Saturday, January 29, 2011

Feeling better... well at least Tyler is!



Tyler now has 4 teeth! You can almost see the top two (at least one of them) in the first picture. He has an appointment at the doctor on Monday to get his 2nd flu shot.... finally! Our first appointment was cancelled because they ran out of the shot and then when it finally came in, we were on our way to California. Tyler had an appointment last Friday but we had to cancel when he woke up with a fever. He is finally feeling better so we definitely need to get that shot.
And now, Daddy is sick! He came home Thursday night not feeling well and woke up Friday morning feeling worse with a 102 degree temperature. He spent the morning at Urgent Care and then the rest of the day in bed. It had been a long week with a sick baby so I was looking forward to Jeff being home to take Tyler so I could catch up on some things around the house. Oh well, I guess it will all have to wait! It's Saturday night and Daddy is still in bed but we are hoping he feels better tomorrow! Just when Tyler was getting better, Jeff gets sick... I hope nobody else gets sick. I'm ready to have a healthy house again!!

Our 2 little food hounds.... we still aren't sure what Keely and Bella think of Tyler but we know one thing... they know he eats good things! We are still trying to figure out what Tyler likes... he likes a lot of things but doesn't seem to like any green vegetables or any of the chicken/rice, turkey/rice, chicken/vegetables, etc... but the dogs love it!! Rather than throw the jar away I have been giving the dogs a spoonful of what's left in their dog bowls ( I know, I know- they shouldn't be getting table food but I'm a sucker!). Now, when they see Tyler getting in his high chair, they are at his feet. You can't see Bella very well in the bottom picture but she's there. Tonight, Keely curled up at the base of the chair so I couldn't move it. Gotta love her!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Happy 8 months Tyler!

Tyler was 8 months old yesterday and the poor guy spent the day sick and at the doctor. He had been running a fever since Friday. When we went to the doctor yesterday he had the start of a little rash and was still running a fever (although not as high as it had been). His doctor said he had a viral rash and that he shouldn't have a fever much longer. When he woke up this morning the fever was gone and the rash was a lot worse. Hopefully it doesn't last long and he starts to feel better!
His fourth tooth is also coming through and when they weighed him at the doctor yesterday he weighed 19 lbs, 10 oz... we can't believe how big he is getting! He is still just scooting everywhere on his belly and loves to walk while holding our hands.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

He loves all his new toys!




He actually puts the balls in the hoop now over and over again!
He loves his new race track!

Tyler's new trick...

Tyler is very into walking right now (with help, of course)! He loves to hold our hands and just walk everywhere. He also loves standing up on things and is even pulling himself up on a few things. He still isn't crawling but is scooting everywhere and getting much faster...
He now has 3 teeth and we think his other top one is about to come through as well. He does a lot of babbling but hasn't said any words yet. We can't believe how big he is getting-he'll be 8 months on the 24th of this month!

Our California Trip- January 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday Mackenzie!!
Kristin & Mackenzie
The Rodwell Family


Mackenize got this bouncy for her birthday...

Still scooting but no crawling yet...

Mackenzie gave Tyler lots of kisses and every time she leaned in for one he would open his mouth- luckily he never bit down (he had 2 teeth at the time- now he has 3) but she got some very wet kisses!

Tyler and I flew to California to see my family for a week and we were also there for Mackenzie's 2nd birthday. Jeff had to work so he couldn't come... and poor Kenzie asked the whole time where Uncle Jeff was... "Where Uncle Jeff?".... We got to see some of our extended family and I even got to see 3 of my best friends from high school and their kids (well, at least some of their kids). It had been a year since we had all gotten together. It was great to see everyone!!
We had a great time and wish we could do it more often- although I wish the flights were shorter! Tyler was really good on the flights but he didn't sleep as much as he did the first few times we flew... it's a lot harder without Jeff and I was definitely ready to get off the plane- I know he was, too!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Christmas in Michigan!




Kyle, Meg and Tyler
Jake and Tyler
Tyler and Kyle in matching pjs again...(not sure what's going on with Tyler's hair these days :))


The Hokey-Pokey Elmo :)
helping mommy open presents

Dance Star Mickey- he loves it!
Tyler and Uncle Jay
Tyler and Aunt Kim
with Grandma & Grandpa Christmas morning



Kyle and Tyler playing on the floor- wish we knew what Tyler was thinking?!?
Tyler loves Megan!

Well this post is long overdue... we spent Christmas in Michigan this year with Jeff's family. We had so much fun seeing everyone. We were only there 4 days and it went by so fast. Of course we wished we had stayed longer. It was cold while we were there AND we even got a little snow on Christmas! It was great seeing all the kids together... can't believe Tyler will have another cousin in a couple of months...Max will be here very soon and we are so excited!
We were so glad we got to see the Murrays while we were home. They came over for dinner on Christmas and we had so much fun staying up late and playing games with them. :) Can't wait for next time!
Christmas was so much fun with Tyler! I think he liked eating the wrapping paper and bows just as much as playing with the presents.... now that it's over he's enjoying all his presents! We've always loved Christmas but it's so much more fun with kids!!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Tyler's First Tooth!

Tyler got his first tooth on Christmas!! Maybe that explains why he had not been sleeping well?!? Now that we have gotten home from Michigan, he has been sleeping through the night again but I think another tooth is ready to come through... poor guy! This was one of the best pictures I could get...