Keeping up with Tyler

Tyler is now 15 months old! Every day he seems to amaze me more and more with his actions and personality changes! The older he is getting the more independent he has gotten, which means he is getting into a lot more trouble!!! I have a hard time keeping up with him and the crazy situations he gets himself in!

It is very entertaining to just watch him play, he laughs and dances all the time. It is crazy some of the things that amaze him or that he finds funny, ie brushing your teeth! He has become very animated and loves to rough house with daddy and push us down if were sitting on the floor. He also is into imitating sounds, he can even make a sound like he is rolling his r's. It is so funny to ask him if he wants a burrrrito and then here him make funny noises with his tongue! He is not a shy child and loves to play with other kids as well as give hugs out! I am so thankful for my little boy. He brings real, true, happiness to my life!

Tyler and Daddy at Pinnacles Nature Park

Tyler being mischievous.

Tyler loves to play in "his" cabinet.

Tyler in a basket.

Summer Fun

We really have not kept the blog up to date this summer because we have kept ourselves very busy with projects and family fun! The one big summer house project (amidst many other smaller house projects) included a new look for our front yard. As you can see from the before picture, our bushes were overgrown and there was no real curb appeal. Our neighbors gave us the inspiration to tackle the project because they were performing an overhaul as well. We were very grateful for their expertise and help as we have never done any thing like this before. This was a project that took more than one weekend to tackle, but David did an excellent job. HGTV worthy I would say!

Sarah's B-Day Weekend

Fun time in St. Louis this weekend as we went up to celebrate Sarah's birthday. The festivities started at Chevy's, which featured good food, and good company. Happy Birthday Sarah!


Then it was off to Rebecca's for Ice Cream Cake, while Tyler decided to take on Uncle Stuart in a wrestling match. Advantage: Stuart.... for now. :)


The weekend was completed with a trip to the St. Louis Temple... it's hard to believe that 5 years ago we were standing here as young newlyweds! Today we had beautiful 80 degree weather which was much nicer then the 100 degree weather we had back on our wedding day. :) Also, David is especially proud he still fits into the suit he was married in!


Afterwards, we went to eat at one of our favorite restaurants, Brio. We both love the Bistecca Insalata... and the sun dried tomato olive oil they serve with their bread basket. Yummy.

Alas, with our tummies full, it was time to make the trek back home.... but not before one last fabulous photo opportunity!