9.29.2009

We're back!

We're finally back after a major computer issue this weekend - it was my first experience with the "blue screen of death", but we're up and running now and thankfully our files and pictures are all still intact - thank goodness, life is rough these days without computer access!

Tyler had a big week last week, we made the trek all the way to Cleveland to take him to the Cleveland Clinic for yet ANOTHER appointment with a pediatric ophthalmologist... who we LOVED and are so glad he was able to clear up some confusion for us after receiving a different second opinion here in Columbus! So needless to say we're probably looking at logging lots of miles for doctors appointments and potential surgeries... but our little buddy's definitely worth it!

The latest is we're going to give glasses a try over the next 8 weeks to see if it seems to help straighten his eyes out and then we'll determine if surgery is the next step or not depending on what we see. We're also still going to patch a couple hours a day as well just to make sure he keeps using both eyes. Keeping glasses on this little boy is going to be a challenge to say the least... but I just know he's going to look darling in them! If anyone has tricks for getting toddlers comfortable in glasses, please let me know, I'm up for any suggestions! We'll be sure to post some pics once we get them, probably in another week or so!

Here's some pics of our busy, busy boy, oh did I mention I'm also taking bets on how many pairs of glasses we're going to go through?! :)






9.21.2009

Family picture time...

I love Banks Photography, Karla does such an amazing job! I decided when Tyler turned one it was time for some new family pictures, here's just a few of them...












9.18.2009

Sweet Dreams


I couldn't resist a picture of this sleeping boy and his sock... too cute and totally worth the risk of waking up a napping baby in my mind (luckily, he didn't even make a peep)!

9.15.2009

The stats are in...

Tyler finally had his 1 year check-up yesterday!

Height - 30 1/2 inches (60th percentile)
Weight - 25 pounds, 8 ounces (80th percentile)

He did great until that nurse offended him by poking him 4 times... poor baby, what did he do to deserve that?! Somehow he survived, but I don't think he'll be looking forward to his next trip to the doctors office, I think he's onto them...

Here's one of my favorite recent pictures, doesn't he just look so sweet, it's not often that I get a picture like this!


And look at this one... check out those screw on hands, I love it!!!

9.05.2009

I love Saturdays!!!

Can a day get any better in the world of a 1 year old???


Watching some football with Daddy...
Finding a new way to get into trouble...


Cruisin' around the block in my fire truck...

Checking out the sprinkler after dinner without encountering any parental roadblocks!

We should also mention the 40 minute swing session outside too... this boy is obsessed with his swing!
Ah, life is good!

9.03.2009

Monkeying around...

Tyler had a monkey party this past weekend to celebrate turning 1! He had a great time playing with his cousins and friends, thanks "a bunch" to everyone for helping him celebrate his special day!

What party is complete without hanging vines and monkey tails and ears for everyone to wear?!





Uncle Tim sporting his tail and ears... what a great Uncle!


How cute did Will look in his monkey ears and tail... love it!!!


Big cousin Ali even made a grand entrance in a banana costume... Tyler loved it!



Tyler checkin' out his new ride...

(How sweet is he in his banana t-shirt!)
It was definitely a hit with the younger crowd!

Time for some cake (thanks to Aunt Anne for making the cake, it was adorable!)...

What a mess...

Mommy & Daddy with the Birthday Boy!