Lake.

Alex and Gina liked the bunk beds at the hotel! Very cool!

Gina and Alex being pushed by (great) Uncle Earl on the swing.

I'm surprised you can actually see them through all the midgets (bugs)!

Tyler, reading at fourteen months!

Alex and Gina watching the Sardis parade!

Tyler and Scooby