Family Fun

Jack's parents came to visit for a week around Labor Day, the kids had so much fun playing with them and wearing them out. And, of course, as grandparents do, the kids got spoiled with some fun toys (I guess we did too, a new TV which we love!). Tyler got his very first bicycle and LOVES it! He has been wanting a bicycle for a long time and was so excited to get it. So far he still hasn't grown tired of it either, and it's been a few weeks. He rides it a little every day and gets better and better each time. We are having a hard time finding a helmet that fits him right, so we kind of bug him when we are right there by his side constantly while he rides. Jacob got a 3-stage tricycle that has a removable handle we can push, straps to keep him from falling out, and foot rests. He LOVES this as well. The weather has been so beautiful here lately I have been able to take the boys on a walk almost every day and Jacob loves to ride in his tricycle much more than a stroller. The handle adjusts to different heights, even low enough for Tyler to push Jacob, he enjoys being the big brother and helping out on the walks.

We had a lot of fun playing and eating out with Grandma "Ni-Ni" and Grandpa "Yae-Yae" while they were here. The boys had fun going on walks, bike rides, going to the playground, playing Wii, and playing hide and seek with them. We all realized how Tyler and Evan have switched "personalities" since the last time they were here. Now, instead of Evan, Tyler is crazy and moves non-stop, he is always talking and asking questions and always wants to play some sort of racing game he makes up or some sport, whereas Evan is quiet and calm most of the time and prefers to sit down and do a puzzle or read a book. Of course, they are both crazy when they are around each other, but that's just boys for ya.

We are glad they are able to come visit us so often and are so greatful for their constant generosity.

Our Amazing View

We are learning exactly how great a view we have- you know, besides the view of the construction porto-potty and the cement truck dumping ground across the street, and the cornfields beyond that of course. First, 4th of July we got to see the whole cities display of fireworks. Next we got to watch the air show from our front porch! We had 4 days of watching the Blue Angels zoom past our house! (oh yeah, we heard them too) I think I was more enthralled in watching the airplanes do loopty-loops and shoot up into the sky at 90 degree angles...and shoot right back down at the same 90 degree angle, than the all 3 of my boys were. Anyhow, it was a fun weekend and I can't wait for many more air shows in years to come!

(If you can't tell, those are the 6 USAF Blue Angels in a formation)

Next, we have a beautiful view of Sunrise. I am so blessed to have a 16 month old who wakes me up early enough to see the beautiful sunrise's (said with a hint of sarcasm of course). This picture doesn't do it justice, but here is a picture of one from a few weeks ago. I really do love our view of the cornfields, they make for a picturesque sunrise- the sun rising out from the horizon, a blanket fog rolling over the fields, and beautiful large trees peeking out from the fog. Those who know me well, know that I LOVE sunrise and sunset, I like to collect pictures of them too. To me, they are my personal reminder of our Heavenly Father's love for us, and that no matter what your day was like a new day has/will come and you can start all over again with a clean slate. I was never able to see the sun rise until I became a mom, and though I don't enjoy being up that early still (especially when its my 4th time up since going to bed the night before), at least my son gives me the oppurtunity to see such a beauty as this.

Conversations

A conversation I had earlier this week with Tyler:

Tyler: Mommy, can you tell me how airplanes are made?

Tiffany: (Tired of explaining how things were made for the last 30 minutes of the car ride, and out of creativity to be able to explain it to his liking) I'm not really sure Tyler, you'll have to ask Daddy tonight

Tyler: Oh. Okay, because Daddy has brains and you don't right?

Tiffany: Um, right. I guess.

Tyler: Yup, that's right mommy.

Tiffany: Actually Tyler, mommy has brains, just not as many as daddy.

Tyler: Yup, that's right mommy.